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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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A cloning mess

January 8, 2003

Send in the clones! But first, have them take a DNA test before they get here please. We wouldn't want to upset the public, cause a media frenzy, start a campaign against all types of cloning including therapeutic cloning which one day may cure diseases, or start another religious...

Forecasting the inevitable

January 8, 2003

The only thing more predictable than snow in the winter is plans for higher tuition this fall. Of course you won't see anyone admit to that until a bill begins to weigh down your mailbox or your checking account, especially since they are still in the process of "fiscal planning,"...

Stereotypes don’t unify

January 8, 2003

In the Dec. 4 edition of The Northeastern News, a troubling editorial was written by Joe Goldberg, titled "A Different Kind." While Goldberg's intentions were good, his usage of inflammatory stereotypes ultimately ruined his interesting point and even further managed to divide...

Teaming up for NU safety

January 8, 2003

By C.G. Lynch In an effort to bridge NUPD with the rest of the community, the Division of Public Safety has installed a Team Police Substation in the lobby of Davenport B on Columbus Avenue. The substation, which is a prototype, opened shortly before students departed for...

New Year, Same Problems

January 8, 2003

By Bradley Rosenberg Since returning to campus after New Year's, many Northeastern students have been upset. They have been welcomed back to campus by new professors, new co-op employers, but most importantly to many, they have returned to no Internet connection. The NU network...

The Mission: To clean up the Hill

January 8, 2003

By Chris Janiec Northeastern University is taking several steps to exert more control over its students in the Mission Hill neighborhood in response to pressure applied from a well-organized group of concerned area residents. Their efforts seem to be having an effect thus...

Northeastern Crime Log

January 8, 2003

By Kate Daneau Crime Log Entry of the Week Saturday, Dec. 7 4 a.m. An RA reported that a drunk 18-year-old female student was vomiting in a mens room on the third floor of White Hall. The underage student allegedly admitted she drank vodka at an off-campus apartment but...

Time to build the Donuts

January 8, 2003

By Emily Werchadlo The anticipation is hotter than the coffee. The word is out, Dunkin' Donuts is invading Shillman Hall, and Northeastern students, as well as some administrators, are eagerly awaiting its unveiling. However, it seems like for now that eagerness will just...

NU grad’s clothing line is Jewcy

January 7, 2003

By Alee Hoffman Trendy kids of the Jewish persuasion, rejoice! Jason Saft, a graduate of Northeastern University has answered your prayers for a cute and oh-so-hip line of clothing called Jewcy. Consisting of everything from hats to undies, Saft's wares are reppin' the faith...

Anzalone, Ezekiel earn All-America honors

January 7, 2003

By Max Lederman Northeastern's football team was picked to finish 10th in the Atlantic 10 preseason coaches poll. One coach of the year, a storybook season, and two All-Americans later they stand alone atop the A10. The 2002 Atlantic-10 champion Northeastern football team...

Women’s hockey shows grit, but still fall to No. 5 Providence

January 7, 2003

By Kimberly Peterson A 6-3 loss is no way to ring in the New Year, and the Northeastern women's hockey team found this out the hard way as they let a 2-0 lead dissipate to Providence College. The Huskies (5-9-2) brought one of the best first periods that they have had all...

Cusack’s new movie addresses Hitler pre-WWII

January 7, 2003

If you were Adolf Hitler, what would you do before you created your evil empire? John Cusack's newest film tells the story of post World War I Germany and Hitler - pre-heinous dictatorship - as an artist. Hitler, played by Noah Taylor, is a rank and file military man recovering...