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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

Composting at Northeastern University, or CANU, is promoting composting around campus.

Incoming club plans to make campus composting accessible

Petrina Danardatu, news staff February 19, 2020

Composting at Northeastern University, or CANU, is hoping to be accepted as an official student organization in the upcoming fall semester.  The mission of CANU, according to founder and fourth-year finance major Rebekah Davis, is to get students more access to composting...

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

Huskies swept by Alabama in opening weekend

Jordan Baron, news staff February 18, 2020

In what most likely is the worst way for a team to begin a season, the Northeastern baseball team was swept by Alabama in three games, outscored 24-3 across the weekend. The Huskies (0-3) racked up only eight hits in the opening two games, in which they were shutout both...

Sophomore defender Jordan Harris contributed offensively to the Huskies last night with two assists.

No. 12 men’s hockey takes another victory over No. 11 River Hawks, 2-1

Leah Cussen, news staff February 16, 2020

After a 3-0 shutout last night, No. 12 men’s hockey had another success over No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 2-1. With senior forward Matt Filipe, sophomore forward Tyler Madden and freshman defenseman Jayden Struble off of the ice tonight due to injuries, the Huskies...

Womens basketball split weekend with loss against William & Mary and win against Elon

Women’s basketball split weekend with loss against William & Mary and win against Elon

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 16, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team went 1-1 this weekend after losing to William & Mary, 64-80, and beating Elon 69-45. With this, they split the season series with the Tribe and swept away the Phoenixes.  Northeastern vs William & Mary With seven lead...

No. 3 Women’s hockey splits home-and-home with Providence Friars

No. 3 Women’s hockey splits home-and-home with Providence Friars

George Barker, sports editor February 15, 2020

No. 3 women’s hockey took an overtime loss to the Providence Friars 2-1 on Friday, making the Friars the first team to beat NU twice this year out of a prestigious group of three teams to knock off the impressive Husky group. They bounced back this afternoon, securing a strong...

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

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

Jordan Baron, news staff February 15, 2020

After finishing a game under .500 in the 2019 regular season, the Northeastern University baseball team has a completely changed dynamic. The Huskies adopted eleven new freshman in preparation for the 2020 season, including North Andover local and 2020 CAA preseason freshman...

Redshirt junior guard Maxime Boursiquot reached his career-high of 18 points in todays game.

Men’s basketball sweep this weekend’s home games with another win against College of Charleston

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor February 15, 2020

The men’s basketball team found their footing this weekend after another win at home today against the College of Charleston, 65-51. Redshirt junior guard Maxime Boursiquot led the game with 18 points, followed by redshirt senior Jordan Roland who had 17 and senior Bolden...

Craig Pantano peers behind the net during the Beanpot final earlier this week.

Men’s hockey continues climb to playoffs, 3-0 over UMass Lowell

Leah Cussen, news staff February 15, 2020

In their first game after winning their third Beanpot Championship title in a row, No. 12 men’s hockey dominated No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 3-0. With just seven games left for the Huskies before the Hockey East playoffs and NU holding the seventh position in...

Recap of the 2020 Academy Awards

Recap of the 2020 Academy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news staff February 14, 2020

The 92nd annual Academy Awards aired this past Sunday on CBS, bringing us exciting performances and historic wins. The Oscars made history this year with the film “Parasite” winning in four major categories.  “Parasite,” a psychological thriller directed by South...

The building is located on Christian Science Plaza.

Northeastern purchases ‘Horticulture Hall’ on Mass. Ave.

Deanna Schwartz, campus editor February 14, 2020
Northeastern is purchasing “Horticulture Hall,” a historic Boston building on Massachusetts Avenue, according to a Thursday announcement. 
Redshirt senior Jordan Roland was the highest scorer in tonights game, with 27 points.

Head coach Bill Coen reaches momentous 158 CAA wins with UNCW victory

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor February 13, 2020

The men’s basketball team broke their four-game losing streak tonight with a 71-63 win against UNCW, who they lost to last month. This win marked head coach Bill Coen’s 158th CAA win, placing him second all-time in league history. He is tied with former Drexel coach Bruiser...

Hunger strikers line the floor of the State House with signs protesting the 15-year wait to legalize drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants.

Work and Family Mobility Act approved by Transportation Committee

Nicholas Stolte, news correspondent February 13, 2020

The Massachusetts Transportation Committee favorably reported the Work and Family Mobility Act, which would allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses, to the state Senate after a vote Feb. 5. The bill was voted on during a hunger strike organized in support...