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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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Huskies upset No. 8 Wildcats

November 4, 2007

By Chris Estrada DURHAM, N.H. - Neither rain, wind nor cold could stop Maurice Murray from running over No. 8 New Hampshire. The senior tailback was the star of the show, rushing for a career-high 206 yards and three touchdowns on a whopping 55 carries, to power Northeastern...

Northeastern butts head with its city councilor

November 4, 2007

By Derek Hawkins At 7 a.m. tomorrow, polls will open and Boston voters will begin the election of the city's 13-member City Council. At the end of the day, when the final ballots are tallied, many of Boston's political observers and media outlets predict one candidate will be...

Field Hockey: CAA semifinal loss ends postseason stint

November 4, 2007

By Danielle Ossher For the third year in a row, the field hockey team was booted from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament by rival Old Dominion. With a score of 3-0, the Lady Monarchs ended the Huskies' season Saturday in the CAA semifinals at Viriginia Beach....

Letter to the editor: New paper limit essential move for Earth

November 4, 2007

In response to a recent letter about student complaints ("SGA working to ease printing pains," Oct. 29.) with the new print quota, I am extremely disappointed. The print quota is one of the best moves by the administration to reduce waste on campus. This is both an environmental...

The road to parcel 18

November 4, 2007

By Derek Hawkins Chuck Turner, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, moved to Boston in 1966, and has worked in the city as a community organizer and political leader since. One of Turner's first major accomplishments as an organizer came in his early years in Boston, when he...

Men’s Hockey: NU deals upset at No. 4 UNH

November 4, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond After a two-loss weekend to Maine, the Huskies entered this weekend with the daunting task of looking to bounce back against No. 4 New Hampshire. A 7-4 loss at Matthews Friday night didn't help matters, but a huge road win against the Wildcats in Durham,...

Symphony Market seeks extra hour

November 4, 2007

By Marc Larocque Northeastern imbibers will still need to walk a few more steps for a late-night snack. Symphony Market, a convenience store close to campus, was denied the right to extend its hours by the Zoning Board of Appeals at City Hall Tuesday. The board voted 4-3 against...

Concerts, clinics to celebrate Latin culture

November 4, 2007

By Gal Tziperman Lotan Berklee College of Music students, alumni, professors and famous musicians will perform and host clinics at Berklee's eighth annual Latin Culture Celebration, tomorrow through Thursday. Rosa Passos, a Brazilian Bossa Nova singer-songwriter, will kick...

Volleyball: Two-win weekend at home

November 4, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle It was Senior Night for captain Kira Batura Saturday, but the middle hitter was unable to play due to a torn ligament in her right foot. Batura, the only senior on the volleyball team, wielding crutches and a cast, was put on the court with the rest of...

Editorial: Cheering for the wrong team

November 4, 2007

Cheering is an essential part of any sporting event. It pumps up the players, gives spectators an outlet to actively participate and adds exponentially to the fun of the game. But for Northeastern sports fans, limits on cheering are headed their way. Athletics Director Peter...

Letter to the editor: Professor expresses hope for Israel, Palestine

November 4, 2007

In my course, Introduction to Arabic Culture, I employ a method of analysis that consists of three simultaneous approaches. The first is a critical examination of the culture's history and tradition. The second is a focus on the present state and manifestation of the contemporary...

Indie music concert series unifies local musicians

November 4, 2007

By Mike Devine Singer-songwriters Jenn Taranto and Jennifer Greer have a lot in common. Both are from New York. Both are trying to make it as independent artists in the music industry. And both share a vision of uniting indie musicians and their fans in the Boston music scene....