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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

Next generation speaks out

November 1, 2007

By Matt Collette Spoken word, jazz, funk and poetry were showcased at "Generation Next" Tuesday night. More than 50 people gathered in the Cabral Center of the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute for the event. Many students said they were there to take a break from...

Web exclusive: Rally addresses women’s issues

October 31, 2007

By Sean Leviashvili As Red Sox fans celebrated their team at the Red Sox parade Tuesday, the State House hosted "Lobby Day for Women's Health and Safety." "Lobby Day for Women's Health and Safety" consisted of legislators and concerened citizens meeting to discuss laws and...

Northeastern Crime Log

October 31, 2007

By Matt Collette Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Tuesday, October 23 11 a.m. Two 19-year-old female roommates, who lived in an apartment on St. Stephen Street, got in an argument that resulted in one hitting the other....

Student records Red Sox reaction with new angle

October 31, 2007

By Marc Larocque For Ike Agwunobi, the Red Sox World Series win was more than just a time to celebrate. As the Sox players amassed at the center of Coors Field Sunday night, college students throughout the Fenway area gathered in Kenmore Square. More than 100 police officers...

California blazes hit home, affect students

October 31, 2007

By Rachel Zarrell During the past few weeks, wildfires have spread across large stretches of California. Although the state seems far enough away to be its own country, many Northeastern students are from California. The damage in California is the greatest in the country...

Program coaches students on controlling time, stress

October 31, 2007

By Kate Augusto Starting next spring, the Office of Enrollment and Student Life plans to test a program that uses coaches to help students deal with time and stress management, said Philomena Mantella, vice president of enrollment and student life. Northeastern's School of...

Making rounds, Aoun visits faculty, GPSA

October 31, 2007

By Matt Collette President Joseph Aoun addressed rumors, in an attempt to put them to rest yesterday. He spoke on campus twice, to the Faculty Senate at noon in Raytheon Amphitheatre and to the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) last night in the Curry Student...

Making the grade

October 31, 2007

By Matt Collette The Northeastern administration improved on its report cards this year. After receiving a disappointing C- on last year's College Sustainability Report Card, a survey that looks at environmental practices of schools with large endowments, Northeastern improved...

Job search reveals flaws

October 31, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy After leaving the comfort of her home to move into into an unfamiliar city and start a new life with new friends, Terri Schwartz had survived the first few weeks of her freshman year at Northeastern. Now all she needed was a job. "My mom was pushing me...

Fall fair educates on social change

October 31, 2007

By Ian Browning The Krentzman Quad was lit up last night with 900 glowing jack o'lanterns - not just for their eery luminescence, but to enlighten students to injustices in the world. The pumpkins were carved ase part of "A Fall Fair: Carving Social Change" held yesterday...

Men’s Basketball: NU welcomes Final four veteran

October 31, 2007

By Andrew Parente When it comes to coaching, Todd Townsend has some of the best credentials anybody can ask for: NCAA Final Four experience, being a former captain and giving back to the community. Those are just a few things Townsend will bring to the table in his first...

Player of the Week

October 31, 2007

Last weekend, the volleyball team won both its games, tying the Huskies for second place in the conference. Lauren DeTurk had a double-double in both wins and was honored by the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) as the Player of the Week. In recognition of her accomplishments,...