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The Huntington News

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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

Calendar: Feb. 23 – Feb. 29

February 22, 2012

By Emily Huizenga, News Staff Featured Event: Sleeper Agent makes afterHOURS debut AfterHOURS hosts Sleeper Agent, a band that has not only toured with Cage the Elephant, Weezer and Fun., but is lined up to play the Coachella Music Festival this April. Rolling Stone has...

Column: Every day is food day

February 22, 2012

I love food. I love gatherings. I really love food-centered gatherings. I’m the person who plans Thanksgiving meals at the end of September. I coordinate Hanukkah dinner, arrange Fourth of July barbecues and had a Super Bowl party menu on the fridge weeks before the country...

NU Band Spotlight: Follow Your Hero

February 16, 2012
The Huntington News sat down with Kevin Garcia to find out what Follow Your Hero is all about.

Italian improv kicks off Carnevale festival

February 16, 2012
Arts group Renaissonics celebrates Venetian culture with dance and music