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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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Column: Goalie a mainstay of Northeastern athletics

November 1, 2005

Forty-five minutes. Three quarters of an hour, or in NCAA soccer, one half of a 90-minute game. Over the last four seasons, the Northeastern men's soccer team has played 77 games, including the postseason. And for all but 45 minutes of those 77 games, senior keeper Sergio Saccoccio...

Forks and Spoons: Can’t buy me love

November 1, 2005

Everything comes with a price, whether it's vacations, health care or even education. No matter what we're after in this life, we are faced with a price tag and it is up to us to decide if it's worth the asking price. It's right there in black-and-white, so we know what we're...

Husky Happenings

November 1, 2005

Man shot near Douglass Park, Davenport Commons A 20-year-old male unaffiliated with Northeastern was shot multiple times Monday night near the corner of Columbus Avenue and Northampton Street, between Douglass Park and New York Pizza, said Boston Police spokesman Officer John...

Women’s Hockey: No offense against Friars

November 1, 2005

By Matt Foster Despite being in the midst of a three-game losing streak, the women's hockey team remains optimistic about the season. "It's important to remember that it's still early," captain and junior forward Amy Goodney said. "The team has to keep practicing and working...

SEXcapades

November 1, 2005

This past summer, I was invited on a canoeing trip to Maine that my friend's boyfriend had planned with a few other people. The 11 of us enjoyed the day, drinking and floating down the river. Everyone was having a good time, with the exception of one of the guy's ex-girlfriends...

Big Man on Campus

November 1, 2005

By Allison Mudge After two years with the same big man on Northeastern's campus, middler Bobby Battista charmed the judges and took over the title. The entrepreneurship and small business management major from Hingham was crowned winner of the fifth annual "Big Man on Campus"...

Women’s Soccer: Huskies can’t fight snow, lose two to end season

November 1, 2005

By Jason Kornwitz BROOKLINE - Snow fell, steadily coating Parsons Field Saturday, and chilly temperatures punctured the typically comfortable October air. But weather conditions took a back seat to Senior Day and the final game of the season for the Northeastern women's soccer...

Senior builds $1.1 million fortune while at Northeastern

November 1, 2005

By Ricky Thompson With a boombox under each arm and a stack of discs at his disposal, Jeffrey Fairbanks had already attained his first taste of the American dream before he was even old enough to drive. "I saved up the money, bought some gear and built a production company,...

All Hail: It’s just not working out

November 1, 2005

It's possible I can't stand you. We may never have exchanged a word, and if we met in another context, we might be best friends, lovers or soulmates. But in the context of the Marino Center, I just want you out of my sight. If you don't frequent Marino, you're off the hook....

Volleyball: Team heads home close to elimination

November 1, 2005

By Erika Carrubba It was the final weekend on the road for the Northeastern volleyball team, and they were unable to pull out a win against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) opponents William ' Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University. The two losses bring the Huskies' record...

Members assembled to begin presidential search

November 1, 2005

The university announced the search committee that will interview applicants for the next Northeastern president last Wednesday. The committee is made up of 17 members, including members of the board of trustees, faculty, administration, alumni and one student. "The search...

LASO celebrates Day of the Dead in Sacred Space

November 1, 2005

By Dinah Alobeid The altar in the Sacred Space Thursday boasted calacas and sugarskulls as well as Dos Equis beer, candles and incense. The skeleton was seated on the second tier of the altar adorned with purple and white decorations as well as ceiling adornments. Calacas...