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‘Shooting up’

September 30, 2003

By Nicole Haley At 24 years old, Liza has a husband, two children and a relentless heroin addiction. She has sores on her face and track marks on her arms, but she says she is getting used to life on the streets. Eric Lifton found Liza working the streets while filming his...

Letter to the Editor

September 30, 2003

I guess I am not surprised that a Northeastern News reporter completely misquoted me and the context of position in a story that ran two weeks ago, "Policy questioned: Langlie, Klotzbier disagree over RAs' access to residents' medical records (Sept. 17)." In fact, I waited anxiously...

Player of the Week

September 30, 2003

The women's volleyball team has been on a tear lately, winning 10 of their last 11 games, and at the hub of the Huskies attack has been The Northeastern News Player of the Week, Kristin Ursillo. The senior setter was pivotal to NU's success at the Harvard Crimson Classic...

Fenway: more than just baseball

September 30, 2003

Last Thursday, the Fenway area was boiling over with craziness as Red Sox fans celebrated their team's entrance into the playoffs. On most days, that area of Boston doesn't see as much excitement. Across the Fens, behind the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fenway neighborhood of Boston...

Go Huskies Go!

September 30, 2003

By Sarah Levine The nature of the mascot is one of mystery. Few people know who really is the personality behind their teams' mascots. Even fewer know the origin of their mascot. Where does the mascot come from? Who is the person under the suit? On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Northeastern...

Undefeated 1963 Huskies relive the memories at Parsons

September 24, 2003

By Jason Richland Saturday afternoon, during the half time ceremonies at the Husky 48-14 victory over William ' Mary, a group of men were honored at Parsons Field. These men, heroes from a team long forgotten, looked around at the field where they once knew glory. The crowd,...

Dyjak paces Huskies in comeback

September 24, 2003

By Sarah Metcalf The Northeastern women's soccer team pulled out all the stops on Sunday, allowing them to improve their record to 3-3 with a come-from-behind 4-1 win over St. Bonaventure at Parsons Field. Junior captain Liz Dyjak scored twice and notched two assists, while...

Northeastern Crime Log

September 23, 2003

Tuesday, September 16 Noon A staff member in Behrakis Health and Science Center came upon a man going through a purse in an empty, unlocked office. The man provided an excuse and left the office after the staff member confronted him. There was nothing reported missing from the...

Commentary

September 23, 2003

General Wesley K. Clark announced his official candidacy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003. No matter what your political affiliation, the current democratic primary race just got a whole lot more interesting. The previous nine democratic candidates leave much to be desired when...

Designers show off new looks at New York’s Fashion Week

September 23, 2003

By Briyah Paley Fashion Week came to a close last Friday, after designers unveiled their spring 2004 lines during the weeklong event held in the tents at Bryant Park. Last year, customers complained that the spring lines were drab and not wearable, like the micromini. This...

Calendar

September 23, 2003

Ongoing There's a new dog in town, and it could be you! NU Athletics needs energetic, outgoing and responsible students to be their new mascot! Students trying out for ice skating should have prior ice skating experience. Please Contact Steven Belowsky at ext. 2515 or e-mail...

Player of the Week

September 23, 2003

After figuring in all four goals in a 4-1 victory over St. Bonaventure, women's soccer player Liz Dyjak has been named The Northeastern News Player of the Week. The Huskies trailed the game 1-0 until Dyjak converted a penalty kick after fellow captain Jen North was fouled...