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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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All Hail: OSCCR begs human form

September 26, 2007

From the day students start at Northeastern, they are exposed to what is possibly the most villainous of all forces: the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR). OK, I've never actually dealt with OSCCR, but I know plenty of people who have. Plus, I saw...

Letter to the Editor: Language center aims for expansion

September 26, 2007

CORRECTION APPENDED (SEE BELOW) In an editorial published in Monday's edition of The News ("President Aoun making no faculty friends"), there are several points that should be clarified. First, the characterization of the faculty as a bloc that is entirely dissatisfied does...

Football: Penalties plague Huskies in 28-10 loss to UC Davis

September 23, 2007

By Chris Estrada Like the miners who went to California in 1849, the Huskies searched and searched on Saturday. But as most of those unlucky panners found no gold, the football team found nothing to stop UC Davis' one-two punch. The offensive assault of quarterback Tim Plough...

A ‘Brand New’ debut

September 23, 2007

By Rachel Zarrell No tears fell at Centennial Commons this weekend as emo-rockers Brand New performed for more than 2,000 students, headlining PIKEtoberfest, an all-day event sponsored by the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. The event, which was held Saturday, featured an activities...

Men’s Soccer: Huskies shut out for fifth time this season

September 23, 2007

By Andrew Parente The men's soccer team was shut out for the second consecutive game and fifth time this season as they fell 2-0 to Massachusetts in Amherst Saturday. With the loss, the Huskies drop to 2-5 and have failed to register a goal during their four road games this...

Students break daily Ramadan fast together

September 23, 2007

By Daniel Deza When asked about Ramadan, some students at Northeastern did not know the true meaning of the holiday, which can make it a very lonely one for many Muslim students. Northeastern, however, offers daily services in the sacred space to nearby college students who...

Non-profit rich with music, fun

September 23, 2007

By Matt Collette A wide range of popular authors, comedians and musicians will come together on one stage to support a non-profit organization that calls a Bigfoot research facility home. On Wednesday, at 7 p.m., 826 Boston will present "Revenge of the Book Eaters" at the...

Local Native American community gains support

September 23, 2007

By Marc Larocque For some college students who walked down South Huntington Avenue this weekend, strange chanting and intimidating drumming could be heard emanating from a field behind a red, wooden fence just before Heath Street. Those who peeked through holes in the tall,...

Cross Country: Two key runners sit out in Conn.

September 23, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo The men and women's cross country teams traveled to Hamden, Conn. Friday to compete in the Quinnipiac Invitational, where the women placed third and the men placed fourth in their respective heats. Head coach Sherman Hart said that although both teams ran...

Calendar girls reveal Husky pride in poses

September 23, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy A group of Northeastern students and graduates offered a spicy alternative to traditional datebooks at the release party of the Girls of Northeastern 2007 - 2008 Calendar at Qdoba Thursday night. Female Northeastern students featured in the calendar were...

‘Freedom Birds’ soar at Krentzman Quad exhibit

September 23, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy A sculpture art exhibit featuring two out-of-town artists' works premiered at the Krentzman Quadrangle Thursday. Designed by Rafael Consuegra and Ernesto Montenegro, the brightly-colored sculptures are part of Northeastern Creates, Northeastern's new initiative...

Events reach capacity, students react

September 23, 2007

By Matt Collette Often times venues around Northeastern, like afterHOURS, reach full capacity when there is a popular band playing or a dance party hosted. Students said they get upset when they are turned away at the door at afterHOURS; especially if non-students force the...