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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

Field Hockey: UConn kills NU’s momentum

October 10, 2007

By Jonathan Raymond Despite a strong weekend with wins over conference opponents Towson and No. 18 Delaware, the field hockey team couldn't maintain momentum yesterday, falling flat to No. 6 Connecticut 3-0. The Huskies stayed even with UConn for much of the first half until...

Men’s Soccer: Two losses mark beginning of conference play for Huskies

October 10, 2007

By Andrew Parente The men's soccer team had a disappointing start in conference play last weekend, dropping two games, one to Old Dominion and the other one William ' Mary. Offensively, the Huskies only tallied one goal in the two games, losing 2-0 to ODU Friday and 2-1 in...

The Blow goes solo at MFA

October 10, 2007

By Matt Collette When most people get on stage and sing along to pre-recorded music, expectations are low. But when Khaela Maricich, who performs as The Blow, took the stage at the Remis Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Oct. 6, audiences heard something remarkably...

NU takes two double OT ties

October 10, 2007

By Maggie Cassidy Senior captain Annie Petrofsky had a great weekend. She said she blacked out Friday night, and kept the good times going all the way through Sunday afternoon. But the veteran keeper wasn't partying on Mission Hill; she was at Parsons Field leading the Huskies...

Column: Memories of Husky greatness

October 10, 2007

A few years ago, in 2002, when Northeastern was nothing more than a twinkle in the eye for most of us, our boys of Kent Street were the pick of the Atlantic-10 litter. There was Brady magic (that is, quarterback Shawn Brady), a strong linebacker (all-time Husky tackles leader...

Football: Missed opportunities mark 21-14 loss

October 10, 2007

By Chris Estrada Both the Huskies and No. 9 James Madison had their share of missed opportunities during Saturday's game at Parsons Field. But the Dukes' ability to make big plays in key situations was enough to overcome a solid defensive effort by Northeastern as they held...

Volleyball: Split games land NU at third

October 10, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle Composure and control were the keys to the volleyball team's sweep of James Madison last Friday night, but they couldn't carry the win over to Sunday, where they dropped a hard-fought match to George Mason. Northeastern (11-11, 3-2 Colonial Athletic Association...

Northeastern Crime Log

October 3, 2007

By Matt Collette Crime Log entries are selected from Northeastern's Division of Public Safety reports. Crime Log Entry of the Week Friday, September 28 9:30 p.m. A 24-year-old male student reported that as he left the Snell Engineering Center, he was approached from behind...

Doggett fields question from students, clarifies position

October 3, 2007

By Kate Augusto Jeff Doggett, director of community relations and government affairs, addressed rising student concerns about the recent arrests on Mission Hill at Monday's Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, talking for more than three hours. "The biggest concern...

Elevator breakdown under investigation

October 3, 2007

By Kate Augusto University officials will conduct an investigation to determine whether the breakdown of the Curry Student Center (CSC) elevator Saturday was a violation of the university's Student Code of Conduct, said Jim Ferrier, director of Northeastern Division of Public...

Make way, ducklings turn 20

October 3, 2007

By Brittany Smith "Happy birthday, dear ducklings, happy birthday to you," sang Nancy Schon, Mayor Thomas Menino and others gathered at the Boston Public Gardens Saturday, Sept. 29. Schon, creator of the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture, hosted the 20th birthday party...

BRC revokes funds for Project PACT concert

October 3, 2007

By Kate Augusto Northeastern's chapters of the Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) sorority and Alpha Delta Phi (ADP) fraternity will have to find alternate funding for their second Project PACT Benefit Concert, after the Budget Review Committee (BRC) revoked funding for the event at their...