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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

Floyd frontman ‘visits’ Fenway

September 16, 2007

By Faith Bellieu "It's an extremely enjoyable tour, fantastically good fun and very, very satisfying," David Gilmour said about his 2006 "On An Island" tour. Gilmour, the guitarist and voice of Pink Floyd, premiered an 85-minute theatrical version of "Remember That Night -...

Pop-punk at an All Time High

September 16, 2007

By Erin Oliveri A long line of college rockers wearing hoodies, hats and Converse sneakers stretched outside afterHOURS Saturday night. The mostly homogenous crowd was there to see pop-punk bands Aston, The Morning Light and All Time Low. The bands performed for more than...

Letter to the Editor: Jumpstart offers new opportunity to reach out

September 16, 2007

The summer before freshman year is filled with offers from different organizations in the quad, seminars on campus activities and gatherings at afterHOURS. I kept an eye out at freshman orientation for somewhere I could earn my workstudy award. I could have worked in the library,...

Letter to the Editor: Volunteering enlightens and fulfills students

September 16, 2007

The reason adults sometimes say this current generation is self-absorbed is because there is a lack of volunteering. Not only does volunteering ground students, but it provides fulfillment and appreciation for one's own actions that is more rewarding than any approval from a...

Commentary: Students lack guidance

September 16, 2007

"With great power, there must also come great responsibility," were Uncle Ben's last words to Spiderman's alter-ego Peter Parker in the famous comic book series. While the quote may seem clich

Letter to the Editor: Turn down the HEAT for the Earth

September 16, 2007

The Husky Energy Action Team (HEAT) has been working diligently since our founding last fall to make energy conservation a No. 1 priority on campus. This past June, President Joseph Aoun signed the President's Climate Commitment along with more than 380 other universities nationwide,...

Editorial: Northeastern: the unfriendly neighbor

September 16, 2007

As the old adage goes, good fences make good neighbors. Each neighbor stays within his own boundaries, eliminating worrisome quarrels for land. It's a line that has kept people living in close proximity to one another in friendly relations. For Northeastern, however, it seems...

The integration issues

September 16, 2007

By Victoria Sandoval Like many international students, Guillaume Flores, a senior international business and finance major, arrived at Northeastern with several peers from his partnering university in Nernier, France. International students who arrive with peers from partnering...

Hungry Husky: On a roll

September 16, 2007

By Myung Jin Lee The hectic fall semester is here. New faces, new places and new experiences abound. It's easy to get swept up in the energy, neglecting your rumbling stomach. So what do you do when mealtime comes? Grab a bite from Wendy's, Pizza Hut or other nearby fast-food...

Cross Country: Runners lag at Franklin Park

September 16, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo On Friday, the men's and women's cross country teams competed at the Boston College Invitational in Franklin Park where they both placed last in each team's respective heats. Husky veterans took the weekend off to prepare for the Oct. 6 New England Championship...

Volleyball: Huskies 1-3 at Albany Tourney

September 16, 2007

By Jewel Della Valle The volleyball team's struggles continued this weekend, and senior captain Kira Batura said they've only got themselves to blame. Northeastern dropped to 6-9 on the season after defeating Brown, and losing to Albany and Eastern Michigan at last weekend's...

Field Hockey: Comeback falls short in home opener

September 16, 2007

By Danielle Ossher The field hockey team added yet another tough loss to its record, dropping the home opener 3-2 to Boston University Saturday. Recruits, alumni, parents and students filled the stands for the team's debut at Sweeney field on a cold, windy day. Junior goaltender...