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Column: What I learned at NU

April 22, 2010

Since 2006, I’ve taken lessons from a variety of sources, within and beyond the classroom walls at Northeastern. May 7, I will become an alumnus of that fine institution. Fortunately, the combination of classical education and practical experience provided by our administration and faculty has prepared me to take advantage of my knowledge, so that I may contribute to a better society.

Northeastern athletics: Five inducted to HOF

April 15, 2010

By: Patrick McHugh, News Staff Five former Husky greats were enshrined into the Northeastern University Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Monday night at Matthews Arena. James Carisella, men’s track & field class of 1973; Mari Creatini, field hockey class of 2007; Jay Heinbuck,...

Baseball: NU tops UMass in Beanpot semifinals

April 15, 2010

The Huskies snapped out of an 11-game losing streak last night with an 8-5 victory over UMass–Amherst in the first round of the Beanpot. “We broke the streak today which was huge, but we struggled,” head coach Neil McPhee said after the victory. “Hopefully things will start going our way.”

Senior spotlight: Neubeck, Tkachuk a dynamic duo on court for Huskies

April 15, 2010

The volleyball team is saying goodbye to two important seniors this year: Co-captains Leah Neubeck and Jessica Tkachuk both have used their four years of eligibility. Neubeck, a libero and defensive specialist, still has one year left at Northeastern. She will be completing her degree in architecture. As of right now, she plans to take time off from competitive sports to focus on her studies. Neubeck said she hopes to follow a career path that involves the design side of architecture, since that is what most intrigues her.

Column: Tradition worth continuing: Husky Pride

April 15, 2010

This is, somewhat unfortunately, the last thing I will ever write for this paper. After four years (please don’t hate me, Fight for Five), three of them serving The News in one capacity or another, Northeastern is finally getting rid of me. So, with one last opportunity to spout off, I suppose I’d like to make a plea to the student body: Keep caring about the Huskies.

Player of the Week: Evan Whetsell

April 15, 2010

Sophomore Evan Whetsell claimed first place in the 800 meter run this past Saturday at the Mason Spring Invitational, crossing the finish line with a time of 1:50.45. Whetsell’s time was fast enough for fourth all-time at Northeastern, as well as a spot at the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America (IC4A) championships. His efforts were enough to earn Huntington News Player of the Week honors.

Men’s basketball: Donation could help keep Coen

April 8, 2010

Athletics Director Peter Roby announced via e-mail Tuesday that 1964 NU graduate Hank Datelle of Atlanta, Ga. donated $100,000 to the men’s basketball program. “This extremely generous gift from Hank Datelle will enhance our basketball program and will serve as the foundation of our goal towards sustained excellence in basketball,” Roby said in the e-mail.

Men’s hockey: Newton enjoying NHL life

April 8, 2010

After just one full season at Northeastern, men’s hockey freshman defenseman Jake Newton decided to skip town early, signing a three-year entry-level deal with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. This could be a blow to the Huskies defense as Newton had a big impact in his freshman campaign, leading all defensemen in scoring with nine goals and 13 assists.

Baseball: Losing streak reaches double-digits for NU

April 8, 2010

In the midst of a six-game losing streak, the woes continued for the baseball team this weekend as it dropped a three-game set to Hofstra, including a tough 12-inning battle Saturday afternoon. NU also dropped a 15-5 decision to Rhode Island yesterday, bringing the losing streak to 10 games. The Huskies slid to 0-6 in the Colonial Athletic Association, with an overall record of 6-13.

Column: Subtraction by addition

April 8, 2010

Dayton defeated North Carolina to capture the 73rd men’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT) championship April 1. Sixteen days prior, Northeastern was eliminated from the same tournament by Connecticut. It seems unlikely that any of these teams will be NIT participants again next year.

Player of the Week: Celeste Holder

April 8, 2010

Senior jumper and sprinter Celeste Holder of the women’s track & field team landed herself in the Northeastern record books Saturday at the Wildcat Invitational in Durham, N.H. Her jump of 19 feet, 3.5 inches was good enough for a first place finish in the long jump, as well as fifth place all-time at Northeastern. Holder finished off the day with two third place finishes, one in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.95 seconds, and the 300 meter dash with a time of 26.08 seconds. Her efforts have earned her Huntington News Player of the Week honors.

Baseball: Huskies can’t keep leads in sweep at VCU

April 1, 2010

“The baseball gods were against us,” baseball head coach Neil McPhee said, looking back on a weekend when the Huskies were swept by Virginia Commonwealth in the opening weekend of conference play. McPhee and his club lost both games of Saturday’s double-header in Richmond, Va., after the rain washed out Friday night’s contest. The Huskies dropped the first game 6-5 after a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth sealed off a four-run comeback for the Rams.