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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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Folk acts offer acoustic tunes in intimate setting

October 24, 2007

By Daniel Deza Despite last night's Red Sox game, the sounds of the piano drew students to afterHOURS to see Chris Garneau and Jacquelyn Wells. The Northeastern chapter of the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA) sponsored another crowd-pleasing show,...

Football: Students react to possible cuts

October 24, 2007

By Chris Estrada With the revelation that Athletics Director Peter Roby is considering restructuring Northeastern athletics and making potential program cuts, new fuel has been added to rumors that the football program would be the first to go. Although nothing has been confirmed...

How ‘Sweet’ it is to be a Sox fan

October 24, 2007

By Danielle Capalbo I was 18 years old when I first heard the song "Sweet Caroline," at 6 a.m. in the parking lot of my Connecticut high school. (Don't let this sentence disturb you. Someone in my life clearly dropped the Neil Diamond ball, but I'm over it.) Anyway, it was...

Letter to the Editor: NU should support Husky athletics

October 24, 2007

It is truly incredible how much the Northeastern administration underestimates the power of college sports. For years now, the constant threat of cutting sports programs, football in particular, has been lingering over the heads of our players and coaches, adding a sense of vulnerability...

City celebrates Sox success

October 24, 2007

By Daniel Stoller When the Red Sox won the ALCS Sunday, securing their place in the World Series, Fenway Park broke into bedlam. As hordes of fans streamed loudly into the streets, those who had been watching the game at nearby bars and homes joined the crowds for an impromptu...

From screen to stage: Donnie Darko hits Cambridge

October 24, 2007

By Daniel Stoller Donnie Darko is coming to Boston, and there's no need to travel by wormhole. It's accessible by T. A stage adaptation of the movie, written by Marcus Stern at the American Repertory Theatre (ART), will give students another avenue to experience the magic...

Despite funding, stadium stalled

October 24, 2007

By Kate Augusto With discussion of financial cutbacks in Northeastern athletics, the status of a new multipurpose recreational facility, stated to include a new football stadium, remains unchanged for the past few years, Northeastern officials said. Student Government Association...

Letter to the Editor: Vegetarian living ‘easier than ever’

October 24, 2007

In response to your article "Vegetarians pitch healthy alternatives" (Oct. 22), it was very encouraging to see so much support for animal-free products at the Boston Vegetarian Festival this past weekend, and an article about it. The popularity of vegetarian foods has grown...

NU hosts Muslim comedy show

October 21, 2007

By Gal Tziperman Lotan Comedian Preacher Moss paced across the stage gripping the bottom of his microphone. He told the audience he had figured out what the Muslim community's main problem is: it lacks a theme song. "When Jumu'ah [Friday prayer] is over, people are just...

Swimming ‘ Diving: Win lifts record to 2-0

October 21, 2007

By AJ Mercincavage The swimming and diving extended its record to 2-0 Saturday, defeating the Blue Devils of Central Connecticut. Northeastern won the opening relay event, but the Blue Devils battled right back, winning the 1000-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke. "The...

Some relationship traditions fade across generations

October 21, 2007

By Sean Leviashvili Traditions are meant to be passed from generation to generation, but some traditions in relationships that were previously norms are contended or forgotten in today's society. Jarrad Glennon, 27, played it "old school" when he asked his girlfriend's parents...

Husky Happenings

October 21, 2007

Northeastern places first in Talib Kweli competition Northeastern placed first in the Talib Kweli College Demand Competition and the university will be added to alternative hip hop artist's upcoming tour. The competition was through the website www.eventful.com. According to...