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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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Column: Clear view ahead

October 3, 2006

It was dark, and he couldn't see. He was being hit, and it hurt. His team was losing at record pace, and it wasn't pleasant. "I felt blindfolded in an area where I didn't know where I was walking," he said. "I was getting walloped everywhere, whether it was administrative...

Brands of brash humor come to Blackman

October 3, 2006

By Chris Brook Comedians Bob Saget and Sarah Silverman performed their own brands of edgy stand-up Friday night in Blackman Auditorium as part of Kappa Sigma's fourth annual Comedy Night. Hitting the stage at 8:45 p.m., Bob Saget, the night's headliner, jumped into a solid...

Shuttle set to take students to Hill, Fenway

October 3, 2006

By Jill Campbell After the T stops running, getting home at the end of the night can be rough, and not necessarily safe. But help is on the way. An after-hours shuttle service that will run between the Fenway, Mission Hill and campus has been approved by the university. Only...

Comics

October 3, 2006

Quackers! by Ricky Thompson Paul 'n' Lil by Lily Ko and Paul Cheung Comics are not edited by The News staff.

Soup brings a touch of home to city

October 3, 2006

By Carleton Atwater Soup is a classic meal during the colder months, and with autumn officially here, it's the perfect time to try out some new liquid meals. Fortunately, some of the best soup in New England is available just a few bus stops away from campus at The New England...

Men’s Soccer: Huskies finish September winless

October 3, 2006

By Matt Nielsen The Northeastern men's soccer team (2-8-2, 0-3-1) returned home this weekend after seven straight games away from Parsons Field. After starting 0-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), the Huskies rose to the challenge and were competitive in two key conference...

Puzzles

October 3, 2006

Sudoku Crossword

Football: Season-opening road trip ends with close loss at Richmond

October 3, 2006

Northeastern came close, but not close enough, in their second attempt at their first Atlantic-10 win of the season. And to make matters worse, they were banged up a bit in the process. The Huskies (1-4, 0-2 A-10) fell to No. 7 Richmond (4-0, 1-0 A-10) 12-7 Saturday in...

Sound off: Pep band fosters spirit

October 3, 2006

By Martha Brody Like many of her peers, sophomore physical therapy major Jodi Abramowitz aptly combines working hard in her classes and socializing with friends on the weekends. But unlike other students, she can add "piccolo player" to her r

Homecoming set for later this month

October 3, 2006

By Erin Damio As Homecoming Weekend approaches, the Northeastern community anticipates celebrating many old and new traditions - including a new campaign for mayor. The Mayor of Huntington Avenue competition is both old and new. The first student to hold the spot was crowned...

Commentary: Luxurious lavatories in Japan a sign of innovation

October 2, 2006

Most people, including myself, enjoy those five, 10, or even 20 minutes of sacred time we have each day in that small, bright room accented with mirrors and cleaning supplies. Whether it's reading the newspaper, cutting your toenails or the usual business, the revered time in...

Column: The plight of the Jesus Hawkers

October 2, 2006

As I walked through campus Wednesday morning, fresh from learning that when I consolidated my loans it meant the payments start now, I came upon a spectacular and rare sight in the Snell Library quad. A mast with four sails loomed majestically above the 10:25 a.m. crowd,...