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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

Jordan Baron, City Editor

Jordan Baron is a third-year student at Northeastern studying journalism and interaction design. He is the current City Editor and former Sports Editor of The News, and has also spent time writing for The Boston Globe and Metsmerized, doing sports journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @jordancbaron to keep up with his work.
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[Photo] No. 1 women’s hockey’s historic season ends with 2-1 OT loss to Wisconsin in title game

George Barker, news staff
March 21, 2021

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[Photo] No. 1 women’s hockey battles back in 3-2 OT semifinal win over UMD for chance at national title

George Barker, news staff
March 18, 2021

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The combination of team scoring and effective rebounding from Drexel ended Jahmyl Telfort and the Huskies' season Monday night.

[Photo] Men’s basketball can’t keep up with Drexel, bow out of CAA tournament with semifinal loss

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
March 9, 2021

The combination of team scoring and effective rebounding from Drexel ended Jahmyl Telfort and the Huskies' season Monday night.

Northeastern Men's Basketball team

[Photo] Men’s basketball looks to advance to CAA Championship with semifinal matchup against Drexel

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
March 8, 2021

Northeastern Men's Basketball team

Tyson Walker led the Northeastern Huskies to a 63-47 win over William & Mary Sunday night

[Photo] Men’s basketball advances to CAA semifinals with historic win over William & Mary

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
March 7, 2021

Tyson Walker led the Northeastern Huskies to a 63-47 win over William & Mary Sunday night

13 wins in a row for the Huskies, who finish the regular season with a 17-1-1 record.

[Photo] No. 2 women’s hockey ends season with a 4-1 win over UVM, 13-game win streak

George Barker, news staff
February 20, 2021

13 wins in a row for the Huskies, who finish the regular season with a 17-1-1 record.

The Huskies notched six goals on the day in their thrashing of UNH.

[Photo] No. 3 women’s hockey sends winning streak to 10 games with 6-1 win over UNH

George Barker, news staff
February 13, 2021

The Huskies notched six goals on the day in their thrashing of UNH.

Senior netminder Aerin Frankel notched 32 saves and shut out the visiting Friars in the Huskies' 4-0 victory.

[Photo] No. 4 women’s hockey picks up momentum swinging 4-0 win against No. 7 Providence

George Barker, news staff
January 13, 2021

Senior netminder Aerin Frankel notched 32 saves and shut out the visiting Friars in the Huskies' 4-0 victory.

In a shootout, the Huskies fall to New Hampshire, losing in overtime 2-2.

[Photo] No. 3/4 women’s hockey registers a tie against UNH, falls in the shootout

George Barker, news staff
January 10, 2021

In a shootout, the Huskies fall to New Hampshire, losing in overtime 2-2.

The Huskies sweep Merrimack this weekend in home-and-home series.

[Photo] No. 14 men’s hockey sweeps home-and-home series against Merrimack

Erin Walsh, news correspondent
January 10, 2021

The Huskies sweep Merrimack this weekend in home-and-home series.

The Huskies defended well, allowing UNH just one goal in their win Friday night.

[Photo] No. 3/4 women’s hockey secures hard-fought 3-1 win over visiting UNH

George Barker, news staff
January 9, 2021

The Huskies defended well, allowing UNH just one goal in their win Friday night.

Northeastern comeback to their season in 2021 with a strong weekend win against University of Maine.

[Photo] No. 3 women’s hockey wins goaltending battle 1-0 against Maine

George Barker, news staff
January 5, 2021

Northeastern comeback to their season in 2021 with a strong weekend win against University of Maine.

The women captured their third win of the season over Maine this afternoon.

[Photo] No. 3 women’s hockey cruises to second win of the season over the Maine Black Bears

George Barker, news staff
January 3, 2021

The women captured their third win of the season over Maine this afternoon.

Men's Ice Hockey team split in weekend against tough opponent Providence.

[Photo] No. 10 Huskies split home-and-home against No. 19 Providence

Leah Cussen, city editor
December 21, 2020

Men's Ice Hockey team split in weekend against tough opponent Providence.

Boston Police parked officers on Leon Street after the shooting.

[UPDATED] NUPD and BPD officers respond to shooting near campus

Jordan Baron
November 3, 2020

A shooting occurred on Annunciation Road near Ruggles and Leon streets Tuesday night, according to Northeastern Police Department and Boston Police Department officers on the scene. No one was shot...

