Huntington News

Feds cut programs for violence victims

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

On an unusually warm morning last Monday in Dorchester's Codman Square, a 19-year-old man stood in front of the post office at 554 Washington St. Then, according to police reports, a 20-year-old male and 16-year-old female, both of Dorchester, allegedly walked up to the man with a gun.

Diner kicking it old school in the South End

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

From the checkered tablecloths to the buttermilk pancakes and oldies blaring over the stereo system, Mike's City Diner is a no-frills kickback most college students can afford.

Located at 1714 Washington St. in the South End, the diner seems to have come out of the 1950s: The servers are exceptionally friendly, chatting with customers about everything from clothing to Celtics games; countertops are painted fire-engine red; there are no televisions and diners are in clear view of the open kitchen.

Bass in sync with audience

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It was the year 2000 all over again for hundreds of Northeastern students last night as Lance Bass, of 'NSYNC fame, arrived on campus to discuss his professional and personal life.
The predominantly female crowd shrieked at the sight of the former pop star, and some were even at a loss for words during the Q&A session.

President speaks to Faculty Senate

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It has been more than a year since Faculty Senate chair Carol Glod said at a senate meeting that some members felt they were being marginalized by senior administration.

Yesterday's meeting took a more unified tone, as President Joseph Aoun urged both faculty and administration to work together on issues facing the university including the financial crisis, the future of experiential education and Northeastern's national position in the higher education world.

More applicants than ever for NU

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite the economic crisis affecting Americans, applications are on the rise for admission to Northeastern, said Philomena Mantella, senior vice president for enrollment and student life.

Recent data shows that overall admissions are up 3 percent this year.

BRC implements plan to ease tensions with groups

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Changes by the Budget Review Committee (BRC) to alter the way funds are allocated to student groups and streamline event proposals have begun, BRC and Student Government Association (SGA) administrators said.

The changes, stemming from a Nov. 3 meeting between the BRC and about 50 students from various student groups, include the addition of liaison jobs for preexisting BRC members, a scheduling change that allows the BRC, which operates under SGA, to review every proposed event for each month at once and a mandatory informational workshop for all student groups requesting funding for an event, BRC Chair Jennifer Hardy said.

SGA faces depletion of numbers

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Student Government Association (SGA) has faced a declining membership in recent years, said members of the organization.

There are currently 59 senators in SGA, said SGA President Rob Ranley in an interview with The News last month. On Nov. 16, 2006 there were 95 senators in SGA, and on Nov.

Resident student, 24, dies

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Peter Millin, a resident in Northeastern's pharmacy program, died Sunday at Somerville Hospital from complications with diabetes. He was 24.

Known for his love of sports and outgoing personality, family and friends remember Mr. Millin as a happy person, who loved spending time with his family and friends.

Upcoming boycott unsupported by local activists

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite recent stands of solidarity against several recently passed anti-gay marriage initiatives across the country, some local and university activists said they will not participate in an upcoming national protest.

The protest, called Day Without A Gay, is scheduled for Dec.

Crime Log

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports.

Tuesday, November 18
12:30 p.m.
A manager of Wollaston's in the Marino Center reported detaining a shoplifter. The Northeastern University Division of Public Safety (NUPD) responded and found a 13-year-old junior high school student who tried to steal candy while on a field trip.

All Hail: Dare to cut the 'what ifs' and focus on future

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

What if I did better in school this semester? What if I called that guy back? What if I didn't listen to Britney Spears every second of the day? OK, maybe that last one is just me.

As the 2008 semester and year come to an end, I feel that I, and assumingly most other students, have included the phrase "what if?" in front of many sentences this year.

Letter to the editor: College Democrats' campaigning above par

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In the Nov. 20 edition of The News, there was a scathing All Hail written by a member of The News staff, Jeff Miranda "All Hail: 'Yes We Can' not a slogan for NU Democrats," criticized the effectiveness of Northeastern University College Democrats (NUCD) throughout the course of the fall campaign.

Commentary: The world in the hands of the youth

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Obama's win in the presidential election ushered in a transformation of a nation but most importantly a transformation of the nation's youth. The nation's young voters have, according to most estimates, contributed heavily to his win.

Now having celebrated, and deservably so, the impact of their voting power it is also important to build on the momentum and expand their rejuvenated confidence and self worth.

