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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

Indie music concert series unifies local musicians

November 4, 2007

By Mike Devine Singer-songwriters Jenn Taranto and Jennifer Greer have a lot in common. Both are from New York. Both are trying to make it as independent artists in the music industry. And both share a vision of uniting indie musicians and their fans in the Boston music scene....

Concerts, clinics to celebrate Latin culture

November 4, 2007

By Gal Tziperman Lotan Berklee College of Music students, alumni, professors and famous musicians will perform and host clinics at Berklee's eighth annual Latin Culture Celebration, tomorrow through Thursday. Rosa Passos, a Brazilian Bossa Nova singer-songwriter, will kick...

The road to parcel 18

November 4, 2007

By Derek Hawkins Chuck Turner, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, moved to Boston in 1966, and has worked in the city as a community organizer and political leader since. One of Turner's first major accomplishments as an organizer came in his early years in Boston, when he...

Northeastern butts head with its city councilor

November 4, 2007

By Derek Hawkins At 7 a.m. tomorrow, polls will open and Boston voters will begin the election of the city's 13-member City Council. At the end of the day, when the final ballots are tallied, many of Boston's political observers and media outlets predict one candidate will be...

Women’s Hockey: Winless record continues to haunt NU

November 4, 2007

By Jared Sugerman The women's hockey team was unable to curtail its early-season skid Saturday, losing to Rensselaer 4-0 in Troy, NY. The Huskies are now 0-6-1 on the season, including an 0-1 mark in Hockey East play. The Engineers improved to 6-2-1 with the victory. "We...

Swimming ‘ Diving: Winning steak continues

November 4, 2007

By AJ Mercincavage The women's swim team extended its unbeaten streak in a three-way, two-day meet against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals Delaware and Old Dominion. On Friday and Saturday, the Huskies outscored UDel 194-159 and topped the Old Dominion Monarchs...

Women’s Soccer: Injury-filled season ends

November 4, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy In the last game of its injury-heavy season, the women's soccer team couldn't escape one last visit to the emergency room. Junior defender Brenna Matthews left Parsons Field in an ambulance during the team's 3-0 loss to Hofstra Thursday. Matthews took an...

Men’s Soccer: Dominance at Parsons

November 4, 2007

By Andrew Parente The men's soccer team continued its dominance at home this year, recording victories over George Mason Friday and Towson yesterday at Parsons Field by scores of 1-0 and 2-0, respectively. Prior to the start of the Towson game Sunday, the Huskies honored their...

Volleyball: Two-win weekend at home

November 4, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle It was Senior Night for captain Kira Batura Saturday, but the middle hitter was unable to play due to a torn ligament in her right foot. Batura, the only senior on the volleyball team, wielding crutches and a cast, was put on the court with the rest of...

Men’s Hockey: NU deals upset at No. 4 UNH

November 4, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond After a two-loss weekend to Maine, the Huskies entered this weekend with the daunting task of looking to bounce back against No. 4 New Hampshire. A 7-4 loss at Matthews Friday night didn't help matters, but a huge road win against the Wildcats in Durham,...

Field Hockey: CAA semifinal loss ends postseason stint

November 4, 2007

By Danielle Ossher For the third year in a row, the field hockey team was booted from the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament by rival Old Dominion. With a score of 3-0, the Lady Monarchs ended the Huskies' season Saturday in the CAA semifinals at Viriginia Beach....

Despite controversy, mosque to open

November 4, 2007

By Garrett Shaw Beset by months of legal exchange and swirling controversy, the Islamic Society of Boston's (ISB) monumental, $24 million mosque and cultural center is nearing completion. It is the largest, most expensive mosque in New England. The grand opening will take...