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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sports

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.
Nine shutouts in a season sets new record for women’s soccer as Huskies win two games

Nine shutouts in a season sets new record for women’s soccer as Huskies win two games

October 1, 2014
The Northeastern women’s soccer team went undefeated in the opening week of conference play. Although the teams of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) represent a formidable opposition, the black and red had little trouble earning a couple of gritty conference wins last weekend. The women improved their record to 7-3-2 with two impressive away victories against the College of William & Mary and Elon University, both CAA rivals.
Volleyball rebounds to defeat Elon University

Volleyball rebounds to defeat Elon University

October 1, 2014
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team saw its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) competition last weekend, losing the first match and winning the second, while several players battled an illness that spread throughout the team. Friday’s match against the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) resulted in a 3-2 loss, but the Huskies rebounded on Sunday, defeating Elon University in straight sets.
Stars score winning goal late in hockey game

Stars score winning goal late in hockey game

October 1, 2014
ast Sunday, as late September temperatures hovered into the high 80s, Matthews Arena opened its doors for the first time this fall. The stage was set for the Northeastern women’s hockey team to hit the ice for their first exhibition game of the preseason.
First road win of the season for men’s soccer

First road win of the season for men’s soccer

October 1, 2014
Courtesy of a goal from redshirt senior forward Nick Goo nine minutes into overtime, the Northeastern men’s soccer team was able to cap off a remarkable comeback against Stony Brook University (SBU).
Soccer loses in OT thriller

Soccer loses in OT thriller

September 24, 2014
Weekends seem to be a lucky time for the Northeastern women’s soccer team. In a strange developing trend, the Huskies have lost or tied every weekday game they’ve played over the past month but have collected wins in each of their past four Sunday contests.
Field hockey storms ahead

Field hockey storms ahead

September 24, 2014
Following its 0-2 start to the season, the Northeastern field hockey team now has five consecutive wins.
Cross country prepares for Battle in Beantown

Cross country prepares for Battle in Beantown

September 24, 2014
Rusted old remains of a bear cage sit atop a steep hill in Franklin Park, almost taunting the runners pushing their way to the top.
Northeastern men’s soccer struggles on the road against Providence and Harvard

Northeastern men’s soccer struggles on the road against Providence and Harvard

September 24, 2014
The Northeastern men’s soccer team continues its struggle to secure victories away from Parsons Field, as it dropped the first two contests of a three-game road trip this week.
College football playoff overhaul

College football playoff overhaul

September 24, 2014
ye-bye BCS, hello playoff system! It’s taken the NCAA way too long to get here, but they’ve finally decided to do away with the horrendous system that was the college football Bowl Championship Series.