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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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Football drops URI

November 30, 2004

In the finale of a season most Husky fans would like to forget, the Northeastern football team trampled the University of Rhode Island Rams 42-14 for their fifth win of the season. The win leaves the Huskies with a finale record of 5-6 overall and 4-4 in the Atlantic-10. Heading...

Students worry that financial aid favors freshmen

November 30, 2004

By Kaitlin Keane Across the nation at this time of year, high school seniors are filling out financial aid packets and forms, attempting to cushion the blow tuition deals to many working parents. As the cost of attending college soars, however, upperclassmen may worry that...

Political groups find time after election

November 30, 2004

By Hailey Heinz During the first two months of the academic year, political groups on campus had no shortage of things to do. With a cutthroat presidential election that sharply divided the nation, the College Democrats and Republicans stayed busy. Both groups were involved...

Making dear mom happy this season

November 30, 2004

By Lauren Underhill The closest place for gifts is the shops at Prudential and the Copley Place Mall. Shoaib Malik, a sophomore biology major, said his favorite place to shop in Boston is at the Prudential because "There are tons of different stores so there's something for...

Column: Jackson’s Five

November 30, 2004

Some 30 years ago, Jim Calhoun took over a fledgling Northeastern men's basketball team. It took him nine seasons to lead NU to the NCAA tournament, the Huskies' first Big Dance. After 14 seasons coaching on Huntington Avenue, the Braintree native took charge of the hoop program...

CUP brings ‘Simpsons’ producer to Blackman

November 30, 2004

Forget Santa Claus. Mike Reiss, the producer of the hit television series "The Simpsons" is coming to town. Reiss will be featured in Blackman Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, and will be talking about his experiences creating and working on the show, along with answering...

Column: Two points for honesty

November 30, 2004

I thought that after one year, their popularity would die down, like those monogrammed purses and Converse-style stilettos. I thought wrong. They've come back for a second time around. Frankly, people young and old, as well as all the furry animals in sight, are trembling...

Sexcapades

November 29, 2004

My boyfriend is a firefighter and an EMT, so he has a key to the station house in our city. Since no one is really there at night, we used to use it as our own little hideaway. One night after a date, we were feeling a bit frisky, so we decided to make use of the empty firehouse...

All Hail: Sox fan awakes as shock wears off

November 29, 2004

I woke up yesterday, finally, and began a day of New England Patriots appreciation. First, it was the donning of a Patriots cap, and then it was the viewing of the Super Bowl XXXVIII DVD. After all, two Super Bowls in three years is something, isn't it? The Red Sox were five...

Letter to the Editor: Kappa brothers thank NU for giving blood

November 29, 2004

By John Guilfoil I just want to take the time to thank all of the over 100 students that lined up out the door and around the Red Cross Bloodmobile to give the gift of life on Nov. 18. Kappa Sigma worked very hard to make this community service program the tremendous success...

Lovers’ getaways provide change of pace

November 29, 2004

Students who have a sweetie on their arm may be a little warmer this winter when it comes to snuggling under blankets. When the walls of the residence hall start to close in and the need for privacy and romance is at a high, it's time to get away. Within reach Colonnade Hotel...

Column: The Life and Times

November 29, 2004

By Justin Rebello I watch a lot of sports. I mean, a lot. And nothing gets me going quite like a good sports controversy. It seems like in every season of every sport, something major happens that pisses off the world. Whether it's an act of violence, sex or racism, some athlete...