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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

Colette Pollauf

Colette Pollauf, Deputy Photo Editor

Colette Pollauf, deputy photo editor of The News, is a second-year journalism major with minors in political science and photojournalism. She currently works as a staff writer and photographer for The Scope: Boston, and has worked for Woof Magazine in the past. She is excited for her second semester as deputy photo editor and third semester with The News as she begins her first co-op at Nicole Chan Photography in Boston. Follow her on Twitter @ColettePollauf for updates.

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Jack Williams skates down the ice in the 2023 Beanpot finals. Williams is the Huskies' points leader this season with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists).

[Photo] Men’s hockey looks to extend hot streak into Beanpot tournament

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
February 5, 2024

Jack Williams skates down the ice in the 2023 Beanpot finals. Williams is the Huskies' points leader this season with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists).

Northeastern fans pack the stands. The Huskies brought a cheering crowd out to Boston College's Conte Forum for the 2023 Women's Beanpot Final.

[Photo] Women’s hockey is making history again, and the Huskies have the spotlight

Elli Einset, news correspondent
January 30, 2024

Northeastern fans pack the stands. The Huskies brought a cheering crowd out to Boston College's Conte Forum for the 2023 Women's Beanpot Final.

The Northeastern women's hockey team hoists the Beanpot trophy at the end of last year's tournament. The Huskies beat BC 2-1 in the championship to claim the title.

[Photo] 45th Women’s Beanpot begins Tuesday: Here’s what you need to know

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
January 16, 2024

Gwyneth Philips looks across the ice from her crease. Philips earned the Bertagna Award as the top goaltender in last year's Beanpot with 53 saves.

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.

[Photo] Beanpot ticket sales begin Monday, presale happening now

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor
November 16, 2023

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....

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

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

Sarah Popeck, news staff
September 22, 2023

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

Two visitors craft their own Lego creations  on the third floor. Sawaya hoped that patrons would be inspired by the work in the exhibit and unleash their own creativity.

Two visitors craft their own Lego creations on the third floor. Sawaya hoped that patrons would be inspired by the work in the exhibit and unleash their own creativity.

The sculpture "Tree" stands in a corner, caught between its reflection in a painting of the same name and its own shadow. The exhibit experimented with different methods of creating art with Lego bricks, from three dimensional sculptures to flat-paneled “paintings.”

The sculpture "Tree" stands in a corner, caught between its reflection in a painting of the same name and its own shadow. The exhibit experimented with different methods of creating art with Lego bricks,...

Figures in "Division," a rare, multi-part sculpture, swoop and soar above a morass of grasping red hands. Each artwork in the exhibit was carefully planned out and built with over a million individual Lego pieces.

Figures in "Division," a rare, multi-part sculpture, swoop and soar above a morass of grasping red hands. Each artwork in the exhibit was carefully planned out and built with over a million individual...

The face behind the wall peered through the gap, open-mouthed, at the wonders it shared a building with. This sculpture, called "Gray," is a centerpiece of Sawaya's collection.

The face behind the wall peered through the gap, open-mouthed, at the wonders it shared a building with. This sculpture, called "Gray," is a centerpiece of Sawaya's collection.

In the foreground, one sculpture holds another, as lifelike in its anguish as the figure in its arms is lifeless. Behind them, the two figures in "The Kiss" embraced under happier circumstances.

[Photo] Boston exhibition showcases grand sculptures made of Lego

April 18, 2023

In the foreground, one sculpture holds another, as lifelike in its anguish as the figure in its arms is lifeless. Behind them, the two figures in "The Kiss" embraced under happier circumstances.

Ten Lego crayons stand in a row, while an eleventh lies on its side. Sawaya played with scale and presentation to add meaning to a typically innocent and childlike object.

Ten Lego crayons stand in a row, while an eleventh lies on its side. Sawaya played with scale and presentation to add meaning to a typically innocent and childlike object.

A sculpture, one of Sawaya's "Park People," looks pensively off into the distance. The figure welcomed visitors into the exhibition on the first floor.

