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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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‘Murderball’ star speaks at Blackman

December 6, 2005

By Cora Hilts His story is about a young man losing it all and slowly gaining his life back, imparting his experience to disprove misconceptions surrounding the disabled or, as he says, "gimps." Mark Zupan has directed an award-winning documentary, toured the college circuit...

Column: Huskies bring it all back home

December 6, 2005

The atmosphere was different. I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not, but looking back I think it was probably one of the most exciting games I've witnessed the men's basketball team play. And I was there when they beat Boston College in 2002-03 and I can still see,...

Commentary: Fox’s gun control ideas punish innocent

December 6, 2005

Hmm, let's register virgins to stop prostitution. Professor James Fox tells us in a letter to the editor in the Boston Herald ("We're under the gun, so let's register it," Dec. 5) that less than 1 percent of dealers are linked to the majority of guns used in crimes. And if...

NYU students move to ban Coke products from college campuses

December 6, 2005

On campus, Coca-Cola products can be found at every turn. They're on tap in the Curry Student Center, they're available in vending machines throughout university buildings and they're available at most on-campus eateries. But if some New York University students have their way,...

Men’s Hockey: Nothing but ties for Huskies

December 6, 2005

NORTH ANDOVER - It seemed everyone was hoping for another Northeastern tie Saturday night at Lawler Arena. Facing Merrimack for the second game of a home-and-home set, the men's hockey team battled back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the game at 3-3. The tie score, as the 2,781...

Letter to the Editor: Health center staff under the weather

December 6, 2005

As an alumni of NU, I am deeply disturbed by the recent staff issues regarding the Health Center. The present management led by Roberta Berrien indicates staff have left because they don't like the change. The large numbers of staff turnover could not possibly be caused by...

Music industry majors get taste of fame in classrooms

December 6, 2005

By Danielle Tarloff Sophomore Alex Schneiderman wants to be a rock star. But if that doesn't work out, at least he'll have a degree to fall back on. And because he goes to Northeastern, he can study music industry, which is about as close as it gets to majoring in rock stardom....

Women’s Hockey: Huskies bear with opponents

December 6, 2005

By Matt Foster Hockey East rival Maine thwarted a late Husky rally for a 3-2 victory Sunday at Matthews Arena. Junior forward Crystal Rochon and freshman forward Ali Bielawski scored for the Huskies in a game coach Laura Schuler thought her ladies could win. Northeastern fell...

Up in lights

December 6, 2005

By Jeff Swoboda Over 200 students counted down along with President Richard Freeland: "5

University offers review sessions, counseling as finals approach

December 6, 2005

By Laura Moran Within the next two weeks, virtually every student not on co-op will be writing term papers, studying for exams and staying up until the wee hours of the morning. Some students are stressed out and exhausted, while others are taking it in stride. Freshman undecided...

Swimming: No luck in Cambridge

December 6, 2005

By Kevin Williamson The swim team crossed the river this weekend to compete against women's swimming and diving powerhouses Kansas and host Harvard. Northeastern was defeated 244 - 74 by Harvard and 233 - 85 by Kansas in what coach Roy Coates predicted would be their toughest...

Students soak up quiet campus over holiday break

December 6, 2005

By Allison Mudge December, with its finals, holiday shopping and last-minute travel arrangements, is a busy month for college students. While most Northeastern students are packing their bags and making plans about what to do and who to see while home during the winter break,...