Skip to Main Content
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Sports

Chequered flag: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Bahrain Grand Prix recap.

Chequered flag: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Bahrain Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff April 25, 2025

Oscar Piastri, you are moving me. If my boys in red can’t win, I’m rooting for the Aussie in Papaya. He’s just too cool. This is actually his job, and he’s doing it well. I have a feeling that when he wins a world title, we might get a smile. But until then, I’m cool...

Jackson Dorrington evaluates the situation on the ice March 8. Dorrington signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Rangers March 23.

The ins and outs of the men’s hockey roster

Bailey Reynolds, news staff April 22, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team lost five top-liners to NHL contracts days after its 4-3 double overtime loss in the Hockey East tournament semifinal. Three news players have been added through the transfer portal.  Junior forward Cam Lund signed an entry-level contract...

Parquet Report: The only obstacle standing in the way of the Celtics and the championship is the West

Parquet Report: The only obstacle standing in the way of the Celtics and the championship is the West

Aiden Barker, news staff April 21, 2025

It’s time for playoffs, NBA fans! The Boston Celtics are poised for another championship run, this time as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to make their own run and will likely face the Cs in the Eastern Conference...

Jen Volk poses in front of a Boston Marathon sign with her bib. The Ed Walsh fund sponsored Volk to run marathon for the nonprofit organization. Photo courtesy Jen Volk.

Jen Volk is hitting the Boston Marathon and then the textbooks

Carson Lyle, news staff April 21, 2025

When Jen Volk first laced up her running shoes, she wasn’t chasing a finish line — she was chasing a challenge. A competitive athlete throughout high school, Volk was always active in some form. The second-year nursing major’s marathon introduction was not some grand plan;...

Bradley French runs along side a friend in a previous race. French had only run the Maine Marathon prior to running the 2025 Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy Bradley French.

From the Boston Marathon to the MCAT, this Northeastern fourth-year does it all

Chloe Craft, news staff April 20, 2025

Bradley French is a modern renaissance man. He’s a fourth-year behavioral neuroscience major on the pre-medical school track, member of the Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity, Huntington 100 inductee, Nu Rho Psi Honors Society member and an undergraduate teaching fellow. French is...

Jonathon Piesik crosses the finish line of a race. Piesik ran two marathons before the 2025 Boston Marathon.

The next generation of runners: How Northeastern student Jonathon Piesik took his mom’s inspiration and paved the path for his own marathon journey

Amelia Ballingall, news staff April 20, 2025

Jonathon Piesik, a fourth-year business administration major with a finance concentration at Northeastern, got into distance running because of his mom. Now, six years after setting it in his sights, Piesik is ready to take on one of the hardest road races in the world: the 129th...

Lily Shannon skates during the Beanpot Semifinals Jan 14. Shannon scored the fourth goal in Northeastern's 4-2 victory over Boston College.

Northeastern women’s hockey names Lily Shannon captain

Frances Klemm, news staff April 20, 2025

The Northeastern women’s hockey team announced junior forward Lily Shannon as its 2025-26 season captain April 17. Shannon will be joined by three assistant captains — graduate student forward Jaden Bogden, junior forward Holly Abela and junior defender Kristina Allard, who...

A player runs into home plate, surrounded by her teammates. The club softball team formed a close-knit group, regardless of age, and which allowed the players to form friendships off the field. Photo courtesy club Softball.

Meet the Northeastern women’s softball team

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff April 19, 2025

Northeastern women’s softball isn’t just a team, it’s a sisterhood. And with its three captains at the helm, it’s on its way to another successful campaign.  Currently sitting in second in the New England East Conference, these Huskies are on the hunt for a regional...

Charlie Adams runs in a race. Adams trained for the marathon with his older sister, Ellie Adams who is training for the Chicago Marathon. Photo courtesy Charlie Adams.

First-time Boston Marathon runner, Northeastern student Charlie Adams raises thousands for cancer research

Gitana Savage, news staff April 18, 2025

Eighteen weeks ago, Charlie Adams wouldn’t have considered himself a long-distance runner; but on April 21, he will run the Boston Marathon. Charles, or “Charlie,” Adams, a third-year industrial engineering major born and raised in Falmouth, Maine, always dreamed of...

Huskies celebrate at home plate April 13. Northeastern swept Kansas State April 15 and 16, 11-4 and 5-3, respectively.

Northeastern baseball continues its streak of sweeps with win over Kansas State

Bailey Reynolds, news staff April 17, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (27-9, 10-2 CAA) swept the Kansas State University Wildcats (23-14, 10-5 Big 12) April 15 and 16.  Northeastern took the first contest 11-4, April 15.  Graduate student infielder Seth Dardar opened the scoring for the Wildcats in the top...

A student navigates the Northeastern Athletics Policy On Belonging page. Northeastern Athletics altered numerous policies, such as those regarding trans student-athletes and women's sports.

Northeastern Athletics removes language about transgender, nonbinary athletes’ participation in sports on web page about inclusive policies

Elli Einset and Siera Qosaj April 17, 2025

Northeastern Athletics has drastically changed a web page outlining its policies of acceptance toward nonbinary and transgender athletes following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports.  The Huntington...

Cam Maldonado runs to second base. Maldonado scored four runs over the Hofstra series, April 11 to 13.

Northeastern baseball sweeps Hofstra in fourth-straight CAA series victory

Bailey Reynolds and Valentina Swan April 14, 2025

The Northeastern baseball team (25-9, 10-2 CAA) swept the Hofstra University Pride (12-24, 3-9 CAA) in a weekend series held April 11 to 13.  In game one of the series against the Pride, the Huskies allowed Hofstra to score first on a double and RBI single in the second inning.  After...