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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

Amy Hayward and her dog Forrest play outside of ISEC.

Rabbits and cats and dogs, oh my: Life on campus with a support animal 

Kelly Thomas, news correspondent November 6, 2019

Spend some time on campus and you’ll discover that Northeastern’s residence halls are home not only to students, but also to a community of pets who blend into the hustle and bustle of campus life and are an integral part of their owners’ lives. The Disability Resource...

Alumni relations grants fourth- and fifth-year students access to alumni networking service.

Fourth- and fifth-years to gain access to alumni networking service

Jessica Silverman, news staff November 6, 2019
Northeastern Office of Alumni Relations grants fourth- and fifth-year students access to alumni networking service.
Northeastern heavily advertised Giving Day, which took place April 11.

2019 Giving Day raises over $1 million, 39% of donors NU students

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor November 6, 2019
Despite the debate among students that surrounded this year’s Giving Day, students made up 39 percent of donors, contributing $21,561 to 247 funds.
Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 4

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 4

Nico Malabuyo, news staff November 6, 2019

Monday, Oct. 28 12:22 p.m. An NU student reported that his bike was stolen from outside Hayden Hall. A report was filed. 5:35 p.m. An NU staff member reported a bike was stolen from outside the daycare in White Hall. A report was filed. Tuesday, Oct. 29 7:00...

Senior guard Jordan Roland puts up a 3-pointer in a game against Charleston last season.

Roland’s career-high squeaks men’s basketball past BU in season opener

Valeria Vazquez, news correspondent November 6, 2019
The Northeastern men’s basketball team slipped past Boston University in the first game of the 2019-20 season, 72-67.
Senior forward Ayanna Dublin puts up a 2-pointer in traffic against members of the South Dakota defense.

Women’s basketball drops season-opening nailbiter to South Dakota

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent November 5, 2019
With it being the annual Boston Public Schools Day at the Cabot Center, the energy of the environment was off the charts in anticipation for the start of the game, and the start of Northeastern’s season. Unfortunately, the anticipation was met with defeat, as the Northeastern women’s basketball team was narrowly defeated by the visiting South Dakota Coyotes, 80-76.
Pete Buttigieg made a stop at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston on Oct. 29.

Pete Buttigieg brings presidential campaign to Boston fundraiser

Jessica Silverman, news staff November 4, 2019

Democratic Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg held a grassroots fundraising event at Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston on Oct. 29. He answered questions from the audience ranging from climate change to Halloween costumes for his dogs.  Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend,...

Members of the Northeastern womens hockey team watch as their teammates play a game against Colgate last season.

Women’s hockey shuts out Boston University to sweep weekend series

George Barker, deputy sports editor November 2, 2019
The high-flying Northeastern women’s hockey team bested Boston University to move to a strong 7-1-0 on the season, limiting the Terriers to just one goal in two games. 
The womens soccer team lines up on the field before a game against Hofstra.

Late Elon goal sends Huskies home empty-handed in CAA Tournament

Jordan Baron, sports editor November 1, 2019
The Huskies lost in their quarterfinal match against Elon University as a goal in the final minutes of the game gave the Phoenix the 2-1 victory.
Junior goaltender Aerin Frankel and graduated defender Maddie Hartman greet each other on the ice in a match against Holy Cross last season.

Late comeback secures women’s hockey a win over BU, 2-1

Jordan Baron, sports editor November 1, 2019
The Huskies began the weekend series against Boston University on a high note Friday evening, as they took down the Terriers in comeback fashion, 2-1.
NU sophomore center Tyler Madden (9) shoots the puck during NUs home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

Men’s hockey can’t overcome disastrous 2nd period in 6-3 loss to UMass

Charlie Wolfson, news staff November 1, 2019
The Minutemen avenged an Oct. 15 loss to NU and skated out of Boston with a 6-3 victory to further elevate their status as Hockey East favorites.
Max Willner-Giwerc oversaw the Finance Board as SGA comptroller before assuming the office of historian.

Willner-Giwerc steps down as SGA historian

Isabel Stephens, deputy campus editor November 1, 2019
Willner-Giwerc said he could no longer divide his time consistently between his employment, his courses and the SGA.