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Qurin Emanga in a game last season

Men’s Basketball Preview: A Return to Normalcy, but Questions Remain

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff November 9, 2021

After a season marred by uncertainty, fans and players alike can take a collective breath of fresh air when Northeastern men’s basketball returns next week. The Huskies are set to open up the season Nov. 9 on the road at Colgate University. Fans will finally return to Matthews...

The student section in the women's game against Holy Cross

Northeastern Women’s Hockey: Dominant, but where are the fans?

Khalin Kapoor, news correspondent November 9, 2021

At the historic Matthews Arena Oct. 24, the Northeastern women’s hockey team dominated the Holy Cross Crusaders to the tune of a 3-1 victory. While the play on the ice was electric, the atmosphere was not. At best, the crowd was sparse, with the NU student section, the DogHouse,...

The Northeastern Huskies against the Drexel Dragons in spring, 2021

Huskies get revenge against Seahawks in women’s soccer

Peyton Doyle, deputy sports editor November 8, 2021

The taste of revenge is wonderfully sweet when it replaces the sourness of defeat. While the hunger for vengeance was satisfied with a win in the semifinals against the top-seeded University of North Carolina Wilmington (11-4-1, 7-3-0 CAA), Northeastern’s women’s soccer team...

Northeastern Diving hosted their first meet of the season against Boston College and Drexel University.

In wake of virtual season, Northeastern Diving rethinks their approach

Lauren Thomas, news staff October 27, 2021

As the 2021 swim and dive season ramps up, the Northeastern diving team takes a new approach to how they prepare for meets.  Last season, all events were held virtually and COVID-19 guidelines forced teammates apart. Despite the toll these obstacles took on the team, the...

Former Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden, "180807-F-LI975-0204" by Official Travis AFB, Calif. is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

Column: A ‘Raid’ On Accountability: How the NFL’s culture needs improvement in light of hateful emails

Antonia Sousa, news correspondent October 27, 2021

Following the discovery of a series of misogynistic, racist and homophobic emails, Jon Gruden has resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. The emails were made public by the New York Times after being uncovered by officials from the National Football League, or NFL. Officials...

"Boston Common, Boston" by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Massachusetts’ first ever LGBTQ+ 5K race Road of Rainbows strives to focus on inclusivity through athletics

Cathy Ching, news correspondent October 27, 2021

On Halloween, Boston Common will once again be swarmed with runners, supporters and performers — this time, dressed up in costumes. This is the first year of Road of Rainbows, Massachusetts’ first ever LGBTQ+ 5K road race, introduced by the Boston Theater Company and the...

Northeastern Men's Soccer will host its Senior Night on Nov. 6.

Trying to keep pace in CAA playoff push, Huskies deliver mixed results

Thomas de Carbonnieres, news staff October 26, 2021

Over the past month, the Colonial Athletic Conference’s men’s soccer playoff push has begun to take shape. The Northeastern Huskies (9-4-2, 3-1-1) currently hold the fourth and final playoff spot in the conference.  NU’s Sept. 25 win against Quinnipiac gave them a quick...

Northeastern volleyball will take on James Madison on Oct. 30.

Northeastern women’s volleyball sweeps Elon in weekend wins

Annah Chaya, news staff October 26, 2021

Northeastern University women’s volleyball (11-9, 7-3 CAA) took on Elon University (13-9, 8-4 CAA) for the first time this season Oct. 23 and 24 at the Cabot Center. The victory over Elon in both games sent NU into a three-game winning streak after a season filled with constant...

Rose Kaefer rejoices with her teammates at a game against UMass Lowell

Northeastern women’s soccer overcomes September struggles

Peyton Doyle, deputy sports editor October 24, 2021

After a hot start to the season, the tale quickly turned for the Northeastern women’s soccer team. The Huskies did not win a single match in September and continued their winless streak into conference play. Their Oct. 3 loss to University of North Carolina Wilmington was their...

Keefe will take over as head coach after 10 years with Northeastern Men's Hockey.

10 years in the making: Jerry Keefe promoted to head coach of men’s ice hockey

Sarah Barber, news staff October 14, 2021

After 10 years of rebuilding the Northeastern Men’s Ice Hockey team, Jerry Keefe is finally getting his big break. With the recent promotion of Jim Madigan to athletic director, Keefe has been elevated, becoming the 11th person to be named Fernie Flaman Head Men’s Hockey...

After 910 days between Marathon Mondays, roughly 18,000 athletes participated in the 125th Boston Marathon Oct. 11. This years race is the smallest since 2002, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After two years, participants run in-person at 125th Boston Marathon

Annah Chaya, news staff October 13, 2021

After cancellations, postponements and a “virtual experience”, the Boston Marathon finish line returned to Copley Square Oct. 11.  For John Guilfoil, CEO of John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC and adjunct professor of journalism, the return to an in-person race was...

Northeastern women's hockey against Providence College in 2021.

Northeastern takes on Boston University for first time this season

Annah Chaya, news staff October 12, 2021

For the first time in the 2021-22 season, Northeastern University (2-1-0) traveled to Walter Brown Arena to play Boston University (3-0-0).   The last time the two teams faced off in Walter Brown Arena was Feb. 11, 2020 for the Beanpot title, which resulted in a 3-3...