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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

Husky Happenings

September 30, 2007

'Invisible Children' staff visit campus, promote film Staff from the documentary "Invisible Children" will be at Northeastern Oct. 2 as part of their national tour to talk with students about current programs, show parts of the documentary and answer questions. "Invisible Children"...

Feminist forum touches on difficulties women face

September 30, 2007

By Madeline Molish About 20 people attended "Use the F-word! A Forum on Feminism," at 7 p.m. Wednesday night. Sponsored by the Feminist Student Organization (FSO), it was the organization's first event of the year. Rebecca Dufendach, president of the FSO, said the main purpose...

Brightwings get intimate, soulful

September 30, 2007

By Erin Oliveri The Kappa Sigma fraternity's fall concert series continued Thursday night with a performance from Boston-based rock band The Brightwings. The Brightwings, comprised of two guitarists, a keyboardist and a drummer, performed to a small but attentive crowd at...

Art celebrates Latino culture

September 30, 2007

By Kelly Sullivan Today marks the first day of "An Exhibition of Latinos in Literature and Art." The week-long event is sponsored by various members of the Northeastern community including the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Society of Hispanic Professional...

SGA lures students to games with monthly raffle prizes

September 30, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy In an attempt to lure students to sparsely attended sporting events, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Athletics Department are implementing a new incentive program that enters students into a raffle for prizes every time they attend a Northeastern...

Grant money to fund Tuberculosis research

September 30, 2007

By Eric Allen Some of the world's leading research in tuberculosis (TB) treatment is being conducted by a Northeastern professor. Kim Lewis, biology professor and director of the Northeastern Antimicrobial Center, is currently working with a team to research methods of treating...

Green Beret, alumnus, honored by Gov Patrick, others

September 30, 2007

By Alex Cohen The phrase "De Oppresso Liber" may not have much significance to students. The Latin adage translates as "To free the oppressed" and is the motto of the United States Army Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. On August 15, Green Beret Staff Sergeant...

Organization uses bikes to promote justice

September 30, 2007

By Cait Dooley Imprints of bicycle gears line the sidewalk leading into a Jamaica Plain office that looks like a warehouse from the outside. There are bicycles locked to racks and bike frames strewn along side the brick wall. Elijah Evans, 18, of Dorchester, the new Earn-A-Bike...

College night brings music, art

September 30, 2007

By Kathryn Morcone College students from all around Boston flocked to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Thursday evening for its third annual College Night. The museum offered students a chance to see a variety of exhibits, including "Walk This Way;" "Drama and Desire: Japanese...

Fuel efficient rides roll on to City Hall Plaza

September 30, 2007

By Brittany Smith Boston residents' environment will change from "Beantown to Greentown," said Mayor Thomas Menino of the city's environmental efforts Friday at City Hall Plaza during the fifth annual AltWheels Festival. AltWheels, the largest exposition of alternatively-fueled...

Comedy night draws sell-out crowd

September 30, 2007

By Garrett Shaw Stephen Lynch and Colin Quinn mixed music and politics to elicit laughs Saturday night. The sold-out show, held at Blackman Auditorium, was the fifth annual comedy night hosted by the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Quinn, who performed first, is known for his role...

Dance lessons make hips sway

September 30, 2007

By Alison Clancy Fast, intricate guitar riffs and a thumping rhythm filled the air at afterHOURS Friday night. "Hips Don't Lie," co-sponsored by the Latin American Student Organization (LASO), the Latino/a Student Cultural Center (LSCC) and the Society of Hispanic Professional...