A sculpture, one of Sawaya's "Park People," looks pensively off into the distance. The figure welcomed visitors into the exhibition on the first floor.

Three famous historical sculptures stand in a row, cast in Lego instead of marble: Michelangelo's "David," an unknown artist's "Augustus of Prima Porta" and "Venus de Milo," also of unknown origin (right to left). Sawaya used the toy bricks to make classical art more appealing to younger generations.

Three famous historical sculptures stand in a row, cast in Lego instead of marble: Michelangelo's "David," an unknown artist's "Augustus of Prima Porta" and "Venus de Milo," also of unknown origin (right...

In the foreground, one sculpture holds another, as lifelike in its anguish as the figure in its arms is lifeless. Behind them, the two figures in "The Kiss" embraced under happier circumstances.

Boston exhibition showcases grand sculptures made of Lego

Colette Pollauf and Yaakov Aldrich
April 18, 2023

Despite having been built with Lego, the sculptures in a new Boston exhibition are not child’s play. They are the work of Nathan Sawaya, a renowned Lego sculpture artist who builds custom 3D sculptures...

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Taiwan Bakery sits right next to Ho Yuen Bakery at 56 Beach St. in Chinatown. The store displayed a wide variety of treats, including snacks, quick meals, colorful desserts and drinks.

Taiwan Bakery sits right next to Ho Yuen Bakery at 56 Beach St. in Chinatown. The store displayed a wide variety of treats, including snacks, quick meals, colorful desserts and drinks.

PhD student Adina Gitomer poses for a portrait. Gitomer is one of the many graduate students to push back against Northeastern's latest efforts to dissuade graduate students from unionizing.

[Photo] ‘You are a graduate student, not an autoworker:’ Northeastern discourages graduate students from forming a union

Ella Hutnick, news correspondent
February 26, 2023

PhD student Adina Gitomer poses for a portrait. Gitomer is one of the many graduate students to push back against Northeastern's latest efforts to dissuade graduate students from unionizing.

Hair dryers, curlers and chairs are set up for customers in Liz's Hair Care, a salon focusing on teaching people how to best take care of their hair texture and type. Hair has held great cultural and spiritual significance for Black Americans.

[Photo] Op-ed: You can’t touch my hair 

Chanel Lebrun, contributor
February 25, 2023

Hair dryers, curlers and chairs are set up for customers in Liz's Hair Care, a salon focusing on teaching people how to best take care of their hair texture and type. Hair has held great cultural and spiritual...

A 25-pound weight plate rests on a bench press in Marino Recreational Center. Alexis Algazy has discovered the mental benefits of weightlifting have become more important to her than the physical results.

[Photo] Op-ed: Could weightlifting benefit student wellbeing?

Alexis Algazy, contributor
February 25, 2023

Students high-five after a workout in the International Village gym. Whether in a traditional gym or a dorm room, studies have found weight training increased mood and mental clarity.

The Northeastern women's hockey team gathers for a photo after winning its 18th Beanpot. The Huskies defeated Boston College 2-1 on Valentine's Day to claim the title.

[Photo] A Valentine’s Day date with victory: Northeastern women’s hockey completes Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor
February 15, 2023

Senior goaltender Gwyneth Philips dives for the puck. Philips made 27 saves in Tuesday's championship matchup.

Captain and senior forward Aidan McDonough hoists the trophy above the Husky celebration. Thanks to a shootout goal from McDonough, Northeastern men's hockey secured its eighth Beanpot title Monday night.

[Photo] Northeastern reclaims keys to Beantown in historic Beanpot shootout win over Harvard

Julia Yohe and Amelia Ballingall
February 14, 2023

Junior goaltender Devon Levi lines up to catch Harvard junior forward Sean Farrell's shootout attempt. Levi earned the Eberly Award and tournament MVP by posting a .951 save percentage through both games....

Nick Gallina works out at the International Village gym. He did pull-ups on a Matrix machine.

