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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Senior forward Ayanna Dublin takes a jumper during a game against South Dakota earlier this season.

Women’s basketball climbs CAA standings with successful weekend

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 21, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team had a sweep this weekend, winning against Elon University 68-65 in OT Friday and against the College of William & Mary 61-55 Sunday.  Northeastern vs Elon University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s double-double of 17 points...

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 12

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 6 to Sunday, Jan. 12

Nico Malabuyo, news staff January 21, 2020

Wednesday, Jan. 8 8:45 a.m. The Boston Police Department, or BPD, reported a shoplifting incident involving an NU student at the Apple Store on Boylston Street on Oct. 19. A report was filed. 8:50 a.m. BPD reported a shoplifting incident involving an NU student at...

Senior forward Grant Jozefek looks on as UConn goalie Tomas Vomacka shuts down his attempt to score.

No. 12 men’s hockey falls to UConn in overtime battle

George Barker, sports editor January 18, 2020

UConn took down No. 12 Northeastern men’s hockey in a physical overtime bout this evening, preventing NU from picking up the season series sweep.  “They work hard and they've got some skilled forwards. Their goalie played well and they’re well coached,” said NU head...

Aerin Frankel looks to make a stick save during a game last year.

Fourth straight shutout for No. 3 women’s hockey

George Barker, sports editor January 18, 2020

No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey continued their stretch of strong play, getting their fourth shutout in a row and second over UConn in two games as they defeated the opposing Huskies 3-0.  It would be difficult to overstate just how impressive this recent stretch of Husky...

NUs bench keeps an eye on the action during a game earlier this season.

Philips gets third straight shutout as women’s hockey trounces UConn

George Barker, sports editor January 17, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey picked up another decisive win tonight, knocking off the visiting UConn Huskies 4-0 as NU’s depth shined.  Gwyneth Philips, Northeastern’s (18-3-1, 15-2-0 HEA) backup goalie, got her third start of her freshman season and impressed again....

Borloz spoke to the Northeastern community Monday.

UN expert speaks on challenges faced by LGBTQ+ community

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff January 17, 2020
United Nations Independent Expert Victor Madrigal-Borloz spoke about modern violence and discrimination toward LGBTQ+ people and the intersectionality of identity at a talk Monday, hosted by the Northeastern University School of Law. 
Senior guard Bolden Brace has stepped into a larger role this season, averaging 30 minutes per game.

Bolden Brace reaches 1,000 points in Hofstra loss

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 15, 2020

Senior guard Bolden Brace reached 1,000 points, the 39th player in program history to do so, during Thursday’s close loss against Hofstra, 74-72. Despite Brace’s 18 points and 10 rebounds and senior guard Jordan Roland’s eight three-pointers, second-best in NU history,...

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball splits weekend away games against Drexel and Delaware

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 14, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team split its away games this past weekend, losing to Drexel University 41-50 on Friday and winning against the University of Delaware 72-62 on Sunday.  Northeastern vs. Drexel University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s first career...

Crime Log: Sunday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Jan. 6

Crime Log: Sunday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Jan. 6

Nico Malabuyo, news staff January 13, 2020

Wednesday, Jan. 1 3:05 p.m. A residence director in West Village A reported finding a bong during health and safety inspections. Officers confiscated the pipe. A report was filed. Thursday, Jan. 2 2:42 p.m. A man unaffiliated with NU reported his bike was stolen...

Aerin Frankel covers up the puck during her shutout win over BC today.

Defense and goaltending shine as No. 3 women’s hockey downs BC

George Barker, sports editor January 12, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey continued its domination of Boston College Sunday afternoon, as Aerin Frankel and the Huskies’ penalty kill shined in a 3-0 win. “We battled, the goals didn’t come as easily as Friday. We had to grind it out a little bit, got a little bit...

NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

No. 3 Women’s hockey dominates BC, asserts top spot in Hockey East

George Barker, sports editor January 10, 2020

Northeastern and Boston College have hovered near one another at the top of Hockey East for much of the 2019-20 season. But today, by virtue of a strong 6-0 victory over the Eagles on BC’s home ice, NU women’s hockey stands five points ahead of BC in the standings despite...

NU sophomore center Tyler Madden (9) shoots the puck during NUs home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

No. 11 Men’s hockey stretches win streak to three games

George Barker, sports editor January 7, 2020

The Northeastern men’s hockey team, which has now won eight of its last nine games, took down the Bentley Falcons last night, 4-2. The Huskies (13-5-2, 7-4-1 HEA) have been putting on an offensive show as of late, and haven’t failed to reach three goals since a Nov. 15th...