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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Riley Robinson

Riley Robinson, Deputy Photo Editor

Riley Robinson is a second-year journalism major with a minor in international affairs. She serves The News as a deputy photo editor and a copy editor, and is passionate about feature writing and arts photography. She spent a summer as a photographer for The Chautauquan Daily in Chautauqua, New York, and her work has also appeared in The Washington Post. Riley is a runner and caretaker of several houseplants, and would love to talk to you about road trips, great memoirs or family recipes. Her Instagram is @rirob.

She can be reached at [email protected].

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The women’s soccer team celebrates after a home win against the University of Delaware

[Photo] Soccer teams create conversation about mental health on and off the field

Alex Sumas, sports editor
September 30, 2022

The women’s soccer team celebrates after a home win against the University of Delaware

Senior forward Chelsea Domond dribbles past the Drexel Dragons in a game earlier this season.

[Photo] Huskies’ resilient season ended in semifinal

Peyton Doyle, news staff
April 18, 2021

Senior forward Chelsea Domond dribbles past the Drexel Dragons in a game earlier this season.

Sophomore guard Quirin Emanga was always intrigued by the college athletics scene in the United States.

[Photo] International student-athletes navigate the American athletic dream

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor
April 16, 2021

Sophomore guard Quirin Emanga was always intrigued by the college athletics scene in the United States.

The Northeastern Huskies against the Drexel Dragons in spring, 2021

[Photo] Huskies storm back to douse the Dragons

Peyton Doyle, news staff
April 11, 2021

The Northeastern Huskies against the Drexel Dragons in spring, 2021

The Huskies narrowly win in overtime 1-0 against Towson Saturday afternoon.

[Photo] Kayla McCauley saves the season in OT

Peyton Doyle, news staff
March 28, 2021

The Huskies narrowly win in overtime 1-0 against Towson Saturday afternoon.

He was attacked on his way to work 45 years ago. But now Ted Landsmark is a ‘Boston legend’ for other reasons.

Ted Landsmark’s legacy is more than a photo

Riley Robinson, projects editor
March 18, 2021

Ted Landsmark is a man of many “ands” — he is the director of the Myra Kraft Open Classroom and the Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy, a Boston Development and Planning...

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Northeastern women's soccer commanded the field Sunday afternoon as they won 2-0 against Delaware in their first conference match of the season.

[Photo] Alexis Legoalski shines in win over Delaware

Peyton Doyle, news staff
March 14, 2021

Firefighters extinguished the blaze in almost less than an hour.

[Photo] Apartment fire extinguished on Pontiac Street

Kenneal Patterson, news staff
March 9, 2021

Firefighters extinguished the blaze in almost less than an hour.

Qurin Emanga in a game last season

[Photo] Men’s basketball to take on William & Mary in first game of CAA tournament

Eamonn Ryan and Cameron Gleichauf
March 7, 2021

Qurin Emanga in a game last season

The Huskies will compete for the Hockey East title Saturday night against Providence.

[Photo] No. 1 seed women’s hockey looks to win fourth straight Hockey East Championship against No. 3 seed Friars

George Barker, news staff
March 6, 2021

The Huskies will compete for the Hockey East title Saturday night against Providence.

The Huskies opened their season against Wake Forest, completing the weekend series with a 1-2 record.

[Photo] Men’s baseball returns to the diamond for first series against Wake Forest

Jack Sinclair, news correspondent
February 22, 2021

The Huskies opened their season against Wake Forest, completing the weekend series with a 1-2 record.

The Huskies are on a roll, winners of their last three. They'll face Hofstra at home next weekend in their regular-season finale.

[Photo] Women’s basketball completes sweep against UNCW, wins 78-58

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 21, 2021

The Huskies are on a roll, winners of their last three. They'll face Hofstra at home next weekend in their regular-season finale.

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[Photo] Queen of triples Maddie Vizza led Huskies to second straight win

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 20, 2021

Stella Clark finished Senior Day with her 1000th point en route to a win over Towson.

[Photo] Senior guard Stella Clark hits 1000 points, leads Huskies to a Senior Day win

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 14, 2021

The men's baseball team is projected to finish atop the CAA North Division in 2021

[Photo] Men’s baseball holds high hopes for 2021 season

Jack Sinclair, news correspondent
February 14, 2021

The men's baseball team is projected to finish atop the CAA North Division in 2021

The Huskies battled hard, but could not overcome Boston College Saturday night.

[Photo] Northeastern women’s volleyball unable to complete comeback in fourth set, fall to Boston College in season opener

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor
February 13, 2021

The Huskies battled hard, but could not overcome Boston College Saturday night.

