The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

A woman and two children were found dead outside Ruggles Station.

Ruggles’ strong campus presence brings safety concerns

Alexis Santoro, news correspondent October 16, 2019
Some students are concerned about the safety of Ruggles.
Many students use career fairs as networking opportunities when looking for co-ops.

Students struggle with patience while applying for co-op

Faysal Khaled Abueljebain, news correspondent October 16, 2019
Northeastern prides itself on the co-op experience. Many first-time applicants are finding it frustrating.
Chris Brown and Gabby Nobile respectively serve as president and executive vice president of SGA.

SGA follows through on stipend funding shift

Jessica Silverman, news staff October 16, 2019
Stipend funding was cut from $21,250 to $5,500, which will be shared by five board members who requested need-based stipends.
These kind of locking mechanisms are being added to more doors around campus.

NU students express concern over increased security measures

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor October 16, 2019

For some, it’s an annoyance. For others, it’s a choice that discriminates against homeless Bostonians and closes Northeastern off from the community.  On Oct. 9, students received an email announcing the university would be increasing security efforts by making more on-campus...

Club softball, one of Northeasterns more successful club sports, during a game last year.

Club Sports works to strike a difficult funding balance

Kelly Garrity, news correspondent October 16, 2019
Northeastern is home to 57 club sports teams, ranging from water polo and cricket to rock climbing and soccer. Each of Northeastern’s club sports teams receive money and support from the university, though the amount varies from sport to sport. 
Senior midfielder Aiman Ginawi handles the ball in a match against Charleston earlier this season.

Huskies continue five-game skid with 2-1 loss vs. Bucknell

Finn Fielding, news correspondent October 15, 2019
After a fiery start highlighted by a goal from junior forward Dan Munch, Northeastern could not overcome poor possession and a relentless Bucknell attack in a 2-1 home loss Tuesday, marking their fifth straight outing without a win.
Sophomore forward Alina Mueller controls the puck along the boards in a game against Vermont last season.

Husky power play unit dominates in high scoring affair

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 12, 2019
Northeastern’s special teams thrived during their 6-3 defeat of Syracuse Saturday afternoon, picking up four power-play goals and holding the Orange to just one goal on six power-play opportunities. 

Women’s volleyball ends losing streak with win against UNCW

Jordan Baron, sports editor October 11, 2019
Northeastern women’s volleyball ended their three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over UNCW Friday night.
Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Brown ends goaltender battle with late game-winner

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 11, 2019
Backed by another impressive performance by Aerin Frankel, Northeastern women’s hockey earned a narrow 2-1 victory over Syracuse by scoring the game winning goal with just 23 seconds left in regulation.
East Village is one of the residence halls that hosts the program.

Faculty-in-residence program allows students and professors to live side-by-side

Taylor Driscoll, news staff October 11, 2019
Northeastern’s Faculty in Residence program was started to create a new kind of community at Northeastern that involved students and faculty members.
Senior midfielder Emily Evangelista lines up a pass in a game against Hofstra earlier this season.

Women’s soccer loses to Delaware in overtime

George Barker, deputy sports editor October 10, 2019
Northeastern women’s soccer lost their second game in a row by the thinnest of margins, falling 2-1 in overtime to the visiting Delaware Blue Hens.
Defenseman Ryan Shea watches as Cayden Primeau makes a save during the Hockey East Semis last year.

To repeat in Hockey East, NU defense will have to dominate

Charlie Wolfson, news staff October 10, 2019
Can NU play a sound enough defensive game to compete in Hockey East with their new goaltending quartet? There won’t be any easing into the testing phase: Friday and Saturday bring a tough two-game set at Union College.