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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Intern seeks support for expo

October 28, 2003

By Elyse Merlo Finding a job after college can be a frustrating and complex endeavor for any student, but for students with disabilities, it just got a little easier. Equal Opportunity Pub- lications (EOP) will be hosting a career expo for people with disabilities Nov....

Au Revoir, Grady Little

October 28, 2003

By Stephen Sears Boston Red Sox manager Grady Little's story these past few weeks is rather sad. If his team got swept in the ALCS or if his guys lost 10-1 in Game 7, then he would have kept his job. But if you know anything about the Red Sox, they do not just lose, they tear...

Three second-period goals keep NU winless through four games

October 28, 2003

It's safe to say that Friday night's 4-2 loss to Merrimack College, a team chosen dead last in the preseason Hockey East Coaches Poll, was a bad sign for Northeastern men's hockey. Or is it? "In a lot of ways we could be 3-1, instead of 0-3-1," said NU Coach Bruce Crowder...

Second season of “Punk’d” look promising

October 28, 2003

Like many of you, I was excited to see the second season of "Punk'd" on MTV. I saw most of the episodes last year, and besides getting to see Ashton Kutcher's adorable face, it's hilarious to see pranks being pulled on big name celebrities. But this time, I know the lead...

Mangia, mangia!

October 28, 2003

By Rose Sopko and Stephanie Peters Chicken Parmesan, Fettuccine Alfredo, Fresh Mozzarella ... Mama Mia! If you're looking for some excellent Italian cuisine, the North End of Boston is definitely the place to go. Just a short walk from Government Center and along the Freedom...

Yankee fans show rich kid immaturity

October 28, 2003

Do you remember the kid in elementary school that had everything everybody wanted? Every day he had a new toy, new clothes, a new gold tooth ... whatever. The worst part about not being that kid was not so much your family's inability to provide you with the goodies and fancy...

NU downs Boston University on record-breaking goal in OT

October 28, 2003

By Tonie Snyder In one of the biggest games of the season, the 10th-ranked field hockey team turned back American East Conference rival Boston University in a 1-0 overtime win Friday. Junior forward Mari Creatini scored scored the winning goal to set the new single season scoring...

Students debate if Homecoming King and Queen selection is fair

October 28, 2003

By Sarah Metcalf Throughout Homecoming Week, students were encouraged to vote for their personal choice for king and queen based on the information they had received about the candidates. Not all students are happy with the outcome, however, and some believe that the faculty...

Holy Cannoli

October 28, 2003

By Nick Puleo The soggy fall day did not stop loyal customers and curious tourists from trekking out into the New England cold to get a taste of the North End's most famous pastries. Mike's Pastry, on Hanover Street, was packed with customers agog at choosing one of the many...

Freeland shares plans with Faculty Senate

October 28, 2003

By Ashley Miller President Richard Freeland spoke to the Faculty Senate at their second meeting of the academic year Wednesday about what he hopes to work towards in the upcoming year. He said three key issues he will be looking into are the quality of freshman admissions,...

Swimmers open season with win over crosstown rival BU

October 28, 2003

For the fifth consecutive year, the Northeastern swimming and diving team opened their season with a victory against neighboring Boston University. Two relay teams combined with six individual efforts to bring home first place finishes in 10 separate events at the Case Center...

Men’s soccer splits week’s work, still in contention for home playoff game

October 28, 2003

In a game as close to a must-win as possible, the men's soccer team fell to America East rival Vermont on Saturday, 3-1. The one bright spot for the Huskies last week was their 1-0 shutout of visiting UNH on Wednesday, which keeps their slim hopes alive for some sort of home...