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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

Former Husky receiver role model for athletes

July 2, 2007

With NFL training camp starting at the end of the month, former Northeastern tight end Kendrick Ballantyne will look to establish his nich

Sports Briefs

July 2, 2007

Tamsin named to all-star team The season may be over, but the accolades continue to accumulate for sophomore outfielder Mike Tamsin. The slugger was named to the New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association (NEIBA) All-New England Division 1 All-Star team June 22. This...

Column: A new AD of the highest caliber

July 2, 2007

Have you checked out the new five-tool player for Northeastern Athletics? You won't find him roaming centerfield on Friedman diamond or dribbling down-court in Matthews arena. His tools are a little different as well - he's humble, a leader, a businessman, an icon of diversity...

Roby replaces O’Brien as athletic director

July 2, 2007

Peter Roby had the interim removed from his title June 21 when he was named Northeastern's ninth athletic director. He had been acting as the interim AD since Dave O'Brien announced he was leaving for a faculty position at Drexel in March. "He is ethical, he is a role model,...

July, July

July 2, 2007

Bostonians flock to the Esplanade every Independence Day for socializing, music and fireworks. The Boston Pops Orchestra performs its 78th Annual free concert at the Hatch Shell along the Charles River Wednesday. Guest artist John Mellencamp, known for hits...

TREOS rock afterHOURS

July 2, 2007

By Juliana Schatz Skinny jeans, tattoos and gouged ears populated the large group gathered in afterHOURS June 21 to welcome back the band, The Receiving End of Sirens (TREOS), one year after their last performance. But while they may have had the opportunity to play large...

Newbury Street warms up with summer exhibitions

July 2, 2007

By Bobby Feingold From shiny modern sculptures to traditional oil paintings, summer is a time for students to enjoy Boston's art scene while avoiding the hustle that is associated with the city's colder seasons. During the summer months about 40 art galleries on Newbury...

Ready for Moore?

July 2, 2007

By Marc Larocque "Sicko," the new documentary directed by the contentious social justice advocate Michael Moore, arrived in theatres this weekend. But with a mundane topic like health care, what type of reaction could the film cause? "Many theaters have been selling out,"...

Web Extra: School of Architecture climbs ranks to No. 12

June 25, 2007

The School of Architecture is building its profile. It was recently ranked America's number 12 "Best Architecture School in Research" by the Key Centre for Architectural Sociology. On June 8, it released the ranking determining which architecture schools produce the most...

Hungry Husky: Fire up the grill for a flavorful all-American BBQ

June 24, 2007

By Anne Baker Some things just scream summer: an egg toss on the Fourth of July, a big Hollywood blockbuster or perhaps the smell of the ocean. Nothing, however, signals the start of the warmest season like a backyard cookout. Parties held outdoors are most fun with a crowd...

SGA amends constitution at heated 5-hour meeting

June 24, 2007

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved two major amendments and four minor amendments to their constitution and bylaws in a tense five-hour Joint Senate meeting Monday. Of the 10 amendments proposed, two dominated the majority of debate time and provoked passion...

SGA creates election manual

June 24, 2007

For the first time in the history of the Northeastern Student Government Association (SGA), there is a solid plan on the table to hold campus-wide elections for the president of the undergraduate student body in spring 2007. There has been discussion for nearly a decade about...