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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Lanker leads swim team to success

Lanker leads swim team to success

February 11, 2016
In its final meet of the regular season, the Northeastern University (NU) swimming and diving team turned out a strong showing in the Connecticut Husky Invitational at the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium in Storrs, Conn. on Sunday. Though the meet was not scored, the Huskies placed first in nine of the day’s events.
Men take home third in the Beanpot

Men take home third in the Beanpot

February 11, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s ice hockey team got back on track this week, picking up a 5-1 win against No. 9 Harvard University and a 2-2 tie with No. 11 University of Massachusetts-Lowell (UMass-Lowell).
Womens basketball snaps skid

Women’s basketball snaps skid

February 11, 2016
In an exciting weekend for women’s basketball, the Huskies not only broke a five-game losing streak with a win against the College of Charleston, but senior guard Samantha DeFreese also became the 19th player in Northeastern University (NU) history to score 1,000 career points during a Feb. 7 matchup with James Madison University (JMU).
Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

Huskies fall short in Beanpot final

February 11, 2016
An emotional Dave Flint took his seat in the Beanpot media room following his team’s 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Boston College Tuesday night.
Conference woes continue for mens hoops

Conference woes continue for men’s hoops

February 11, 2016
The Husky fans that came out to Matthews Arena on Saturday night didn’t have much to smile about. Northeastern (NU) men’s basketball trailed the University of Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW) by 17 points with two minutes remaining, well on its way to a sixth straight defeat.
Warriors combat opponents, history

Warriors combat opponents, history

February 11, 2016
Since the beginning of the season, the Golden State Warriors have not only battled against their competitors night in and night out, but have also fought history.
NU keeps momentum up with strong showing at BU

NU keeps momentum up with strong showing at BU

February 4, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) track programs trekked over to Boston University (BU) for the John Thomas Terrier Classic last weekend, building on the squads’ early season momentum with two strong days.
Alex Frandsen, Editorial Columnist

Playing the Cam way

February 4, 2016
Cam Newton is one of the most divisive athletes in the country, and it makes zero sense.
Huskies headed to Beanpot final

Huskies headed to Beanpot final

February 4, 2016
After a tense, back-and-forth game between the Northeastern University (NU) Huskies and the Boston University (BU) Terriers, the buzzer finally sounded, signifying the conclusion of the 38th annual Women’s Beanpot Semifinals.
Coens Huskies blow big lead

Coen’s Huskies blow big lead

February 4, 2016
Bill Coen stood in the post-game press conference, searching for the words to describe his team’s fourth consecutive defeat. His Northeastern (NU) team had just blown a 14-point second half lead in Saturday night’s home loss to Elon University.
NU picks up dual meet win on senior night

NU picks up dual meet win on senior night

February 4, 2016
The Northeastern University (NU) swimming and diving team competed against Long Island University Brooklyn at the Barletta Natatorium on Saturday afternoon, racing their way to a 181-74 dual-meet win.
Skid continues for Husky hoops

Skid continues for Husky hoops

February 4, 2016
Over the weekend, the Northeastern (NU) Huskies lost to both Elon University and the College of William & Mary, extending their losing streak to five games.