In a sports-obsessed city, what’s life like for a Boston sports hater who goes to NU?
Jayden Khatib, news staff
January 29, 2020
Boston is known for being a sports-obsessed city, but it also has numerous colleges that pull from all over the country and the world. As a result, there are bound to be fans of rival teams or students who specifically dislike Boston sports teams at any Boston college. For Boston sports fans who did...
Northeastern athletics has been on a long hot streak. Why do so few people go to games?
Charlie Wolfson, news staff
January 29, 2020
Northeastern Athletic Director Jeff Konya has an ambitious vision for his department and how it engages with students and Husky fans. He describes plans and objectives geared at lifting the NU athletics brand above that of an urban, professional-minded school that cut its football program in 2009. ...
Katy Knoll brings auto racing drive from family to the ice
Paige Stern, news staff
January 29, 2020
Northeastern University women’s hockey player Katy Knoll has made incredible strides for a player her age. But for the promising athlete, it’s the passing down of traditions and passions through her family that has made her who she is today. Knoll, 19, grew up in Amherst, New York, like her father....
No. 3 women’s hockey knocks off BU 2-1 in close contest
George Barker, sports editor
January 28, 2020
In one of the most energetic and overall electric hockey games Matthews Arena has seen this season, the No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey team took it to No. 8 Boston University, winning 2-1 in a furiously fast game of hockey. NU outshot the Terriers 31-24, but the game was intense throughout as even...
Women’s basketball takes 67-54 loss to James Madison
Niyati Parikh, news correspondent
January 27, 2020
Another comeback effort was denied for the Northeastern women’s basketball team as they dropped another game to defending CAA regular-season champion, James Madison University, 67-54. With James Madison (15-3, 6-1 CAA) starting the game strong on an 11-2 lead, it was a tough uphill battle from then...
Women’s hockey finishes UVM trip with 10 goal outburst
George Barker, sports editor
January 25, 2020
While the women’s hockey team’s five-game shutout streak finally came to an end this evening, the Huskies will surely be happy with today’s outcome anyways. NU destroyed the Catamounts for the second day in a row, this time scoring an impressive 10 goals, including six goal second period, en rout...
Women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against Towson
Niyati Parikh, news correspondent
January 25, 2020
Northeastern women’s basketball team couldn’t keep up their three-game winning streak Friday, losing to Towson 81-68. With Towson (9-8, 4-2 CAA) starting off the game strong with a 9-22 opening quarter, the Huskies (8-9, 4-2 CAA) had an uphill challenge for the rest of the way. The Huskies ...
Women’s hockey shutouts out Catamounts to start two-game series
George Barker, sports editor
January 25, 2020
Another women’s hockey game, another shutout. This time, the UVM Catamounts fell victim to NU’s all-nation defense as the Huskies picked up a commanding victory, winning on the road 4-0. The Huskies (20-3-1, 17-2-0 HEA) outshot UVM a staggering 36-16, with four different skaters picking up goals a...
Men’s basketball faces another close loss against Delaware
Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor
January 25, 2020
Northeastern’s men’s basketball team lost by two points for the fourth time this season in an intense game against the University of Delaware, 76-74. “74 points is plenty of enough points to win a basketball game, but if you’re not going to sit down and guard, if you’re going to allow s...
Men’s basketball bounces back, crushing Drexel 85-52
Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor
January 24, 2020
After a close loss at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (6-15, 1-7 CAA) Saturday, the Northeastern men’s basketball team bounced back and demolished Drexel University, 85-52. “We were all disappointed with the results last weekend, especially Saturday,” said senior guard Bolden Brace. ...
Walker impresses early as NU’s newest point guard
Spencer Dee, news correspondent
January 22, 2020
From JJ Barea to T.J. Williams and Vasa Pusica, Northeastern has had a rich history of talented point guards over the past 15 years. The next chapter in that history has emerged this year in the form of freshman Tyson Walker. “Part of our recruiting pitch to Tyson was that he could be the next guy in ...
Women’s basketball climbs CAA standings with successful weekend
Niyati Parikh, news correspondent
January 21, 2020
The Northeastern women’s basketball team had a sweep this weekend, winning against Elon University 68-65 in OT Friday and against the College of William & Mary 61-55 Sunday. Northeastern vs Elon University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s double-double of 17 points and 16 rebounds helped edg...
Star-studded No. 4 women’s hockey gears up for playoffs
February 26, 2020
Student EMTs provide medical detail at events, promote education
February 26, 2020
Work and Family Mobility Act approved by Transportation Committee
February 13, 2020
