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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Forum explores slavery reparations

October 15, 2002

By Stephanie Vosk The debate goes on. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary defines reparation as the act of making amends, offering expiation, or giving satisfaction for a wrong or injury. The Ford Hall Forum visited the issue of slavery reparations last Thursday in...

Cruisin’ in Style

October 15, 2002

By Camila Crews I've tasted it and it has left a sweet taste in my mouth. What have I tasted you ask? Brown Sugar, that's what. In the opening lines of the new hit movie Sanaa Lathan poses the question when was the first time you fell in love with hip hop? My first time was...

Downbeats add new mix to close group

October 15, 2002

Attempting to fill vacant positions, Downbeats, Northeastern's co-ed acapella group, recently held auditions. Out of the 56 students that tried out only four were added as the new 'baby beats.' "Around late spring I transferred and was asking around about an acapella group,"...

Confidence coupled with style

October 15, 2002

By Margarita Neplokh Northeastern is known for its number one ranking for co-op opportunities. However, it's about time for this school to be noticed for its up and coming fashion scene. Northeastern's co-eds tend to state their influences as musical, financial or social....

Rigg, research dept. gives NU pulse

October 15, 2002

In 1997, the Vice President for Student Affairs Karen Rigg and the Department of Institutional Research joined to develop a questionnaire known as NUPULSE. "NUPULSE was designed to gather student feedback on several different subjects," said Marjorie Wiseman, director of Institutional...

A Thrillin’ Atha

October 15, 2002

By Max Lederman Two games, two clutch overtime goals from sophomore Atha Kirkopoulos, and two nail biting conference victories for the Huskies. Such is life for the men's soccer team (5-6-2, 2-1-0 America East), who pulled off the two thrillers last week against Hartford, 2-1...

Florida band signed by indie label, Lookout Records

October 15, 2002

At last, there is a band other than a mediocre punk pop, crappy NU-metal or manufactured boy band hailing from the Sunshine State worth an ounce of excitement. Meet Tampa's The Washdown

Dogs rebound against URI

October 15, 2002

BROOKLINE - A contest that pitted the number one Atlantic-10 rushing offense against the number one A-10 defense turned in a masochistic trouncing as the Huskies exploded for 543 total yards against a beleaguered Rhode Island defense. The Huskies rammed through Rhode Island for...

Boogie Nights, Magnolia director saw new film as a challenge

October 15, 2002

By Briyah Paley Paul Thomas Anderson is on the move. His two previous movies, "Boogie Nights" and "Magnolia," did fabulously at the box office. He now has a new picture called "Punch-Drunk Love" starring Adam Sandler. At thirty-two years old, Anderson is happy with his success....

Sullivan back in the fold

October 15, 2002

I'll be the first one to admit it, but my opinions probably don't mean that much to people. And I'm sure people couldn't care less about my thoughts on them or on the teams in general. But I have to say, with the last four years at Northeastern, there isn't a guy on campus...

Student organizations must do chores

October 15, 2002

Student organizations on campus are expected to participate in certain activities, serve certain purposes and abide by the regulations set forth. Twice a year, in the fall and at the end of the spring quarter, each student organization on campus, no matter how large or small...

Huskies find Sweeney strength

October 15, 2002

By Jon Litchfield The Northeastern field hockey team may not have much in common with the Anaheim Angels, but one thing is for certain: both teams can win at home. The Angels are riding a seven-game home winning streak into the World Series that dates back to the regular season....