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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Priscilla Edwards stands on the court at Clemson University. Edwards is taking her talent from the Tigers to the Huskies upon being named Northeasterns womens basketball head coach Thursday afternoon.

Huskies name Priscilla Edwards as new women’s basketball coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 20, 2023

After almost two weeks of sailing with no navigator, Northeastern women’s basketball has hired its newest skipper. Thursday afternoon, Northeastern announced that Priscilla Edwards, a former assistant coach at Clemson University, would be taking over the Huskies’ head...

Freshman forward Lily Shannon knocks the puck past Yales Pia Dukaric in the NCAA Quarterfinals match. In her first season as a Husky, Shannon tallied 15 points and was honored as a Hockey East Rookie of the Week and a member of the Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team.

Despite Frozen Four loss, women’s hockey shone through record-breaking season

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor April 12, 2023

The 2022-23 season was one of the most successful on record for the Northeastern women’s hockey team (34-3-1, 24-2-1 HE). Between individual and group accolades, the team racked up an impressive collection of honors. With multiple Coach of the Year awards, the team’s driving...

Freshman forward Jack Williams grapples for the ball with Boston Whiplashs Austin LeClaire. Northeasterns mens and womens varsity hockey teams held a scrimmage against Boston Whiplash April 1.

‘Anybody can play’: Huskies take on Boston Whiplash volt hockey team

Lauren Salemo, news staff April 12, 2023

Although the Northeastern men’s and women’s hockey seasons came to a close in March, 12 Huskies competed in an out-of-season matchup April 1. But instead of stepping onto the ice in skates, they played in power wheelchairs. At Marino Recreation Center, six players from...

Junior right-handed pitcher Eric Yost whips the ball toward a Delaware batter. Yost notched a career-high nine strikeouts in Sundays game.

Cabral shutout paired with a twenty-run game gives Huskies the series win against Delaware

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 11, 2023

When the Huskies (25-6, 8-4 CAA) arrived at Friedman Diamond Saturday, they had already given up a game in their series against Delaware (15-16, 6-6 CAA). In an action-packed weekend, Northeastern won the remaining two contests to secure the series. “I’m proud of how the...

Redshirt senior infielder Spenser Smith lunges to nab the ball out of the air.  Smith went zero for three in Fridays game against Delaware.

Series opener against Delaware results in home loss for Huskies

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 8, 2023

Another weekend at Friedman Diamond means another series for the Huskies (23-6, 6-4 CAA). This time, they are facing the Delaware Blue Hens (15-4, 6-4 CAA) for a conference matchup. An optimistic early lead in Friday’s game turned into a double-digit loss, sacrificing the series...

Mitchell huddles with her players during a game. She was named CAA Coach of the Year after her second, and final, season at Northeastern.

Bridgette Mitchell accepts Fordham job, steps down as Northeastern head coach

Eamonn Ryan, news staff April 7, 2023

Former Northeastern women’s basketball head coach and 2022-23 CAA Coach of the Year Bridgette Mitchell has accepted the head coaching position at Fordham University, as announced by Fordham Friday morning. After leading the Huskies to a 19-12 record and going 13-5 in conference...

Yet another homer from graduate student Tyler MacGregor earn congratulations from the team. His out-of-the-park hit in Wednesdays game marked his third home run in two days.

Double-digit shutout against the Skyhawks brings Northeastern another home win

Sarah Popeck, news staff April 6, 2023

After a home loss against Harvard University in the Baseball Beanpot, Northeastern (23-5, 6-3 CAA) brought back momentum for a 10-0 win against Stonehill College (3-20, 1-8 NEC) at Friedman Diamond. “We don’t like losing at home, especially Beanpot, but the guys came out...

Sophomore pitcher Jack Beauchesne throws a pitch during Tuesdays Baseball Beanpot. The Huskies lost the first-round matchup 4-3.

Huskies’ winning streak snaps in Baseball Beanpot

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor April 5, 2023

To top off the first half of a dominant season, Northeastern (22-5, 6-3 CAA) hosted Harvard (8-16, 4-2 Ivy League) Tuesday for the first round of the 32nd annual Baseball Beanpot. The Huskies carried a dominant 10-game winning streak into the matchup, the second highest in the...

Junior catcher Jimmy Sullivan takes a swing. Sullivan tallied a career high 13 putouts in Wednesdays game against URI.

Lengthy pitching rotation gives Huskies sixth-straight home win

Sarah Popeck, news staff March 30, 2023

Another day at Friedman Diamond brought another win for the Huskies (19-4, 3-3 CAA) — this time, a 7-2 shutdown of the University of Rhode Island (8-11, 0-0 A10). Rhode Island made the first mark in the second inning — and it was a big one. Sophomore right-fielder Eric...

Second-year Taylor Chow dances on ice to the music of Whitney Houston. Her performance included the songs “How Will I Know” and “Higher Love.”

Skating by the decades: Figure skating team hosts first ever spring showcase

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent March 28, 2023

Decked in intricately beaded, sequined and glittery costumes, the Northeastern University club team figure skaters took to the ice to enchant a crowd of supporters in Matthews Arena March 20. The figure skating team was thrilled to put on its first ever spring showcase, a two-hour...

Redshirt senior Danny Crossen steps up to the plate against North Carolina A&T. Crossen notched three runs in the Huskies weekend series against Hartford.

Huskies sweep Hartford in weekend series, making a comeback

Sarah Popeck, news staff March 28, 2023

The Northeastern baseball team (17-4, 3-3 CAA) continues to show it is not a team to be messed with: with their 17th win of the season – a series sweep against the Hartford Hawks (1-12, 0-0 AEC) – the Huskies have proven yet again that they’re up to big things this year. In...

Freshman pitcher Aiven Cabral pitches at Friedman Diamond in Northeasterns first home series of the year. The Huskies finished the weekend 2-1 to take home the series win.

Huskies’ doubleheader home opener brings a double-digit sweep, taking the series win against North Carolina A&T

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent March 21, 2023

After a postponement due to rain, the Huskies (12-4, 3-3 CAA) brought their best for their first two home games at Friedman Diamond Friday against North Carolina A&T (10-9, 3-3 CAA), winning 14-0 and 9-4, respectively. The Huskies have been on the road for four weeks,...