Editorial Cartoon

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Men's Basketball: Huskies rocked by URI

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite holding a three-point lead at the half, the men's basketball team was unable to finish off Rhode Island and dropped an 85-72 decision to the Rams last night at Matthews Arena.

The loss is the third in a row for the Huskies, dropping them to 3-4 on the season.

Women's Basketball: First win in the bank

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Throughout the early portion of the season, women's basketball head coach Daynia La-Force Mann has stressed the need for her team to gain the confidence to compete in games.

That confidence was on full display when junior forward and co-captain Kendra Walton stepped to the free throw line with 11 seconds left and the Huskies clinging to a 54-53 lead over Rhode Island at the Thomas M.

Column: Winter break? Not for athletes

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Winter break is swiftly approaching. Classes wrap up in less than a week and finals close in a little over two. The much anticipated break allows students the chance to take a vacation from classes and return home, wherever that may be.

In the world of NCAA Division I athletics there isn't always such a thing as a winter break.

Northeastern Athletics: NU announces facility upgrades

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Renovations on the Solomon Indoor Track and Cabot Cage were completed and opened to Northeastern athletes Nov. 17, the Athletics Department announced last week.

The renovations centered around replacing Cabot Cage's hard, rubber surface with a new track surface and turf infield.

Player of the Week: Lauren DeTurk

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

In the final game of her Northeastern volleyball career, senior outside hitter Lauren DeTurk set a new career high of 28 kills along with 18 digs, one short of her career high. All of this came in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship game last Monday.

Men's Hockey Thanksgiving Brief

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The No. 6 men's hockey team spent its Thanksgiving at the RPI Holiday Tournament in Troy, N.Y., where the Huskies lost 5-3 in the opening round to No. 9 Princeton (10-2, 7-1 ECAC) and then won the consolation game 5-1 against RPI.

The Huskies were down by two goals after the first period Friday against Princeton, and while goals from senior forward Ryan Ginand and junior forward Chris Donovan tied the game at two in the second, the Tigers responded with two more, making it 4-2.

Women's Hockey Thanksgiving Brief

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The women's hockey team was shut out in a pair of Hockey East games during the Thanksgiving break, going down 2-0 at New Hampshire (8-4-3, 4-1-2 HE) Wednesday before losing by the same score at Boston College (9-3-3, 6-2-1 HE) Sunday.

After being out-shot 36-12 in Durham N.

Men's Basketball Thanksgiving Brief

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite a hot 3-1 start to the season, the men's basketball team dropped two tough games during the Thanksgiving break.

Last Tuesday, the Huskies lost an offensive showcase to rival Boston University, 83-75.

Both teams started out firing on all cylinders posting impressive shooting numbers.

Women's Basketball Thanksgiving Brief

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sophomore guard Jasmine Crew's three-point shot fell short as time expired, denying the women's basketball team their first win of the season last Tuesday at Matthews Arena against Boston University.

Crew finished with 17 points on 8-of-16 shooting and eight boards in the 71-68 loss.

It's easy being green

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Reincarnated newspapers, garbage bags and video tapes took the catwalk by storm at afterHOURS last night for Students for Environmental Action's (SEA) third green fashion show.

Co-sponsored this year by the Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) and Social Change through Peace Games (SCtPG), the K-8 Maurice J.

AIDS Awareness

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Northeastern students were nowhere to be found at the World AIDS Day Film Screening and Panel, which was the kick off for Northeastern's AIDS Awareness Week.

The crowd of about 15 on Monday night was made up of workers from the Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC), Northeastern staff and other non-student audience members.

'Juicy' drama hits gossip websites

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Joe Husky takes steroids he gets from his fraternity, sleeps around and is a cheater.

Gossip can be overheard on a college campus, but on JuicyCampus.com, anonymous users post these tidbits as truth for any and all visitors to read.

A hub for snarky commentary written for students by students at more than 500 colleges and universities across the United States, Juicy Campus was launched about a year ago by recent Duke University graduate Matt Ivester.

Column: To-do or not to-do

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A pen and pad have become my new best friends this semester. Not because I am a journalism student or because I have been taking art classes for my minor, but because of a compulsive habit some may call an addiction. I wake up in the morning and reach for the reporter's notebook and pen that are lying on my nightstand.