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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Julia Yohe

Julia Yohe, News Staff

Julia Yohe is a fourth-year journalism major at Northeastern University. She is also working towards a minor in sports media and communication. She has served three semesters as the Sports Editor for The Huntington News, interned at The Boston Globe and NBC10 Boston and assisted with NBC Sports’ coverage of the Paris Olympics. Now, she works as a correspondent for the Globe and The Huntington News.

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Fiona Howard and her horse, Diamond Dunes, compete at The Palace of Versailles during the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Northeastern alum notched three gold medals for Team USA in the competition. Photo courtesy U.S. Equestrian.

Northeastern alum rides to three gold medals in historic Paralympic debut

Julia Yohe, news staff
September 18, 2024

At the age of 16, a series of catastrophic health issues left Fiona Howard, then a highly-accomplished junior equestrian athlete, unsure if she would ever be able to get back in the saddle. Now, almost...

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Megan Carter, Gwyneth Philips and Katy Knoll (left to right). The three former Northeastern women’s hockey players were drafted by Toronto, Ottowa and Minnesota, respectively. Photos by Sofia Sawchuk (left and middle) and Katie Billman (right).

Three Huskies selected in second-annual PWHL Draft

Julia Yohe, news staff
June 13, 2024

Three former Northeastern women’s hockey players were drafted at the second-annual Professional Women’s Hockey League, or PWHL, draft June 10: defenseman Megan Carter, goalie Gwyneth Philips and forward...

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WRBB News Episode 4: Janitor Union Contract and a Former Track Coach’s Nude Photo Scheme Plea

WRBB News Episode 4: Janitor Union Contract and a Former Track Coach’s Nude Photo Scheme Plea

In the fourth episode of WRBB News, co-hosts Bela Omoeva and Liza Rosen speak with The News about two recent stories. Staff writer Zoe MacDiarmid maps out how a union representing 330 Northeastern janitors...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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

Julia Yohe and Amelia Ballingall
February 14, 2023

A sea of red and black shook TD Garden Monday night at the 70th Beanpot championship game, with thousands of fans flooding the stands to watch Northeastern and Harvard battle for the trophy for the first...

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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.

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

Julia Yohe and Eli Curwin
February 8, 2023

The odds were not in their favor. The Huskies (14-10-3, 11-5-2 HE), ranked 20th nationally, started the season slowly, to put it lightly. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 1, Northeastern went 1-6, with supposed...

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Fans file into TD Garden before Northeastern’s title game last year. The Huskies will seek revenge in their rematch against the Terriers Feb. 6.

‘We’re getting our swagger back’: Huskies look to carry newfound power into the Beanpot tournament

Julia Yohe, sports editor
February 5, 2023

The end of January means one very important thing for the Huskies: Beanpot is coming.  The men’s ice hockey team (13-9-3, 11-4-2 HE) will head to TD Garden Feb. 6 once again to compete in the 70th...

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Sophomore forward Justin Hryckowian on ice at the University of New Hampshire Nov 5.

Twenty years of work and one lifelong friend later, Justin Hryckowian has almost made it

Julia Yohe and Eli Curwin
December 3, 2022

If you ask Justin Hryckowian what he likes to do off the ice, the answer is simple: more hockey. “Honestly, I like getting my work done at the rink … I spend a lot of time here, and by the time...

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The Huskies rally before a match.

Undefeated Huskies outplay Warriors 4-1, increasing record to 6-0

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
October 20, 2022

After a 5-0 shutout Friday, the Northeastern women’s ice hockey team beat Merrimack College 4-1 Saturday afternoon, earning its third consecutive series sweep of the season. Last year, the teams met...

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Senior forward Katy Knoll faces off against LIU.

Husky fish fry: Northeastern smokes LIU in opening weekend series

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
October 5, 2022

The Northeastern University women’s ice hockey team (2-0-0) opened its 2022-23 season this weekend, sweeping Long Island University (0-4-0), or LIU, in a two-game series. The Huskies beat the Sharks...

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Sophomore defenseman Taylor Guarino clashes with The Boston Pride in a race to the puck.

Huskies prove top-dog status in 3-2 preseason triumph over Boston Pride

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
September 26, 2022

Northeastern University’s women’s ice hockey team made a roaring debut Sunday afternoon with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Pride.  The Huskies faced the Pride, a professional women’s ice hockey...

