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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Huskies rise and fall against Niagra, splitting weekend series

November 19, 2002

By Kimberly Peterson The Huskies have become the new Jekyl and Hyde team of Women's Hockey East. For the second weekend in a row, NU showcased two very different teams to their opponent. This weekend featured rival Niagara in a dismal 3-2 loss on Friday and a dominant 4-1...

Years of tradition continue at Club Passim

November 19, 2002

By Nicole Haley CAMBRIDGE - Down an alley and into the basement of a bookstore in Harvard Square, a 17-year-old singer/songwriter made her way through the 30 feet by 40 feet room to a small stage and looked out on the intimately seated crowd as she started to play. This...

Students can once again reach for Stars

November 19, 2002

By Karen Gilmore Hundreds of thousands of pedestrians pass the Huntington Avenue and Forsyth Street intersection daily. These passers-by now have an old attraction to take notice of on their way by. It is the "new" Stars restaurant. More than $1.5 million was originally spent...

New blood looks to right ship in Everhart’s second year

November 19, 2002

By Max Lederman In Matthews Arena men are crashing the boards, but it's not coming from the ice hockey team. The NU hoops team's season is underway, as they lace up the A6's and hit the hardwood. The Huskies enters the 2002-2003 season with ten players from last year's roster...

Take a dip in Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim

November 19, 2002

Meatwad makes the money, see. Meatwad gets the honies, see. Imagine this being stuck in your head every Monday through Thursday. Two days of solace without the catchy tune drilling your head

Civil rights leader speaks

November 19, 2002

By Kat Noel An audience that crossed color and generation lines gathered at John F. Kennedy Library and Museum on Monday to hear The Reverend Jesse Jackson discuss his views on the strategies and tactics used in the struggle for civil and human rights. Jackson is a voice...

Put your 12cent in

November 19, 2002

By Joshua M. Pratt Local punk rockers 12cent will be performing at Bill's Bar on Landsdowne Street Monday, Nov. 25. 12cent has been playing local clubs, bars, and even select locations on the Warped Tour in an effort provide their new CD release, "Bastard Music," with some momentum....

Student leaders meet for diversity

November 19, 2002

By Jillian Orlando "Diversity is not just skin deep; it's deeper than that; it's wider than that," said the Dean and Director of Affirmative Action Donnie Perkins. "It's more beautiful than that." Dean Perkins addressed students and their concerns at the Diversity and Identity...

Man on the Street Style; Frank Gargione

November 19, 2002

No one likes windburn, despite how cute you look in those light slacks. When the cold weather starts to reek havoc on our fashion sense, things such as funky umbrellas and the ultra stylish trench coat work great as well. This week's man on the street was spotted wearing a trench...

Northeastern Crime Log

November 19, 2002

By Kate Daneau Crime Log Entry of the Week Monday, Nov. 18 11 p.m. A 21-year-old female student in West Village E reported that she had been physically and mentally abused by one of her visitors. She and her visitor, a 49-year-old homeless woman who had been living with...

Procrastination Problems

November 19, 2002

It's impossible. It's something that students suffer from throughout their years of academics. The curse that I am talking about is the curse of the long-term assignment. We all get them. Teachers like to put this burden on us, and at the beginning, we, as students, love to...

Cancer society urges students to kick the habit

November 19, 2002

By Christine Meade Cigarette-toting students can be spotted at any time during the day on campus. However, the American Cancer Society is now looking to put a stop to the widely spread cigarette use with their Great American Smokeout day on Nov. 21. This campaign is now striving...