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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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Women’s Basketball: No room for error

November 15, 2005

By Erika Carrubba It's one of the few consistent things in collegiate sports: Change. Every year, a new team must be built after the veterans graduate and new freshmen come in. And as Northeastern's programs continue to move into the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA),...

Search continues for missing freshman

November 15, 2005

By Hailey Heinz A freshman who unexpectedly boarded a flight to London Oct. 28 is still missing and has made no contact with his family or any authorities, said Associate Director of Public Safety James Ferrier. William Lamar has now been missing for 18 days, and has not used...

Men’s Basketball: No room for error

November 15, 2005

Think big. That's what the Northeastern men's basketball team will have to do as they prepare for their inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Huskies' margin for error will be slim when they enter conference play Dec. 3 at James Madison, as CAA...

Design chosen for veteran’s memorial

November 15, 2005

By Megan Jicha A winning design for Northeastern's future Veterans Memorial was selected and presented in a small ceremony Nov. 10. The design was created by three alumni: Mo Zell, Marc Roehrle and Steve Fellmeth, who took home a $10,000 prize for their winning entry. "Our...

Player of the Week: Matt Campopiano

November 15, 2005

The Husky defense let Hofstra have its way during the first quarter of Saturday's game, letting the Pride accumulate 17 points in the first 15 minutes alone. But led by junior defensive end Matt Campopiano, the Pride were held scoreless in the middle two quarters of the contest....

NU ‘ Improv’d hits Broadway, asked to return

November 15, 2005

By Hailey Heinz Carolines on Broadway is one of New York's premium comedy clubs, and has hosted such acts as Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Rosie O'Donnell and last week, NU ' Improv'd. Northeastern's own comedy troupe performed to a crowd of about 150 at Carolines Nov. 7, joining...

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...