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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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QT’s fourth film is sliced in two

October 7, 2003

By Jeff Powalisz A healthy dose of Quentin Tarantino viewing can usually result in some comical dialogue and imitations of some memorable acting. After all, the 40-year-old writer/director did direct two of the 1990s most recognizable films "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) and "Pulp...

Editorial Potpourri

October 7, 2003

Mamadou Bah would look like any other infant bundled-up tightly riding quietly and content in his stroller while his mother pushed him through the streets of the city in this early autumn. Instead, he is dead and his mother, Hawa Barry, has been left to mourn his murder after...

Sox fans’ conduct causes worry for NU

October 7, 2003

Seven people were arrested, two cars overturned and many more damaged in Boston, according to the Boston Police Department, after the Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics in the American League Division Series Monday night. With Northeastern's close proximity to Fenway Park and...

Progress made in sex assault services

October 7, 2003

Student Government Association President Michael Romano's name became synonymous with one cause last year -- fighting for adequate sexual assault services. Romano started his crusade to advocate for an increase in services, education and access available for rape and sexual...

Sexual assault coordinator hired

October 7, 2003

The university announced last week that the newly created, but vacant position of Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services has been filled, marking a milestone in Northeastern history. Laura Weiss, a certified Rape Crisis Counselor, with a master's degree in social work from...

Schedule

October 7, 2003

Wednesday, October 8 Field Hockey vs. Harvard Sweeney Field 4 p.m. 3 p.m. Men's Soccer at Boston College 7 p.m. Friday, October 10 Football at Hofstra Shuart Stadium 1:30 p.m. 3:30 Saturday, October 11 Men's Hockey vs. Colgate Matthews Arena 7 p.m. Sunday, October...

Bursting with Flavor

October 7, 2003

By Briyah Paley Boston's magazine industry just got juicier. Juicy Magazine is the newest one in town, although you won't find it on newsstands just yet. Since their readership age is 18-30 years old, issues can be found on college campuses around Boston along with selected...

End the occupation of Iraq

October 7, 2003

In his last speech to the nation, Bush talked about how great things are becoming in Iraq and read a letter from a soldier who reported American soldiers were happy to be there, while the Iraqis were overjoyed. However, Jon Stewart, host of "The Daily Show," was seemingly more...

Drink till you drop

October 7, 2003

By James Smith Alcohol is the cause of many problems among college students, and its overexposure is the root of psychological and mental disorders, according to Henry Wechsler, Director of College Alcohol Studies at the Harvard School of Public Health. "Easily obtainable...

a day in the life of ROTC

October 7, 2003

Northeastern Army ROTC joined with their fellow cadets from other universities in Boston at Camp Edwards on Cape Cod this weekend for their annual Fall Training Camp (FTX). Northeastern, Boston University, Boston College and MIT make up the majority of the ROTC. A few students...

Aqua aerobics gain popularity

October 7, 2003

By Adriana Campos Forget pilates and yoga. One of the most recent trends to hit fitness circles nationwide is trading sweaty spandex for wet bathing suits. Swimming laps in the pool, once considered the only aquatic exercise available, has evolved into underwater exercises that...

Player of the Week

October 7, 2003

With goals in each of her past six games, redshirt freshman Kristin Kowalik has played a major part in the woman's soccer team's six-game winning streak and has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. Kowalik, one of the team's two strikers, leads the team in...