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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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Football: Huskies can’t hang on

November 15, 2005

By Jack Weiland BROOKLINE - Hofstra football coach Joe Gardi wasn't shy in assessing his team's 20-17 win over Northeastern Saturday at Parsons Field. "I told the head coach of Northeastern they should have won the game, and I meant it from the bottom of my heart," he said....

Column: Explanation necessary for latest baseball MVP snub

November 15, 2005

It's time for a little clarification. What exactly does "MVP" stand for in Major League Baseball? Does it mean the most valuable player, or the best player? I'm fine with either; but the thing that has me so irked is MVP voters can't seem to decide between the two. I don't...

Learning communities to help students find majors

November 15, 2005

By Allison Mudge Students often form study groups and friendships with others in their own major, based on common interests and shared classes. Soon, students who have yet to declare a major will have the same opportunities to learn with others who share similar interests, Provost...

Visiting artist speaks on ballot streamlining

November 15, 2005

By Danielle Tarloff Marcia Lausen spoke to Northeastern students about making voting a more user friendly process as part of the Visual Arts Department's Visiting Artist program last Wednesday. After a confusing ballot drove the 2000 presidential election to a recount, Lausen,...

Letter to the Editor: Administration works to improve co-op

November 15, 2005

We appreciate the issues the Northeastern News brought forward in its Nov. 2 issue concerning our cooperative education program. One article focused on co-op opportunities and the prevailing six-month model. Students can and do incorporate less than six-month opportunities...

Student group aims to stop Sudan investments

November 15, 2005

A group of Northeastern students has banded together in hopes of encouraging Northeastern administration to remove, or divest, its assets from corporations that do business with the genocide-ridden country of Sudan. Despite two weeks of attempting to contact administration...

Safety first, right?

November 15, 2005

When Northeastern wanted the housing information of all students living in Boston, they claimed it was for our safety. When Northeastern police patrolled Mission Hill early in the semester to curb underage parties, they claimed it was for our safety. Now with the rise of...

Study shows women likely to ditch degrees for family

November 15, 2005

By Meagan Walker Georgetown, Dartmouth, Boston College, Cornell, Yale. How would these schools be ranked on a scholarly basis? Are they prestigious? Yes. Are admissions tough? Yes. Are they expensive? Big yes. Are these schools the breeding ground for good housewives? For...

Art Stars

November 15, 2005

By Becky Higgins A graphic design major focuses on art and the way it is used in communications and today's media. As a part of an occasional series showcasing student art portfolios, The News spoke to middler graphic design and philosophy double major Arielle Blattner, who...

Column: Exercise your right to be lazy

November 15, 2005

In a time long ago, I was a stupid high school senior touring Northeastern's campus, deciding whether or not I approved of the campus. My mom was with me as we walked around Huntington Avenue with fellow tourists in sub-freezing temperatures. The place that impressed me the...

Government builds military recruiting database by purchasing students’ personal information

November 15, 2005

By Kimmy Nevas You've been sold, or most likely you will be soon. In June, the Pentagon announced plans to buy or collect data from private companies to create a military recruiting database that would contain the personal information of about 30 million young people, ages...

Local bands play tribute

November 15, 2005

By Derek Hawkins Amid the parades and big band fair of Veterans Day, songs about ritual sacrifice, dead puppies and Siamese twins might seem out of place. But the Demons of Stupidity and fellow musicians acknowledged America's heroes in their own way Friday night at the Veterans...