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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Leah Cussen

Leah Cussen, Deputy Sports Editor

Leah Cussen is a second-year environmental studies and political science combined major with a communication studies minor. Before becoming City Editor, she served as Deputy Sports Editor and wrote the Men's Hockey Beat. She is interested in sustainability and social justice issues throughout Boston. Follow her on Twitter @leahcussen.

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Among other Boston schools, Harvard and BU have both committed to divesting from fossil fuels. NU has yet to announce any plans to do the same.

Northeastern falls behind local universities in fossil fuel divestment plans

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
November 19, 2021

In September, Boston University and Harvard University announced their plans to divest from the fossil fuel industry. Northeastern University has no plan to divest, despite receiving pressure from the...

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Former Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh is headed to Washington D.C. after being confirmed labor secretary by the U.S. Senate.

Marty Walsh confirmed as labor secretary

Leah Cussen, city editor
March 23, 2021

The U.S. Senate confirmed now-former Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh as President Biden’s labor secretary in a 68-29 vote Monday afternoon. Walsh resigned from his role as mayor at 9 p.m. the same day and...

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President Joe Biden wasted no time in getting to work after his Jan. 20 inauguration, focusing largely on relief measures for the coronavirus pandemic and reversing other policies from the Trump administration.

Biden focuses on COVID-19, climate change with executive orders

Leah Cussen, city editor
February 19, 2021

Less than 24 hours after becoming the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden signed 15 executive orders concerning a multitude of issues from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change to racial...

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“The Value of a Life” is a memorial by Fern Cunningham located at the edge of Jeep Jones Park that honors the youth of Boston.

[Photo] Boston parks memorialize Clarence Jones, other prominent Black figures

Zeynep Tuncer, news correspondent
February 19, 2021

“The Value of a Life” is a memorial by Fern Cunningham located at the edge of Jeep Jones Park that honors the youth of Boston.

Jordan Harris scored two goals against UMass, but it was not enough as the Huskies fell in both matchups.

No. 10 men’s hockey swept in home-and-home against No. 9 UMass

Leah Cussen, news staff
January 3, 2021

No. 10 men’s hockey took two tough losses against No. 9 UMass Friday at Matthews Arena and Saturday at Mullins Center. While the Huskies fought hard, they couldn’t quite match the Minutemen’s precision....

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The Huskies beat Providence once and tied them once this weekend.

No. 11 men’s hockey sweeps UVM with shootout goal

Leah Cussen, news staff
December 28, 2020

No. 11 men’s hockey captured one win and one tie this weekend against the University of Vermont. In the first game of the series, the Huskies (3-1-2, 3-1-2 HEA) earned three power-play goals and finished...

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Mens Ice Hockey team split in weekend against tough opponent Providence.

No. 10 Huskies split home-and-home against No. 19 Providence

Leah Cussen, city editor
December 21, 2020

No. 10 men’s hockey found a tough competitor in No. 19 Providence College after Hockey East added the series Dec. 15, four days before the puck dropped. In it, NU (2-1-1, 2-1-1 HEA) won the first game...

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Before Marinos winter closure, students were able to use the basketball facilities while social distancing and following safety protocol.

Northeastern temporarily closes all campus recreation facilities

Leah Cussen, news staff
December 20, 2020

The Marino Recreation Center and the SquashBusters Center will both be closed until Jan. 27, 2021 in accordance with the City of Boston returning to a modified Phase Two, Step Two of its reopening plan. The...

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Huskies earn two wins against Merrimack in season opener by 8-2 and 6-3.

No. 14 men’s hockey earn two Hockey East wins in weekend opener against Merrimack

Leah Cussen, city editor
December 14, 2020

In their first series of the season, No. 14 men’s hockey finished with 14 total goals, compared to Merrimack College’s five, with final scores of 8-2 and 6-3 in each game. With their first two Hockey...

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Sophomore forward Aidan McDonough and the rest of the mens hockey team look to start strong against Merrimack this season.

Men’s hockey preview: In an unpredictable season, the Huskies plan to take it one game at a time

Leah Cussen, city editor
December 12, 2020

On the first day of every preseason, the Huskies establish their goals for the season: win the Beanpot, win a Hockey East Championship and win a national championship. Already, their goals for this season...

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Mens basketball will be the first winter sports team to return to competition following the postponement of games and practices.

Winter sports to return Dec. 11

Leah Cussen, deputy sports editor
December 1, 2020

According to a statement released Tuesday, Northeastern winter sports would return to competition starting Dec. 9. Men’s basketball was supposed to be the first to return to competition, hosting UMass...

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Sophomore Madison Neuner saw many successes in her first year as a
Husky. Now, she’s ready for any challenges that come her way.

Madison Neuner overcomes hurdles throughout running career

Leah Cussen, deputy sports editor
October 30, 2020

At the 2019 Nassaney Invitational, the first meet of the women’s cross country season, Madison Neuner finished first among attached collegiate runners and fourth overall with a 5K time of 18:14.1 as...

