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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

Northeasterns Skylar Irving takes the faceoff against Harvard captain Shannon Hollands. Irving notched a team-high nine shots on goal in Tuesdays Womens Beanpot semifinals.

Huskies headed to TD Garden: Northeastern defends one-goal lead to defeat Harvard in Beanpot semifinals

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor January 17, 2024

In the 45th Women’s Beanpot semifinals, Northeastern (14-9-1, 8-7-1 HE) owned the night.  The Huskies traveled to Harvard’s Bright-Landry Hockey Center Tuesday night for the competition, bringing...

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Audience members listen as Imari K. Paris Jeffries and Richard Harris moderate a conversation celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 11. The discussion touched on topics such as expanding inclusivity efforts in the city and the importance of The Embrace and similar memorials.

‘A Tribute to the Dream’: Northeastern celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through community conversation

Lily Webber, news staff January 16, 2024

On the afternoon of Jan. 11, the Northeastern community gathered to reflect and celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. during the university’s annual commemoration of King with an event...

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VIDEO: Northeastern students hope for second consecutive Women’s Beanpot win

VIDEO: Northeastern students hope for second consecutive Women’s Beanpot win

Annika Sunkara and Amelia Ballingall January 16, 2024

The 45th annual Women's Beanpot kicks off Tuesday night at Harvard's Bright-Landry Center. Ahead of Northeastern's game versus Harvard at 7:30 p.m., sports editor Amelia Ballingall asked students how...

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Northeasterns on-ice unit talks between plays in a game against UConn. UConn shut out its fellow Huskies two nights in a row in early November.

Northeastern women’s hockey charts upward trajectory heading into 2024

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor December 31, 2023

Just barely surpassing the .500 mark, it’s clear that the Northeastern women’s hockey team is not the same group that stepped off the ice at the end of last season, but that was to be expected. After...

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Arif Mohammed poses for a photo in a graduation gown. Mohammed, a freshman at the Oakland campus, was killed in a double hit-and-run in November. Photo courtesy GoFundMe.

Northeastern Oakland student killed in November double hit-and-run incident

Juliette Piovoso, news staff December 16, 2023

Arif Mohammed, a first-year computer engineering major at Northeastern’s Oakland campus, was killed in a double hit-and-run Nov. 19, according to local reports. He was 18 years old.  The fatal crash,...

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Boston police incident report reveals Northeastern University police vehicle struck pedestrian at Mass. and Cass in July

Alexa Coultoff, projects editor December 11, 2023

A Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD, mechanic struck a homeless pedestrian in an NUPD vehicle July 5, while the pedestrian was crossing a crosswalk at the intersection of Massachusetts...

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Op-ed: The Israel-Hamas conflict lays bare our moral (in)consistencies

Op-ed: The Israel-Hamas conflict lays bare our moral (in)consistencies

Jack Masliah, Contributor December 3, 2023

Following the Oct. 7 attacks, I was struck not only by the barbarity of the violence, but by the irreconcilable positions that many of my student peers chose to endorse. After reading the now infamous...

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Op-ed: Silencing Palestinian student groups goes against university ideals – and the history of student protests

Op-ed: Silencing Palestinian student groups goes against university ideals – and the history of student protests

Salma Sheikh, Contributor December 1, 2023

Amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, university campuses across the United States have become grounds for ideological battles in the form of protests and demonstrations, particularly in the college city...

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The Huskies huddle before a game. Northeastern finished this season with an 11-14 overall, 9-9 CAA record.

What does the future of Northeastern volleyball look like as six key seniors say their goodbyes?

Esha Minhas, news staff December 1, 2023

Northeastern’s volleyball team finished 11-14 overall and 9-9 in conference play for the 2023-24 season. Despite clinching a CAA tournament berth by earning the final sixth seeded spot, the Huskies lost...

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Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

Doherty, Pridgen share thoughts on upcoming basketball season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff November 6, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team graced the hardwood in a practice scrimmage Nov. 3, marking the eagerly awaited commencement of their season as they prepare to face off against Boston University...

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Senior guard Derin Erdogan dribbles the ball up the court. Last season, Erdogan led the Huskies in points per game (15), assists (125), and three-pointers (67).

Northeastern women’s basketball shoots for the moon this season

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 6, 2023

After ending last season with unexpected success, the Northeastern women’s basketball team has a big target on its back. The Huskies ended the regular season with an overall record of 18-11 and a conference...

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A student fills out an Instagram story graphic supporting access to medication abortion. NU SHARE in collaboration with If/When/How relaunched a petition advocating for UHCS to provide access for medication abortions.

Student advocates launch petition for University Health and Counseling Services to provide medication abortion

Ali Caudle, projects editor October 25, 2023

Massachusetts passed legislation last year mandating all public higher education institutions to develop a medication abortion readiness plan for their students in accordance with their capabilities to...

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