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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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SGA votes “No” on resolution

February 4, 2003

By Steve Babcock The Student Government Association rejected a proposed resolution on Thursday that would have made annual meetings with faculty advisors mandatory for students. In the end, the resolution could not survive squabbling over the bill's main consequence, a block...

My version of conversion

February 4, 2003

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is time to speak of the issue at hand - advising. I know it sounds boring and mundane, but the fact of the matter is that if you want to graduate on time, you have to see your advisor. To lead by example, I got up early yesterday...

Job security of the future

February 4, 2003

For the sake of all things holy, why am I still hearing about the successful month-long Janitors Strike? Even when it was so-called "news," I was mildly disgusted by the efforts, especially those of the NU lemmings rallying in support of this great and noble cause. Please understand,...

Northeastern students called to arms

February 4, 2003

By Steven Stites Thirteen Northeastern undergrads in the National Guard and Reserves have been called to active duty in the last few weeks as war with Iraq looms on the horizon. With each passing day, that number continues to increase. In the College of Criminal Justice alone,...

Pantalone calls for more professors

February 4, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk The Faculty Senate met last Monday to discuss an assurance that a fully staffed faculty would be maintained throughout the year once the university converts to semesters. An amendment was put before the senate stating that no faculty member should be forced...

Unattended

February 4, 2003

There are some things in this world that you would think people would catch on to after a while. If anyone actually pays attention to certain entries in the Crime Log every week and notices a certain trend, then they should learn the same lesson that one would learn from slamming...

NU student teaches orphans in Africa

February 4, 2003

By Bradley Roseberg Many first time co-op students at Northeastern are nervous about going to the office for the first time, though they may only face a day of answering phones and other small tasks until they get their feet wet. Lily Mercogliano's "office" was quite different...

Eagles overcome early deficit, wipe out NU in the Beanpot semis at the FleetCenter

February 4, 2003

As the final seconds ticked off the clock, ending what would be Mike Ryan's last chance at a Beanpot, Boston College fans, most of whom stayed, cheered while the Dog House went home unhappy for the 16th straight year. And in the press conference, glossy eyed and beet faced,...

Source says Woog hit player

January 30, 2003

Northeastern coach Joy Woog allegedly hit a member of the women's hockey team during a practice, according to a source close to the team. The source cited a number of other incidents of mistreatment caused by the third-year coach. According to the source, many players from...

Huskies have religious experience

January 30, 2003

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ---- It was Mike Gilhooly who described it as a '?textbook' win. He can make those claims on the heels of a 3-1 win over Providence at Schneider Arena. The 2,300 in attendance saw the Gilhooly make 23 saves including a breakaway one-on-none stop on Frairs...

SGA: students must meet with advisors once a year

January 28, 2003

By Steve Babcock As the weekly Student Government meeting moved into debate Thursday, Vice President of Academic Affairs Andres Vargas was asked to approach the podium. Just two days prior to the meeting, senators unified to elect Vargas to his new position. On this day, however,...

NU supports affirmative action

January 28, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk The controversial debate surrounding the University of Michigan's affirmative action policy and the pending Supreme Court decision have now reached Northeastern's campus. Professor Martha Davis, former legal director of the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund...