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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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The real homecoming

November 2, 2004

Nine months after leaving his position as head football coach at Northeastern, Don Brown will once again descend on Parsons Field - but this time, he will be working for the other team. Brown made a defining decision last February to leave behind a program he led for four...

Students react to World Series win

November 2, 2004

One week after the Boston Red Sox "reversed the curse," beating the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, all that remains are a few bruised knees and bent street signs. Unlike when the New England Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2002, no trees in The Fens were set on fire....

Police arrest 35 after Game 4, 1 NU student

November 2, 2004

While most fans awoke last Thursday morning to a dreamy remembrance of the Red Sox World Series win, 35 people headed to Roxbury District Court and Brighton District Court for their arraignments. One Northeastern student joined the pack of arrests after Game 4 on the charge...

Fall at NU

November 2, 2004

By Chris Brook With canary-colored leaves littering the sidewalks and cooler temperatures sweeping across Boston, autumn has made its mark. For Northeastern students, this season means apple cider, scarves, pumpkin pies and a time to cave in to winter's impending icy grip. For...

Midnight Madness

November 2, 2004

By Jessica Man The Cabot Gym was filled with fans supporting Midnight Madness Friday night, a kickoff to the men's and women's basketball season. The event consisted of basketball games, free giveaways, music and a showcase of halftime talent. The event welcomed guests with...

Commentary: Election 2004 – a campaign of flip-flops

November 2, 2004

By Steven Cobb In the last six months, the term "flip-flopping" has become the centerpiece for mass media and, on some levels, has dictated the campaigns of both candidates. The Republican campaign, headed by Karl Rove, initiated the use of this term in an effort to distort...

Site promotes voting through libido appeal

November 2, 2004

Not since the impeachment proceeding of President Bill Clinton have politics and sex been so closely linked as they are on the Web site www.votergasm.org. This youth campaign uses sex as a means to lure people into the political process - asking participants to pledge to either...

Community forums lack student presence

November 2, 2004

On Saturday, Oct. 23, I had the opportunity to attend the first Fenway Community Forum sponsored by the Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation).

Sports Briefs

November 2, 2004

Cross-country competes in AE championships Freshman Tom Brown took the 49th overall spot at the America East cross-country championships Saturday at the University of New Hampshire, as the Huskies placed ninth overall at the event. With 280 overall points, Northeastern beat...

Service remembers late students

November 2, 2004

By Eleni Himaras The Center for Spiritual Life and the University Chaplains held their annual memorial service on Oct. 27 at noon to commemorate the 13 members of the Northeastern community who have died this past year. "I hope for many people this will give them a chance...

Carter school cuts off Northeastern plan

November 2, 2004

The William Carter School, located by the Columbus Avenue side of the Camden footbridge, has decided to end a residence hall proposal plan with Northeastern University. Carter School Principal Marianne Kopaczynski said after a meeting with parents of Carter School students...

Homecoming 2004

November 2, 2004

While the Red Sox World Series victory parade may have drawn millions into the streets of Boston, it also drew Northeastern students away from annual Homecoming events. The Council for University Programs (CUP) accounted for the possibility of a low turnout and scaled down...