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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

Football: Murray ties career rushing touchdown record

October 28, 2007

By Chris Estrada Big plays have played a key role in the Huskies' 2007 campaign. Unfortunately, those big plays have mostly come from their opponents. Such was the case again on a cloudy, breezy Homecoming at Parsons Field Saturday. For the third time in four weeks, the Huskies...

Men’s Hockey: Hard effort not enough

October 28, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond For the Huskies, it was one of those weekends where what could've just as easily been a two-win success turned out being a two-loss disappointment. The team battled No. 13 Maine twice at Matthews, losing Friday night by a score of 3-2 and then again Saturday...

Women’s Soccer: Home sweet home for Huskies

October 28, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy After rocking the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) standings with a huge 1-0 win over James Madison last week, the women's soccer team won its second consecutive game at Parsons Field with a 4-1 defeat of Delaware Friday. Sophomore forward Liza Rebello,...

Volleyball: Wins tie NU for second

October 28, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle Northeastern climbed another rung on the Colonial Athletic Association ladder with two conference wins last weekend, surpassing then second-place William ' Mary with a 3-1 win Friday night to claim a share of second with George Mason. The Huskies also took...

Students start new chapter, become Best Buddies

October 28, 2007

By Michele Richinick People often look to friends for comfort, understanding and amusement. For millions of people with intellectual disabilities, creating lasting friendships can make a significant impact on their lives. For Kara Pavone, a junior behavioral neuroscience major,...

Spiritual Wellness Week to help de-stress students

October 28, 2007

By Sean Leviashvili As midterms come to a close, and final papers and exams loom ahead, the one emotion felt by most college students is stress. The Sacred Space, Northeastern's spiritual center located in Ell Hall, is hosting NU Spiritual Wellness Week, an annual series of...

Profiling school spirit

October 28, 2007

By Drew Bonifant Homecoming King: Jason Horton After weeks of getting his name out around campus, Jason Horton was rewarded this weekend when the student body voted him Homecoming King. Horton came out on top in a field that included senior Tom Kelly (sponsored by the Kappa...

‘Suberbug’ causes concern

October 28, 2007

By Drew Bonifant It has saturated the news. It has sparked crises on school campuses across the country. It has even resulted in hospital trips and deaths. Yet it often begins as little more than a bump on an arm or a cut on a hand. In the past two weeks, reports on staph...

Husky Happenings

October 28, 2007

BRC allocates money for four campus events The Budget Review Committee (BRC) allocated funds to four student groups for upcoming campus events and approved funding for Springfest's major concert at its Oct. 24 meeting. BRC allocated more than $2,100 for the National African...

Blue phones dial safety for students walking in parks

October 28, 2007

By Gal Tziperman Lotan The Fenway has developed into a notorious, nighttime danger zone. Some students who may be walking through on their way to and from the AMC Fenway movie theatre, Fenway Park or co-op jobs are sometimes victimized, police and Northeastern officials said....

After outing, club status at risk

October 28, 2007

By Kate Augusto Northeastern administrators were tight-lipped last week after word surfaced that the International Business Club could be suspended for planning an unsanctioned trip across the border. The group, which went to Montreal during Columbus Day weekend, released...

Casino trip draws scrutiny

October 28, 2007

By Matt Collette Planners of this year's Senior Week want the week to include a trip to the Connecticut resort and casino Mohegan Sun. But the Class of 2008 has yet to receive approval for such a trip. Although gambling is legal in Connecticut, Northeastern students are still...