Pane of glass facing Hillside Street left shattered

Hillside Market robbed early Friday morning

Riley Robinson
February 12, 2021

A man in a surgical mask broke into Hillside Market in Mission Hill at approximately 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12 and stole cigarettes and cash from the register, said part-owner Nick Patel after watching footage...

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[Photo] Northeastern drops all four games to Delaware this season

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 9, 2021

The Huskies dominate Holy Cross in home-and-home series, 8-0.

[Photo] Chalk up another shutout for No. 3 women’s hockey as they defeat Crusaders 8-0

George Barker, news staff
February 5, 2021

The Huskies dominate Holy Cross in home-and-home series, 8-0.

In final seconds, the Huskies fail to comeback against Drexel in second game of the weekend

[Photo] NU gets swept by Drexel after buzzer-beater layup

Niyati Parikh, news staff
January 31, 2021

NU, unable to beat the heat, falls to Drexel in their first game of the weekend.

[Photo] NU unable to handle the heat of the Dragons, lose 79-64

Niyati Parikh, news staff
January 31, 2021

NU, unable to beat the heat, falls to Drexel in their first game of the weekend.

Northeastern presented a revised 840 Columbus Ave. design to the task force and Boston Planning and Development Agency Jan. 28, 2021.

Northeastern shrinks proposed apartment construction after critique from Boston residents

Riley Robinson, projects editor
January 29, 2021

Northeastern University will reduce the size of the proposed apartment building at 840 Columbus Ave., after Roxbury residents pushed back on the original design. Previous plans said the new LightView-like...

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Northeastern presented this illustration of the 840 Columbus Ave. proposal to the Boston Planning and Development Agency September 22, 2020.

Roxbury developers sue Northeastern over plans to build second LightView-style building

Riley Robinson, news staff
January 27, 2021

Northeastern University plans to construct a 26-story building at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. The land at 840 Columbus Ave. is currently a parking lot. Northeastern purchased...

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The Huskies couldn't claw their way back into the game against a difficult James Madison side.

[Photo] NU’s comeback falls short despite season-high 30 points from Tyson Walker

Eamonn Ryan, deputy sports editor
January 24, 2021

The Huskies couldn't claw their way back into the game against a difficult James Madison side.

The Huskies were on a roll this weekend, scoring 5-0 against Providence, their third win against them this season.

[Photo] No. 4 women’s hockey wipes No. 7 Providence again, earns a 5-0 shutout road victory

George Barker, news staff
January 23, 2021

The Huskies were on a roll this weekend, scoring 5-0 against Providence, their third win against them this season.

The Huskies defeat Providence for a second time this season Friday evening, 4-1.

[Photo] No. 4 women’s hockey defeats first-place No. 7 Providence by score of 4-1

George Barker, news staff
January 22, 2021

The Huskies defeat Providence for a second time this season Friday evening, 4-1.

Photo Courtesy Northeastern Athletics Varsity e-sports competes through COVID-19 and seeks wins throughout the fall season.

Varsity esports team competes through COVID-19 to clinch wins in fall season

Riley Robinson, news staff
December 8, 2020

Justin Adams, a fifth-year computer science major, has been playing Hearthstone since his senior year of high school. But he said he really improved when he could no longer go outside — not because of...

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The book 'They Can't Kill Us All' was written after Michael Brown's death in 2016, yet it still reflects events and protests happening in the present.

[Photo] Review: Wesley Lowery’s ‘They Can’t Kill Us All’ continues to inform the fight for Black lives

Taraneh Azar, news correspondent
November 11, 2020

The book 'They Can't Kill Us All' was written after Michael Brown's death in 2016, yet it still reflects events and protests happening in the present.

Northeastern community members wait in line to vote at Matthews Arena on Election Day.

Weighing COVID-19 risks, students traveled home to vote

Riley Robinson, news staff
November 8, 2020

At 2 a.m. Nov. 2, Julie Dobkin got in her car and drove through the night to go vote. Two of her roommates, who had each already voted, packed snacks and decided to ride with her. By 6:30 a.m they arrived...

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Protestors amassed in Roxbury's Nubian Square on Wednesday evening to demand that all votes in the 2020 presidential election be counted. Many denounced the American election system, and they urged others to not be complacent. The rally began with speeches before marching to Copley Square later in the evening.

[Photo] Photo Gallery: Hundreds gather in Nubian Square to denounce voter suppression

November 5, 2020

Protestors amassed in Roxbury's Nubian Square on Wednesday evening to demand that all votes in the 2020 presidential election be counted. Many denounced the American election system, and they urged others...