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Sophomore guard Mossi Staples surveys the court as she nears the 3-point line in a game against Drexel last season.

Northeastern to suspend athletic activities on Election Day

Leah Cussen, deputy sports editor
July 26, 2020

Northeastern Athletics plans to suspend all athletic activities on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, according to a statement released Thursday.  The decision, made in collaboration with the Student-Athlete...

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NU junior forward Zach Solow and BU freshman forward Wilmer Skoog face off at the 2020 Beanpot final game where NU won 5-4.

No. 16 men’s hockey heads to playoffs after 2-1 victory over BU

Leah Cussen, news staff
March 10, 2020

After their Friday night shutout by Boston University, the Huskies finally stepped up to the challenge. In the second game of their home-and-home series on Saturday afternoon, Northeastern not only ended...

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Senior forward John Picking jockeys for position as BU looks to generate a scoring chance.

No. 16 men’s hockey shutout by Boston University, 3-0

Leah Cussen, news staff
March 7, 2020

In the first game of a home-and-home series against BU, No. 16 men’s hockey faced a 3-0 shutout by Boston University. As the Huskies cling to eighth place in Hockey East standings, only the second game...

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Biagio Lerario, who scored one of the Husky goals of the weekend, prepares to take a face-off against UMass Lowell earlier this season,

No. 12 men’s hockey take back-to-back losses against Vermont

Leah Cussen, news staff
March 3, 2020

No. 12 men’s hockey was swept by Vermont Friday and Saturday, with final scores of 4-2 and 3-1 respectively. The sweep by Vermont knocked the Huskies down to eighth place in Hockey East standings, leaving...

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Sophomore defenseman Julian Kislin collides with fifth-year senior Craig Pantano during game one of the Beanpot.

No. 10 men’s hockey swept in home-and-home against No. 5 Boston College, 10-1

Leah Cussen, news staff
February 22, 2020

No. 10 men’s hockey struggled to hang on against No. 5 Boston College in the second game of their home-and-home series. With a final score of 10-1, the Eagles proved how hard they’re willing to fight...

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Biagio Lerario, one of NUs goal scorers from tonight, shows off some edge-work during NUs home game against UMass Lowell last week.

No. 10 men’s hockey takes 3-2 loss to No. 5 Boston College

Leah Cussen, news staff
February 21, 2020

No. 10 men’s hockey fought hard against the victorious No. 5 Boston College, with a final score of 3-2 in the first game of their home-and-home series. There was a lot on the line for the two rivals,...

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Sophomore defender Jordan Harris contributed offensively to the Huskies last night with two assists.

No. 12 men’s hockey takes another victory over No. 11 River Hawks, 2-1

Leah Cussen, news staff
February 16, 2020

After a 3-0 shutout last night, No. 12 men’s hockey had another success over No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 2-1. With senior forward Matt Filipe, sophomore forward Tyler Madden and freshman...

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Craig Pantano peers behind the net during the Beanpot final earlier this week.

Men’s hockey continues climb to playoffs, 3-0 over UMass Lowell

Leah Cussen, news staff
February 15, 2020

In their first game after winning their third Beanpot Championship title in a row, No. 12 men’s hockey dominated No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 3-0. With just seven games left for the Huskies...

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Biagio Lerario jockeys for position during the opening round of the Beanpot on Monday.

Men’s hockey’s winning streak over Maine Black Bears comes to an end, 4-2

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
February 8, 2020

As they prepare to compete in the Beanpot Championship game this Monday, No. 12 men’s hockey took on the Maine Black Bears in Orono, Maine. NU’s 4-2 loss came at a decisive time, as both teams are...

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Wise set multiple personal bests this season en route All-CAA honors at the CAA Championship.

Louiza Wise highlights the importance of balance as an NU student athlete

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
December 4, 2019

Life is all about balance, and for runner Louiza Wise, this motto proves even more true.  Wise ran a personal best time of 20:54.9 in the women’s 6k at the CAA championships Nov. 2, finishing sixth...

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The city government has new plans to increase recycling efforts in different municipalities around Boston.

Boston updates plans to become a zero-waste community

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
November 21, 2019

The City of Boston released its first Climate Action Plan, or CAP, which defined its goals to reduce carbon emissions and prepare for climate change, in 2007. The 2019 CAP update, released in October,...

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Faber, center, poses with other members of the NEJRC team.

NU professor inspires an environmentally-just future through campaigns and research

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
October 31, 2019
Faber is also well known for his work developing the environmental justice platform for Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign during the 2016 presidential election.
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The Museum of Fine Arts is implementing a range of new programs aimed at expanding accessibility for students in the Boston area.

MFA expands student connection through new programs

Leah Cussen, news correspondent
September 25, 2019

Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, is implementing a number of programs this fall designed to deepen the surrounding student community’s connection with the museum. These programs — which include...

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