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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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Freeland speaks of NU’s rank

October 8, 2002

By Stephanie Vosk President Richard Freeland delivered his annual State of the University Address on Monday, highlighting the progress made by Northeastern in the U.S. World News and Report standings, but also admitting there is a long road ahead. Highlights of his speech...

Homecoming meets Mardi Gras

October 8, 2002

By Emily Unsworth and Ann Livermore Northeastern students should clear their schedules, for Homecoming week is in the works, and a vast array of Mardi Gras themed events are planned. Many neighboring colleges and universities normally take great pride in their homecomings'...

Strokin’ it at the Pavillion

October 8, 2002

By Alee Hoffman October 2 was a special evening for New England hipsters. With Chuck Taylors, messed-up hair, and the signature tight T-shirt, rock enthusiasts throughout the region proclaimed their love for The Strokes, as they kicked off the first leg of their Wykyd Sceptre...

Young team grows with the times

October 8, 2002

By Brad Rosenberg One would think that a 3-0 loss to Hartford and a 2-0 loss to Brown University would be a tell-tale sign of a broken winning streak for the Huskies, but, in actuality, these girls are doing quite well. "We played the best game we've played against [those...

Right to toke

October 8, 2002

Adam McDermott's two-part report on marijuana was timely, informative and should serve to promote debate about marijuana at Northeastern and in society. In my 10 years as a member of the NU community, as a graduate student, sociology instructor (including a dozen sections of...

Janitors reach interim agreement

October 8, 2002

By Gerry Tuoti On Friday, October 4, striking janitors reached an interim agreement with six cleaning contractors. Janitors at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 254 headquarters at 11 Beacon St. were encouraged by the interim agreement. In the headquarters'...

Israel at Heart beats at NU

October 8, 2002

By Justin Arnold On Thursday October 4 a group of young Israeli citizens spoke at Northeastern, sharing their personal stories of life in Israel and how they are affected by the ongoing war. The group was here as part of a project called "Israel at Heart." The project is sponsored...

Street Styles features Erica Bush; freshman with style

October 8, 2002

By Margarita Neplokh So, what's new in the fashion world you say? What's everyone wearing on campus? What's new in college dressing that incites interests in others around you? The Northeastern News has been watching and scooping out the supremely stylish dressers on campus....

Dogs looks to rebound after heartbreak

October 8, 2002

The men's soccer team found itself upon trying times this week, dropping consecutive one-goal games to both Darthmouth and New Hampshire. After losing to Darthmouth in double overtime, many of the Huskies were frustrated and heartbroken. Although the Huskies scored a go-ahead...

Getting hammered clarified

October 8, 2002

Get Hammered? What? Getting wasted, getting blinded, or maybe even getting clobbered. But getting Hammered? What is it about this term that is creating such a buzz on campus? After Mohammed Abdulla's story appeared in the NU News last week, I thought it was about time you got...

Former student sues for damages

October 8, 2002

By Abigail Capobianco A former Northeastern student has reopened a lawsuit against the university, accusing NU of retaliatory actions and refusing to follow through with the terms agreed upon in last year's settlement. Kimberly Northrup, a former NU graduate student, sued...

Wendy’s increases CSC business

October 8, 2002

By Jennifer Cauthen That feisty red head is at it again. She's shaking things up at the Curry Student Center, sending students and faculty alike flocking her curves - the curves of Wendy's line that is; a line cradling plenty of hungry people in the mood for a quick snack or...