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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
Kayla Shiao

Kayla Shiao, Design Editor

Kayla Shiao (she/her) is a first-year Doctor of Pharmacy student and Design Editor. Prior to becoming Design Editor, she worked for The News as a designer, copy editor, photographer and occasional writer. She is an avid sports photographer with a love for detail and page layout.

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Skylar Irving handles the puck in a game against Merrimack March 2. Irving led the team in points this season with 35.

[Photo] How Northeastern women’s hockey persevered through tumultuous season

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
March 29, 2024

Skylar Irving handles the puck in a game against Merrimack March 2. Irving led the team in points this season with 35.

The Northeastern women's hockey team celebrates a victory on home ice. Northeastern defeated UNH Wednesday night in the Hockey East semifinals.

[Photo] Huskies stomp out UNH en route to eighth-straight championship appearance

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
March 7, 2024

The Northeastern women's hockey team celebrates a victory on home ice. Northeastern defeated UNH Wednesday night in the Hockey East semifinals.

Katy Knoll goes five-hole against Calli Hogarth. Knoll's goal was the game-winner in the Hockey East quarterfinal matchup against Merrimack.

[Photo] Second-period rally pushes Northeastern to victory in conference quarterfinal

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor
March 5, 2024

The Huskies celebrates Ella Blackmore's goal. Northeastern defeated Merrimack 4-1 at home.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is located at 271 Huntington Avenue. At the faculty senate meeting Dec. 6, senators heard an update from the university's chief inclusion officer about an effort to pioneer the incorporation of "belonging" into DEI initiatives at universities.

[Photo] Faculty senate hears diversity update, provost speaks on wellness days, Huskies for a Free Palestine sit-in

December 24, 2023

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is located at 271 Huntington Avenue. At the faculty senate meeting Dec. 6, senators heard an update from the university's chief inclusion officer about an...

Joe Pridgen takes the ball into the paint for Northeastern. Northeastern faced Old Dominion University Dec. 2 and came away with a win, 81-68.

[Photo] Northeastern breaks school record in free throw attempts, besting Old Dominion University

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
December 9, 2023

Joe Pridgen takes the ball into the paint for Northeastern. Northeastern faced Old Dominion University Dec. 2 and came away with a win, 81-68.

Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

[Photo] Doherty, Pridgen share thoughts on upcoming basketball season

Juliette Piovoso, news staff
November 6, 2023

Senior forward Alexander Nwagha slams the ball into the net. Last season, Nwagha led the Huskies in blocks (22) and was tied for second in steals (20).

Senior guard Derin Erdogan dribbles the ball up the court. Last season, Erdogan led the Huskies in points per game (15), assists (125), and three-pointers (67).

[Photo] Northeastern women’s basketball shoots for the moon this season

Dylan Cohen, news staff
November 6, 2023

Senior guard Derin Erdogan dribbles the ball up the court. Last season, Erdogan led the Huskies in points per game (15), assists (125), and three-pointers (67).

Sophomore pitcher Jack Beauchesne throws a pitch during Tuesday's Baseball Beanpot. The Huskies lost the first-round matchup 4-3.

[Photo] Huskies’ winning streak snaps in Baseball Beanpot

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor
April 5, 2023

The team congratulates graduate student first baseman Tyler MacGregor after his home run took him around the bases. MacGregor's two home runs Tuesday were responsible for all three of the Huskies' points...

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.

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

Julia Yohe, sports editor
February 5, 2023

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.

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

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

December 3, 2022

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

Sophomore forward Justin Hryckowian fights to steal the puck from UMass Lowell Oct. 22. Hryckowian won 14 of his 23 faceoffs against the River Hawks that night.

Sophomore forward Justin Hryckowian fights to steal the puck from UMass Lowell Oct. 22. Hryckowian won 14 of his 23 faceoffs against the River Hawks that night.

Freshman forward Cam Lund celebrates scoring a goal against Boston College.

[Photo] Lund hat trick sends Northeastern to tie with rivals Boston College in buzzer-beating comeback

Ariana Ottrando, news staff
November 17, 2022

Freshman forward Cam Lund celebrates scoring a goal against Boston College.

Sophomore forward Megan Putvinski slide tackles Hoftra’s Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir Nov. 5. Putvinski ended the season with seven points.

[Photo] Hofstra defeats Huskies in CAA Women’s Soccer Championship with overtime goal

Lauren Salemo, news correspondent
November 13, 2022

Sophomore forward Megan Putvinski slide tackles Hoftra’s Thorhildur Thorhallsdottir Nov. 5. Putvinski ended the season with seven points.

Junior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine battles for the puck against the River Hawks.

[Photo] Northeastern falls to UMass Lowell in tight battle at home

Ariana Ottrando, news staff
October 26, 2022

Junior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine battles for the puck against the River Hawks.

Sophomore forward Justin Hryckowian races to protect the puck from Providence College.

