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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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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...

Graduate student outside hitter Julianna Truscott serves in a game earlier this season. Truscott had her third double-double of the season, with 15 kills and 24 digs, Sunday, Oct. 29.

Huskies win in straight sets on Saturday but face a rough five-set loss on Sunday against Charleston

Esha Minhas, news staff November 5, 2023

This past weekend, the Northeastern volleyball team (10-10, 8-6 CAA) faced off against the College of Charleston (10-15, 7-7 CAA) in back-to-back matches at the Cabot Center. Northeastern won in straight sets Saturday, but lost in five sets to the Cougars Sunday.   Saturday,...

The Northeastern men’s rowing team competes at the Head of the Charles. The first varsity boat placed fourth among college teams, while the second varsity boat placed first among junior varsity boats.

Head of The Charles Regatta takes Boston by storm

Annie Cayer, news correspondent November 5, 2023

Despite rain providing less-than-ideal weather conditions, undeniable energy and enthusiasm still permeated the atmosphere at the Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 20-22. The world’s largest three-day rowing event brings spectators and participants together on the banks of the...

Graduate student forward Peyton Anderson brings the puck up the ice in a game earlier this season. Anderson tallied her first-ever hat trick in Saturday’s game against Holy Cross.

Anderson hat trick leads Huskies to revenge game victory over Holy Cross

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor November 2, 2023

The Northeastern women’s hockey team (7-4-0, 3-2-0 HE) headed to the College of the Holy Cross (2-5-1, 1-2-1 HE) Saturday afternoon looking for redemption. The Huskies had led a dominant campaign the night before, with 40 shots on goal to the Crusaders’ 26, but fell to an...

Men’s basketball assistant coach Joel Smith watches the Huskies from the sidelines. After four standout years as a Husky from 2009-2013, Smith played professionally and eventually returned to Northeastern as a coach in 2021. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

‘It feels like yesterday’: Alumni of Northeastern Athletics return as coaches to inspire the next generation

Sarah Popeck, news staff October 31, 2023

For many student-athletes, their sports career ends when they walk the stage at graduation, but that’s not always the case — a select few get the incredible opportunity to play professionally and showcase their skills competitively, and another handful take the lessons they...

The Northeastern womens hockey team huddles before a game earlier this season. The Huskies competed in the Ice Breaker Tournament at Sacred Heart University Oct. 20-21.

Huskies thaw against St. Cloud State, but freeze out Sacred Heart in Ice Breaker tournament

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor October 29, 2023

Between an always-changing lineup and strong out-of-conference opponents, the No. 10 Northeastern women’s hockey team (6-3-0, 2-1-0 Hockey East) has struggled to find a rhythm this season, which was evident when they traveled to Fairfield, Connecticut, this weekend to compete...

Sophomore forward Vivian Akyirem pokes the ball past a Hofstra player. The Huskies take on William & Mary in the first round of the CAA tournament Thursday night.

Northeastern women’s soccer team prepares to fight for more time together in CAA Championship

Sofia Garrett, news staff October 26, 2023

The Northeastern women’s soccer team concluded its regular season Sunday, finishing with an 8-4-5 (6-2-4 CAA) record and earning its 13th consecutive CAA tournament bid. The Huskies’ confidence and ability has grown throughout the regular season, and they’re now ready to...

The Huskies celebrate a 1-0 win over Towson University Oct. 15. The victory secured the 13th-consecutive CAA tournament bid for Northeastern. Photo courtesy Delaney OBrien.

Huskies punch a ticket back into the CAA Women’s Soccer Championship with 1-0 win over Towson

Sofia Garrett, news staff October 20, 2023

The Northeastern women’s soccer team (8-3-5, 6-1-4 CAA) declawed the Towson Tigers (12-2-2, 8-1-2 CAA) Sunday afternoon, clinching a spot in the CAA Championship for their 13th straight season. Graduate student goalkeeper Holland Stam, named CAA defensive player for the second...

Graduate student foward Brett Edwards pushes the puck through
Stonehill defenders and up the ice. Edwards joined the Northeastern
squad after four seasons at the the University of Denver.

Huskies shut out Skyhawks in home opener, securing first win of the season

Sarah Popeck, news staff October 17, 2023

After the loss of major players like Devon Levi and Aidan McDonough, the Northeastern men's hockey team faced the heavy burden of composing a team ready to knock its opponents off their feet this season. And on opening night, they did just that. The new squad debuted in the...

Sofia Long, a senior butterfly/freestyle swimmer on the black squad, competes in the 100-yard butterfly. Long was named one of three captains for the 2023-24 season by head coach Roy Coates.

Intrasquad meet strengthens bonds between the team, alumni

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor October 16, 2023

The Northeastern swimming and diving team met Sept. 23 for its Black vs. Red Intrasquad Meet at the Cabot Center’s Barletta Natatorium during the Northeastern Swimming and Diving Alumni Weekend to ramp up for this year’s season. The swimming and diving team is coming off...

Devon Levi practices with the Buffalo Sabres. The former Northeastern goalie signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres March 17, 2023.

Husky to Pro: Levi dubbed Sabres’ starting goalie in rookie season

Julia Yohe, sports editor October 13, 2023

Former Northeastern men’s hockey star goalie Devon Levi opened his rookie NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night, falling to the New York Rangers 5-1 in a season-opening rematch of his NHL debut in March. Levi made 26 saves for a .867 save percentage including some...

The Huskies celebrate sophomore forward Lauren Ahles goal. Her fifth of the season, Ahles tally secured Northeasterns win over the College of Charleston. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce.

Northeastern women’s soccer shut out Cougars 2-0

Sofia Garrett, news staff October 11, 2023

The Northeastern Huskies (7-3-4, 5-1-3 CAA) and Charleston Cougars (2-8-4, 2-4-3 CAA) proved their mental and physical toughness at the mental health awareness game Thursday night. Graduate goalkeeper Holland Stam, named CAA Co-Defensive Player of the Week, had a four-save shutout...