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The students violated COVID-19 safety precautions like social distancing and mask-wearing.

12 BU students suspended for violating COVID-19 safety guidelines

Jordan Baron, city editor
October 21, 2020

Northeastern’s Westin 11 have now been joined by Boston University’s Allston 12. In a statement released Wednesday afternoon, BU announced that it has suspended 12 students who participated in one...

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The final product of the chocolate lava cake that was baked in this article.

Column: The great Baron baking show, chocolate lava cake edition

Jordan Baron, news staff
September 22, 2020

What’s up guys, it’s Jordan, the City Editor of the Huntington News.  While some of you may know me as a sports guy or a city reporter, what some of you don’t know is that, for the last two weeks,...

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The Northeastern women's soccer team line up before a match in October 2019.

Northeastern postpones fall varsity athletics season

Valeria Vazquez, Jordan Baron, and Charlie Wolfson
July 17, 2020

Northeastern announced Friday in a press release that fall varsity sports are postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “With the health and safety of Northeastern student-athletes and the campus...

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Northeastern already has robust esports facilities thanks to their multiple club teams.

Northeastern elevates esports to the varsity level

Jordan Baron, news staff
May 1, 2020

Last month, Northeastern University became the first Division I institution in the New England area to elevate its esports program to the varsity level.  Four teams will begin competing in four different...

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Strange began teaching at Northeastern in 2017.

Dr. Laney Strange advocates inclusivity in computer science

Jordan Baron, news staff
March 11, 2020
Life has taken Dr. Laney Strange to many different cities and through many different jobs, but the one aspect that has remained constant throughout her life is her love for computer science, and her mission to make it inclusive and inviting for all.
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The baseball team looks on from the dugout during a game against Holy Cross last season.

Huskies take four of five at Snowbird Classic

Jordan Baron, news staff
March 9, 2020

After starting off the season in an atrocious manner, the Huskies have won seven of their last eight games, including four of five in the Snowbird Baseball Classic over Spring break. The Huskies (7-4)...

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Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

Huskies sweep USF in weekend series

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 26, 2020

Outscoring their opponents 19-5 over the course of two days, the Huskies brought their record back to .500 with their first three wins of the season via a sweep of the University of Southern Florida this...

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Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

Huskies fall to Red Sox at Spring Training, 3-0

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 22, 2020

The Northeastern University baseball team fell to the Boston Red Sox in the annual Spring Training exhibition game Friday afternoon by a score of 3-0. The game remained locked at a 0-0 tie for five...

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Starting July 1 MLB teams will report to training camp with the intent of Opening Days falling on July 23 and 24.

The Spring Training Exhibition: How the Huskies have fared over the years

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 20, 2020

Playing a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox is an experience very few college teams can say they’ve had. The Northeastern Huskies are among those few. Each year since the inception of the tradition...

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Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

Huskies swept by Alabama in opening weekend

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 18, 2020

In what most likely is the worst way for a team to begin a season, the Northeastern baseball team was swept by Alabama in three games, outscored 24-3 across the weekend. The Huskies (0-3) racked up...

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The baseball team looks on from the dugout during a game against Holy Cross last season.

NU baseball season preview: Huskies look to prove CAA preseason ranking correct

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 15, 2020

After finishing a game under .500 in the 2019 regular season, the Northeastern University baseball team has a completely changed dynamic. The Huskies adopted eleven new freshman in preparation for the...

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Minkara was diagnosed with macular degeneration and cone-rod dystrophy at age 7.

Professor Mona Minkara’s interactive classroom requires no sight

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 11, 2020
Mona Minkara, a chemistry professor, currently provides the Northeastern community and the scientific community with living proof that vision does not necessarily require sight.
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Fenway Park, just blocks from Northeastern, was home to the 2018 world champion Boston Red Sox.

[Photo] In a sports-obsessed city, what’s life like for a Boston sports hater who goes to NU?

Jayden Khatib, news staff
January 29, 2020

The Red Sox have plenty of pennants and they aren't alone. The Celtics, Bruins and Patriots have all won their respective titles in the past 15 years.

