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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

Women’s basketball claims close victory against Harvard

Women’s basketball claims close victory against Harvard

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 5, 2019
The Northeastern Huskies (2-6) came out ahead in a nail-bitingly close game against the across-the-river rivals Harvard (6-3).
Junior guard Myles Franklin prepares to duck a screen in a postseason matchup vs Hofstra last season.

Men’s basketball falters in Gulf Coast Showcase

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 4, 2019
The men’s basketball team lost the first two games in the Gulf Coast Showcase, but won their last game against Weber State in Estero, Florida, before the Thanksgiving break.
Senior guard Bolden Brace has stepped into a larger role this season, averaging 30 minutes per game.

Bolden Brace reflects on four years of NU basketball success

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor December 4, 2019
Senior guard Bolden Brace has grown over his four years as a Husky and is ready to win another championship and leave his mark before he graduates.
Column: America should restructure its capitalism, not change it

Column: America should restructure its capitalism, not change it

Adrian Tolstoy, columnist December 4, 2019

Many Americans feel as if the system is rigged against them. In fact, only 17 percent of the population trusts the U.S. government. What might be the reason for this distrust? Partially the unreasonably staggering inequality: while some people within one corporation struggle...

Wise set multiple personal bests this season en route All-CAA honors at the CAA Championship.

Louiza Wise highlights the importance of balance as an NU student athlete

Leah Cussen, news correspondent December 4, 2019

Life is all about balance, and for runner Louiza Wise, this motto proves even more true.  Wise ran a personal best time of 20:54.9 in the women’s 6k at the CAA championships Nov. 2, finishing sixth place in the race and running the second-fastest time in Northeastern women’s...

Students explore the online version of Codex Atlanticus.

Codex Atlanticus digital installation brings Da Vinci to Northeastern

Jayden Khatib, news staff December 4, 2019

 Over a thousand pages of Leonardo Da Vinci’s sketches and writings are currently housed in the atrium of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC, through a new interactive data visualization. Open until Dec 18, the Codex Atlanticus is the biggest...

Ryan Shea handles the puck during a home game earlier this year.

Shea builds his own legacy at NU

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff December 4, 2019
 The 22-year-old defenseman from Milton, Mass., is a model figure for aspiring young skaters. In his fourth year with Northeastern, the senior captain has yet to miss a game for the Huskies — a resiliency he prides himself on.
Aerin Frankel looks to make a stick save during a game last year.

Aerin Frankel’s athletic journey leads to national recognition

Paige Stern, news staff December 4, 2019

Aerin Frankel’s life and education seemed to revolve around hockey.  When she played amongst the top ranked hockey players in the country in the U22 Tournament this past summer, it was clear that her dedication paid off.  Growing up in Briarcliff, New York, Frankel...

Students received zeros on their assignments and were in danger of failing the course if another instance of plagiarism was discovered.

Plagiarism controversy brings cheating culture in ‘Fundies’ to light

Ingrid Angulo, news staff December 4, 2019
Students in Fundamentals of Computer Science 1, or Fundies, were caught plagiarizing an assignment.
Isabel Langermann-Howard is a first-year philosophy major from Copenhagen, Denmark.

NU rises to third most international students in the U.S.

Petrina Danardatu, news correspondent December 4, 2019
Northeastern University has the third-highest number of international students in the nation, according to statistics released by the Institute of International Education, or IIE. Northeastern hosts 16,075 international students in total, falling behind New York University and the University of Southern California. 
Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 25 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Nico Malabuyo, news staff December 4, 2019

Monday, Nov. 25 8:18 a.m. An officer reported a broken exit sign was ripped from the ceiling outside a room in West Village E. A report was filed.  11:33 a.m. An NU student reported his water bottle was stolen from Ryder Hall. A report was filed. Thursday, Nov....

Op-ed: Mary Cain fights female abuse in sports with the help of young consumers

Op-ed: Mary Cain fights female abuse in sports with the help of young consumers

Marie Senescall, contributor December 4, 2019

In an opinion piece for the New York Times, professional distance runner Mary Cain accused her former coach, Alberto Salazar, and the Nike Oregon Project of subjecting her to emotional and physical abuse. These allegations led to an outcry against Nike for perpetuating a system...