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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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Letter to the Editor: SEXcapades a poor example

September 27, 2004

By Kristen Nichols The name SEXcapades leads to one conclusion: trash follows. Thanks for living up to all expectations. I can read about sleazy sexual relations just about anywhere, I don't need it in a university newspaper. I could say "grow up" but what would be the use?...

Author discusses Sox-Yankee rivalry

September 27, 2004

It's too bad Aaron Boone will never get to walk the Freedom Trail or rest in the grass of the Boston Common. After last year's home run to eliminate the Red Sox from the World Series rush, the infamous former Yankee wouldn't last 10 minutes in the city of Boston. Why? Blame...

Commentary: Northeastern kids ain’t always misbehaving

September 27, 2004

It's a miracle that I'm still alive, really. How I've lasted three years, well ... it's nothing short of a miracle, especially since I attend the notorious "school that kills people." Oh wait, we're not supposed to talk about all of the deaths and accidents starting with the...

Women’s soccer swept in final week of pre-conference play

September 27, 2004

By Conor Nevins As one season ends, another begins. And so the story goes for the Northeastern women's soccer team. When America East Conference play begins next week at the University of Vermont, NU gets a chance to wipe the slate clean and focus on advancing to their third...

All Hail: Toying with today’s trends

September 27, 2004

In many cases it's just as bad to sit back and watch a great injustice take place without intervening. Sometimes in life you have to put your foot down and stand up for what is right, or in this case stand against what is so terribly wrong. No, I'm not talking about the unjustified...

Deaf students seek interpreter funding

September 27, 2004

By Emily Unsworth Wes Ireland has no problem understanding his teachers in class, but when he goes to interview for co-op jobs the communication stops. The Centralized Interpreting Fund (CIF) provides deaf students like Ireland with interpreters in class and at on-campus student-run...

Party ends with student stabbing

September 27, 2004

During an altercation occurring after a birthday party Saturday night on Columbus Avenue, Gregory Bennett thought he had "gotten a dead arm or something." But when Bennett looked down and saw the blood, he knew he had been stabbed. Bennett, 19, said a scuffle ensued after...

Letter to the Editor: IAF society calls on provost for help

September 27, 2004

By Emily Volkert According to the recent article titled "Provost's Office Globalizes NU Curriculum," (Sept. 15), Provost Ahmed Abdelal is planning to create more international connections for Northeastern. Abdelal's vision for a more international Northeastern through stronger...

Stepping up

September 27, 2004

There's just something about beating a team named the Catamounts that makes victory taste extra sweet. Sure Saturday's 2-0 win over America East rival University of Vermont (4-3-1, 0-1 AE) was just one win for the Northeastern men's soccer team (2-5-0, 1-0 AE) but it sure feels...

City opens doors for ‘New Bostonians’

September 27, 2004

By Eliza Jaquez Sonia Elizabeth Aguilar was 13 years old when she was first jailed for trying to cross the American border. It wasn't until her second attempt that she successfully fled her poverty-stricken community in El Salvador and mastered the English language. Aguilar,...

Men and women cross country prep for NE championships

September 27, 2004

By Jeff Bashara The Northeastern women's cross country team pulled out a close win, besting host Quinnipiac University 49-48 at the Quinnipiac Invitational last Friday. The meet featured an exciting climax with Northeastern's women runners surging past their opponents at the...

Column: The Life and Times

September 27, 2004

By Justin Rebello About a month ago, The Boston Globe, where I co-op, ran an article regarding documents that claimed President George W. Bush never fulfilled his military obligation in the Air National Guard. These are the same documents that currently have Dan Rather scrolling...