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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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All Hail: Who are our Heroes?

November 5, 2002

Not the President. He's no U.S. Grant, but he's no FDR either. Who do we have to look up to? It seems like anyone who has had even the faintest sniff of power, recognition or respect, has somehow squandered it. Here we are leaderless and wandering, but we still flock in herds...

Faculty votes for competitive wages

November 5, 2002

By Stephanie Vosk The Faculty Senate passed a three-part resolution Monday that takes another step towards the university's quest for top 100 status. In the first part of the resolution, the financial affairs committee requested that the faculty be awarded a merit-based four...

Scorpios symbolize sensuality

November 5, 2002

By Bradley Rosenberg The sign of the Scorpio rules over the sexual organs. Therefore, if a Scorpio asks for your sign, he or she's main interest may be just getting some love. But seriously, sex isn't the only thing Scorpios are concerned with. They are also highly focused...

Ramadan “difficult” for some at NU

November 5, 2002

By Najla Moussa For Muslims everywhere, Nov. 6 is the start of Ramadan, the holy month. It is also a time for Muslim foreign students everywhere to feel closer to home. Depending on a combination of physical sightings of the moon and astronomical calculations, Ramadan should...

The high price of fashion

November 5, 2002

Today, I had it in my mind. I said, Self, you know what? You deserve it, go get yourself a Louis Vuitton handbag." I'm a hardworking woman. I slave for eight hours a day at a law publication as an advertising assistant (translation glorified secretary) and I save my money pretty...

Thousands attend anti-war rally

November 5, 2002

By Jillian Orlando Boston Common was a buzz last Saturday as protestors against a possible war with Iraq were carrying signs, passing out papers and peace symbols brazen across any visible surface. A rally organized by "United for Justice with Peace" was taking place in...

Roc-a-fella hits the big screen

November 5, 2002

The Roc-a-fella has finally done it. With movies like the hip-hop documentary, "Backstage," and the ghetto fabulous "State Property," Damon Dash has proven he has what it takes to produce a tale from the hood. "Paid in Full" is based on events in the lives of drug lords...

Conversion handbook now available online

November 5, 2002

By Stepahanie Vosk The Semester Conversion Bible, better known as the Semester Course Equivalencies Handbook, will become available to students on the Internet by November 22. The handbook will include course outlines for every major, including the way quarter-length classes...

Moooving on: Man on the street

November 5, 2002

By Margarita Neplokh In the varied world of college students, we encounter many different kinds of students with varied views on subjects ranging from clothing to politics. In the "Man on the Street" column, The Northeastern News becomes an observer of how the people on campus...

Placekicker Miro Kesic drills a 57-yarder to nail Richmond, 24-21…

November 5, 2002

Northeastern (7-2 overall, 4-2 Atlantic-10) and Richmond (3-5 overall, 3-3 A10) combined for 45 points and over 600 yards in their contest Saturday, but it meant nothing. The only thing that did matter was Miro Kesic's 57-yard field goal with less than a minute remaining....

Promos and sneak peaks via the Metro

November 5, 2002

As college students, we are usually looking for fun things to do, especially if they are free. While reading the Boston Metro, students may have noticed free movie passes in the paper. These promotions are for films that have yet to be released. This special promotion allows...

Men’s soccer team grabs the top spot in the AE playoffs

November 5, 2002

By Max Lederman After suffering only their second America East loss of the season to Albany (9-5-2, 4-1-2) on Wednesday, the Huskies (9-7-2, 6-2-0) thrashed the Binghamton Bearcats (6-11-1, 2-6-0) Sunday 5-0, for the sixth win in their past seven games. "We really rebounded...