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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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A chance to make a change

October 29, 2002

So when you think of New England in October, what comes to mind? Warm apple cider, pumpkins sitting on front porches, crisp leaves, blue skies with a chill, plaid everywhere! Not to mention lots of homework, turning your heater on for the first time, which may or may not work...

My hard copy of the paper????

October 29, 2002

Will I start to get my hard copy of the paper now that I paid for? Thadius Niekerk 35E Parkway Village Cranford NJ 07016 908-272-3445 Thanks!

Janitors get benefits and respect

October 29, 2002

After 24 days of picketing and demonstrating throughout Boston, the Service Employees International Union 254, which represents the janitors of Boston, reached a contract agreement that will increase their health benefits and wages over the next five years. As of last Wednesday,...

Women slapped on the ice by St. Lawrence, 2-1

October 29, 2002

By Kimberly Peterson It is the ultimate battle in hockey: goaltender versus goaltender. In duels like these, one goal could spell the difference between victory or defeat for the combatants. Despite a sparkling 37-save effort this past weekend against St. Lawrence University,...

Financial aid office offers relief

October 29, 2002

By Amanda Lowe As tuition bills come in, students are in search of financial relief. One method of relief is the "Scholarship of the Week" program offered through the Financial Aid Office. The program is designed to help students meet their educational expenses. The scholarships...

Femmes play to eclectic crowd

October 29, 2002

By Barry Thompson Lansdowne Street had a sort of an offbeat Norman Rockwell quality to it last Friday night. While Boston scene darlings, The Unseen, Big D and the Kids Table and Kicked in the Head played to the new hyper generation next door, a collection of disenfranchised...

Senator will be missed

October 29, 2002

By Joe Goldberg The loss of Democratic Senator Paul Wellstone to a plane crash last week was a tragedy for Americans of all political persuasions. I'm not one to give politicians undue praise, but Wellstone's courage made him a rare breed in American politics. He brought humility,...

Volleyball drops the ball at New Hampshire

October 29, 2002

By Jeff Schiable The Husky volleyball team lost a crucial America East match-up to the University of New Hampshire 3-1 Tuesday. The Wildcats entered the match 15-10 overall and 5-1 in the America East and defeated NU 30-25, 32-30, 27-30, 30-26. Northeastern's record falls to...

Bang for the buck?

October 29, 2002

Ads in The New York Times. Brainteasers at Fenway Park. Billboards hanging over the interstate. Northeastern has put its name out there and spent the money, so now the only question is: was it all really worth it? A News interview with President Richard Freeland on Oct....

Star of the ice

October 29, 2002

It's difficult to believe that a machine dealing with the architecture of ice originated in Southern California

Movie release delayed due to current events

October 29, 2002

By Margarita Neplokh Our media and culture is blasted everyday with blame for many different events in our country's history. Movies dealing with topics ranging from terrorism to school shootings have been set back from release, while some aren't released at all. Is our artistic...

Field Hockey finish home schedule undefeated after beating UNH, 2-1

October 29, 2002

By Eric Creamer The Northeastern field hockey team netted a 2-1 victory as they outplayed the New Hampshire Wildcats (11-6, 3-1 America East) Saturday at Sweeney Field. The Huskies gained some sorely needed momentum entering the home stretch of the season after a heartbreaking...