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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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Music industry class showcases bands

December 1, 2007

By Jeanine Budd From Hold Anything's solo acoustic performance, to the upbeat and animated rock group Lansdowne, the wide spectrum of New England's up-and-coming talent was displayed Friday at afterHOURS. Seven local bands - Project 1.9, Hold Everything, Andy Mead Band, Lansdowne,...

Mix and match to add style

December 1, 2007

By Rachel Zarrell Mixing pieces to build an eclectic wardrobe is the newest fashion craze to hit everyone from the fashionistas on the A-list to the people on the city streets. Well-made staple pieces are essential to having a well-rounded closet, and can be used to complete...

Poet laureate Charles Simic shares experiences

December 1, 2007

By Derek Hawkins "A dog trying to write a poem about why he barks," read poet laureate Charles Simic from a podium in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. "That's me, dear reader. They were about to kick me out of the library, but I warned them, my master is invisible and all-powerful."...

City attractions offer holiday entertainment for students

December 1, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy With the temperature dropping and finals fast approaching, students deserve a little time off. Thankfully, the city is teeming with things to do this holiday season. Check out these events to tide you over until The News returns with its weekly event calendar...

Women’s Hockey: Practice translates into better game play

December 1, 2007

By Jared Sugerman The women's hockey team split a pair of games against Hockey East foes at Matthews Arena this weekend. The Huskies topped Vermont 2-1 Saturday before losing 4-0 Sunday to New Hampshire, the top-ranked team in the nation. Northeastern is now 3-10-1 overall,...

Women’s Hockey: Turning the year around

November 28, 2007

By Jared Sugerman After a 1-9-1 start, including a 1-2 record in Hockey East action, the women's hockey team had something extra to be thankful for this past holiday weekend: on Nov. 20, the Huskies defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats 3-2 at Matthews Arena. Senior forward and...

Men’s Hockey: The climb up the rankings continues

November 28, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond On Sept. 25, Hockey East released its annual preseason coaches' poll, ranking the men's hockey team seventh. With roughly two months of play now under its belt, the team has put to rest the notion that they are an inferior team. Northeastern owns first...

Player of the Week

November 28, 2007

By Jared Shafran This past Tuesday, the women's hockey team took on Quinnipiac for the second time this season and came away with a huge victory. Scoring a goal with less than a minute left, the Huskies secured their second win of the season 3-2. A big contributor to the victory...

Pizza shop serves up cheap eats

November 28, 2007

By Marc Larocque For the nighthawks of Mission Hill and Jamaica Plain, only one spot doles out cheap pizza until 3 a.m. And for those who wake early, this joint offers baked subs and cold sandwiches to take to work or school starting at 10 a.m. Joseph's Pizzeria is near the...

Football: Four make All-CAA

November 28, 2007

By Chris Estrada A litany of accolades has followed senior running back Maurice Murray in the wake of his record-breaking season, his final in a Northeastern Husky uniform. Now one more has come: first-team status on the 2007 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Football All-Conference...

Column: Awesome time for Husky fans

November 28, 2007

Thoughts while scribbling "No. 12 Northeastern," again and again in my class notebook: There's so much awesome happening for Husky fans this fall. Headlining this, of course, is the Hockey East-leading men's squad. Hopefully there are more wins in the bag for these Huskies,...

Concert benefits environment, city

November 28, 2007

By Gal Tziperman-Lotan Classes were out for Thanksgiving break, but afterHOURS was filled with eco-friendly music enthusiasts who came to see student bands Modal Citizens and Goosepimp Orchestra last Tuesday night. The concert was sponsored by Students for Environmental Action...