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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

Val O’Neill

Val O’Neill, Deputy Campus Editor

Val O’Neill is a third-year journalism major with a minor in photography, and one of the deputy campus editors. She has previously been a staff writer and staff photographer, and is excited to bring new ideas and continue her participation on The News. She is currently on co-op at Amundi US as their corporate communications co-op.

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Protesters march in Seattle Thursday afternoon demanding justice for Jaahnavi Kandula. Kandula, who studied information systems at Northeasterns Seattle campus, was fatally struck by a Seattle police officer in a cruiser in January. Photo courtesy Seattle Alliance Against Racial & Political Repression.

Seattle activists rally to demand justice for Northeastern student Jaahnavi Kandula

Val O'Neill, deputy campus editor
September 15, 2023

On Thursday, Seattle locals and students gathered in protest at the corner of Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street, near the intersection where 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula, a graduate student on Northeastern’s...

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Mayor Wu addresses former BPS students who will be attending Northeastern in the fall. Wu and other Boston leaders commended these students for their hard work and their role in making Boston more welcoming for incoming students who are not from Boston.

Incoming Northeastern first years from Boston Public Schools welcomed to campus at ISEC event

Val O'Neill, deputy campus editor
August 27, 2023

For many high-school students who grew up in Boston, the city is a place they want to continue to call home for their college years. Many students who graduate from Boston Public Schools, or BPS, choose...

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NUHOC members pose for a group photo while building a yurt, which serves as a placeholder for the lodge that burnt down in 2015. The club has been fundraising to rebuild the lodge with the help of alumni. Photo courtesy NUHOC.

Northeastern outdoors club continues effort to rebuild beloved New Hampshire lodge

Val O'Neill, deputy campus editor
June 30, 2023

For hundreds of students on campus, the Northeastern University Huskiers and Outing Club, or NUHOC, is an escape from the stress and chaos of Boston. Since 1971, members of NUHOC have spent their weekends...

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Marino Recreation Center on Huntington Avenue. Marino will close during Summer 1 for renovations. a school-wide email announced Wednesday.

Marino set to close for Summer 1 semester; students granted free access to YMCA

Val O’Neill, deputy campus editor
May 3, 2023

The Marino Recreation Center will close for renovations starting May 8 until the end of Summer 1, with a plan to fully reopen at the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester, according to an email sent to students...

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NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

NU alumni reflect on Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later

Val O’Neill and Juliette Piovoso
April 17, 2023

It was April 15, 2013. Thousands of runners sprinted down Boylston Street during the Boston Marathon on Patriots Day, usually a lively celebration in the city of Boston.  At 2:49 p.m., everything...

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Members of EMPOWER pose in front of a mirror for a group photo. The club was founded in January 2022 as an inclusive community for women to feel comfortable and confident while weightlifting. Photo courtesy EMPOWER.

Women’s weightlifting club makes lifting more approachable

Val O’Neill, news staff
April 3, 2023

Climbing up the stairs of Marino Recreation Center to the weightlifting floor can be daunting, especially for women at Northeastern. However, a new club on campus is working persistently to make it seem...

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Bisexual women on campus struggle with acceptance and support from community

Bisexual women on campus struggle with acceptance and support from community

Val O’Neill, news staff
April 1, 2023

This past November, Emily O’Brien met her now boyfriend. When O’Brien, a second-year English and journalism combined major at Northeastern, excitedly went to tell her all-queer friend group the good...

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Graduate student forward and captain Alina Mueller takes aim during a game against Holy Cross. Mueller was named Hockey East Player of the Year this season and is a top-3 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award.

[Photo] Huskies look ahead to program’s seventh-ever NCAA tournament

March 10, 2023

Graduate student forward and captain Alina Mueller takes aim during a game against Holy Cross. Mueller was named Hockey East Player of the Year this season and is a top-3 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier...

A sign installed on the outside of 610 Beacon St. reads Myles Standish Hall. Members of the universitys College of Arts and Sciences Anti-Racist Initiative Group and student government have written an open letter requesting for this residence halls name to be changed.

Boston University students renew push to remove the name of colonial military leader from residence hall

Val O'Neill, news correspondent
February 12, 2023

Over 170 student organizations at Boston University signed an open letter written by members of the College of Arts and Sciences Anti-Racist Initiative Group, or CASARI, as well as members of student government,...

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Novak is caught in a tussle at the boards by the Merrimack Warriors. The Huskies won the January 21 game 1-0, taking down the top team in Hockey East for the second consecutive night.

[Photo] Transfer student Jakov Novak continues to lead at Northeastern

February 9, 2023

Novak is caught in a tussle at the boards by the Merrimack Warriors. The Huskies won the January 21 game 1-0, taking down the top team in Hockey East for the second consecutive night.

Graduate student forward Jakov Novak fights for the puck along the boards. Novak has six points on the season.

[Photo] McDonough’s “Merrimack killer” strikes again as the Huskies take the weekend sweep

January 24, 2023

Graduate student forward Jakov Novak fights for the puck along the boards. Novak has six points on the season.

Sophomore forward Taze Thompson seizes the puck from LIU. Thompson, a transfer from Harvard, has tallied one goal and three assists in her first eight games as a Husky.

[Photo] Taze Thompson: Harvard transfer finds home at NU

October 26, 2022

Sophomore forward Taze Thompson seizes the puck from LIU. Thompson, a transfer from Harvard, has tallied one goal and three assists in her first eight games as a Husky.

The Huskies rally before a match.

[Photo] Undefeated Huskies outplay Warriors 4-1, increasing record to 6-0

October 20, 2022

The Huskies rally before a match.

Senior forward Katy Knoll faces off against LIU.

[Photo] Husky fish fry: Northeastern smokes LIU in opening weekend series

October 5, 2022

Senior forward Katy Knoll faces off against LIU.