NU's bench keeps an eye on the action during a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Philips gets third straight shutout as women’s hockey trounces UConn

George Barker, sports editor
January 17, 2020

NU's bench keeps an eye on the action during a game earlier this season.

Chloe Aurard moves behind the net during yesterday's game against Maine.

Women’s hockey denied home sweep, lose to Maine, 3-2

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 24, 2019
The Huskies were denied the homestand sweep of the Maine Black Bears Sunday afternoon, as they took an overtime loss for their second defeat of the season, 3-2, at home in Matthews Arena.
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Senior defensive specialist Clare Lund goes for a dig in a game earlier this season versus Elon.

Elon ends NU hopes in CAA tournament

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 22, 2019
The fourth-seeded Huskies fell victim to the fifth-seeded Elon Phoenix, 3-2, in Hempstead, New York, in the first round of the CAA tournament.
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Junior guard Stella Clark prepares to catch a pass in a game versus Delaware last season.

Fourth quarter charge sees Fordham defeat Huskies

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 20, 2019
Northeastern women’s basketball dropped to 0-4 on the season with their loss on the road against Fordham University Wednesday night, 74-58.
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Senior guard Jordan Roland goes for a dunk in a game last season versus Eastern Michigan.

Men’s basketball lambasts Holy Cross, 101-44

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 20, 2019
Northeastern men’s basketball set a program record in margin of victory last night, as the Huskies beat the Holy Cross Crusaders, 101-44.
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Nailah Jenkins goes up for a block in a match against Towson earlier in the season.

Women’s volleyball finishes off regular season, looks to CAA tourney

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 20, 2019
The Huskies split their homestand matches in the final weekend of the season, emerging victorious as they shutout Delaware, 3-0, before losing their final match to James Madison, 3-1. 
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Junior goaltender Aerin Frankel gloves a shot in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

Aurard and Frankel power Huskies to shutout of BC

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 19, 2019
The Northeastern women's hockey team prevailed over the Boston College Eagles, 3-0, in Chestnut Hill.
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Senior defender Codie Cross moves the puck in a prior game against Holy Cross.

Women’s hockey trounces UNH, 5-1

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 15, 2019
Head coach Dave Flint became the winningest coach in Northeastern women’s hockey history Friday night.
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Redshirt freshman forward and CAA Rookie of the Year Timothy Ennin goes for a header in a game against Charleston earlier this season.

William & Mary sends Huskies packing, denies CAA hopes

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 9, 2019
The Northeastern men’s soccer team lost in the opening round of the CAA Tournament to the William & Mary Tribe, 4-1. 
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The women's soccer team lines up on the field before a game against Hofstra.

Late Elon goal sends Huskies home empty-handed in CAA Tournament

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 1, 2019
The Huskies lost in their quarterfinal match against Elon University as a goal in the final minutes of the game gave the Phoenix the 2-1 victory.
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Junior goaltender Aerin Frankel and graduated defender Maddie Hartman greet each other on the ice in a match against Holy Cross last season.

Late comeback secures women’s hockey a win over BU, 2-1

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 1, 2019
The Huskies began the weekend series against Boston University on a high note Friday evening, as they took down the Terriers in comeback fashion, 2-1.
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Freshman midfielder Alexis Legowski goes for a header in a match earlier this season versus Hofstra.

Women’s soccer sweeps weekend slate, looks ahead to CAA tourney

Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 31, 2019
With a 5-0 win over Drexel University Thursday night, and a subsequent 4-0 win over Elon Sunday, the Northeastern Huskies will compete in their ninth-straight CAA tournament, the longest streak among active teams. 
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With the "story" feature popping up on an increasing number of social media platforms, could users' motives behind constantly posting on social media be unhealthy?

[Photo] Column: Do social media “stories” promote toxic behavior?

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
October 30, 2019

With the "story" feature popping up on an increasing number of social media platforms, could users' motives behind constantly posting on social media be unhealthy?

Women’s volleyball ends losing streak with win against UNCW

Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 11, 2019
Northeastern women’s volleyball ended their three-game losing skid with a 3-2 win over UNCW Friday night.
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Women’s volleyball shutout by Hoftsra

Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 10, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team had their losing streak upheld Wednesday evening, as they lost to Hofstra University 3-0.
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The women's soccer team lines up before the start of a game against Hofstra.

