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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Women’s basketball builds momentum as CAA season continues

Women’s basketball builds momentum as CAA season continues

January 11, 2018
The Huskies have played well to start its CAA schedule, going 2-2 with wins against Towson University and at University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The team’s only in-conference losses thus far have come against Elon, the 2017 CAA champions, and James Madison, which has a 4-0 conference record.
Northeastern names Jeff Konya next athletic director

Northeastern names Jeff Konya next athletic director

January 11, 2018
The university welcomed its new AD Jeff Konya at a press conference Wednesday, which included addresses by Northeastern’s Senior Vice President Philomena Mantella and President Joseph E. Aoun.
Carissa Johnson, who won New Artist of the Year.

Boston Music Awards Holds 30th Show at House of Blues

January 9, 2018
The Boston Music Awards held its 30th awards show Dec. 7 at the House of Blues to celebrate musicians from across Massachusetts, including some from Northeastern.
News Staff Photo/Maria Amasanti

Op-ed: Campus Solidarity with Palestinians will not be Silenced

December 8, 2017
All students deserve to feel safe and comfortable on campus, but Palestinian students cannot feel safe when the military that occupies the land of their families and loved ones is invited to host a promotional event at their university.
New movie is far from a disaster

New movie is far from a disaster

December 7, 2017
On Dec. 1, James Franco and Seth Rogen released a new film about the making of “The Room,” called “The Disaster Artist.”
NU student nominated for Boston Music Awards

NU student nominated for Boston Music Awards

December 7, 2017
In her song “Vaudeville,” Sidney Gish sings lyrics familiar to many college students: “I was gonna write, but instead I read all of Vice.” If she sounds like a relatable college student, it’s because she is one: Gish is a third-year music industry major at Northeastern. She is also one of 10 artists nominated for the Boston Music Awards’ New Artist of the Year.
Dance 4 Me raises funds for Puerto Rico

Dance 4 Me raises funds for Puerto Rico

December 7, 2017
The night was filled with high energy and cheers erupting from the balcony of Blackman Auditorium as 15 dance groups performed at the annual Dance 4 Me competition Sunday to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Proceeds from the show went to Americares, an organization that helps those affected by poverty and disaster by providing health-focused relief.
Madrigal Singers prepare for upcoming performance

Madrigal Singers prepare for upcoming performance

December 7, 2017
Although the concert will be sprinkled with Christmas carols, the majority of the music performed at Northeastern’s Madrigal Singers’ Winter Concert Dec. 9 will be complex choral pieces that the group has been rehearsing all semester.
NU Stages Heathers: The Musical mixes murder and angst

NU Stage’s “Heathers: The Musical” mixes murder and angst

December 7, 2017
The show’s opening night Friday filled Blackman Auditorium with a roaring 500-person turnout, and Saturday night’s showing was just as successful.
NUDANCO to host winter showcase Saturday

NUDANCO to host winter showcase Saturday

Samuel Kim December 7, 2017
Northeastern University Dance Company, a student-run dance company known as NUDANCO, will host their 15th Annual Winter Showcase Saturday in Blackman Auditorium.
Huskies stay focused in dual meet win against New Hampshire

Huskies stay focused in dual meet win against New Hampshire

December 7, 2017
The team could have easily overlooked their meet against the University of New Hampshire. With final exams and a busy training schedule, the team was tired and preoccupied. Overcoming their fatigue and academic distractions, the Huskies stayed focused and were able to obtain a 160.5-139.5 win against UNH.
Facing injuries, women’s basketball gives strong effort in recent losses

Facing injuries, women’s basketball gives strong effort in recent losses

December 7, 2017
After losing 79-69 to Harvard University, Northeastern University women’s basketball head coach Kelly Cole praised her team’s grit, as they responded well to a 20-point deficit in the third quarter.