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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

Review: ‘It: Chapter 2’: Killer clown, killer sequel

Christopher Kelly, news staff September 23, 2019

“It: Chapter 2” delivered a killer conclusion to the story of the Losers’ Club, seizing the spot for best Stephen King film adaptation. Director Andy Muschietti returned to tell the twisted tale of Pennywise and his merciless attack on the citizens of Derry, Maine. The...

Women’s soccer falls to Providence in overtime

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 22, 2019
In their fourth straight overtime game, the Huskies took a loss to Providence College by a score of 2-1. 
Freshman Liam Murphy strikes the ball during Saturdays match against Charleston.

Murphy sparks huge comeback win for men’s soccer

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief September 21, 2019
Going into the half down 2-0, the Huskies needed to put something together to turn the game on its heels. To say they did just that would be an understatement, as the resilient Huskies put four unanswered goals past Charleston Saturday in the second half to take the game by a score of 4-2.

Women’s volleyball shut out by visiting Syracuse

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 21, 2019
The Huskies were shut out by Syracuse University in three sets on Friday night.

Women’s volleyball takes down Harvard in four

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 19, 2019
Northeastern women’s volleyball moved above .500 again Thursday night with a 3-1 win over Harvard University. 

Women’s soccer takes first home loss in double overtime thriller

George Barker, deputy sports editor September 19, 2019
For the second game in a row, the Huskies played some extra minutes, but this time they couldn’t secure a golden goal win as they fell to Yale 2-1. 
Professor Minus is originally from the Bahamas.

With family in the midst of hurricane, Bahamian professor raises money for relief

Kenneal Patterson, news staff September 19, 2019

Hurricane Dorian, the most destructive natural disaster in Bahamian history, has already taken 50 lives and left thousands injured and stranded. Although news of the catastrophe left many feeling helpless, Professor Marilyn Minus instead resolved to lend a hand.    Minus,...

Volunteers from Coaching Corps show off their juggling skills in front of Centennial Common.

Over 60 organizations present at NU volunteer fair

Cameron Barnett, news correspondent September 19, 2019
Students at the volunteer fair were able to meet with a variety of organizations, including Boston Partners in Education, Fenway Alliance and Coaching Corps. 
Junior middle blocker Quinten Grable goes up for the ball during a game at the national championship.

Men’s club volleyball wins national championship

Jordan Baron, sports editor September 19, 2019
The Huskies defeated Xavier in the final match of the gold bracket, 2-0, to secure their first national championship in team history.
President Joseph E. Aoun speaks at an SGA meeting in 2012.

Data shows NU administration rarely follows through on SGA referenda

Lukas Illion, news correspondent September 19, 2019
Some referenda appear to be successful at first glance, but oftentimes these successes were motivated or assisted by forces beyond the student body or the SGA.
Event Calendar: Thursday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 25

Event Calendar: Thursday, September 19 – Wednesday, September 25

Morgan Lloyd, deputy lifestyle editor September 19, 2019

Thursday, September 19, Green Line Records presents: The Garden & Edge Petal Burn Catch eclectic rockers The Garden at a free AfterHours concert put on by Northeastern’s own record label, Green Line Records. The band refers to its genre as “vada vada,” a phrase they...

Senior forward Grant Jozefek skates the puck through the neutral zone in NUs last game against BC at the Garden on Feb. 11.

Schedule preview: Brutally difficult start to men’s hockey season

Charlie Wolfson, news staff September 18, 2019
Here are a few things to note about the Huskies’ 2019-20 schedule as they aim to repeat as Hockey East champs.