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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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Comfort foods lower stress

October 7, 2003

By Kristen Oliveri In recent scientific studies, researchers have heavily investigated the world of comfort foods and have focused on the temporary effects of lessening stress. Scientists have found that those people who eventually give into temptation and allow all their...

Students lend a helping hand to community groups

October 7, 2003

By Rachel Boulton The Volunteer Fair is an annual event where Northeastern students can get an idea of what kind of community activities are available to them. At the fair, students were able to choose from over 40 organizations where they could volunteer, find a work study...

Students learn to defend themselves

October 7, 2003

By Rose Thomas In response to last year's student demand for rape crisis counseling and prevention, the Department of Public Safety is offering a new Rape Aggression Self-Defense System in an effort to make students feel safer on campus. Many female students have responded...

Co-op students lead Freeland on Big Dig tour

October 7, 2003

By C.G. Lynch "It's always fun to play dress up," said Northeastern President Richard Freeland, as he placed a white hard hat on to his head. In his right hand, he examined a pair of safety glasses and joked, "I could wear these for squash." Escaping from his office for a...

All Hail

October 7, 2003

Last week, as I was walking to Hillel for Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year) services, I called my friend Lauren, who went to high school with me and now goes to the Berklee College of Music just a few blocks away from Northeastern. I wanted to know what time I should be at her...

Gettin’ their kicks

October 7, 2003

It was only a matter of time before the group formerly known as the 16th best men's college soccer team in the nation lived up to the hype that has haunted them since week one. As shocking as it may seem, Friday's 2-1 win over visiting West Virginia (4-5-1, 1-2-1 Big East) followed...

Black Panther Suite world premiere in Blackman

October 7, 2003

The flyer depicted black revolutionaries dressed in Black Panther attire comprised of black leather jackets, black shades and fists held high in the air. The name of the performance is "The Black Panther Suite: All Power to the People." As most of the audience stood outside,...

To NU students in the community: Consider it

October 7, 2003

It's no big surprise that the residents of the Symphony neighborhood are up in arms over the behavior of some Northeastern students in their community. They are disgusted with the conduct of the students, which has now apparently moved past just general rowdiness and the occasional...

Ford Hall Forum hosts panel discussion on Bush policy

October 7, 2003

Last Wednesday night, speakers at the Suffolk University Law School debated the issue of U.S. foreign policy and attempted to answer the proposed question: What in the world should we do? The event was part of the Ford Hall Forum lecture series for which Northeastern is one...

Calendar

October 7, 2003

"The Laramie Project," a play about the kidnapping and beating of a gay University of Wyoming student named Matthew Shepard, will be performed at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theater, 1st floor, CSC on Oct. 8 through 11 and Oct. 15 through 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission...

Crimson down NU, 28-20

October 7, 2003

CAMBRIDGE - It was simply a case of too little, too late for the Northeastern football team in Saturday's 28-20 loss at the hands of Harvard University in Harvard Stadium. Two fourth-quarter touchdowns brought the Huskies within striking distance, but Harvard's Dante Balestracci...

Express makes structural changes fit for men

October 7, 2003

By Kristen Oliveri For most diehard shoppers, the mall is seen as a sanctuary. Some enjoy the routine of their shopping experience. For the most part, shoppers seek comfort in buying various items in some of their favorite stores. What does one do, however when their favorite...