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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Boston ranked 4th-drunkest U.S. city

November 7, 2006

By Jessi Savino The city once dubbed the "Hub of the Universe" has added a new credential. In a recent study published by Forbes.com, Boston ranked No. 4 on a list of the "35 Drunkest Cities," beating out reputed party cities like Las Vegas (14), New Orleans (24), and Miami...

Column: Treading the fine line of comedy

November 7, 2006

Racism is funny. This may not be the message Sacha Baron Cohen intended to convey with his movie, "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," but it's the only one getting through to the confused brains of America. Don't worry,...

Women’s hockey splits a weekend series at Niagara

November 7, 2006

By Jewel Della Valle The women's hockey team had a big hole to fill in the net with the graduation of star goalie Marisa Hourihan last season. After some goalie shuffling to start the season, it looks like the Huskies found the player to fill Hourihan's skates. Junior goalie...

Brudnick Center hosts immigration summit

November 7, 2006

By Melissa Kenyon With recent immigration violence issues such as the terrorist attacks in Spain and England and rioting in France, the topic is not only grabbing the attention of political and social groups, but also college students. On Friday, Nov. 3, The Brudnick Center...

From Paris, with love

November 7, 2006

By Julia Gall Boston will get a taste of the high-end world of French couture when the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) debuts its latest exhibition, "Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006" Nov. 12. Free for Northeastern students, the exhibition features pieces from the collections...

Column: As the disc turns

November 7, 2006

Standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, he could be a football team's wide receiver or a basketball center protecting the lane. But sophomore psychology major Will Neff is none of those things. He devotes his time to something else instead: A whirly, twirly piece of plastic. Ever...

Northeastern Crime Log

November 7, 2006

By Yulia Sysevich Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Crime Log Entry of the Week Sunday, November 5 10:30 p.m. A female visitor coming to see a Northeastern student said she and her friend were walking on Hemenway Street...

Even after setbacks, Men, Women ‘ Children rock on

November 7, 2006

By Kwame Kor Kor Men, Women ' Children guitarist Todd Weinstock said the show in afterHOURS served as a much-needed distraction from their recent troubles, when the band's trailer, tour van and equipment, valued at over $100,000, were stolen at a Detroit tour stop, Oct. 23....

Little gadgets, huge technology

November 7, 2006

By Bobby Feingold This is the first in a series of articles examining programs the university is bolstering through the Academic Investment Plan. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been a discipline thought to be reserved for bootstrap labor and simple...

‘Big man’ crowned

November 7, 2006

By Cynthia Retamozo Students were treated to a throwback to their Nickelodeon days on Friday, when contestants for the title of "Big Man On Campus" competed in challenges modeled after "Legends of the Hidden Temple" and "Double Dare." The annual event was held in the Curry...

Study: Most students on spiritual quest

November 7, 2006

By Kate Augusto About 76 percent of today's college students are on a spiritual quest, with only 17 percent reporting not to be, according to a recent study conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at the University of California, Los Angeles. The study,...

Clash of the pledges

November 7, 2006

By Jennifer Ruggiero Last year, sophomore graphic design major Andrew Kahn and his Kappa Sigma pledge class won the annual Greek Follies talent competition by warbling a medley of pop confections from former boy bands and classic rock veterans. "We took Backstreet Boys, 2ge+her...