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The Northeastern Club Figure Skating team poses for a group photo after their Holiday Show Dec. 4. The team was riding high after finishing sixth place out of 24 teams at the Nov. 10 Violet Ice Classic, gathering a team record of 186 total points. Photo courtesy Sydney Ciardi, Red and Black.

Northeastern figure skating hosts a talent-full holiday showcase to end the semester

Frances Klemm, deputy sports editor December 9, 2024

The Northeastern Figure Skating Club held their fifth annual Holiday Show Dec. 4 at Matthews Arena, with 46 skaters showing off individual and group routines in the end of the year celebration and fundraiser.  The team was riding high after finishing sixth place out of 24...

A team performs in front of a crowd of animated students, parents and judges. Although in a mock-tango form, the teams' dances consisted of contemporary and lyrical.

Inspired by ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Northeastern club athletes hit the stage to support dance team

Paloma Welch, news staff December 8, 2024

The Northeastern University dance team, or NUDT, and club athletes graced the packed stands of the Cabot Center with their dancing skills in a “Dancing with the Stars”-inspired fundraiser Dec. 7, which featured minute-long routines that showcased the dance skills of the club...

Northeastern club sailing poses for a photo. The men's and women's teams both qualified for nationals for the first time this past spring. Photo courtesy Northeastern Club Sailing.

Men’s and women’s club sailing teams shoot for success

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff November 30, 2024

Northeastern club sailing is in a league of its own — literally. This team is the one of two club sports teams at Northeastern that competes against varsity teams in its normal competitive circuit, and this past year, Northeastern club sailing qualified both the women’s and...

Northeastern holds possession over University of Massachusetts Oct. 5. Last year, the 7s team was the D1 national champions. Photo courtesy Siddarth Chandra.

Northeastern womens’ club rugby creates olympic medalists, community

Caroline Baker Dimock, news staff October 22, 2024

Northeastern womens’ club rugby, fittingly nicknamed the Maddogs, has proven itself as one of the toughest competitors in the womens’ club rugby world. The team, which was founded in 1995, joined the Division I conference in 2006 and has been churning out high-level athletes...

Members of the men's club soccer team run laps around Carter Field during a practice Sept. 28. The team's season started Sept. 4.

Northeastern’s men’s club soccer sets sights on nationals

Frances Klemm, news correspondent October 2, 2024

Northeastern’s men’s club soccer team (5-0) is hitting the ground running this season, entering the preseason rankings at 18th nationwide by College Club Sports. The team is coming back from a group stage loss in the 2023 Club Soccer Nationals, and it’s ready for more this...

A Husky slides down the slope during competition. Northeastern's men's team finished 11th at the national championship, and the women placed 15th. Photo courtesy Tom Martin.

Ski you next year! Northeastern Huskies wrap up a fantastic alpine ski season

Anne Zhu, news correspondent April 24, 2024

Attending school in Boston, these Huskies are no strangers to the snow. The Northeastern Alpine Ski Team wrapped up its winter season March 9 with phenomenal finishes on both the men’s and women’s teams. Founded in 1971, the club team competed until 2013 and had a temporary...

Katie Burke competes at a national competition in 2023. Northeastern gymnastics finished seventh at the meet. Photo courtesy Emily Gringorten.

Northeastern club gymnastics reflects on regionals win and prepares for nationals

Bailey Reynolds, news correspondent April 14, 2024

Following a historic regionals win, Northeastern’s club gymnastics team hopes to continue its momentum as it heads to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs Nationals from April 10 to 13. The team looks to further its success...

Christopher Lenahan Jr. carries the ball down the field for Northeastern. Northeastern defeated South Carolina in overtime April 6. Photo courtesy Christian Gomez.

Northeastern men’s lacrosse comes back to upset South Carolina in overtime

Elli Einset, news staff April 11, 2024

The Northeastern Huskies (5-4) fought through the rain and cold to upset the South Carolina Gamecocks (9-3) in a 11-10 overtime victory Saturday afternoon at Carter Field.  With the Huskies and Gamecocks each leading their divisions, Continental Lacrosse Conference (CLC)...

The dance team presents its Team Performance routine at Northeastern’s annual NDA/NCA National Send-Off April 5. Last year, the Huskies finished third at nationals for their Team Performance routine.

Northeastern’s dance team sets the bar high for national stage

Sofia Garrett, deputy sports editor April 9, 2024

The Northeastern University Dance Team is a spectacle at every sports event it attends, most commonly basketball games — but in Daytona, Florida, the group hopes to prove itself as more than a halftime enjoyment. The Huskies are set to compete in the Team Performance and...

Northeastern men's club lacrosse goalie Sam Bellomy gets ready in net. Bellomy backstopped his team with a .627 save percentage last season. Photo courtesy Vittorio Mount

‘I am excited to see what we can do’: Northeastern men’s club lacrosse looks to the future as season kicks off

Elli Einset, news correspondent February 17, 2024

Northeastern men’s club lacrosse has maintained its focus between seasons, and the team hopes to keep up the momentum from its previous success following its 11-6 record in 2023. This year’s spring season has brought many new players to the team, and with these players,...

Leo Byers fist bumps his teammates on the bench. Byers joined Northeastern's club hockey team in his first year at the school. Photo courtesy Rachel Bergstein

Club hockey at Northeastern may be in the shadows, but the Huskies are on their way to one of their best seasons yet

Esha Minhas, news staff December 17, 2023

Northeastern's men’s club hockey team (11-5-0 M2) is ranked first in the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s M2 Northeast division. Despite being a club team, where players have no scholarships, little adult management and smaller crowds, the men’s club hockey team...

Zev Schwab, a third-year mechanical engineering major, competes in bouldering at the 2023 national competition. The team ranked ninth overall in both bouldering and lead climbing. Photo courtesy Northeastern Climbing Team.

Northeastern Climbing team offers community for growing number of competitive climbers

Jessica Xing, news staff October 11, 2023

Combining strength, technique and problem solving, the Northeastern Climbing Team has consistently proven its skill while giving competitive climbers a supportive campus community. Founded in 2014, the team has since grown to a roster of 24 students — 12 male and 12 female...