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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

Pena named MLB’s Comeback Player of the Year

October 10, 2007

Tampa Bay Devil Rays first baseman Carlos Pena, an alumus who played for the Huskies from 1997 -98, was named the American League's Comeback Player of the Year last week. During his rookie season with Tampa, Pena broke several club records, including 46 home runs, good for fourth-best...

Letter to the Editor: Safe drivers ride without distractions

October 10, 2007

People usually listen to enjoyable music and watch DVDs in the comfort of their own home. However, it is a completely different concept when people are doing it while operating a motor vehicle. Loud music and movies are significant distractions on the road, especially in this...

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October 10, 2007

A man and woman stand opposite each other on stage. They stare, flirt and undress each other with their eyes. A man dressed like a penis runs toward the girl, further emphasizing the sexual tension. He then crashes into a tall, muscular man crossing the stage. "Cock block,"...

Letter to the Editor: No need for Mission Hill shuttle

October 10, 2007

Rogan O'Handley, in his letter ("Nixed shuttle leaves students at curb," Oct. 1) presented a case for a student shuttle service. He failed, however, to make a strong argument. I see a valid case against a two-way shuttle service, and the natural advocate in me wants to argue...

All Hail: Dark road for required Blackboard users

October 10, 2007

Setting: Northeastern faculty meeting, Several Unnamed University Officials sit around an oak table, brainstorming ways to improve the continuing academic year. Unnamed University Official (UUO) No. 1: "Picture this: Next year, both students and teachers alike will receive...

Cross Country: NU battled heat, injuries at NE Championships

October 10, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo The Huskies battled heat and dust Saturday at Franklin Park for the New England Championship, where the men's and women's teams placed 19th and 30th, respectively, out of 44 competing schools. Besides the 80 degree heat, the women's team also faced key...

BSO card draws students

October 10, 2007

By Mike Devine In an effort to reach out to younger audiences, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is bringing back the BSO College Card for the 2007-08 season. The card, currently in its fourth year, is available to Boston-area college students. It allows students to attend...

Swimming ‘ Diving: Huskies take close match against BC

October 10, 2007

By AJ Mercincavage The swimming and diving team prevailed against Boston College Friday, winning by just two points, 151 to 149, to earn the team their third straight victory over the Eagles. "We got off to an unbelievable start," said head coach Roy Coates. "It was great,...

Women’s Hockey: Loss, tie start season

October 10, 2007

By Jared Sugerman The women's hockey team played its first two games of the 2007-08 campaign this weekend, earning a point in a 2-2 stalemate with North Dakota after opening the season with a 5-3 loss against Minnesota. Both games were part of the Nike Bauer Women's Classic,...

Player of the Week

October 10, 2007

Last Friday, freshman forward Emma Boggio scored the game-winning goal in the second half for the field hockey team, giving the Huskies a victory over Delaware. The goal not only gave her team the win, but Boggio was later named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Co-Rookie...

Prisoners’ tales told in ‘Drancy’

October 10, 2007

By Sean Leviashvili About 76,000 Jews were deported to Drancy: three percent survived. Of the 2,000 children under the age of six who were deported, none survived. "Children of Drancy" tells their stories. The Studio Theatre hosted a sold out performance of the play, "Children...

Latin art reflects struggles

October 10, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo When walking into the Curry Student Center art gallery, students are greeted by various pieces of art by members of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and Boston's inner-city Latino youth. The exhibit is displayed as part of Hispanic Heritage...