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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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Nader speaks at Kennedy school

October 5, 2004

By C.G. Lynch Presidential candidate Ralph Nader spent his Monday night more often defending himself against the verbal attacks from Kerry supporters than speaking on his political ideas. In a speech before supporters and a crowd of Democrats at Harvard's John F. Kennedy...

Column: Two points for honesty

October 5, 2004

News flash: Pop vet Elton John said Monday that Madonna should be shot for lip-synching, or rather, any artist should be. In this case, Madonna was just the easiest target. Well done, Elton, finally someone said what's been on my mind for years. Apparently, the "Benny and...

Huskies unload on UVM

October 5, 2004

By Conor Nevins Coming into last Friday's America East Conference opener with the University of Vermont, the Northeastern women's soccer team was hoping to work on two things that have troubled them so far this year -- scoring and injuries. With senior captain Andi Matthews...

Back to the drawing board

October 5, 2004

City Councilor Michael Ross vowed to reconsider portions of his proposed University Accountability Ordinance after a forum addressed students' concerns Tuesday evening. Student Government Association (SGA) Interim President Erin McFadzen and Vice President for Academic Affairs...

Showcase showdown visits Boston venues

October 5, 2004

By Adam Windram and Rachel Slajda Singer/songwriter Syd opened up this year's New England Music Organization (NEMO) showcase Friday night at Harper's Ferry in Allston with a powerful, energetic performance that left fans screaming for an encore. They did not get one. With...

Groups give students ‘Mohr’

October 5, 2004

By Hailey Heinz By 6:55 p.m. Saturday night, students had already begun to cluster around the front of Blackman Auditorium. By 7:30 p.m. the line was out the door. The crowd was gathering to see Jay Mohr, the comedian most recently known as the producer and host of "Last...

Column: You Have My Word

October 5, 2004

By Hilary McMurray Thursday was supposed to be a night just like any other. I was supposed to be sitting around with friends, having a few beers, chilling on the porch of my friend's Mission Hill apartment; the only significant event being the presidential debate. But it was...

Clean skate

October 5, 2004

In last season's hockey preview, then-senior forward Brian Tudrick said he didn't "think he could take another year like [last year]." Guess what? He did. For the second straight season, Northeastern was the only team that failed to qualify for the Hockey East playoffs. So,...

Husky Happenings

October 5, 2004

Dukakis leads political discussion series As part of an ongoing lecture series titled "Campaign 2004," former Gov. Michael Dukakis, political science professor William Mayer and former columnist for the Boston Globe and MSNBC political analyst David Nyhan offered their views...

Campus gives round 1 to Kerry

October 5, 2004

By Peter Shanley Over 60 students assembled in Snell Library Thursday night to watch President George W. Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry of Massachusetts face off in the first of three presidential debates. The contest, which was televised live from the University of Miami, centered...

Sports Briefs

October 5, 2004

ROW award goes to Volleyball's Peterson Volleyball's freshman setter Bree Peterson picked up her second America East Rookie of the Week honor after recording a career-high 70 assists in the Huskies 3-2 win over Harvard last week. Northeastern has now won four of the six Rookie...