[Photo] No. 7/8 Northeastern Huskies breaks three-game winning streak in close battle with No. 15 Providence

Ariana Ottrando, news staff
October 18, 2022

Sophomore forward Justin Hryckowian races to protect the puck from Providence College.

Emergency services respond to the area around Holmes Hall Sept. 13.

DEVELOPING STORY: Package reportedly detonates, injures one near Holmes Hall

Marta Hill, Kayla Shiao, and Jessica Silverman
September 13, 2022

A package exploded and left a staff member with minor injuries Tuesday evening, officials said. The explosion occurred around 7:18 p.m. at 39 Leon St. near Holmes Hall, Boston Police Department Superintendent...

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A Northeastern dining hall worker speaks at a HOWL rally in April 2022. Rosario said the student-labor alliance provided dining workers confidence in negotiations with Chartwells.

[Photo] Dining workers share struggles, hopes for new contract at rally

May 11, 2022

A Northeastern dining hall worker speaks at a HOWL rally in April 2022. Rosario said the student-labor alliance provided dining workers confidence in negotiations with Chartwells.

Devon Levi in goal for Northeastern.

[Photo] Devon Levi: From underdog to Olympian

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor
April 28, 2022

Devon Levi in goal for Northeastern.

Dining hall employees and HOWL members spoke to a crowd of a few hundred protesters gathered on Centennial Common to support a better contract for the dining hall workers during an April 16 rally.

[Photo] Hundreds of students, workers attend rally for Northeastern dining workers in Centennial Common

Erin Fine, news staff
April 26, 2022

Northeastern students and community members had the chance to hear directly from dining hall employees at the rally.

TPD and NUPD responded to reports of shots fired Monday evening in Ruggles Station.

Man injured after shots fired at Ruggles Station 

Kayla Shiao, news staff
April 18, 2022

Monday evening, MBTA Transit Police, or TPD, responded to a report of shots fired at the Ruggles Station lower busway after a radio call at 6:19 p.m., according to a news release. Northeastern University...

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Antisemitism has played an increasing role in Putin's invasion and war efforts against Ukraine.

[Photo] Op-ed: How Antisemitism is Ingrained Into the Russia-Ukraine War

Isabel Baron, contributor
April 15, 2022

Antisemitism has played an increasing role in Putin's invasion and war efforts against Ukraine.

Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max are gradually getting more and more expensive. This creates social barriers for those who can't keep up with the expenses.

[Photo] Streaming services raise subscription prices, creates social barriers

Kate Deskey, news correspondent
April 4, 2022

Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO Max are gradually getting more and more expensive. This creates social barriers for those who can't keep up with the expenses.

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

[Photo] 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 fell to the University of Connecticut in a disastrous Hockey East semifinals matchup.

Northeastern men’s ice hockey fell 2-1 in an overtime loss to No. 1 seed Western Michigan in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

[Photo] Northeastern’s Historic Hockey Season Ends in Heartbreak

Eli Curwin, news staff
April 2, 2022

Northeastern men’s ice hockey fell 2-1 in an overtime loss to No. 1 seed Western Michigan in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

Classical music should still be valued in today's society.

[Photo] Op-ed: Classical music has value despite its ‘old-fashioned’ reputation in pop culture

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
April 1, 2022

Classical music should still be valued in today's society.

Northeastern University men’s basketball team finished with a 9-20 regular season record and last-place CAA conference finish.

[Photo] Men’s basketball: 2021-2022 season leaves more questions than answers

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff
March 28, 2022

Northeastern University men’s basketball team finished with a 9-20 regular season record and last-place CAA conference finish.

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[Photo] Op-ed: It’s time to change the British monarchy — or completely abolish it

Ava Alaeddini, contributor
March 22, 2022

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Students from several colleges in the Massachusetts area were given the opportunity to open up about mental health issues during a Twitter Spaces jointly hosted by the Boston Globe and Active Minds on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Boston Globe, Active Minds open up overdue conversation about mental health in college

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 16, 2022

Students from several colleges in the Massachusetts area were given the opportunity to open up about mental health issues during a Twitter Spaces jointly hosted by the Boston Globe and Active Minds on...

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

[Photo] Northeastern snatches fifth-straight Hockey East title

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 8, 2022

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

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

[Photo] 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 beat University of Maine 3-1 in the Hockey East semifinals.

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

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

Julia Yohe, news staff
March 4, 2022

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

Boston has a rich history in jazz, and there are continuous efforts to foster racial inclusivity and diversity within the music genre today.

[Photo] Boston’s rich jazz history gives way to bright future

Isabella Ratto, news correspondent
March 2, 2022

Boston has a rich history in jazz, and there are continuous efforts to foster racial inclusivity and diversity within the music genre today.

The diplomatic boycott on the 2022 Olympic Games has been ineffective.

[Photo] Op-ed: The Olympic Games should focus on sports, not politics

Tim Zhao, contributor
February 26, 2022

The diplomatic boycott on the 2022 Olympic Games has been ineffective.

