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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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Support free expression

October 29, 2002

In regard to your article Prof. Blacklisted (Oct. 2, 2002), it appears that the problem associated with Professor Alam is not about him being blacklisted - his employment has not been terminated due to his anti-Israel position, nor is it a free-speech issue. The issue is that...

WWE hits NU

October 29, 2002

The last time politics met professional wrestling was in the form of former WWF Superstar Jesse "The Body" Ventura when he was elected the Governor of Minnesota

Israeli soldiers address students

October 29, 2002

By Justin Arnold Northeastern students had the opportunity to hear two soldiers from the Israeli Defense Force share their real-life experiences in the military on Thursday at the Curry Student Center. The soldiers visited NU courtesy of Hillel and Students for Israel. According...

Addison Groove Project serenades Boston jazz fans

October 29, 2002

By Adam McDermott After a day of dreary, cold rain, the autumn air turned crisp, the city lights shimmered and devout Addison Groove Project fans filed into the Paradise Rock Club last Saturday to witness the band's second hometown performance of the weekend. When the opener...

Story idea / Feedback

October 27, 2002

Dear Editor, I'm using this "letter to the editor" form because I couldn't find any other way to e-mail an editor. (In other words, I'm not submitting this for print.) I graduated in 1998, but I've kept my old lynx account open. Lately, I've been getting a lot of spam. I assume...

Badgers dam in Huskies

October 24, 2002

After what was nearly the Stanley Cup of the season the night before, The Huskies took a huge step back Saturday night dropping a 5-1 decision to the Wisconsin Badgers. Wisconsin scored four times in the first period deflating a crowd of 2,696 at Matthews Arena. "We didn't...

Janitor strike ends

October 24, 2002

Boston area janitors are breathing a little easier this morning following a settlement in their new contract. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and Union 254 reached a settlement which will increase workers pay and health care benefits in the next five years. According to a Boston Globe...

Crime Log

October 23, 2002

Tuesday, October 15 Midnight An RA in White Hall reported the smell of marijuana. Three male students, one 18-year-old, and two 17-year-olds, along with their 18-year-old male guest were found in the room. A small plastic bag of marijuana, a bong, other marijuana paraphernalia,...

Freeland addresses faculty senate

October 22, 2002

By Stephanie Vosk In addressing the Faculty Senate Monday, President Richard Freeland described his efforts to improve the university under semester conversion, the goal of which is to close the gap between the university's award-winning cooperative education program and its...

Canines shine at Head of the Charles

October 22, 2002

For 38 years they've been going at it on the Charles River. This year's Head of the Charles Regatta was one in which both the Northeastern men's and women's crew teams shared success. The men's eight finished the race in third place, behind only Wisconsin and U.S. rowing....

A belonephobic’s nightmare

October 22, 2002

WORCESTER

Talk Amongst Yourselves

October 22, 2002

She can call me at 11:30 at night on a work day, wake me up and vent about jcrew.com running out of her size in the most beautiful camel colored coat. She leaves voicemails on my cellphone about something she noticed outside her classroom building and think out loud, while I...