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January 31, 2006

Commentary: Remember all genocides, not just the Holocaust

January 31, 2006

During World War II, between five and seven million Jews were killed in death camps and through other means of torture at the hands of a hate-fueled Nazi regime bent on wiping out their race. This is not the first time a vengeful group of people has short-sightedly attempted...

The move from Cabot to Matthews has not quieted the loyal men’s basketball fans

January 31, 2006

By Chris Estrada Sophomore forward Shawn James enjoys making Husky fans happy, something he does with ease by sending the shots of opponents back with one hand. To the Husky faithful this is a sight to behold, an emotion evident by the constant "SWAT! SWAT! SWAT!" chants in...

Column: Time to fight book-publishing mafia

January 31, 2006

We can all agree that college textbooks cost too much. What's up for debate is what to do about it. Some politicians think they have the answer, but the remedy to this problem is a long way away. The cost of books here has been beaten to death, but it's not a mundane complaint....

Column: Super Bowl’s hidden storylines

January 31, 2006

Last year's Super Bowl was a matchup of two teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, which were both largely considered favorites at the start of the 2004 season. This year's tilt pits the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Seattle Seahawks - two teams that certainly...

Burrito bonanza

January 31, 2006

Spectators crowded Qdoba last night to find out what it takes to be a burrito-eating champion. At the preliminary round for the second annual Rice and Bean Pot last night, "Team Fuca," which consisted of captain Josh Barr, Duffy Lau, Anthony Vernale and one student who asked...

Faculty show holiday cheer in Black Nativity

January 30, 2006

By Timothy Coughlin On Dec. 5, President Richard Freeland and the university community will celebrate Northeastern University Night at Black Nativity, an annual event in its 34th year. Black Nativity, which is put on at The Tremont Temple on Tremont Street, boasts 16 showings...

Static of the Gods tunes in to NE Popfest

January 30, 2006

Boston band Static of the Gods will play tomorrow at the New England Popfest, which runs through Saturday at the Abbey Lounge in Somerville. The three-day long festival is a celebration of New England's favorite pop rock musicians. Lasting three days, the festival will showcase...

Kappa Sigma brings the noise, funk

January 29, 2006

Less than a year ago, Chad Urmston was performing before a crowd of 110,000 fans along the Charles River at the Hatch Shell. Last Friday, Kappa Sigma brought Urmston - formerly of the seminal rock trio Dispatch - back to his native Boston, only this time the venue of choice...

Column: ‘Artest Era’ is here, fans

January 25, 2006

The relationship between the athlete and fan has changed. Sports fans gave always been inextricably seen as blind sheep or overly-critical hecklers. The real fan is somewhere in between. Until recently, those who got a little rowdy...

The Hungry Husky: No excuses with ‘Know Fat!’ in town

January 24, 2006

By Mary-Eileen Gallagher How many days does it take to break a New Year's resolution - particularly when it revolves around eating better? Of course the first couple of days are a cinch, when you are pumped with enthusiasm and are still shaking off that holiday food buzz. However,...

Commentary – A word to the wise: Pants, not shorts, in winter

January 24, 2006

I realize that many students here at Northeastern are not from the New England area. Some may have never even seen snow until they came to Boston. So, please, go ahead and have fun, throw snowballs, build snowmen, live it up. It is understandable that people may not have known...