The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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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Pachal, Lorion leave team as Huskies drop a pair

January 14, 2003

By Kimberly Peterson They didn't play the way they wanted to play. They didn't score the way they thought they would score. Most importantly, they didn't win. No. 6 New Hampshire thoroughly thrashed Northeastern, sweeping the Huskies last weekend with a pair of 3-0 losses. "I...

Just one drink

January 14, 2003

When working the night shift, the only thing you want to do when you get home is go to bed. I attempted to do so last Thursday evening when I arrived home from work. Below my window I could hear a group of female students talking excitedly. Being that it was a Thursday evening,...

Player of the Week

January 14, 2003

Men's track sprinter Idris Payne has been selected as this edition's NU News Player of the Week. The sophomore speedster set a new school record in the 200-meter dash during last week's meet against Harvard. His mark of 21.7 seconds bettered the old standard of 21.8 seconds...

ResNet set straight

January 14, 2003

The Jan. 8 edition of The News included an article and editorial regarding ResNet, our residence hall networking service. In the article, a number of students expressed their justified dissatisfaction with recent ResNet network outages. The article and editorial also stated that...

Nathe silently leaves NU

January 14, 2003

Northeastern hockey coach Bruce Crowder had to reshuffle his defense pairings following the departure of sophomore Bryan Nathe. Nathe, who had three assists in 16 games for NU this season, left the team to join the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League. Nathe is...

NUPR responds

January 14, 2003

The editorial in the Jan. 8 edition of The News entitled "Dunkin' What?," and the article on the same topic that calls the NU Office of Communications "uninformed." Perhaps it should be stated that the communications office is primarily responsible for promoting programs, events,...

Perfect sweep

January 10, 2003

ORONO, Maine - Despite better forechecking, goaltending and more scoring opportunities, the Northeastern Huskies dropped their ninth straight Hockey East contest, 3-1, to the Maine Black Bears in front of 4,955 at Alfond Arena. Jimmy Howard made 26 saves and Todd Jackson scored...

Newspaper Writing, Editing Quality

January 9, 2003

As a parent of a student at NU, I enjoy receiving this publication online. I can read about issues that the college's brochures often gloss over. However, as a contributor to my daughter's education, I'm dismayed by the newspaper's abysmal writing and editing quality. I have...

Maine blast Huskies

January 9, 2003

ORONO, Maine -- Lucas Lawson scored four goals and Martin Kariya tied a school record with five assists and six points as Maine dismantled Northeastern 7-1 before a crowd of 4,934 at Alfond Arena. Lawson's four goals were overshadowed by Kariya who assisted on three of Lawson's...

Northeastern Crime Log

January 8, 2003

By Kate Daneau Crime Log Entry of the Week Saturday, Dec. 7 4 a.m. An RA reported that a drunk 18-year-old female student was vomiting in a mens room on the third floor of White Hall. The underage student allegedly admitted she drank vodka at an off-campus apartment but...

Time to build the Donuts

January 8, 2003

By Emily Werchadlo The anticipation is hotter than the coffee. The word is out, Dunkin' Donuts is invading Shillman Hall, and Northeastern students, as well as some administrators, are eagerly awaiting its unveiling. However, it seems like for now that eagerness will just...

Retention gaining momentum at NU

January 8, 2003

By Stephanie Vosk Though during the 1990s Northeastern has seen a steady increase in graduation rates and the number of freshmen who return to NU for their sophomore year, retention rates still remain an obstacle on NU's path to the U.S. World News and Reports' top 100 universities...