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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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MFA adds color to a colorless night for students

November 1, 2005

By Susan Torres Over 1,500 students from the Boston area showed up at the Museum of Fine Arts Thursday night for a free College Night featuring free admission to an exhibition of Ansel Adams photography, a screening of the film "Coffee and Cigarettes" and a concert by the Mountain...

Column: Travel like a king to the Empire State

November 1, 2005

There are four words I have a hard time swallowing each holiday season when I'm planning a trip home: "You're taking the bus." Against my will, I have become somewhat accustomed to this sort of punishment, though there have been times I can scheme my way out of it by complaining...

Player of the Week

November 1, 2005

As she stepped down on to the deck at her first collegiate swim meet against Boston University, freshman Elena Alvarez was nervous. "Actually [very] nervous. It's very different from high school. I was standing on the deck when they were playing the national anthem, just...

FCC makes move to monitor students’ Internet use

November 1, 2005

By Taimi Arvidson Students beware: the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could soon be able to watch college students' Google searches and Facebook pokes. Modifications to the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) of 1994 would force schools to change...

Comics

November 1, 2005

Tuna by Evonne Davies It's funny 'cause it's true by Max Lederman

Men’s Basketball: CAA releases preseason predictions

November 1, 2005

Just about everything is going to change for the men's basketball team as the members prepare to embark on their inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). Per CAA requirements the Huskies will play all of their conference home games in Matthews Arena as...

Former drug addicts visit Intro to College course

November 1, 2005

By Nate Owen Melissa, 25, was addicted to the prescription painkiller OxyContin. Andrew, 22, said drugs will "chew you up and spit you on the ground." Both Andrew and Melissa are former drug addicts visiting Introduction to College classes this semester. Introduction to...

Crossword

November 1, 2005

Answers to the October 26 crossword Answers to this week's crossword

Football: New week, new struggle

November 1, 2005

By Jack Weiland The football team's journey home from Natchitoches, La. Saturday was likely a long one, but not because the trip spanned more than 1,500 miles or even because the Huskies had just fallen to 1-7 with a 14-12 loss to Northwestern State. Thinking about what could...

Co-op complaints

November 1, 2005

By Hailey Heinz Renee Spicer is disillusioned with co-op. Like many students, she came to Northeastern planning to go on several co-ops and make the most of experiential education. Now a middler, Spicer still hasn't gone on co-op, and said she may not be able to go out for another...

Letter to the Editor: Greek ‘mockery’ doesn’t tell whole story

November 1, 2005

As a proud and active member of the Greek community at Northeastern University, I was disappointed by this week's edition of The Northeastern News. I want to make clear I believe that journalistic integrity was in fact upheld by the front page article regarding the members...

Season finale awaits struggling Huskies

November 1, 2005

By Erika Carrubba With only one game left in the season, the men's soccer team is still fighting for a spot in the playoffs. However, after two losses to James Madison (JMU) and Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) last weekend, the Huskies will need a win against Hofstra and a little...