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The Northeastern women's rowing team placed third behind Syracuse and the University of Pennsylvania last weekend. / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Rowing takes third at Doc Hosea Invitational

April 5, 2017

By Isabelle Hahn, news staff Northeastern women’s rowing finished second overall at the Doc Hosea Invitational in Camden, New Jersey, on Sunday, with the first and second varsity eights finishing third while racing for the Orange Challenge Cup. The Orange Challenge Cup...

Ross Henderson sells assorted Boston sports merchandise in North Station / Photo by Brian Fields

Ross Henderson: The man behind the stand

March 30, 2017

By Jake Sauberman, deputy sports editor It is an hour before the Boston Celtics tip off against the Miami Heat on March 26, a crucial game for two playoff-hungry teams. Eager fans are making their way toward TD Garden through North Station, ready to walk up the steps and see...

The women's club lacrosse team hosted a play day last weekend with Syracuse University and University of Massachusetts Amherst. / Photo courtesy Katie O'Connor

Women’s lacrosse hosts Syracuse, UMass Amherst

March 30, 2017

By Matt Allen, news correspondent The Northeastern University women’s club lacrosse team more than redeemed themselves for their opening day loss last Friday by rallying with back to back wins during last Saturday’s double header. The team traveled to Santa Barbara,...

Senior captain Paul Duffey led the way for Huskies' track and field this week, placing first in the 800m / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Husky track stars in Houston, Bridgewater

March 30, 2017

By Tory Igoe, news staff This past weekend, Northeastern track and field athletes traveled to Rice University and Bridgewater State to compete in their first outdoor invitationals. Between the Victor Lopez Classic and Bridgewater State Invitational, some astounding achievements...

Northeastern cheerleading took home the championship title at JAMfest Collegiate Champions / Photo courtesy Maria Dulin

Cheerleading takes home JAMfest championship title

March 30, 2017

By Glenn Billman, news staff Northeastern’s cheerleading team triumphed at Boston Nationals and tumbled their way to the title of JAMfest Collegiate Champions Saturday and Sunday in Lowell, Massachusetts. The team began its competition season, leaving behind the hardwood...

The World Baseball Classic sets the stage for some of the most exciting and passionate baseball around the globe / Photo courtesy Eric Kilby

Column: Why so serious, MLB?

Charlie Wolfson March 30, 2017

You would think that someone who makes a living by playing a game would be willing to have some fun while doing so. Unfortunately, there’s an old-minded, stubborn faction of MLB players who have declared inappropriate any display of joy or emotion on the diamond. This is not...

Women's rowing started its season by taking first place in the Memorial Murphy Cup Regatta / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Rowing starts season by winning Murphy Cup

March 30, 2017

By Isabelle Hahn, news staff The Northeastern women’s rowing team began its season Saturday with an impromptu yet successful visit to the 35th Memorial Murphy Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The Huskies topped University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) for...

Junior centerfielder Mason Koppens proved to be the spark plug atop the Huskies' lineup / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Huskies struggle in start to conference play

March 30, 2017

By Jake Sauberman, deputy sports editor Northeastern University (NU) baseball has been underway for over a month, but it’s the beginning of conference play that truly signals the beginning of ultra-competitive games. Squaring off against Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)...

Zach Aston-Reese leads the nation in points per game. / Photo courtesy Jim Pierce, Northeastern Athletics

Q&A: Hobey Baker finalist Aston-Reese signs with Pittsburgh Penguins

March 23, 2017
Aston-Reese went to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh’s AHL affiliate, where he’s preparing for his professional career with the Penguins. During his first game March 21, Aston-Reese scored his first professional goal in the first period of his career with the Penguins.
Hayley Scamurra heads towards the net during her first appearance with the NWHL's Buffalo Beauts. / Photo courtesy Matt Ramey

Northeastern’s Scamurra debuts in NWHL

March 22, 2017
Scamurra was drafted 10th overall by the Buffalo Beauts in June 2016 and signed her professional contract on March 10 of this year, becoming Northeastern’s first women’s hockey player to sign a professional contract before graduating.
Senior first baseman Cam Hanley hits a homer in the Huskies' loss to the University of Cincinnati.

Roles solidifying as conference play nears

March 22, 2017
The next stretch of games for NU will be crucial; they finally start conference play, which decides the seeding for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament at the end of the season.
March Madness is in full swing, grabbing the attention of college students and fans everywhere.

Column: Debunking the myth of NCAA basketball superiority

March 22, 2017
I’d like to explain why I prefer professional hoops by disputing a few common claims used by college fans.