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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Gwyneth Philips looks down the ice. The fifth-year netminder and assistant captain put up 45 saves against Boston College Saturday afternoon.

Blue line blasts past BC as Philips backstops Northeastern to crucial conference victory

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 21, 2024

With the end of the regular season quickly approaching, every game is important and every point counts. So Saturday afternoon, in its third game of the season against No. 15 Boston College (14-11-7, 13-7-5 HE), the No. 13 Northeastern women’s hockey team came out swinging,...

Alex Campbell looks for a way around Lowells Sean Kilcullen. Campbell scored Northeasterns second goal of the night, assisted by both Hryckowian brothers.

Whitehead’s career-high 42 saves lifts Huskies to shutout win

Esha Minhas, news staff February 21, 2024

After coming off an upsetting 4-2 loss to the University of Massachusetts Lowell (8-18-4, 4-12-3 HE) Friday, the Northeastern men's hockey team (14-13-2, 7-12-0 HE) bounced back to get a 4-0 shutout win at Matthews Arena. The Huskies won their sixth Beanpot in the last seven...

Mike Sirota steps up to bat. In the 2022-23 season, Sirota tied for first on the team in home runs with 18. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce

Northeastern baseball star Mike Sirota poised for top pick in 2024 MLB draft

Juliette Piovoso, news staff February 19, 2024

“Adapt or die in the box.”  These six words mean everything for Mike Sirota, center fielder for the Northeastern Huskies baseball team and current top 2024 Major League Baseball draft prospect. Despite the center fielder's inherent hitting prowess — a collectible...

Freshman guard Yirsy Queliz dribbles the ball down the court for the Huskies. Northeastern fell to Stony Brook 71-35 Jan. 11.

‘We need to work on not falling apart’: Women’s basketball falls 71-35 to conference leader Stony Brook

Dylan Cohen, news staff February 19, 2024

Northeastern women’s basketball (8-15, 4-9 CAA) faced the Stony Brook Seawolves (21-3, 11-2 CAA) at home Sunday, suffering an upsetting 71-35 loss. It was the lowest-scoring game of the season for the Huskies. Defeating the conference leader with a healthy squad would be...

Northeastern mens club lacrosse goalie Sam Bellomy gets ready in net. Bellomy backstopped his team with a .627 save percentage last season. Photo courtesy Vittorio Mount

‘I am excited to see what we can do’: Northeastern men’s club lacrosse looks to the future as season kicks off

Elli Einset, news correspondent February 17, 2024

Northeastern men’s club lacrosse has maintained its focus between seasons, and the team hopes to keep up the momentum from its previous success following its 11-6 record in 2023. This year’s spring season has brought many new players to the team, and with these players,...

Cam Maldonado rounds home base. Maldonado broke the Northeastern record for most home runs by a rookie with 13 in 2023.

‘Unfinished business’: After a historic season, the Huskies are back with a vengeance

Sarah Popeck, news staff February 15, 2024

Flashback to May 2023 — the Huskies walked off the field with pride after an incredibly momentous season.  They set a program record with 44 wins and 106 homers and appeared in the NCAA tournament for the 10th time. The Huskies had never found themselves with a midweek...

The Northeastern womens hockey team congratulates Skylar Irving after her goal. Northeastern defeated Maine 4-0 Saturday afternoon.

Huskies dominate in shutout victory over Maine

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 14, 2024

Everything seems to be clicking for the Huskies. They’re scoring goals, there’s depth in the lines and the team hasn’t lost a game in a month.  That last defeat was to the University of Maine, Jan. 12 — the first of a weekend series in which Northeastern took home...

Captain Justin Hryckowian hoists the Beanpot trophy over his head. Northeastern defeated BU 4-3 in overtime in the 71st Beanpot tournament.

Another thrilling come-from-behind win seals Northeastern’s second straight Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett February 13, 2024

History is bound to repeat itself.  Northeastern and Boston University take it to a 4-3 overtime finish, senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scores a game-winning overtime goal, the Huskies claim a Beanpot sweep.  If the Huskies do one thing well, it’s win Beanpots....

A student fan screams, reacting to in-game action. Many fans, especially those near the front of the DogHouse, emoted, chanted and poked their heads over the railings when voicing their feelings and thoughts throughout the game.

The spirit of the DogHouse: experiencing gameday in Northeastern hockey’s fan section

Sofia Sawchuk, photo staff February 12, 2024

A fan takes a deep breath and closes their eyes: It’s gameday at Matthews Arena. The slapping sound of pucks rings off the boards while the crisp smell of ice fills the air. Northeastern’s Pep Band fills the gaps between play with bellowing music, while chants, jeers and...

Cameron Whitehead blocks away a shot from Boston University. The Huskies defeated the Terriers 4-3 in overtime Jan. 30.

Championship Preview: Northeastern and BU set to go head-to-head in 71st Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 12, 2024

The 71st men’s Beanpot championship is bound to be a fierce competition. It’s the sixth year in a row Northeastern and Boston University have faced each other in a Beanpot game, and the two teams combined have taken every title since 2018. Northeastern has claimed all but...

Derin Erdogan bodies past a Campbell player in the paint. Erdogan led Northeastern in points with 16 and rebounds with eight.

Huskies defeated 54-43 in fight against Campbell

Dylan Cohen, news staff February 9, 2024

Returning home after a 73-66 conference win away against the University of Delaware (6-12, 2-4 CAA), the Northeastern women’s basketball team (7-10, 3-4 CAA) hoped to secure another win at home against the No. 11 Campbell University Camels (10-9, 3-5 CAA) Jan. 28. Riddled with...

Katy Knoll gets ready for the faceoff. Knoll scored the game-winning goal 27 seconds into overtime in Saturdays game.

Late-game antics put No. 13 Northeastern back on top of UNH

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 7, 2024

In a Saturday afternoon matinee, the No. 13 Northeastern Huskies (20-9-1, 13-7-1 HE) finished off their weekend series against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (12-14-2, 9-10-2 HE) in style. It was the pair’s third matchup in two weeks and Northeastern’s third win...