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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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Women’s Hockey: Buckeye offense no match for NU over weekend

October 18, 2005

By Matt Foster If anyone happens to run into women's hockey coach Laura Schuler this week, chances are they will meet a content coach. Even though her squad dropped two games to No. 10 Ohio State over Homecoming weekend, the coach has maintained a positive attitude regarding...

Personal stories of binge drinking deaths warn students of alcohol dangers

October 18, 2005

By Susan Torres Jack Reynolds, like many students celebrating their 21st birthday, went to a bar to drink with friends. Between midnight and 1 a.m., the University of Michigan student consumed 16 drinks, sending his blood-alcohol level to .36, four times the legal limit to operate...

Court is in session as Husky king, queen are announced

October 18, 2005

By Allison Mudge The rain let up a bit by the time the Homecoming court was announced Saturday during halftime of the football game against William ' Mary. Senior Keith Ford and junior Ashley Adams were crowned this year's king and queen amidst a sea of umbrellas. "It seemed...

Facing off

October 18, 2005

With Boston city elections less than a month away, the two candidates for the city's highest office strode into a half-full Boston University auditorium to address students at an issues forum last Wednesday. The engagement between 12-year mayor, Thomas Menino, and City Councilor...

Commentary: College jersey wears a life of memories

October 18, 2005

Few things improve with age. After fine wine, blue jeans and an old beat-up college jersey, you may be hard-pressed to think of things that truly improve with age, and even at a loss to come up with things that actually look better when they get older. Even antiques are considered...

Students rally behind teams

October 18, 2005

By Meagan Walker Throughout a packed Stetson East, school spirit and NU's Pep Band buzzed Thursday night to complete the atmosphere of this year's Homecoming pep rally. Originally planned for the Freshman Quad, the pep rally was moved to the cramped quarters of Stetson East...

First alumni ball attracts former students to campus

October 18, 2005

By Ed Cen Alumni old and new gathered at the Park Plaza Hotel on Friday evening. As a part of Homecoming week, Northeastern University and the Office of Alumni Relations held an alumni ball and award ceremony. The alumni ball, the first event of its kind, drew about 415 alumni...

First alumni ball attracts former students to campus

October 18, 2005

By Ed Cen Alumni old and new gathered at the Park Plaza Hotel on Friday evening. As a part of Homecoming week, Northeastern University and the Office of Alumni Relations held an alumni ball and award ceremony. The alumni ball, the first event of its kind, drew about 415 alumni...

Students thrown a no-decision

October 18, 2005

A new president has been chosen. (Whatever.) The quality of labs and classrooms will improve. (Who cares?) Tuition will rise. (Wake me when it's over.) Does any of this matter to you? It should, but unfortunately a campus known as much for its apathy as its co-op (number...

Free goods draw Carnival crowd

October 18, 2005

By Edward Cen Amidst the pouring rain Saturday morning, students and alumni gathered with their families on Centennial Commons to enjoy the carnival festivities, another facet of the weekend's Homecoming festivities. The event, hosted by the Student Activities Office, proved...

Students endure co-op stress as cycle nears

October 18, 2005

By Laura Swofford Liz Seymour is worried. The summer after her freshman year is over, school has begun and her first venture into the co-op process is well underway. "Between job fairs, information sessions and making my r

Students endure co-op stress as cycle nears

October 18, 2005

By Laura Swofford Liz Seymour is worried. The summer after her freshman year is over, school has begun and her first venture into the co-op process is well underway. "Between job fairs, information sessions and making my r