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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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Commentary: Rookies don’t deserve nicer clubhouse

September 5, 2006

By this time it might seem clich

Pluto loses planet status, students seek answers

September 5, 2006

For perennial space watcher Jesse Silverberg, the announcement that Pluto is no longer a planet caused him unease. "Eight planets, and Pluto would've made nine, is enough thank you," the middler physics and mathematics major said. "I do think that for the last 70 or 80 years...

Blast from the past

September 5, 2006

By Julia Gall This fall, fashion is taking on a whole new perspective. By combining the rocker style of the '80s with a modern feel, both men and women can feel comfortable channeling their inner Bon Jovi. The most popular fashion trend this season is the reemergence of the...

Sources: George G. lied to Senate

September 5, 2006

Cash flow may be a problem for George G. IV lately, but sources say he's had more important things to worry about. George G. cited financial strains last month when he resigned from his position as Student Government Association (SGA) executive vice president for student...

Commentary: Ringing of the bell a bitter sound for one student

September 5, 2006

Monday, Aug. 28th, 2006, was shaping up to be the best day of my life. My roommates and I had been anxiously awaiting the introduction of Taco Bell to our beloved Curry Student Center, giving us an obviously superior alternative to Curry's somewhat bland lineup. In my eyes, the...

Collegefest brings Playmates, celebs to campus

September 5, 2006

For the past 21 years, CollegeFest has been the premier destination event for thousands of students eager to participate in two days of live entertainment, food and free gifts from corporate sponsors. But when it hits the Hynes Convention Center this weekend, the largest...

Volleyball: Huskies begin season with tournament accolades despite going 2-4

September 5, 2006

By Jewel Della Valle The Northeastern volleyball team had a busy beginning to their season last week, playing six games in nine days at tournaments on opposite ends of the country. Northeastern was swept in three matches at the Sun Devil Classic in Tempe, Ariz., dropping...

Commentary: Buyer beware: book buying a pitfall for finances

September 5, 2006

Every business has its competition. It is the American way. Our economy is dependent on it. The United States government has gone so far as to declare monopolies illegal. They do this to offer equal opportunity to business owners and to create competitive regional prices on products...

Blast from the past

September 5, 2006

By Julia Gall This fall, fashion is taking on a whole new perspective. By combining the rocker style of the '80s with a modern feel, both men and women can feel comfortable channeling their inner Bon Jovi. The most popular fashion trend this season is the reemergence of the...

Northeastern Crime Log

September 5, 2006

By Jessica Torrez-Riley Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Crime Log entry of the week: Monday, September 4 1:30 a.m. An officer saw two groups of what appeared to be Northeastern students in the West Village quad arguing....

Football: Huskies get schooled but learn a lesson

September 5, 2006

There are few times when a team gets shut out and the coach thinks positive thoughts the next day. But this was neither an ordinary game nor a usual opponent for the Northeastern Huskies. A day after losing 38-0 against Virginia Tech, a Division I opponent ranked 17th in...

Meningitis vaccine in short supply

September 5, 2006

Freshmen hoping to get their meningitis vaccine when they arrived at school will have to wait until November due to a shortage. The immunization for meningitis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord and could lead to death, are required by a Massachusetts law passed...