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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Stevens brothers score in NU victory

Stevens brothers score in NU victory

October 14, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team accomplished in its opening weekend what it failed to do for eight straight games last year: earn its first win. The Huskies surged past No. 20 Colgate University in the season-opener at Matthews Arena on Saturday night.
Student-athletes may be missing out

Student-athletes may be missing out

October 14, 2015
Do college athletes get shortchanged? Are the sacrifices they make for their sport worth it, or even consistent with what college is really all about?
Six freshmen score in hockey exhibition game

Six freshmen score in hockey exhibition game

October 7, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team outmuscled Simon Frasier University (SFU) 10-2 in exhibition action at Matthews Arena Sunday afternoon. Six freshmen scored for the Huskies, including forward Jason Cotton, who scored three goals to notch a hat trick.
Field hockey falters in OT

Field hockey falters in OT

October 7, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) field hockey team (3-9) lost to Drexel University 4-3 on Friday, unable to secure a win in its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) game. The team then battled hard against Boston University (BU) on Sunday but fell just short, losing 3-2.
Dowd leads women’s soccer to overtime win

Dowd leads women’s soccer to overtime win

October 7, 2015
Northeastern University (NU) women’s soccer bounced back after a slow start to Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play this weekend at Parsons Field, beating the College of Charleston 2-1 and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) 3-2.
Men’s soccer falls to Elon University

Men’s soccer falls to Elon University

October 7, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s soccer team was unable to capitalize on a strong start in a road game with a 2-1 loss against the Elon University Phoenix, falling to a season record of 0-7-2.
Brittani Gardella: The Journey Least Taken

Brittani Gardella: The Journey Least Taken

October 7, 2015
Brittani Gardella smiles and takes a sip from her Starbucks iced coffee in the lobby of Matthews Arena. The five-foot, three-inch starting center back for the Northeastern women’s soccer team slouches in her chair comfortably as she reflects on her soccer career and the path least traveled to where she is today.
NU hockey looks to Roy brothers

NU hockey looks to Roy brothers

October 7, 2015
After routing Simon Fraser University on Sunday afternoon at Matthews Arena, the Northeastern University men’s hockey team looks geared up to start the 2015-16 season. The Huskies tallied 10 goals in the exhibition against the Canadian squad, including a third-period hat trick from freshman forward Jason Cotton. After an extremely impressive performance in their preseason contest, the team now looks ahead to what should be an exciting season.
Soccer starts CAA action with 0-0 tie

Soccer starts CAA action with 0-0 tie

September 30, 2015
Northeastern University (NU) women’s soccer traveled south to begin Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play this weekend.
Swim team earns win in first meet

Swim team earns win in first meet

September 30, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) swimming and diving team returned to the pool for the 2015-16 season, beating Wagner College by a score of 162-130 at NU’s Barletta Natatorium on Saturday.

Liverpool FC lacks passion this year

September 30, 2015
I was 11. One day, a boy brought a pack of soccer cards to school. It was new to everybody, and it instantly set off a frenzy. Everyone, including me, started buying and trading these cards at school. My friend, Justin, was a big fan of Liverpool FC at the time, and we started looking out for the Liverpool players in the packs. Just like that, I started supporting Liverpool.
Field hockey splits weekend road matches

Field hockey splits weekend road matches

September 30, 2015
Over the weekend, the Northeastern University (NU) field hockey team (3-7) split a pair of games against Monmouth University and the University of Maine, putting up strong performances and rebounding from a three-game losing streak. The skid ended when NU beat Monmouth on Friday by a score of 5-4. The team fell just short on Sunday in Orono, Maine, losing 2-1.