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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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Minors creating headaches for students after conversion

October 14, 2003

By Rachel Boulton and Gina Picci For students in the class of 2007 who entered the university last fall, a minor seemed like a far-off prospect. In addition to the warnings not to take only one part of classes that would later be combined under semesters, academic counselors...

Down on the river…

October 14, 2003

By Geoff Bates Standing on the banks of the Charles in the month of October, with a crisp autumn breeze blowing, looking out onto a river banked with colorful trees and thousands of fans watching as each boat passes by: Spectators can't help but get excited. For the New Englander...

NU readies for UConn rematch by storming past No. 12 Harvard

October 14, 2003

The 10th-ranked Northeastern field hockey team took a pair of crucial games last week, at home against Harvard and on the road on the University of Vermont's natural grass field, giving the Huskies a full head of steam going into today's match up against fellow New England...

‘Around the World’ with the court

October 14, 2003

Peter Antonellis, 2004 "I have learned that leading does not mean always being in charge, but instead means doing what you must to improve problems you see, even if it is one student at a time." Jeff Riley, 2004 "Students, professors, coaches, custodians, everyone. NU has...

Red Sox @ afterHOURS

October 9, 2003

With the generous support of afterHOURS and the Student Government Association...... watch the Red Sox play this Saturday (4 pm) and Sunday (8 pm) on the mega-LARGE SCREEN TV's at afterHOURS in the Student Center!!! afterHOURS is specially opening their doors for this...

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...