Poor second half sees women’s soccer fall to JMU, 4-3

Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 8, 2019
The Huskies fell victim to a dramatic defeat Sunday afternoon as they fell to the James Madison University Dukes by a score of 4-3. 
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NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

Women’s hockey shuts out Union in season opener

Jordan Baron, sports editor
October 5, 2019

Northeastern women’s hockey started their season off strong on Friday night as they dismantled the Union College Dutchwomen, 5-0. The Huskies (1-0) are coming off a 2018-19 season for the history...

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Women’s volleyball’s two-set lead unraveled by Elon

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 29, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team suffered a heartbreaking loss Sunday to Elon University by a score of 3-2.
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Women’s soccer falls to Providence in overtime

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 22, 2019
In their fourth straight overtime game, the Huskies took a loss to Providence College by a score of 2-1. 
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Women’s volleyball shut out by visiting Syracuse

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 21, 2019
The Huskies were shut out by Syracuse University in three sets on Friday night.
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Women’s volleyball takes down Harvard in four

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 19, 2019
Northeastern women’s volleyball moved above .500 again Thursday night with a 3-1 win over Harvard University. 
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Junior middle blocker Quinten Grable goes up for the ball during a game at the national championship.

Men’s club volleyball wins national championship

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 18, 2019
The Huskies defeated Xavier in the final match of the gold bracket, 2-0, to secure their first national championship in team history.
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Members of the rocket league team practicing in the NUEsports play space inside Squashbusters.

Esports brings competitive gaming to light

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 18, 2019
NUEsports has been around since 2017 and is home to teams from 11 different game titles.
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Women’s volleyball loses two of three at Fairfield invitational

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 16, 2019
The Huskies played three matches this weekend, losing to both Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University before fighting off a tournament sweep by beating the New Jersey Institute of Technology. 
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Zerfoss strike gives NU double-overtime win over USF

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 15, 2019
The Huskies improved their record with a 2-1 double-overtime win over the University of San Francisco Sunday
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Northeastern women’s volleyball falls to UNH in five

Jordan Baron, sports editor
September 10, 2019
The Northeastern women’s volleyball team fell to the University of New Hampshire by a score of 3-2 Tuesday night, bringing their record to 4-3 on the season.
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Schweihofer comes to Northeastern after five years in charge of LaSalle women's volleyball.

Schweihofer brings new beginning to NU volleyball

Jordan Baron, sports editor
April 16, 2019
Northeastern University hired Caitlin Schweihofer, who was successful as the head coach of LaSalle women’s volleyball.
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Seniors of the pep band, dance team and cheer team are recognized at a Feb. 23 men's basketball game against Towson.

Pep teams bring spirit to Northeastern athletics

Jordan Baron, news staff
April 9, 2019
Spirit teams play an important role in creating an exciting atmosphere at a collegiate sporting event. At Northeastern, three different spirit teams are involved in varsity events.
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NETA employees stand outside the company's Brookline location, which opened its doors to recreational users Saturday.

Brookline celebrates opening of its first recreational marijuana dispensary

Jordan Baron, news staff
March 27, 2019

The first recreational marijuana dispensary in the greater Boston area opened last weekend, bringing large crowds to its doors. New England Treatment Access, or NETA, opened its doors to recreational...

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Senior forward Austin Levy scores the first goal in the Beanpot final against Boston College. Plevy is in his first season at NU after transferring from UMass.

Q&A: NU athletes describe the transfer process

Jordan Baron, news correspondent
February 27, 2019
Austin Plevy, Brandon Hawkins and Jordan Roland, who are Division I transfer athletes at Northeastern, spoke of their experience with the transfer process.
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Commuters watch as the green line arrives at the Northeastern T stop on Huntington Avenue.

Troublesome tracks: Students express their frustrations with the MBTA

Jordan Baron, news correspondent
February 6, 2019

The blistering cold and frigid temperatures of a Boston winter affect the city’s entire student population, but have an especially large impact on those who commute. At Northeastern, freezing temperatures...

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Tatte's Northeastern location is a popular spot among students.

Tatte expands across Boston, offering high-quality food at high prices

Jordan Baron, news correspondent
January 30, 2019
What started as a home kitchen project in 2007 has blossomed into a successful bakery chain that has spread across the entirety of the Boston area, and recently into Northeastern’s Marino Recreation Center.
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