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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Column: Scheduling up gives reason for optimism

September 17, 2008

I don't know about you, but I'm excited about the direction our athletic teams are heading. To me, it's not so much about wins and losses as much as it is who we are playing. The schedule tells a lot about the quality of a team. Scheduling is a debatable topic. When coaches...

Co-ops in Thailand give back

September 17, 2008

By Danny Deza Bridget Twohig, a senior marketing major, is one of three Northeastern students trying to bring economic sustainability to the small village of Phrao, Thailand. Talking to the locals and setting up relations with merchants is a small step toward success for...

Player of the week: Anthony Orio

September 17, 2008

The football team nearly upset Georgia Southern this week. A big reason why was Anthony Orio, who played a strong game against host Georgia Southern, the then-No. 15 ranked Football Championship Subdivision team. Orio completed 24 of 38 attempts and finished with 287 passing...

Environment class gives students a hands-on lesson in organic eating

September 17, 2008

By Anne Baker and Lucia Allen For many college students, food is something to be consumed, not considered. Be it a pre-class muffin from Au Bon Pain or a late-night snack at Cappy's, young consumers might no think about the source of the food they are eating. But for environmental...

Cafeteria pushes earth-friendly programs

September 17, 2008

By Samantha Moll As part of its continuing commitment to help create a greener cafeteria, Chartwells Dining Services at Northeastern recently began selling eco-friendly reusable bags at their on-campus retail locations. The Reusable bags are currently on sale at Outtakes,...

Women’s Soccer: Overtime loss at Harvard

September 17, 2008

By Andrew Parente A slow start plagued the Huskies as the women's soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision to the host Harvard Crimson Wednesday afternoon in overtime. Northeastern, which has now lost two straight games, got off to a slow start in the first half and only managed...

Move may help rise spirit

September 17, 2008

By Michele Richinick The Athletic Department's recent move under the Office of the Enrollment and Student Life will create synergy in the department, said Philomena Mantella, senior vice president for enrollment and student life, because the office interacts with the student...

Men’s Soccer: Huskies battle ranked Providence to scoreless tie

September 17, 2008

The men's soccer team went toe-to-toe with No. 25 Providence in the Huskies' home debut Monday night, playing the Friars to a scoreless tie. The Huskies outshot Providence 13-12 and produced a few close scoring opportunities, but were ultimately unable to find the back of...

Friends remember graduate student

September 17, 2008

By Michael Napolitano Jayant Goswami, a first-year graduate student from India, died Friday at his apartment on Symphony Road of unknown causes. He was 23. Jim Chiavelli, interim university spokesperson, said Mr. Goswami's roommates thought he was sleeping late Friday morning....

Feature photo: Picture perfect

September 17, 2008

The Department of Art + Design presented a photography exhibit Tuesday night in Ryder Hall, showcasing photos taken by photography students in Venice over the summer. Above, middler biology major Laura Cicchetti (left) discusses photos with middler graphic design major Sara...

Letter to the Editor: Students, say yes to drug reform

September 17, 2008

Monday's issue of The News presented an introduction to the Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), yet concerns about our group being tied to a "Pro-Pot" agenda has led me to write this letter. Question 2 is an immensely important ballot initiative question that will appear...

Making the ‘Emerald Necklace’ sparkle

September 17, 2008

By Catia Sharp It is fall, so football is in season, college students are back in town, and the parks on and near campus are overrun with Frisbee playing and textbook reading. But have you ever wondered how those trash cans are emptied, who prunes the bushes, or how the grass...