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The Huntington News

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When an upset isn’t really an upset

September 24, 2002

Believe it or not, I am a college student. Those that know me think I say some outlandish things, but I didn't pay off anyone to get in here. That being said, let's do some grammar homework. Upset ... what is the meaning of the word upset? Well, according to dictionary.com,...

Field hockey splits in Michigan

September 24, 2002

By Eric Creamer There is only one word that can describe the nationally-ranked Northeastern field hockey team right now: dominant. The No. 12 Huskies were off to their best start in school history by going 6-0 before Sunday's 2-1 overtime setback to third-ranked Michigan....

Hemp Fest argues the legalization of marijuana

September 24, 2002

By Adam McDermott This is the first in a two-part series about the decriminalizing and legalization of marijuana. The midnight tokers and pro-marijuana supporters came together earlier this month for a lively celebration of the 13th annual Freedom Rally on the Boston Common....

Northeastern still needs improvement

September 24, 2002

The recent ranking of Northeastern University as the number one school in the nation for Academic Programs: Internships/Co-ops by U.S. News and World Report is a great step in the direction of achieving President Freeland's goal of reaching the top 100 universities of the nation....

Let it be known…Brown’s the Real Deal

September 24, 2002

BROOKLINE - I hate to say it, but I told you so. When former Northeastern Director of Athletics Ian McCaw signed head football coach Don Brown, both he and I knew they had someone pretty special. But no one thought Brown could get this team to be this good, this fast. On...

Orsillo gets dream job in NESN booth

September 24, 2002

By Emily Warchadlo Ever wonder what you will do with your Communications degree from Northeastern? Well if you are anything like NU graduate Don Orsillo, you will take that degree and turn it into your dream job. Orsillo, 33, who graduated in 1991, is the television play-by-...

Get a rush from Greek life

September 24, 2002

The summer has come and gone, and the NU campus is once again packed with students looking to work towards a degree that will give them a head start in life through a career. I assume that most of you students want to score high grades, experience what college life has to offer,...

McCaw mixed on return(s) to NU

September 24, 2002

BROOKLINE - Although the football game this last weekend wasn't the official homecoming game, it was indeed a return of sorts. For the first time since resigning as NU's Athletic Director and taking over the same position at UMass-Amherst, Ian McCaw returned to NU. While...

WRBB joins Harvard in lawsuit

September 24, 2002

By Amanda Murphy and Jess Beers A goal for most radio stations is to increase the number of listeners that tune in daily. However, due to recent discussions concerning fees for webcasters and broadcasters, many university and college radio stations are finding that less is more....

The truth about EC

September 24, 2002

This letter is in response to the very uninformed commentary included in the August 21 edition of Northeastern News. The author, Carla Molina (a philosophy major) took it upon herself to "educate" the Northeastern community regarding the wonders of emergency contraception (EC)....

Volleyball slumps early

September 24, 2002

By Ari Strait The defending America East champion Northeastern volleyball team continued its preseason struggles over the weekend, dropping all three matches the team played during the Valparaiso Invitational in Valparaiso, Indiana. The string of losses against Valparaiso...

Wendy’s a big success

September 24, 2002

By Bradley Rosenberg Wendy herself attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Curry Student Center on Sept. 20. The red-haired, freckle faced youngster was happy to attend the event. "It's Wendy-ful!" Northeastern student are also optimistic about the change. "When I...