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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

From screen to stage: Donnie Darko hits Cambridge

October 24, 2007

By Daniel Stoller Donnie Darko is coming to Boston, and there's no need to travel by wormhole. It's accessible by T. A stage adaptation of the movie, written by Marcus Stern at the American Repertory Theatre (ART), will give students another avenue to experience the magic...

Football: Students react to possible cuts

October 24, 2007

By Chris Estrada With the revelation that Athletics Director Peter Roby is considering restructuring Northeastern athletics and making potential program cuts, new fuel has been added to rumors that the football program would be the first to go. Although nothing has been confirmed...

Jim Gaffigan muses on bacon, Jesus

October 24, 2007

By Matt Collette Comedian Jim Gaffigan, best known for his appearances on Comedy Central and a Sierra Mist advertising campaign, performed stand-up in Blackman Auditorium Monday, opening this year's Homecoming Week. During the sold-out show, Gaffigan mused on what he said...

Volleyball: NU exceeds expectations

October 24, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle The volleyball team had a lot to prove this season, but it's safe to say that so far, they've played well. The Huskies were picked to finish sixth in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), tied with William ' Mary in the preseason coaches' poll, but...

Sexapades

October 21, 2007

It was mid summer of 2006 in my hot and sticky Boston apartment. My girlfriend at the time and I were sprawled out on my couch. It was my turn to be pleased. Getting some hot fellatio always helps me get through the dog days of summer.

Forks and Spoons: Rising birth control prices raises concern

October 21, 2007

Birth control pills have become somewhat of a hot commodity these days as women become increasingly aware of their bodies and the risks associated with unsafe sex. However, many women feel uncomfortable talking about the subject publicly. So, let's get informed. "The pill,"...

Sexy costumes, partying disguise meaning of Halloween

October 21, 2007

By Daniel Deza When students were young, Halloween was a night of roaming around the neighborhood on a sugar high searching for the house giving away the regular sized candy bars. Now, it's turned into a night of heavy drinking, minimal clothing and students roaming the streets...

Some relationship traditions fade across generations

October 21, 2007

By Sean Leviashvili Traditions are meant to be passed from generation to generation, but some traditions in relationships that were previously norms are contended or forgotten in today's society. Jarrad Glennon, 27, played it "old school" when he asked his girlfriend's parents...

Let’s talk about sex

October 21, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo It's probably the most attention-grabbing topic, yet few are willing to talk about it with their partners and even fewer know how to communicate about it. Sex, that is. According to an Oct. 8 MSNBC online article, holding back sexual frustrations could...

Column: Missing bike stirs mixed emotions

October 21, 2007

Boston is a city full of bikes, and when one goes missing it's about as surprising as the T not showing up on time. But when one bike disappeared around the beginning of the semester from what had become its fixed location on Huntington Avenue, it struck me when no one -...

Letter to the Editor: Administration must note janitor’s needs

October 21, 2007

On any given Saturday at 6 a.m., one can find an interesting mix of janitorial staff, union representatives and concerned students in the basement of Dodge Hall. Usually, these meetings are brief but fiery - the janitors voice their concerns to the union representatives and the...

Letter to the Editor: Students renew call for OSCCR reform

October 21, 2007

"You will be reported to OSCCR."