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Zev Schwab, a third-year mechanical engineering major, competes in bouldering at the 2023 national competition. The team ranked ninth overall in both bouldering and lead climbing. Photo courtesy Northeastern Climbing Team.

Northeastern Climbing team offers community for growing number of competitive climbers

Jessica Xing, news staff October 11, 2023

Combining strength, technique and problem solving, the Northeastern Climbing Team has consistently proven its skill while giving competitive climbers a supportive campus community. Founded in 2014, the team has since grown to a roster of 24 students — 12 male and 12 female...

Northeastern field hockey coaches Pam Spuehler (center), Colin Clarke (right) and Cheri Schulz stand on the sidelines at Dedham Field. The Huskies saw a complete turnover of coaching staff during the 2023 offseason.

Coaching changes give Northeastern field hockey a clean slate

Esha Minhas, news staff October 9, 2023

Over the last few seasons, Northeastern’s field hockey team has had a disappointing track record, ending 5-14 in 2022 and 7-12 in 2021. However, this past offseason, the promotion of Pam Spuehler to head coach and the additions of Colin Clarke as associate head coach and Cheri...

The Huskies erupt after scoring a goal in their game against Boston University Friday evening. The matchup was Northeasterns first conference game of the season.

Huskies break past Terriers in last-minute push

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor October 7, 2023

Friday night, two long-standing rivals — Northeastern (4-1-0, 1-0-0 Hockey East) and Boston University (0-1-0, 0-1-0 Hockey East) — ushered in their new eras in the first Hockey East showdown of the season. In recent years, the Huskies have been the dominant team, but debuting...

Seniors on the womens hockey team pose for a photo during the Senior Day celebration Sept. 24. Seniors Jessie Hunt and Gabby Scarlett scored during the game.

Huskies score 10 goals on Senior Day, setting a new program record

Sofia Garrett, news staff October 2, 2023

The rain — and the Hampton University Pirates (0-13-0, 0-7 CAA) — had nothing on the Northeastern women's soccer team (5-3-4, 3-1-3 CAA) Sunday afternoon. The Huskies put on a show with a strong display of crafty scoring and passing, defeating the Pirates 10-0, a program...

Freshman outside hitter Abby Reck leaps to hit the ball. Reck was named CAA Rookie of the Week this week for her 33 kills against Elon.

After a rough loss Saturday, the Huskies win 3-0 over Hofstra on Sunday

Esha Minhas, news staff October 2, 2023

This weekend, the Northeastern volleyball team (9-5, 5-1 CAA) faced off against Hofstra University (13-4, 3-3 CAA) in back-to-back matches at home. After a tough 3-1 loss Saturday, Northeastern rallied back and defeated Hofstra in three straight sets Sunday, ending the Pride’s...

The Huskies huddle around fifth-year goalie Gwyneth Philips for a pre-game pep talk. Philips made 17 saves in Fridays contest.

Anderson, Lalonde skate their way to three-point nights in dominant performance over LIU

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor September 30, 2023

Friday night, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (2-1-0, 0-0-0 Hockey East) traveled to Long Island University (0-1-0, 0-0-0 NEWHA) for their first road game of the season. After last week’s split with Penn State, the Huskies shuffled their lines, testing all new trios...

Freshman forward Peyton Compton skates down the ice in her first game as a Husky. She scored the game-winning goal in her debut.

Peyton Compton steps up in collegiate debut to secure season opener win over Penn State

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor September 24, 2023

Fast. Fierce. Formidable. When the Northeastern women’s hockey team (1-0-0, 0-0-0 HE) hosted the Penn State Nittany Lions (0-1-0, 0-0-0 CHA) Saturday afternoon for the first game of the season (and the pair’s first meeting in program history), the clash was electric. With...

The Huskies celebrate their 2023 Beanpot win in TD Garden. Northeastern defeated Harvard in the tournament finals to claim the championship title.

After a sudden season conclusion, the Huskies skate out with a new lineup

Sarah Popeck, news staff September 22, 2023

The Huskies went into the 2023 Hockey East Championship with a surge of energy. A fierce, fighting drive was growing in Matthews Arena throughout last season: They had already won the Beanpot, Frozen Fenway and countless other matches, building up to that crucial performance. Yet...

The Northeastern women’s hockey team lines up ahead of a game. They have been the top team in Hockey East for six straight seasons.

Here’s what’s in store for the Northeastern women’s hockey team this season

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor September 20, 2023

At the culmination of last season, the Northeastern women’s hockey team graduated some of the biggest names in the sport, including its entire top line. After contributing to the team’s six-straight Hockey East Championships and third-straight Frozen Four appearance, the...

Members of the Northeastern Dance Team pose for a group photo. Attending qualifiers camp this summer brought the team closer together and marked the start of an exciting new season. (Photo courtesy Nicole Vicino)

Qualifiers camp brings Northeastern dance team closer, paves road to nationals

Lauren Salemo, news staff September 15, 2023

After performing on the national stage in Daytona Beach, Florida, last spring, the Northeastern dance team is aiming for another chance at a championship title. This summer at qualifiers camp, the Huskies walked away with the highest status — a gold bid — to solidify their...

Members of the men’s soccer team huddle before a preseason intra-squad scrimmage. The Huskies welcomed nine new players this season.

Meet the newest members of the 2023 Men’s Soccer squad

Julia Yohe, sports editor September 7, 2023

Following a devastating one-goal defeat by Drexel University in the CAA Quarterfinals last season, the Northeastern men’s soccer team graduated six players and saw five others depart for a variety of reasons. The team took hits up and down the pitch, losing four forwards, three...

Malia Wanderer and Abby Lamontagne enjoy their first major roundnet tournament as part of the D1 squad. The pair left the Richmond, VA event ranked 15th nationally.

Northeastern Club Roundnet shines across the board at 2023 Nationals

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor August 26, 2023

You’ve probably seen people playing roundnet at the beach or a neighborhood barbecue, but likely never knew that the laid-back game is also a rapidly growing competitive sport.  More commonly known by the brand name Spikeball, this popular backyard game isn’t just for...