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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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The Cabot Center, where the Northeastern track and field team trains, stands on Huntington Avenue. A former Northeastern track and field coach was charged Tuesday on accusations related to a nude photo scheme.

Former Northeastern track and field coach pleads guilty to tricking women in nude photo scheme

Val O’Neill, news staff November 21, 2023

Former Northeastern track and field coach Steve Waithe pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court Tuesday to charges involving a scheme to steal nude photos from the cell phones of female student-athletes. He was arrested and charged in April 2021. Waithe, 30, pleaded guilty...

Senior forward Deja Bristol jumps to make a basket. Bristol currently ranks third on the team in points with 39 total and an average of 9.8 per game.

Women’s basketball falls to Boston College 67-58 for first loss of season

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 21, 2023

After starting their season going two-for-two against Stonehill College and University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (2-1, 0-0 CAA) traveled to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in hopes of breaking a 22-year long series losing streak against...

Forward Jack Williams takes a center ice faceoff at the 2023 Beanpot tournament. Northeastern defeated Boston University in the semifinals 3-1, then beat out Harvard for the championship title in a shootout.

Beanpot ticket sales begin Monday, presale happening now

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor November 16, 2023

TD Garden announced Tuesday morning that the tickets for the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Beanpot tournament games hosted at TD Garden will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20. This includes the men’s semifinals, the men’s championship/consolation games...

Graduate student outside hitter Julianna Truscott sets up to serve the ball. Truscott was one of six graduating Huskies celebrated in Sundays senior day match.

Northeastern volleyball ends their regular season with back-to-back 3-0 losses to Towson

Esha Minhas, news staff November 14, 2023

This past weekend at the Cabot Center, Northeastern's volleyball team (11-13, 7-9 CAA) suffered back-to-back 3-0 losses to Towson University (23-5, 16-2 CAA). These losses closed out Northeastern’s regular season, bringing the teams final record to 11-13, 9-9 CAA. However,...

The Huskies crowd junior forward Justin Hryckowian after scoring his first goal of the season. The captain returned from a month-long hiatus due to injury Friday at Providence.

Northeastern men’s hockey handed fifth-straight loss by Providence

Esha Minhas, news staff November 14, 2023

At Matthews Arena Nov. 11, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (2-4-0, 0-4-0 HE) faced a brutal 5-2 loss against Providence College (7-1-2, 3-0-2 HE), which is ranked fifth nationally and first in Hockey East.  The Huskies came into Saturday’s match re-energized and anxious...

Junior guard Gemima Motema leaps to block a basket. Motema netted 16 points against UMass in Thursday nights home opener. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern conquers UMass 78-74 in unpredictable home opener

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 13, 2023

Northeastern women’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 CAA) faced off against The University of Massachusetts Amherst Thursday for its home opener at the Cabot Center. Coming back from Easton, Massachusetts, with a Monday night win over Stonehill College, the Huskies brought the energy...

The Huskies huddle before tip off. This season, Northeastern is off to a 2-1 start. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern women’s basketball soars against Stonehill for season opener

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 13, 2023

On Nov. 6, the Northeastern women’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 CAA) traveled to Easton, Massachusetts with high hopes for this season. The team secured a 73-61 win against the Stonehill Skyhawks, and the Huskies’ season appears to be off to a good start. Senior guard Derin...

Camille-Arnold Mages calls to her crew from the coxswain position. Arnold-Mages was named coxswain for the United States Womens Coxed Four boat at the U23 World Rowing Championships this summer.

Northeastern coxswain places third at U23 World Rowing Championships

Ananya Kulkarni, news staff November 12, 2023

When Northeastern junior coxswain Camille Arnold-Mages was steering her boat up to the start for a race this past July, an air of silent apprehension gripped every crew on the river. She directed her boat through the process of locking into the starting gate, a task she had completed...

Lauren Rowe takes a shot from inside the shooting circle. She was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year Nov. 2.

Lauren Rowe’s indelible impact on the Huskies field hockey team

Juliette Piovoso, news staff November 10, 2023

Trekking to her brother’s field hockey games every Sunday morning proved to be an unexpected pleasure for 8-year-old Lauren Rowe.  Amidst the cheering crowds, the pulsating field and the unmistakable sound of sticks smacking the ball, young Rowe found herself entirely captivated...

Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

Doherty, Pridgen share thoughts on upcoming basketball season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff November 6, 2023

The Northeastern men’s basketball team graced the hardwood in a practice scrimmage Nov. 3, marking the eagerly awaited commencement of their season as they prepare to face off against Boston University Nov. 6.  After concluding the 2022-2023 season with a 10-20 overall...

Senior guard Derin Erdogan dribbles the ball up the court. Last season, Erdogan led the Huskies in points per game (15), assists (125), and three-pointers (67).

Northeastern women’s basketball shoots for the moon this season

Dylan Cohen, news staff November 6, 2023

After ending last season with unexpected success, the Northeastern women’s basketball team has a big target on its back. The Huskies ended the regular season with an overall record of 18-11 and a conference record of 13-5, breaking the school record for conference wins. Advancing...

A UConn skater pressures freshman forward Allie Lalonde. Lalonde tied for most shots on goal in Saturdays game with four.

Women’s hockey falls flat with shutout loss in Husky vs. Husky battle

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor November 6, 2023

Consistency is key, and the Northeastern women’s hockey team (7-5-0, 3-3-0 HE) has not found consistency yet this season. They’ve gone back and forth, splitting series and trying to find the right scoring combinations. Two months into the season it’s still a struggle, and...