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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Lifestyle

Big family, big confusion, “Big Love”

March 15, 2012

By Liam O'Kennedy, News Correspondent The melded mass of crimson picture frames, doors and chairs piled high against the left wall of the stage in the Studio Theatre creates a mysterious environment in the small performance space. Closer to the seating area, strings of...

Column: Fake heartbreak

March 14, 2012

“Why did he pick her?” Every girl has said it at one point or another, even if it was about the dog sleeping in her sister’s bed one night when she needed him more. On Monday, everyone on my Twitter timeline’s jaw dropped as “The Bachelor's” Ben Flajnik chose...

Surviving the World one comic at a time

March 1, 2012
Webcomic creator Dante Shepherd will share jokes and life advice at NU

Flags, fashion raise famine awareness

March 1, 2012
NASO-sponsored event shows off the culture of Africa for a cause

Sleeper Agent wakes up afterHOURS

March 1, 2012
The band shares their journey and plans for the future with The News

Column: Guide to spring break: Balance trash and class

March 1, 2012

It’s finally here. After two months of life-draining papers, excruciatingly dull readings and an endless cycle of class, internship, homework, job, repeat – it’s finally here. Time for me to pack my bags, round up the troops and board a bus to New York City, where the...

Calendar: March 1 – March 7

March 1, 2012

Featured Event: Sled race sans sled The Boston Urban Iditarod is a little different from the Alaskan dog sled race from which it takes its name. Obviously, it’s in Boston, not Alaska. It substitutes shopping carts for sleds and humans for huskies. It also has themed teams,...

Contracts hinder concerts

February 23, 2012
A week for funding notification. Four weeks for contract signing. Two weeks to send out bids. This is the schedule for putting together an on-campus show, and those students who help to organize concerts and events have become accustomed to its plodding pace.

NU students prepare their wickets

February 23, 2012
Northeastern takes a swing at the bat-and-ball sport with a new club

Leilet Omr showcases Middle Eastern culture

February 23, 2012
The sights, sounds and smells of Arabic culture set the tone in the ballroom at the Curry Student Center Friday evening at 5 p.m. for “Leilet Omr,” an annual celebration of Middle Eastern culture.

Kenan Thompson delivers “All That”

February 23, 2012
The “SNL” actor brings raw comedy to a question and answer session

Sex, drugs and backyard police busts

February 23, 2012
The leads of “Project X” film give the scoop on a party gone out of control