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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

November 19, 2021
This is Leahs schedule plan.

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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

March 23, 2021
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

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.

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

February 19, 2021
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

January 3, 2021
The Huskies beat Providence once and tied them once this weekend.

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

December 28, 2020
Mens Ice Hockey team split in weekend against tough opponent Providence.

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

December 21, 2020
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

December 20, 2020
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

December 13, 2020
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

December 12, 2020
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

December 1, 2020
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

October 30, 2020
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

July 26, 2020
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

March 10, 2020
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

March 7, 2020
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

March 3, 2020
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

February 22, 2020
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

February 20, 2020
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

February 16, 2020
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

February 15, 2020
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

February 8, 2020
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

December 4, 2019
The city government has new plans to increase recycling efforts in different municipalities around Boston.

Boston updates plans to become a zero-waste community

November 21, 2019
Faber, center, poses with other members of the NEJRC team.

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

October 31, 2019
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

September 25, 2019
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