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Chelsey Goldberg on ice against Team Israel at the 21st Maccabiah Games.

Northeastern alum Goldberg brings women’s hockey to Maccabiah Games

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
September 6, 2022

Chelsey Goldberg had a dream: to play at the Maccabiah Games in Israel. In 2013, her twin brother was invited to play on Team USA at the Maccabiah Games in Israel. As there was no women’s team, Chelsey,...

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Women's hockey sees fewer spectators and opportunities than men's

Women’s hockey sees fewer spectators and opportunities than men’s

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
May 15, 2022

Tensions rose on the ice as the Northeastern University women’s ice hockey team (31-5-2, 21-3-2 HE) skated out of the locker rooms for its 14th-straight Hockey East tournament appearance Feb. 26.  The...

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Devon Levi in goal for Northeastern.

Devon Levi: From underdog to Olympian

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
April 28, 2022

When Devon Levi first tried on a pair of ice skates, he hated them. “[My dad] threw me on skates when I was like four or five,” Levi said. “I remember crying the first few times. I was scared....

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The Northeastern men’s ice hockey team fell to the University of Connecticut in a disastrous Hockey East semifinals matchup.

Despite frustrating 4-1 Hockey East Semifinals loss to UConn, Northeastern advances to NCAA championship

Julia Yohe, news staff
April 4, 2022

The Northeastern men’s ice hockey team (25-13-1, 15-8-1 HE) fell to the University of Connecticut (20-16-0, 14-10-0 HE) in a disastrous Hockey East semifinals matchup March 18. The defeat came after...

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Boston Calling is set to return this spring for the first time since 2019, featuring a record number of artists with ties to New England and the Boston area. Photo courtesy of Ty Johnson.

Boston Calling returns after two-year hiatus

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 29, 2022

Boston Calling, Boston’s annual Memorial Day weekend music festival, is set to return May 27 - 29 for the first time since 2019.  Boston Calling is a three-day-long music festival featuring rock, indie...

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Northeastern women's ice hockey snatches their fifth-straight Hockey East title, the first time in program history.

Northeastern snatches fifth-straight Hockey East title

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 8, 2022

Northeastern women’s ice hockey (30-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) secured the Hockey East championship title Saturday in a 3-1 battle against University of Connecticut (24-9-4, 16-7-4 HE), earning a spot in the NCAA...

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The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team  beat University of Maine 3-1 in the Hockey East semifinals.

Northeastern advances to Hockey East championship after 3-1 semifinals victory

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 8, 2022

The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team (29-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) beat University of Maine (15-19-1, 12-13-1 HE) 3-1 in the Hockey East semifinals Wednesday night. For the Huskies, the victory was another...

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The Huskies and the Warriors face off in the 2022 Hockey East quarterfinals.

No. 1 Northeastern skates into Hockey East semifinals with an 8-0 victory over No. 9 Merrimack

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 4, 2022

On Feb. 26, Northeastern University’s women’s ice hockey team (28-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) overwhelmed Merrimack College (8-25-1, 6-20-1 HE) in a smashing Hockey East quarterfinals game.  The Huskies have...

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Sam Colangelo takes the puck up the ice and away from the Northeastern goal.

Northeastern men’s hockey crushed by BC two weeks after Beanpot semifinals victory

Julia Yohe, news staff
February 23, 2022

Last Friday, No. 15 Northeastern University men’s ice hockey (19-10-1, 10-7-1 HE) faced a devastating 4-1 defeat by the unranked Boston College (11-15-4, 6-10-3 HE). Just four days after a disheartening...

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Northeastern captain, Brooke Hobson, faces UConn's Natalie Snodgrass on the ice.

No. 1 Northeastern sweeps No. 3 UConn in senior day victory

Julia Yohe, news staff
February 23, 2022

Northeastern University women’s ice hockey (27-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) had its last regular season game Saturday, finishing the season with a 5-0 win against the University of Connecticut (22-8-4, 16-7-4 HE).  On...

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Captain Brooke Hobson playing for Northeastern against UVM.

Northeastern faces a devastating loss to UVM for first time in four years

Julia Yohe, news staff
January 29, 2022

Tensions ran high on the ice as Northeastern University women’s hockey (21-3-1, 16-3-1 HE) faced off against University of Vermont (16-9-2, 13-6-1 HE) for the third time this season.  Earlier this...

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