The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Alex Sumas

Alex Sumas, Sports Editor

Alex Sumas (she/her) is a fourth-year journalism major and psychology minor. She is currently the sports editor at The News, previously having served as the deputy sports editor. Follow her on Twitter @a_sumas to stay up to date on her work.

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

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

Alex Sumas, sports editor
September 30, 2022

The Northeastern University men’s and women’s soccer teams are playing home games this week in honor of a cause close to their hearts: mental health. The women’s team faced Stony Brook University...

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Alina Mueller faces off against Boston College.

Alina Mueller: Leading from Boston to Beijing and back with grace

Alex Sumas, sports editor
September 6, 2022

Growing up, the only thing that mattered to Alina Mueller was ice hockey.  “I was devastated when we lost a game, I was the happiest person when we won games. That all kind of decided how my life...

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Northeastern University and Boston University face off in the Beanpot finals.

Huskies fall to Boston University in bid for fourth consecutive Beanpot win

Annah Chaya and Alex Sumas
February 17, 2022

Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team lost 1-0 to Boston University in the Beanpot finals Monday night at TD Garden.  As the Huskies entered the Garden Monday, the possibility of a four-peat...

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The Northeastern Huskies huddle together on the ice before the start of the Beanpot semifinals.

Huskies defeat BC securing their spot in the Beanpot finals

Annah Chaya and Alex Sumas
February 11, 2022

Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team faced Boston College in the first round of the Beanpot tournament Monday night at TD Garden, winning 3-1.  The game was marked by a career-launching...

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Many shifters may take themselves to an alternate reality.

Reality shifting phenomenon takes over TikTok 

Alex Sumas, news correspondent
November 16, 2020

Have you ever wanted to go to Hogwarts, to fly on a magic broom, to take potions with Snape or to become friends with the Golden Trio? According to fantasy fans on TikTok, you can. Harry Potter fans...

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Jordan Harris handles the puck with his eye on the net during the Beanpot final.

Beanpot hero Jordan Harris looks beyond individual success, appreciates supporters

Alex Sumas, news correspondent
April 12, 2020

Northeastern sophomore and starting defender on the men’s hockey team, Jordan Harris has had quite the year. The Montreal Canadiens prospect played for Team USA over winter break, and scored the winning...

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NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

NU student raises over $2,000 for food banks

Alex Sumas, news correspondent
April 10, 2020
Matt Sullivan, a Northeastern first-year student, raised over $2,100 with his younger sister Cat Sullivan to buy groceries for food banks over the past three weeks. 
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The Pantheon in Rome, where students studying abroad were called back to the US.

For students returning from overseas, a loss of money and opportunities

Alex Sumas, news correspondent
March 23, 2020
For students who chose to study abroad this semester, a loss of money and opportunities.
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