Stay nice online

[Photo] Op-ed: The importance of staying nice online

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
February 24, 2022

Online etiquette must be improved in order to maintain relationships in a digital age.

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

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

Julia Yohe, news staff
February 23, 2022

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

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

[Photo] No. 1 Northeastern sweeps No. 3 UConn in senior day victory

Julia Yohe, news staff
February 23, 2022

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

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[Photo] NFTs offer digitized artforms, create virtual community

Anne Zhu, news staff
February 19, 2022

"Laurel Hell" is an album representing Mitski's departure from the music industry. The album features songs that depart from the trends of her discography.

[Photo] Review: Mitski’s ‘Laurel Hell’ represents bittersweet exit from music

Juliana George, news correspondent
February 18, 2022

"Laurel Hell" is an album representing Mitski's departure from the music industry. The album features songs that depart from the trends of her discography.

Northeastern University and Boston University face off in the Beanpot finals.

[Photo] Huskies fall to Boston University in bid for fourth consecutive Beanpot win

Annah Chaya and Alex Sumas
February 16, 2022

TJ Semptimphelter blocks the puck from entering the goal.

Team captain and left defenseman, Jordan Harris, handles the puck.

[Photo] Northeastern men’s hockey snaps a three-game losing streak in a thriller against UVM

Eli Curwin, news staff
February 14, 2022

Team captain and left defenseman, Jordan Harris, handles the puck.

Northeastern and Boston University face off against each other to gain possession of the puck.

[Photo] Murphy’s hat trick gives Northeastern women their first Beanpot Consolation Game victory since 2005

Eli Curwin, News Staff
February 11, 2022

Northeastern and Boston University face off against each other to gain possession of the puck.

After a year hiatus, the 43rd Women's Beanpot took place in Matthews Arena.

[Photo] Boston College shocks Northeastern 3-1 in semifinals of Women’s 43rd Beanpot

February 5, 2022

After a year hiatus, the 43rd Women's Beanpot took place in Matthews Arena.

“Encanto” highlights the importance of family through the Latinx perspective and accurately portrays Latinx values.

[Photo] ‘Encanto’ provides Latinx representation through culture, music

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news correspondent
February 3, 2022

“Encanto” highlights the importance of family through the Latinx perspective and accurately portrays Latinx values.

Northeastern falls 2-1 to UMass Lowell.

[Photo] No. 15 Northeastern falls 2-1 to No. 14 UMass Lowell in first game back with fans

Eli Curwin, news staff
February 3, 2022

Northeastern falls 2-1 to UMass Lowell.

The Huskies huddle together on the court.

[Photo] Huskies falter late, remain winless in conference play

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff
February 2, 2022

The Huskies huddle together on the court.

Captain Brooke Hobson playing for Northeastern against UVM.

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

Julia Yohe, news staff
January 29, 2022

Captain Brooke Hobson playing for Northeastern against UVM.

Ma’s portrayal of the alienation felt by second generation immigrants like Candace points out a flaw in the American dream: Whatever capitalism offers, it also takes something away.

[Photo] Review: ‘Severance’ eerily reflects a world wrecked by disease, money

Juliana George, news correspondent
January 29, 2022

Ma’s portrayal of the alienation felt by second generation immigrants like Candace points out a flaw in the American dream: Whatever capitalism offers, it also takes something away.

The doghouse at a previous men's hockey game.

[Photo] Northeastern welcomes back spectators to athletic events

Annah Chaya, sports editor
January 23, 2022

The doghouse at a previous men's hockey game.

Northeastern announced update COVID-19 policies for the spring semester in an email to students Jan. 7. Changes include shortening isolation time to 5 days, the closing of wellness housing and updated testing requirements for returning to campus.

Northeastern shortening isolation, requiring tests to return

Kayla Shiao, news correspondent
January 7, 2022

In an email Friday, Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson announced adjusted policies regarding health and safety protocols as students return from break. Among the policies announced...

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The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works on campus to institute diversity initiatives and identify sources of bias in the university.

Northeastern outlines required anti-racism training for all students, faculty, staff

Ethan Wayne and Kayla Shiao
November 1, 2021
In a Nov. 1 email, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs David Madigan announced that Northeastern will be requiring anti-racism and cultural literacy training for all faculty, staff and students on all Northeastern campuses and explained the coming implementation.
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Weekly test scheduling and the Daily Wellness Check can be found on the MyNortheastern portal.

Op-ed: Cough, cough don’t spread your sickness to everyone else

Kayla Shiao, contributor
October 29, 2021
We all want to get back to pre-pandemic learning, but potentially compromising the health and wellness of students to do so is not the way to go.
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Wesley Lowery spoke to Northeastern community members Oct. 18.

[Photo] Wesley Lowery visits Northeastern, discusses journalists’ role in racial justice movements

October 22, 2021

Wesley Lowery spoke to Northeastern community members Oct. 18.