The SGA office in Curry Student Center.

[Photo] Northeastern denies SGA request for Election Day class cancellation

Isabel Stephens, news staff
October 27, 2020

The SGA office in Curry Student Center.

The baseball team looks on from the dugout during a game against Holy Cross last season.

[Photo] NU baseball season preview: Huskies look to prove CAA preseason ranking correct

Jordan Baron, news staff
February 15, 2020

The baseball team looks on from the dugout during a game against Holy Cross last season.

Senior defensive specialist Clare Lund goes for a dig in a game earlier this season versus Elon.

[Photo] Elon ends NU hopes in CAA tournament

Jordan Baron, sports editor
November 22, 2019

Senior defensive specialist Clare Lund goes for a dig in a game earlier this season versus Elon.

South Korean dance duo All Ready from NBC's "World of Dance" performs Thursday at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

[Photo] All Ready dance duo brings unique style from ‘World of Dance’ to Boston

Sarah Olender, news correspondent
October 22, 2019

Dance duo All Ready showcases their unique style of hip-hop and ballroom dancing at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Thursday.

Maren Morris performs for a sold-out crowd at the House of Blues on Saturday, April 27.

[Photo] Maren Morris celebrates her ascendance while retaining her roots

Dylan Shen, news staff
May 12, 2019

Maren Morris performs

A new mural is in progress on the first floor of Holmes Hall, which houses the School of Journalism.

[Photo] Holmes Hall mural brings life to an outdated building

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent
April 24, 2019

A new mural is in progress on the first floor of Holmes Hall, which houses the School of Journalism.

Student presenters share their ventures with attendees on April 9.

[Photo] Husky Startup Challenge sees increased diversity

Nick Swindell, news staff
April 17, 2019

Rebecca Lvov presents her company ButterSlice.

Thousands showed up to cheer on Boston Marathon runners on Monday.

[Photo] NU students and alumni conquer their first Boston Marathon

Samantha Barry, news staff
April 17, 2019

Thousands showed up to cheer on Boston Marathon runners on Monday.

The empty SGA Senate room sits above the bustling Curry Student Center.

[Photo] SGA alters stipend funding in response to student complaints

Isabel Stephens, news staff
April 3, 2019

The empty SGA Senate room sits above the bustling Curry Student Center.

Pop-country artist Walker Hayes fires up the crowd from the edge of the House of Blues stage.

Walker Hayes’ Dream On It tour marks a dream fulfilled

Riley Robinson, news staff
April 3, 2019

Two years after Walker Hayes’ last performance in Boston, his high-spirited Dream On It tour marked a sweet stage of career metamorphosis. At House of Blues on March 23, the pop-country artist recalled...

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The Student Government Association office is located in 332 Curry Student Center.

[Photo] Clubs frustrated with signature collection process to legitimize referenda

Yunkyo Kim, news staff
April 3, 2019

The Student Government Association office is located in 332 Curry Student Center.

Boston Ballet Principal Dancer Misa Kuranaga performs with the corps de ballet in a dress rehearsal for "Coppélia" March 20 at Boston Opera House.

[Photo] Review: Boston Ballet’s ‘Coppélia’ brings cheerful performance

Paige Stern, news staff
March 27, 2019

Boston Ballet performs George Balanchine's Coppelia Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Boston Opera House.

Randy Evers, a second-year economics major and Hillel Shabbat chair, leads prayers during Shabbat service Friday at Northeastern Hillel.

[Photo] NU Jewish community struggles with conflict between finals and Passover

Deanna Schwartz, news staff
March 27, 2019

Avital Brodski had to reschedule a final as a result of the conflict.

James Bay performs March 10 at Orpheum Theatre.

James Bay (finally) returns to Orpheum Theatre

Riley Robinson, news staff
March 20, 2019

James Bay’s Boston fans had waited patiently for this show. After his second studio album, “Electric Light,” dropped in May 2018, Bay was scheduled to perform last September at Rockland Trust Bank...

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Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

[Photo] Baseball dominates home opener, series against Holy Cross

Jenna Majeski, news correspondent
March 19, 2019

Baseball plays the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Cross Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Parsons Field.

President Joseph E. Aoun and senior forward Jeremy Miller reach for a handshake.

[Photo] Gallery: Men’s basketball returns to campus as CAA champions

March 13, 2019

President Joseph E. Aoun and senior forward Jeremy Miller reach for a handshake.

Senior guard Jess Genco looks to drive past a Delaware defender in a prior game.

