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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

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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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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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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Men's 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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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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