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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

Column: Baseball’s all we’ve got

March 20, 2007

Hope you like baseball, although around these parts, you've got very little choice in the matter. No, I'm not merely talking about the Old Town Team that resides in one of America's most beloved ballparks over on Yawkey Way. I'm talking about your very own university and...

Player of the Week

March 20, 2007

While he may not have intended it, junior pitcher Kris Dabrowiecki gave a lesson in economics during the Huskies' annual spring scrimmage with the Boston Red Sox March 1, when he faced newcomer and cleanup hitter J.D. Drew. The 2007-08 tuition at Northeastern University is...

Men’s Track ‘ Field: Storm sidelines several Huskies

March 20, 2007

By Adam Rigilian The men's track ' field team took on top national competition at Saturday's Hurricane Invitational in Miami. Teams from the University of Miami, University of Texas, University of Wisconsin and former America East rival University of Albany all competed in...

Women’s Track ‘ Field: Field athletes lead at Hurricane

March 20, 2007

By Cynthia Retamozo The women's track ' field team competed at the nationally ranked Hurricane Invitational in Miami Saturday, where the team was led by its field athletes. For several Huskies, Hurricane was the first meet of their outdoor season. Weather conditions in Boston...

Senior Spotlights: Handy emerged as leader, solid defender

March 20, 2007

By Matt Nielson The things Matt Handy will miss most about his five years with the men's soccer team didn't take place on the field. It isn't the games or the wins, goals and assists. "What I enjoyed the most was the guys," Handy said. "Traveling with them on the road, making...

Senior Spotlights: Northover sets sights on Olympic games

March 20, 2007

After asserting herself as one of the top throwers in the Northeast during her time as a Husky, Zara Northover is looking to continue her success on the global stage. The senior business and communications major plans to spend the next year training, hoping to qualify for...

Men’s Hockey: 4 Huskies sign pro contracts

March 20, 2007

By Matt Nielson Four seniors from the men's hockey team signed professional contracts this week, after the Huskies' season ended last weekend against Boston College in the quarterfinals of the Hockey East tournament. Forward Bryan Esner and defender Steve Birnstill signed with...

Football: Ballantyne makes most of his second chance

March 20, 2007

With his degree four classes away and his professional career taking shape, Kendrick Ballantyne can finally see his life taking shape the way he has always envisioned. Ballantyne is taking three classes and splitting his time between Boston and Florida, where he is training...

Baseball: NU splits double-header with GMU

March 20, 2007

Through the first 10 games of the season, the baseball team has split its time battling two foes: the opposing team and the bad weather. The Huskies (5-5, 2-3 Colonial Athletic Association) were set to open their home portion of the schedule this weekend at Friedman Diamond...

Column: The Guru say ‘relax’ don’t do it’

March 20, 2007

By Julia Gall As a first-time co-op, I was sure I had it made. I had an unpaid job two days a week, and job as a hostess to fill in the days I had free. The first two months were not bad - I actually enjoyed being on co-op and feeling like a working Bostonian. I was the master...

Couple explores orgasms using humor, Harry Potter

March 20, 2007

By Carrie Knific Harry Potter and orgasms may seem unlikely bedfellows, but they came together in 2001 when battery-operated toy broomsticks intended for kids were sold in stores and caused a little too much stimulation between the legs. Sex educator Dorian Solot showed the...

Springfest 2007: Hip-hop evolution

March 20, 2007

By Susan Torres RJD2 $6,000 - $7,500 per show* First album: 2002 Latest album: 2007 RJD2's career took off in 1998 when he became the DJ and producer for the rap group, Megahertz. This exposure led to a record deal with Bobbito Garcia, a DJ and writer from New York, on...