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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

A team’s fate in question

October 21, 2007

By Matt Foster and Ricky Thompson Peter Roby, who became athletics director last July, said he has met with coaches and staff to evaluate his department "in relation to where we'd like it to be and where it should be." "You have to weigh the needs of the Athletics Department...

Player of the Week

October 17, 2007

The men's soccer team won its last two games, pulling its record to an even 2-2 in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). In both games, junior forward Lewis Ehrlich scored game-winning goals. His recent performance on the field earned him CAA Rookie of the Week and the...

Men’s Hockey: Cronin: ‘The fans will come back’

October 17, 2007

By Evan Brunell Northeastern men's hockey, which rose to prominence in the '80s and was a founding member of the Hockey East, now struggles for attention as Boston College, Boston University and Harvard steal all the headlines - what headlines can be devoted to them, that is....

Column: School spirit shown in wrong places

October 17, 2007

Can someone please explain to me how 450 students ran around campus in their underwear Saturday night but none of them thought to make a stop at the men's hockey exhibition game that was going on at the same time? The runners can spew all they want about school spirit and...

Crew: More than rowing at the legendary Head Of The Charles Regatta

October 17, 2007

By Peter A. Martin The Head Of The Charles has something for everyone, from the most avid rowing fan down to someone who doesn't know the difference between a shell and a blade. Not to mention admission is free and it gives Husky fans an opportunity to cheer on their teams....

Overcoming hurdles

October 17, 2007

They have roots in countries all around the globe. They speak different languages and have different backgrounds. They grew up in rural towns or big cities. But while their stories vary, their passion for sports is the same. From hockey to soccer, international athletes...

Women’s Soccer: Injuries cripple NU’s hopes

October 17, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy Although the women's soccer team is already painfully aware of its unusually high number of injuries so far this season, when lined up on paper, the number of bruised and broken players is striking. Head coach Ed Matz said that from his 26-player roster,...

Northeastern Crime Log

October 17, 2007

By Matt Collette Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Crime Log Entry of the Week Sunday, October 14 2:30 a.m. As two female students entered Willis Hall, the proctor noticed they appeared to have been in an altercation and...

Alcohol Awareness Week offers lessons in responsible drinking

October 17, 2007

By Ian Browning Northeastern's Alcohol and Other Drug Education Coordinator Chet Bowen does not think he can stop underage drinking at Northeastern. But through NU Alcohol Awareness Week, he wants to teach students to make educated decisions. Bowen is trying to get students...

T tunes out live music

October 17, 2007

By Derek Hawkins Seated on a milk crate on the outbound platform in South Station, Kesnel Personnel, a street performer from Randolph, fingerpicked Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major" on his acoustic guitar. He smiled as Nathaniel Waller of Melrose dropped a handful of change into...

Addressing a ‘shocking’ issue

October 17, 2007

By Kate Augusto and Matt Collette About 100 people gathered at Raytheon Amphitheatre Monday to hear Kitty Dukakis share her experiences with the controversial depression treatment electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Dukakis, who recently co-wrote a book, "Shock: the Healing...

Discovering autumn fun in Boston limits

October 17, 2007

By Matt Collette It's finally fall in Boston, and the change in season offers lots to take advantage of. While some of the more traditional fall activities like apple picking, corn mazes and carving pumpkins require getting out of the city, and beyond the reach of the MBTA,...