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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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Football loses 2nd straight to Maine, 34-26

October 26, 2004

By Conor Nevins The Northeastern University football team (3-4, 2-2) dropped its second consecutive game Saturday afternoon, 35-26, against the No. 19 University of Maine Black Bears (4-3, 2-2) in a pivotal Atlantic 10 matchup. Both teams entered the game with 3-3 records, hoping...

Men’s hockey wins overtime thriller

October 26, 2004

It was not a case of deja vu for the Northeastern men's hockey team. Against Colgate University in their opener last year, the Huskies skated to a 3-3 tie, the first contest in an 11-game streak of futility (0-9-2). On Saturday in Hamilton, N.Y., against Colgate, the Huskies...

University reacts to riots, death

October 26, 2004

Students in and around the Fenway area woke up last Thursday to scattered newspapers, cracked windows and the news of an Emerson College student's death. On Friday morning some grabbed the Boston Herald on the way to class and saw close-up images of Victoria Snelgrove's last...

Le Tigre talks song writing, politics and Spin magazine

October 26, 2004

Northeastern News: What was the writing process like on this album? I was at the show at the Roxy last year and heard some of these songs, how have they been polished? Johanna Fateman: It was really fun. It was really great to take more time with this record. It's been a...

Haunted Houses and Goulish Ghost Tours

October 26, 2004

By Elizabeth Normandin Drumlin Farm's Tales of the Night This old farm (208 Great South Rd., Rte. 117, in Lincoln) offers the essentials of Halloween: haunted hayrides and witch's brew. The two-day madness begins Thursday. Tickets are $13; for more information call (781) 259-2200....

Republicans gather off campus as votes tally

October 26, 2004

By Meghan Colloton The College Republicans plan to stay low-key on election night, crossing their fingers for a Bush victory. They will gather at Leers on Boylston Street with the Greater Boston Young Americans until the polls close on Election Day. The group has been busy...

Cast flaunts fishnets in ‘Rocky’

October 26, 2004

By Vanessa Smith Party favors, screaming virgins and a sweet transvestite from Transylvania. Believe it or not, these things do have something in common. They are all just a small part of the Full Body Cast's production of the 1975 musical, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."...

Annual Head of the Charles floats in

October 26, 2004

Rowing of a world-wide scale reached the depths of the Charles River in Boston this weekend as the annual Head of the Charles Regatta took place. Among local schools, the Northeastern men's and women's crew teams participated, trying to make a mark in a wide open field. The...

Professors examine Red Sox riot mentality

October 26, 2004

Before he was a professor of journalism, Chuck Fountain was no stranger to gathering with thousands of people in the street after a sports victory. After the United States men's Olympic hockey team won the gold medal in a miraculous defeat of the Soviet Union in 1980, Fountain,...

Vegetarian food on the go not as ‘fantastic’ as namesake

October 26, 2004

Nowadays, being a vegetarian can be more convenient with delicious recipes, new tasty products and even hotels for those who live the sans meat lifestyle. Fantastic Foods, however, is not one of those exciting, delectable products. A sponsor of the Vegetarian Food Festival...

All Hail: No More ‘Ho’-lloween

October 26, 2004

Cowgirls. Angels. Pirates. Fairies. On Halloween night, scores of teenaged and 20-something girls will merge these diverse identities together on the streets of Beantown with one thing in common: fishnet stockings. Yes, that's right folks. Never mind the lingerie-style...

SGA ready to pick new president

October 26, 2004

The Student Government Association's executive board will once again number at six this week for the first time since losing their leader a month ago. A Joint Senate meeting Thursday will determine whether Vice President for Student Services Nicole Martino, Vice President for...