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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Olufolake Okunsanya

Olufolake Okunsanya, News Staff

Olufolake Okunsanya is a third-year business administration student with a concentration in finance and a minor in sports media and communication. She is a staff member of The News’ sport section and has served as a best writer for the men’s basketball team. You can follow her on X @Folake_Okuns.

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Chequered Flag: IMO(la), that was fun! Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix recap

Chequered Flag: IMO(la), that was fun! Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
June 2, 2025

For a track that only has one drag reduction system zone, there was a lot of overtaking happening.  Glad to see paternity leave isn’t slowing Max Verstappen down. He took the lead from Oscar Piastri...

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Collin Metcalf signals two to his teammate against North Carolina A&T Feb. 27. Metcalf had 78 blocks, the most in the CAA and ninth in the NCAA.

Northeastern basketball shot-blocker, rim-protector Collin Metcalf signs with Maryland

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
May 26, 2025

Junior center Collin Metcalf announced his transfer to the University of Maryland in an Instagram post May 12. During the 2024-25 season, Metcalf led the Huskies in blocks and was selected as part of...

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Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap

Chequered Flag: Papayas rule? Miami Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
May 12, 2025

Party in the city where the heat is on, all night on the beach till the break of dawn? It rained through the weekend. Blame Will Smith if you didn’t pack an umbrella.  Congratulations are in order...

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Chequered Flag: Another Arabian night. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix recap

Chequered Flag: Another Arabian night. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
May 4, 2025

For the first time in a long time, there was excitement during lap one. Yuki Tsunoda and his bestie Pierre Gasly collided going into turn five. They’re one of the more likeable bromances on the grid,...

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Chequered flag: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Bahrain Grand Prix recap.

Chequered flag: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Bahrain Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 25, 2025

Oscar Piastri, you are moving me. If my boys in red can’t win, I’m rooting for the Aussie in Papaya. He’s just too cool. This is actually his job, and he’s doing it well. I have a feeling that...

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A player runs into home plate, surrounded by her teammates. The club softball team formed a close-knit group, regardless of age, and which allowed the players to form friendships off the field. Photo courtesy club Softball.

Meet the Northeastern women’s softball team

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 19, 2025

Northeastern women’s softball isn’t just a team, it’s a sisterhood. And with its three captains at the helm, it’s on its way to another successful campaign.  Currently sitting in second in...

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Chequered Flag: I set fire to the grass. Japanese Grand Prix recap

Chequered Flag: I set fire to the grass. Japanese Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 11, 2025

Taps mic. Testing, testing, one, two. Clears throat. I set fire to the grass! And then I set fire to it again. And then again. And then again. And the crowd is slightly concerned. Music abruptly stops.  Albert...

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Chequered flag: I’m leaving with something. Chinese Grand Prix recap.

Chequered flag: I’m leaving with something. Chinese Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 2, 2025

As the great American actor, Denzel Washington once said, “I'm from ‘round the way, I’m leaving with something.”  The Chinese Grand Prix held from March 21 to the 23 was a race weekend full...

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Rashad King looks down the court. King grew significantly in his average points per game going into the 2024-25 season.

Powerhouse Northeastern guard Rashad King enters transfer portal

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
March 25, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball’s top scorer of the season, All-CAA first team player and NABC, North Atlantic District Division I All-District First Team player, junior guard Rashad King has entered...

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Chequered flag: So, what was that? Australian Grand Prix recap.

Chequered flag: So, what was that? Australian Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
March 22, 2025

Well, that was a load of something, wasn’t it? Ninety-eight days since the end of last season, and that’s the race we get.   First, a “Happy Women’s History Month” is in order as we celebrate...

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JB Frankel dribbles next to his opponent Feb. 20. Frankel ended this season with 220 points and 21 steals.

Northeastern men’s basketball knocked out of CAA championship by Hampton in close matchup

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent
March 9, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (17-15, 9-9 CAA) lost to the Hampton University Pirates (17-15,  8-10 CAA) in the second round of the CAA championships March 8.  The Huskies went in seeded at number...

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JB Frankel takes on his opponent Feb. 13. Frankel collected 12 points against William and Mary March 1.

Northeastern men’s basketball edges William & Mary in a close thriller

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent
March 3, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (17-14, 9-9 CAA) beat The College of William & Mary (17-14, 11-7) in a close 70-68 match March 1.   It was the final game of the regular season and a must-win,...

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JB Frankel protects the ball against his defender Feb. 20. Frankel improved his free-throw percentage to .857 against Monmouth Feb. 24.

Northeastern men’s basketball loses to Monmouth in back and forth nail-biter

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent
February 25, 2025

Northeastern’s men’s basketball (15-14, 7-9 CAA) narrowly lost to the Monmouth University Hawks (11-18, 9-7 CAA) in a thrilling 73-78 game Feb. 24. This was a particularly important matchup for...

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Harold Woods drives to the basket. Woods collected 19 points and four steals against College of Charleston Feb. 20.

Northeastern men’s basketball falls to College of Charleston in second season matchup

Olufolake Okunsanya, news correspondent
February 23, 2025

Northeastern men’s basketball (15-13, 7-8 CAA) lost to  the College of Charleston Cougars (21-8, 11-5 CAA). The Feb. 19 matchup was the second meeting between the two teams, with the Cougars coming...

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