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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

Faculty fights cheaters

October 17, 2007

By Matt Collette During yesterday's Faculty Senate meeting, the issue of creating a standard approach to academic honesty and how to deal with violations of that policy emerged, with faculty debating whether to create a system and how one would work. The subject of academic...

Letter to the Editor: BRC money available for students

October 17, 2007

As college students, there is nothing more important than knowing exactly where our money is going. Being in college is an expensive investment and one of the most important investments we will ever make. It is an investment that is only as valuable as the effort we put in as...

All Hail: Co-op: experience, but with cash

October 17, 2007

The Beatles once sang money can't buy you love, but let's face it: love isn't everything. Can love keep you warm at night? Sure, but I can snuggle with a North Face fleece just as easily. Maybe a lover can sing you gently to sleep, but my iPod Classic (in its sleek matte finish)...

Student stories in full color

October 17, 2007

By Michele Richinick Students may find it difficult to share their stories and learn about the diverse cultures and talents of other individuals, but a new event may change that. Tonight, the Asian American Center (AAC), the John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute (AAI)...

Jazz Mondays mix it up at afterHOURS

October 17, 2007

By Frederick Churchville Jazz Mondays, a new weekly program being sponsored by the Northeastern Chapter of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA), drew dozens of students to afterHOURS Monday. Clara Rice, president of MEISA, said they are sponsoring...

Homecoming encourages school spirit

October 17, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy Whether you're a diehard dog ready for a good laugh or have burgers on the mind, a series of events coming to Northeastern for Homecoming 2007 next week will offer something for everybody, said Resident Student Association (RSA) president Mark Epstein. "Homecoming's...

Column: Get married older, have fun longer

October 17, 2007

By Ashley Traupman The other day I was having a conversation with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. She is a senior in college, majoring in education. She just celebrated her three-year anniversary with her boyfriend and has been substitute teaching in her hometown since the...

Red Bull gives soapbox wings

October 17, 2007

By Jeanine Budd Red Bull sent buses to Northeastern, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts University for a ride to Providence, RI, where 61 soapbox teams competed in the day-long race sponsored by the company Saturday. With plenty of energy...

Column: Is a Northeastern diploma enough?

October 15, 2007

A few weeks ago I lost my glasses. Even though they aren't crucial to my eyesight, they do prevent headaches that occur from reading too much without them. If it weren't for a spare five-year-old pair that falls off my face, I'd be popping pain relievers like candy. Besides...

Down to the bare necessities

October 14, 2007

By Kelly Sullivan Despite the cold weather, about 450 students stripped down to their skivvies to take part in the 2nd Annual Underwear Run Saturday night, said Story Wibby, the organizer of the event. "It was great," said Travis Weisberger, a middler computer and electrical...

’80s fashion strikes back on campuses

October 14, 2007

By Myung Jin Lee Leggings on the bottom and a long T-shirt on top paired with a colorful headband - staples of 1980s fashion - are familiar looks these days. More than 20 years have passed, but '80s fashion is back and is continuously a leading fashion trend. "Basic...

Festival exposes culture

October 14, 2007

By Erin Oliveri The sixth annual Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF) is enveloping the city in its cultural charm once again this week. A screening of "Imitation," a Mexican-Canadian film by Federico Hidalgo, kicked off the 10-day festival Friday night at the...