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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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A Diary From Afar: Lauren Underhill

November 29, 2005

This is the final entry in the bi-weekly diary following the journey of a Northeastern student studying abroad in London. As London has been busily putting up Christmas decorations for the past month and a half, I realized CVS and every mall back home isn't as over- the-top...

Gettin’ Lucky in No. 8

November 29, 2005

By Allison Mudge Ask around for the definition of "hooking up" and it's likely everyone will have a different response. Meeting a guy or girl, kissing, taking someone home, sex - and everything in between - "hooking up" is a loosely-used phrase without a clear meaning. Regardless...

Asian-American Center attracts diverse book club members

November 29, 2005

By Chris Estrada In their most recent attempt to gain prominence on campus this semester, Northeastern's new Asian American Center has launched a book club revolving around books told through the eyes of Asian-Americans, but with themes members of any race can appreciate. The...

Sexuality on TV heating up, study says

November 29, 2005

By Cora Hilts Whether it be Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte discussing masturbation over martinis or explicit scenes depicting threesomes between Christian, Kimber and the seductive Detective McGraw, it seems as though sex is the new way to draw viewers back to the television...

Husky Happenings

November 29, 2005

SGA requests professors honor activities period The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution last Thursday recommending the university make a renewed effort not to schedule any academic events during activities period. It passed unanimously. Senators who drafted...

Forks and Spoons: In relationships, holidays a family affair

November 29, 2005

With Chrismukkah right around the corner, bank accounts everywhere are shrinking to new lows and overdraft fees are running rampant. Luckily for me, I experience this financial strain more than once a year, so the stress of having no money has evaded me. You can't miss something...

Men’s Hockey: Skating in circles

November 29, 2005

DURHAM, N.H. - The student section at the Whittemore Center lay dormant on Sunday afternoon, its seats nearly empty save for a small portion of the Wildcat faithful that returned to school early from Thanksgiving break. The fans seemed muted as well, as the non-capacity crowd...

All Hail: A practical joke that is no joke

November 29, 2005

I'll be honest here, I consider myself pretty masculine: I lift weights, play rugby and laugh at people who express their emotions. But there is one thing that will make me run screaming like a little girl: Cockroaches. So when I walked to the bathroom on the second floor of...

Crossword

November 29, 2005

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Men’s Basketball: Scoring spree sets off 4-1 start

November 29, 2005

After starting the season with their best record since 1981-82, the Northeastern men's basketball team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday night to California. Despite All-Tournament performances from senior Jose Juan Barea and sophomore Shawn James, the Huskies...

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland

November 29, 2005

By Bessie King It is expected the average American will spend $681 on gifts this holiday season, according to a Newsweek article Nov. 28. This may make budgets necessary, but they aren't easy to keep track of with all the different family members and friends who can find their...

Player of the Week: Shawn James

November 29, 2005

Only five games into his sophomore year on the men's basketball team, Shawn James broke Reggie Lewis' career blocked shots record with 168 blocks. James' block record comes in the midst of the team's 4-1 start. "I knew from the pace I was on last year that if I continued...