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The Huntington News

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Who’s next?

September 14, 2004

By Jason Richland Two games, two shots. That's all senior goalie Diana Nelson had to face last week at Sweeney Field against visiting College of the Holy Cross and Quinnipiac University. So far this season, the field hockey team is a perfect 6-0. On Saturday, previously unbeaten...

All Hail: Comcast rules over cable TV

September 14, 2004

By Amy Sullivan Moving my brother into his University of Connecticut dorm room a few weeks ago, I witnessed something I had never thought possible after spending two years and a summer semester at Northeastern University. My brother carefully propped his new TV set on the top...

Supervisor explains actions; OLs face consequences

September 14, 2004

In order to explain his own actions fully, he had to come clean about the rest. The Northeastern News recently obtained an e-mail written by former Orientation Leader (OL) supervisor Marc Lo in which he explained to the 30 OLs why he filed a report subsequently causing nine...

Slam poets speak out

September 13, 2004

By Krista Casey Ayisha Knight can't hear, but she can feel the rhythm. She writes her own poetry and then translates it through sign language. Knight was one of the def jam performers from "Soulvibe" at afterHOURS Saturday. "Soulvibe," a mix of a poetry slam and hip-hop...

Letter to the Editor: And now a word from your sponsor

September 13, 2004

By Allyson Savin Springfest '04 was postponed. This should not be news to you. Fall fest '04 is set to happen Sept. 18 with the biggest concert ever at Northeastern. Yet, with all of the anticipation for Busta Rhymes, it is all too easy to get caught up in the excitement...

Column: The Life and Times

September 13, 2004

By Justin Rebello There are certain consequences I fear from a night of drinking: hangover, liver failure, saying inappropriate things to inappropriate people. Apparently impeachment is now one of them. According to last week's Northeastern News, Andres Vargas allegedly...

Letter to the Editor: VP: Be a good neighbor at Fall fest

September 13, 2004

By Ed Klotzbier As most of you know, the Council for University Programs (CUP) is sponsoring a concert this Saturday, Sept. 18. Student leaders have spent significant time and resources planning and organizing this event and I know that students are looking forward to it. The...

Events: Sep. 15 to Sep. 21

September 13, 2004

Wednesday September 15 Boston poetry slam and open mic night at Cantab Lounge, 738 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge at 8 p.m., $3; 617-354-2685. Thursday September 16 Davy Rothbart discusses his "Found Magazine" at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St., Brookline at...

Electric violinist rocks The Roxy

September 13, 2004

By Chris Brook Perched on the main stage above hundreds of perspiring club-goers at The Roxy Saturday night, Russian-born and Canadian-bred violinist Eugene Draw hoisted a black electric violin -- extension cord in tow -- to his shoulder; he lifted the bow and proceeded to let...

Going gourmet

September 13, 2004

By Adam Windram Located beneath the Stetson East residence hall, the Levine Marketplace serves hundreds of diners looking for something to chew on. While many of the same food items are guaranteed to be there, sometimes monotony can get the better of the stomach. To cure this...

Column: Speak to the Beat

September 13, 2004

These days it seems everyone is obsessed with reality television and celebrities. Between ordinary people eating bugs and marrying for money and then hour-long specials dissecting the "fabulous life" of pop culture icons, prime-time has become a very sad time for me. However,...

Letter to the Editor: OL report filed as matter of integrity

September 13, 2004

By Marc Lo Following the release of my name in The Northeastern News last week, I feel I owe the following explanation and apology to the Northeastern University community: There is very little I need to correct or argue about in the article. Yes, I did breach my employment...