 NU study shows black murders up
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Northeastern professors recently completed a study revealing a sharp increase in the number of homicides among young black males in the period between 2000 and 2007.
Overall homicide levels in the United States have been subject to only minimal fluctuation, but homicides of young victims and perpetrators, especially those involving young black males, have risen dramatically, according to the study.”
Commentary: Don't get 'busted' without knowing your rights
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Whether or not students break the law, it is possible that they have been involved in a police encounter once or twice. Of all the things Northeastern students may be educated on, how to take advantage of their constitutional rights during a brush with the police may not be one of them.”
Commentary: Group calls on the need to address hate crimes
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Northeastern is known throughout the Boston community as a progressive, accepting university. Students can walk freely around campus with confidence and assurance of their safety. However, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, that atmosphere was disturbed. An unknown perpetrator defaced the alley of a Northeastern residence hall with the hateful and completely unacceptable words: "AIDS CURES FAGS.”
Women's Soccer: Napoli to be honorerd Saturday
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“After blazing her way through the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) this past fall and leading the sixth-seeded women's soccer team to both a conference championship and NCAA tournament berth, freshman forward Veronica Napoli is headed to St. Louis this weekend to be honored as an All-American.”
Commentary: Don't get 'busted' without knowing your rights
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Whether or not students break the law, it is possible that they have been involved in a police encounter once or twice. Of all the things Northeastern students may be educated on, how to take advantage of their constitutional rights during a brush with the police may not be one of them.”
Faculty Senate revises grievance procedure
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“The Faculty Senate voted in favor of a resolution yesterday that will revise the faculty grievance procedure and inject more oversight into the process.
The resolution calls for the implementation of an oversight of due process into the procedure as it concerns suspension of faculty without pay.”
Player of the Week: Alyssa Wohlfeiler
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“This weekend the women's hockey team had one of its best weekends in recent history. They beat then-No. 9 Boston University at BU, and swept Niagara at Matthews Arena. This was in large part thanks to the phenomenal play of sophomore forward Alyssa Wohlfeiler.”
Fenway restaurant fire leaves 71 unemployed
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Sitti Krajangsart got a 2:30 a.m. phone call last Tuesday saying his workplace, Rod-Dee Thai Cuisine II in the Fenway, was burning.
Krajangsart, a chef, said he drove from his Medford home to Peterborough Street and watched the fire consume Rod-Dee and six other businesses until 6 a.”
Students react to evaluation
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Following the university's recent announcement that officials will consider restructuring the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Criminal Justice, some criminal justice students and alumni have begun to speak out against the possibility of such changes, while others involved in the college have remained neutral on the matter.”
Students anticipate inauguration
by Huntington NewsJan 14, 2009“Change is looming.
On Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American to hold the office. He will replace one of the least popular presidents since approval ratings have been on record, and will be expected to make crucial economic decisions within the first few weeks of his tenure in the White House.” | News Topics
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