[Photo] Online ‘gym bro’ media encourages unhealthy workout habits, body image issues

Kate Deskey, news correspondent
February 11, 2023

Aidan Gilchrist spots Nick Gallina at the Marino Recreation Center. Marino is the most popular spot for Northeastern students to work out.

Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Ogbonné Mary Orji fulfilled her childhood dreams the night of Jan. 31 after several intense months of preparation and rehearsal for her passion project, “Conception: The Awakening of Ogbonné.” An...

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The Huskies pile on junior goalie Devon Levi after Monday night's game. With the win, Northeastern will head to the title game against Harvard Monday, Feb. 13.

[Photo] Huskies prove revenge is best served in a pot, bea(n)ting BU 3-1

Julia Yohe and Eli Curwin
February 8, 2023

The Huskies pile on junior goalie Devon Levi after Monday night's game. With the win, Northeastern will head to the title game against Harvard Monday, Feb. 13.

Demonstrators from the Party for Socialism and Liberation carry a banner with the words “The people united will stop racist police brutality” as they lead a march through Boston Common Saturday, Jan. 28. Protests continued through the weekend after videos of Tyre Nichols’ killing were made public.

Hundreds gather to protest police brutality after Tyre Nichols killing

Boston’s Party for Socialism and Liberation led protests against police brutality Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 after videos of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police were publicly...

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Club Café, located in the South End, is a nightclub marketed towards gay and bisexual men. Students like Alex
Cordova have found a refuge in LGBTQ+ gathering spaces like this.

[Photo] Despite challenges, gay men find hope, refuge in Boston

Kevin Gallagher, news correspondent
December 2, 2022

Club Café, located in the South End, is a nightclub marketed towards gay and bisexual men. Students like Alex Cordova have found a refuge in LGBTQ+ gathering spaces like this.

The Westin was used as housing during the 2021-22 school year for students enrolled in N.U.in Boston.
This spring, some freshmen moving in from abroad will reportedly also live in the hotel.

[Photo] N.U.in students to be housed in hotels upon return to Boston in spring

Mia Filler, news correspondent
December 2, 2022

The Westin was used as housing during the 2021-22 school year for students enrolled in N.U.in Boston. This spring, some freshmen moving in from abroad will reportedly also live in the hotel.

Sammy Rae & The Friends played at Royale in Boston March 26. The band is known for its collaborative musical style and songwriting that speaks to the LGBTQ+ community.

More than a band: Sammy Rae & The Friends creates community for queer youth

Colette Pollauf, news correspondent
April 9, 2022

It starts with a classic story: a young musician drops out of college, makes a living waiting tables in New York City, sings at open mic shows and dreams of performing for thousands.  But Sammy Rae...

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New York City-based bakery Levain Bakery had opened its newest location on Newbury St. to huge success and demand. The bakery is famous for its giant, dense chocolate chip walnut cookies. Photo credit Colette Pollauf.

Levain Bakery plants its Boston roots on Newbury Street

Colette Pollauf, news correspondent
March 3, 2022

On Feb. 19, dozens of people stretched down Newbury Street, buzzing with excitement. Levain Bakery had opened its newest location in Boston to huge success and demand. Levain is a New York City-based...

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Northampton-born singer-songwriter Jake Manzi released his debut album “Whatever My Heart Allows." He will play at Club Passim on March to promote it. Photo credit to Colby Daboul.

Local singer-songwriter reflects on debut album

Colette Pollauf, news correspondent
February 16, 2022

Jake Manzi, a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter, recently released his first full-length album “Whatever My Heart Allows.” The album, a dreamy collection of soft-rock songs about life and love,...

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District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will vacate her position on April 30 after being elected to state Senate, prompting a special election this spring to fill her seat and a debate over which candidate would be best fit for the role. Tania Del Rio, pictured above, is a candidate vying for the position. Photo credit to Avery Bleichfeld.

Candidates vie for city council seat in special election

Colette Pollauf, news correspondent
February 7, 2022

It may not be November, but election season is still in full swing. District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will vacate her position on April 30 after being elected to state Senate, prompting a special...

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