[Photo] Women’s basketball loses in final seconds, gets swept by Hofstra

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff
February 27, 2019

Senior guard Jess Genco looks to drive past a Delaware defender in a prior game.

Director of Trash2Treasure marketing Jackie Arce, a 4th year design major, laughs with participants at the clothing exchange.

[Photo] Trash2Treasure recycles clothing at exchange

Riana Buchman, news correspondent
February 26, 2019

Director of Trash2Treasure marketing Jackie Arce, a 4th year design major, laughs with participants at the clothing exchange.

Mac d'Leeuwen, a member of the women's B team, does drills Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Carter bubble.

[Photo] NU ultimate grows with ‘spirit’ on the field

Joe Lantow, news correspondent
February 20, 2019

Mac d'Leeuwen, a member of the women's B team, does drills Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the Carter bubble.

Genco looks to make a move past a defender in a game against Delaware Jan. 20.

[Photo] A leader by example: a look back on Jess Genco’s Husky career

Vincent van Oorschot, news staff
February 20, 2019

Genco looks to make a move past a defender in a game against Delaware Jan. 20.

Cars covered in snow sit in between Renaissance Park and International Village.

[Photo] NU parking to be managed by private company

Lukas Illion, news correspondent
February 13, 2019

Cars covered in snow sit in between Renaissance Park and International Village.

Husky fans turned out in the thousands to see the encore to last year's cathartic championship game; the student section spanned at least 10 TD Garden balcony sections.

[Photo] NU outlasts BC to win second consecutive Beanpot

Marisa Goolgasian, news staff
February 11, 2019

Husky fans turned out in the thousands to see the encore to last year's cathartic championship game; the student section spanned at least 10 TD Garden balcony sections.

Lincoln Griffin, a senior forward, is all smiles after winning the second Beanpot title of his NU career.

[Photo] Beanpot champs again, NU seniors get a lasting memory

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato
February 11, 2019

Lincoln Griffin, a senior forward, is all smiles after winning the second Beanpot title of his NU career.

Country singer-songwriter Eric Church brings his Double Down Tour to Boston.

Country fans raise a glass to Eric Church

Riley Robinson, news staff
February 6, 2019
Country singer-songwriter Eric Church performed for three hours at TD Garden as part of his Double Down Tour.
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The theme for the 2018 Husky Hunt, which took place in November, was "Out of Time."

[Photo] RSA responds to concerns surrounding 2018 Husky Hunt challenges

Rachel Morford, news correspondent
February 6, 2019

The theme for the 2018 Husky Hunt, which took place in November, was "Out of Time."

Illustration by Pete McKay

Column: You keep Macbeth, I’ll take Beloved

Riley Robinson, columnist
January 23, 2019
In a world of art which multiplies and time that only seems to shrink, I’m ready to burn the traditional parameters of “well-read.”
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Sophomore guard Stella Clark fends off a University of Delaware defender Saturday, January 20 in Matthews Arena.

[Photo] Women’s basketball ends three-game losing streak, defeats Delaware, 75-62

Vincent van Oorschot, news correspondent
January 20, 2019

A Northeastern player and a Delaware player grapple for the ball in a prior game.

Sophomore guard Myles Franklin prepares to shoot a free throw against UNCW.

[Photo] Men’s basketball roll on in conference play, pick up fourth straight win

Seamus McAvoy, news staff
January 21, 2019

Sophomore guard Myles Franklin prepares to shoot a free throw against UNCW.

This year's NUPD Safety Report shows NU leased properties lack fire safety.

Fire on Hemenway displaces students

Chris Butler and Riley Robinson
November 2, 2018
Less than a week after the incident, affected students receive an outpouring of support from the Northeastern and Berklee communities.
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Three years have passed since the decriminalization of recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts for those 21 and over, and for some, it is still a polarizing issue.

[Photo] Cannabis connoisseurs celebrate 29th Freedom Rally

Aidan McGovern and Guy Ovadia
September 19, 2018

Three years have passed since the decriminalization of recreational use of marijuana in Massachusetts for those 21 and over, and for some, it is still a polarizing issue.

Michael and Amy Port, founders of Historic Public Speaking Worldwide, spoke about using acting techniques for real-life situations such as job interviews at TEDxCambridge Thursday. / Photo courtesy Bearwalk Cinema

Speakers break rules at TEDxCambridge

Hannah Bernstein and Riley Robinson
October 18, 2017
Webster said although her team avoids assigning themes to each event, as they prepared with the speakers, she realized a theme emerged anyway — breaking the rules. Each speaker addressed that idea in a different way, and she challenged the audience to find the rule-breaking aspects of each one.
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