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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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NU hockey bounces back

NU hockey bounces back

October 9, 2014
After facing a professional Canadian team in its first exhibition game, the Northeastern women’s hockey team beat the Oakville Hornets, a high school Canadian team, 5-1 at Matthews Arena on Saturday.
Swimmers and divers come to Northeastern University from 10 states, seven countries

Swimmers and divers come to Northeastern University from 10 states, seven countries

October 9, 2014
Learning to swim requires nothing more than a pool, making it relatively easy for people around the world to grow up in the water. Northeastern University’s swimming and diving team is a snapshot of diversity, with swimmers from countries including Sweden, Germany and Israel.
Soccer wins conference game at Charleston

Soccer wins conference game at Charleston

October 9, 2014
The Northeastern men’s soccer team was able to shake off a 1-0 home loss to the College of Holy Cross early in the week to defeat the College of Charleston 1-0 to start conference play on a positive note.
Don’t miss out on MLB postseason

Don’t miss out on MLB postseason

October 9, 2014
Baseball is America’s greatest pastime. You can smell the freshly-cut grass in the ballparks on a warm July afternoon. You can sit in the outfield with hundreds of other fans, cheering at the crack of the bat on a home run hit, or singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh inning stretch. I know that, for me, there’s no greater feeling than being in the ballpark with my family taking in a game.
Exhibition complete, men’s hockey looks ahead

Exhibition complete, men’s hockey looks ahead

October 9, 2014
The Northeastern men’s hockey team kicked off its 2014 season with a loss on Sunday afternoon. The team fell short 3-2 to the Acadia University Axemen in exhibition play after the back-and-forth season opener at Matthews Arena.
Zoller leads soccer to wins

Zoller leads soccer to wins

October 9, 2014
The wins keep piling up for the Northeastern women’s soccer team. The Huskies (9-5-2) currently hold a five game winning streak after dominating wins over Towson University and James Madison University (JMU) last weekend. The victories also brought the team’s conference record to a perfect 4-0-0, leaving the Huskies atop the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) standings.
Field hockey now ranked 10th in NCAA poll

Field hockey now ranked 10th in NCAA poll

October 8, 2014
With wins over Hofstra University and no. 8 Boston College (BC) under its belt, the Northeastern field hockey team continued its run of utter dominance this week, stretching its longest winning streak since 2005 to 10 games.
NU volleyball falls to Delaware and Towson

NU volleyball falls to Delaware and Towson

October 8, 2014
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team played a pair of home games last weekend against the University of Delaware and Towson University. Losing both games in four sets, the Huskies had a difficult time keeping pace with their opponents.
Beanpot should remain in Boston

Beanpot should remain in Boston

October 1, 2014
It wouldn’t be the Beanpot if it weren’t in Boston.
Revolution hosts college night at Gillette Stadium

Revolution hosts college night at Gillette Stadium

October 1, 2014
Tailgating at Gillette Stadium is no longer just for football. The New England Revolution is hosting its fifth annual College Night Oct. 4 in Foxborough.
Field hockey swings eight-game win streak

Field hockey swings eight-game win streak

October 1, 2014
The Northeastern field hockey team has continued its dominant stretch, extending its winning streak to eight games with wins over Harvard University, Boston University (BU) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis). It’s the team’s longest winning streak since 2011.
Cross country finishes ninth, 17th at Battle in Beantown

Cross country finishes ninth, 17th at Battle in Beantown

October 1, 2014
Every year, the Battle in Beantown attracts some of the most talented runners from schools across the country to compete in a grueling cross country race at Franklin Park.