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The Huntington News

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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Soccer: Offensive struggles continue in overtime

September 23, 2006

By Matt Nielsen The Northeastern men's soccer team (2-3-1) continued to struggle offensively this weekend, dropping a 4-0 decision to Harvard (3-1-0) Friday night, but may have turned the corner, tying Rhode Island (1-2-2) 1-1 after two overtimes Sunday afternoon. The Huskies...

A closer look: Pena joins the Sox

September 23, 2006

By Matt Nielsen The night of August 26, 2006 was a special one for the Pawtucket Red Sox. They were fortunate enough to be playing a game in one of the most hallowed stadiums in sports in front of a near-sellout crowd of enthusiastic fans. In the eighth inning, trailing 4-3...

Northeastern Crime Log

September 23, 2006

By Matt Nielsen Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Monday, October 3 2:30 p.m. A 20-year-old female student reported her laptop stolen from Davenport A between 5 p.m. Sunday and 2 p.m. Monday. 6 p.m. A 22-year-old male student...

Editorial: Lack of communication unhealthy

September 19, 2006

International students are struggling this week, and once again we can chalk it up to the good old NU Shuffle. Northeastern has made changes to the health coverage for all students without properly informing some international students, leaving many scrambling to find the right...

Gnomon complies with copyright laws, officials say

September 19, 2006

As the copyright administrator for Gnomon Copy on Huntington Avenue in Boston, I was aghast while reading the article in the Sept. 13 edition of The News, "With Gnomon Copy case pending, profs turn to other sources." Various inadequacies in our language inhibit me from delving...

All Hail: Slim pickings for need-based jobs

September 19, 2006

Like many college students across the country, money is a rare commodity for me these days. With concerts to be seen, pizza to be eaten and the fact that no student can travel throughout Boston without utilizing the T, being broke is not an option. But I can't retain this...

Jackass moves for second gross-out crown

September 19, 2006

By Marc Larocque The movie, "Jackass: Number Two," set for release this Friday, features the cast pushing the limits of good taste and morality, jam-packed with more raunchiness and dangerous stunts than ever. The cast travels to more exotic locations and tangles with even...

Dems can take corner office

September 19, 2006

Last night, Deval Patrick won the Democratic primary and will now run against Republican candidate Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey in the general election. This is an important election for all, especially for Democrats, as it seems to be the best chance for a Democrat to win...

Volleyball: Attackers lead come-from-behind wins

September 19, 2006

By Jewel Della Valle Comeback wins haven't been familiar to the Northeastern volleyball team this season, but the Huskies pulled off two last weekend against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents on the road. The Huskies fell behind two games to none in matches against...

Northeastern Crime Log

September 19, 2006

By Zachary Finkelstein Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Crime Log Entry of the Week Monday, September 18 5:30 p.m. An 18-year-old student reported he was assaulted the previous night around 10 p.m. after a verbal dispute...

GOP candidate focuses on values

September 19, 2006

In the upcoming gubernatorial election, the people of Massachusetts have an important choice to make. They can choose the "tax-and-spend" Democratic candidate, or they can go with current Republican Lt. Governor Kerry Healey and former state police superintendent Reed Hillman....

Column: Leave your earbuds at home

September 19, 2006

By Juila Gall Last week, Apple once again released two updated iPods, and it still amazes me how much a little gadget has defined our generation. In the same way the Internet makes information instantly available, iPods keep music at our fingertips for constant entertainment....