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September 26, 2006

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Cross Country: Runners earn CAA accolades

September 26, 2006

By Nate Owen The men's and women's cross country teams competed last Friday at the Quinnipiac Invitational in Hamden, Conn. Both teams placed fifth in their respective races. The men's race included Quinnipiac, Connecticut, Marist, Brown, New Haven, Rhode Island (URI) and...

MikeVaughnFest filled with Physics fun

September 26, 2006

By Christa Heffron Quantum physics, particle theories and the alignment of foreign galaxies replaced the usual elements of college festivals, such as music, food and games last Friday at MikeVaughFest. Nine months of planning for nine hours of events, six of which were consumed...

Study: Tall people more successful

September 26, 2006

By Andrew Bonifant The term "vertically challenged" has been pinned on short people for years, but according to a recent study, they could be challenged in more ways than feet and inches. The study, conducted by two professors from Princeton University, has delved into the...

Playin’ in the band

September 26, 2006

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Commentary: U.N. needs to stand behind U.S. and Pres.

September 26, 2006

You know the world is about to end when Nancy Pelosi rushes to the media to defend President Bush. Either that or Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has just spewed out another unbelievably ridiculous anti-American Bush bashing speech that even Democrats are appalled about. This...

Column: The day the (rock) music died

September 26, 2006

By Stephanie Shore Rock music is supposed to be about passion. It's built on the premise of "sticking it to the man." And unlike the hits played on Top 40 radio, it's about the creation of raw intensity and brutal honesty - not about the creation of revenue. The recent influx...

Player of the Week: Ashley Reeves

September 26, 2006

With her senior season underway, Ashley Reeves had yet another strong performance for the volleyball team last weekend. The Northeastern News Player of the Week helped improve the Huskies' record to 6-7 overall (3-2 CAA). She hit for a match-high .591 attack percentage in...

Up-and-coming bands play afterHOURS

September 26, 2006

By Stephanie Shore Up-and-coming bands took over afterHOURS to test the roads ahead of them in their musical careers last Thursday and Friday. When Kristina Grossman of CUP organized the two-night afterHOURS event billed as "This is a Rock 'n' Roll Takeover," her goal was...

Reknowned comic speaks in Blackman

September 26, 2006

By Jennifer Ruggiero Scott McCloud, graphic novelist and author of the upcoming book, "Making Comics," made his lecture a family affair at the Blackman Auditorium Tuesday. "I like how he does the whole family thing with his wife and daughters," said Luke Sideris, a freshman...

Volleyball: NU upsets Towson at home

September 26, 2006

By Jewel Della Valle The Northeastern volleyball team had an eventful homestand, dropping a match, but winning the next two for their first home wins of the season. The Huskies faced off against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponent Delaware Wednesday. Delaware was...

Commentary: Group cooperation proves to be successful plan

September 26, 2006

On Sept. 7, 2006, the Office of Special Support Services and the Legacy 2000 Mentoring Program held the Black and Latino New Student Orientation in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. In front of a packed house of students, faculty, and administrators, the Legacy 2000 Student...