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The Huntington News

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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Column: T-Radio is gone, baby, gone

November 4, 2007

Chad Dust stood on the center platform of the Park Street T station and adjusted his microphone headset. On the floor in front of him was a binder full of CDs, a portable stereo, a single speaker and a small plastic container full of coins and dollar bills. He leaned down,...

Studio offers hi-tech solutions

November 4, 2007

By Kate Augusto For those looking to convert old records to MP3 format, the right resources have emerged on campus. Launched this fall, the Digital Media Design Studio, located in 295 Snell Library, aims to fit the growing needs of today's technology savvy students, library...

Husky Happenings

November 4, 2007

Architecture lecture sheds light on recent events Northeastern's School of Architecture is hosting a lecture tonight about the decay of the nation's infrastructure, according to a Northeastern announcement on myNeu. Sarah Williams Goldhagen, architecture critic of the magazine...

Letter to the editor: Professor expresses hope for Israel, Palestine

November 4, 2007

In my course, Introduction to Arabic Culture, I employ a method of analysis that consists of three simultaneous approaches. The first is a critical examination of the culture's history and tradition. The second is a focus on the present state and manifestation of the contemporary...

Symphony Market seeks extra hour

November 4, 2007

By Marc Larocque Northeastern imbibers will still need to walk a few more steps for a late-night snack. Symphony Market, a convenience store close to campus, was denied the right to extend its hours by the Zoning Board of Appeals at City Hall Tuesday. The board voted 4-3 against...

Letter to the editor: New paper limit essential move for Earth

November 4, 2007

In response to a recent letter about student complaints ("SGA working to ease printing pains," Oct. 29.) with the new print quota, I am extremely disappointed. The print quota is one of the best moves by the administration to reduce waste on campus. This is both an environmental...

Huskies upset No. 8 Wildcats

November 4, 2007

By Chris Estrada DURHAM, N.H. - Neither rain, wind nor cold could stop Maurice Murray from running over No. 8 New Hampshire. The senior tailback was the star of the show, rushing for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns on a whopping 55 carries, to power Northeastern...

Letter to the editor: Student questions senior trip planning

November 4, 2007

I read two Northeastern News articles ("Northeastern's arm of the law is too long" editorial and "Casino trip draws scrutiny" Oct. 29) relating to the planning of Senior Week Events for the class of 2008, of which I am a member. The arguments from fellow students Chris Haner...

Students take Boston by storm

November 4, 2007

By Matt Collette The second annual Husky Hunt began just before 8 p.m. Friday as students from 50 scavenger hunt teams ran from a captain's meeting to Krentzman Quad to gather as a group and strategize their plan of action. Despite inclement weather, the hunt sent 600 students...

Letter to the Editor: Husky Hunt exhausts, endangers students

November 4, 2007

Following the Husky Hunt and a long night's sleep, my feet hurt, my head aches and my body longs for its pre-Hunt state. But that's all OK because I knew what I was signing up for - a 24-hour scavenger hunt. What I wasn't anticipating, however, was the inattention to crucial...

Letter to the editor: Students’ response to fires insensitive

November 4, 2007

As I was reading The News last Friday, I was in shock as I read the article ("California blazes hit home, affect students," Nov. 1) on the recent California wildfires and some students' related comments online. Not only did I feel embarrassed for these students' comments, but...

Editorial: Cheering for the wrong team

November 4, 2007

Cheering is an essential part of any sporting event. It pumps up the players, gives spectators an outlet to actively participate and adds exponentially to the fun of the game. But for Northeastern sports fans, limits on cheering are headed their way. Athletics Director Peter...