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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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Huskies dig in, beat UNH at home

October 8, 2002

By Ari Strait The Northeastern volleyball team opened up the regular season in thrilling fashion Tuesday night, coming back from a 0-2 deficit to beat America East preseason favorite, the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, 3-2 at home on Solomon Court. The Huskies built...

Non-natives can vote

October 8, 2002

We're young and apathetic. Our generation's motto might as well be "whatever." The government doesn't care about our concerns. We're misunderstood. We don't vote. It's no secret who votes in this country. The more educated, higher income, middle-aged, and older Americans drag...

Field hockey takes two on the road

October 8, 2002

By Jon Litchfield The Northeastern field hockey team topped Brown University 3-0 on Sunday to improve their record to 9-2 (1-0 America East). NU, ranked 11th nationally, remained perfect at Sweeney Field, improving their home record to 5-0, while dropping the Bears to a 2-6...

Scholarships provide financial relief

October 8, 2002

By Nicole Haley Erin Burns and Joshua Good filled out the same simple one page form from student financial services and got back $5,000 between the two of them. For several Northeastern students struggling to pay tuition, scholarships are essential but not always so easy to...

I’ve Seen It All

October 8, 2002

By Lauren Rouleau Today, I will be reunited with some friends I haven't seen in several weeks. Three red-heads come to mind. One of them is married to a Cuban band leader and owner of the Tropicana night-club. I've known his wife since the sixth grade, and it was difficult...

Freeland must step up

October 8, 2002

In "In Defense Of American Higher Education" (Altbach, Gumport, Johnstone, 2001) there is an article titled "Academic Change and Presidential Leadership," written by Northeastern's President Richard Freeland. He writes of the need for universities to be receptive to change,...

Deans delve into conversion 2003

October 8, 2002

By Amanda Lowe As the semester conversion looms ahead, deans and faculty alike have been working together to make the conversion as painless as possible. "A large number of people have worked very hard. The dean's office, the advisors, the department chairs, the head advisors,...

Across the Charlie, to the Chocolate Factory

October 8, 2002

By Adam McDermott Are you fresh out of ideas on how to make a good impression on that special someone? Flowers aren't the vibe you were going for and you don't want to stink of unoriginality by suggesting a traditional movie date. Well, have no fear, for chocolate is here. For...

Huskies lay an egg in Delaware

October 8, 2002

By Evans Erilus NEWARK, Del. - It took nearly 14 quarters, but the Huskies finally ran out of gas on Saturday... literally. Northeastern (4-1, 2-1 Atlantic-10) suffered its first loss of the season, falling to league adversary University of Delaware (3-3, 1-2 A-10), 27-10...

Falwell apology needed

October 8, 2002

By Afsha Bawany He claims to be a man of peace; a man of the cloth striving for solidarity and for a better world for everyone. Everyone but Muslims, feminists, homosexuals and any other "species" that doesn't follow what he considers the "right way." He is Reverend Jerry Falwell,...

Freeland speaks of NU’s rank

October 8, 2002

By Stephanie Vosk President Richard Freeland delivered his annual State of the University Address on Monday, highlighting the progress made by Northeastern in the U.S. World News and Report standings, but also admitting there is a long road ahead. Highlights of his speech...

Homecoming meets Mardi Gras

October 8, 2002

By Emily Unsworth and Ann Livermore Northeastern students should clear their schedules, for Homecoming week is in the works, and a vast array of Mardi Gras themed events are planned. Many neighboring colleges and universities normally take great pride in their homecomings'...