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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Leo Byers fist bumps his teammates on the bench. Byers joined Northeasterns club hockey team in his first year at the school. Photo courtesy Rachel Bergstein

Club hockey at Northeastern may be in the shadows, but the Huskies are on their way to one of their best seasons yet

Esha Minhas, news staff December 17, 2023

Northeastern's men’s club hockey team (11-5-0 M2) is ranked first in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s M2 Northeast division. Despite being a club team, where players have no scholarships, little adult management and smaller crowds, the men’s club hockey team...

Pito Walton races against BCs Cutter Gauthier in Matthews Arena. Northeastern fell in the home ice game 3-1.

Against all odds, Northeastern men’s hockey splits series with No. 1 Boston College

Esha Minhas December 11, 2023

After a shocking 5-3 victory over No. 1 Boston College (12-3-1, 5-2-1 HE) on Dec. 1, Northeastern men's hockey (4-8-1, 1-8-0 HE) failed to repeat its win on Saturday Dec. 2, splitting the series but providing new hope for the season.  Sophomore forward Cam Lund's second career...

Joe Pridgen takes the ball into the paint for Northeastern. Northeastern faced Old Dominion University Dec. 2 and came away with a win, 81-68.

Northeastern breaks school record in free throw attempts, besting Old Dominion University

Juliette Piovoso, news staff December 9, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team (4-6) edged out Old Dominion University (3-5) at home Dec. 2, defeating the Monarchs 81-68 in a game that brought a flurry of intense play. In a game riddled with fouls, the Huskies set school records for 51 attempted free throws and...

Megan Carter and Katy Knoll skate together at Matthews Arena. They both joined Northeastern womens hockey team in 2019 and have been close friends ever since.

Katy Knoll and Megan Carter: five years of dedication and friendship

Sarah Popeck, news staff December 2, 2023

A penalty in a junior hockey game was what brought Katy Knoll and Megan Carter face-to-face for the first time. “I tripped Megan when going into the corner. I apologized, but she had no words and just stared into my soul. I just sat there for about two minutes, and I was...

Derin Erdogan looks for an opportunity to shoot. Erdogan tallied 13 points in Saturday’s game at Columbia University.

Women’s basketball struggles in 88-45 loss against Columbia

Dylan Cohen, news staff December 1, 2023

On Nov. 25, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (4-3) hit the road to begin its month-long away trip, starting in New York City, New York, to face the Columbia University Lions (4-4). Coming off of recent home wins against the Merrimack College Seahawks and the Wagner...

The Huskies huddle before a game. Northeastern finished this season with an 11-14 overall, 9-9 CAA record.

What does the future of Northeastern volleyball look like as six key seniors say their goodbyes?

Esha Minhas, news staff December 1, 2023

Northeastern’s volleyball team finished 11-14 overall and 9-9 in conference play for the 2023-24 season. Despite clinching a CAA tournament berth by earning the final sixth seeded spot, the Huskies lost in the first round against Campbell University, 3-0.  Although the...

Mia Langlois beats Providence to the puck in Tuesday night’s game. The Huskies bested the Friars 4-2.

Huskies hit their stride, claiming rivalry win over Providence

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor December 1, 2023

Tuesday night, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (10-8-0, 6-6-0 HE) hosted long-time rival, the Providence Friars (5-10-0, 4-6-0 HE), for the pair’s third matchup this season. Earlier in November, they came away with a drastic split: 6-1 in favor of the Huskies, then 3-1...

Deja Bristol goes for a layup in a game earlier this season. Bristol netted seven points in the Huskies win over Wagner.

Women’s basketball bests Wagner for end of home stint in disability awareness game

Dylan Cohen, news staff December 1, 2023

The Northeastern women’s basketball team (4-3) faced the Wagner College Seahawks (2-5) at home last Wednesday for its first-ever disability awareness game. This follows the Huskies’ 58-47 victory over the Merrimack College Warriors (2-5). Northeastern continued its energy...

An S Ferrante player changes the direction of the game by diverting the ball toward the opposing goal. In some forms of broomball, players modified brooms using scissors and duct tape to fit their individual playing styles.

Broomball sweeps Northeastern student body in intramural fun, tournaments

Margot Murphy, photo staff November 30, 2023

When a person first hears of the sport “broomball,” they may imagine a knock-off Quidditch match. But rather than flying around a field, broomball takes place on ice and is an enjoyable pastime for many Northeastern students.  Broomball originated in Canada during the...

Molly Griffin skates up the boards into Northeasterns offensive zone. Northeastern put up two power play goals against UVM Tuesday night.

Pair of Husky power play goals not enough to top No. 15 UVM

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor November 24, 2023

After falling off the national rankings earlier this month, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (8-8-0, 4-6-0 HE) has struggled to reclaim the glory with which it came into the season. Tuesday night, that theme continued, as the Huskies fell 3-2 to the University of Vermont...

Molly Griffin skates up the boards into Northeasterns offensive zone. Northeastern put up two power play goals against UVM Tuesday night.

Pair of Husky power play goals not enough to top No. 15 UVM

Amelia Ballingall November 22, 2023

After falling off the national rankings earlier this month, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (8-8-0, 4-6-0 HE) has struggled to reclaim the glory with which it came into the season. Tuesday night, that theme continued, as the Huskies fell 3-2 to the University of Vermont...

Junior forward Justin Hryckowian reaches for the puck. The captain scored the Huskies second goal in their Nov. 17 contest against UNH.

Northeastern’s men’s hockey team yet to get a conference win after seventh straight loss

Esha Minhas, news staff November 22, 2023

The Northeastern men's hockey team (2-7-0, 0-7-0 HE) played back-to-back games against No. 12 University of New Hampshire (5-2-1, 3-1-1) last weekend, falling to the Wildcats 4-2 at home Nov. 17 and 4-0 on the road the next day. This marked the seventh straight loss for the Huskies,...