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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

NU heads into the Beanpot final reeling from a loss to Maine, but BU dropped a game recently to Merrimack.

Beanpot final preview: BU stands between NU and third-straight trophy

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff February 9, 2020

In 2018, Adam Gaudette’s hat trick and game-sealing rifle into the empty BU net ended thirty years of misery at the Garden (both old and new) for NU fans and alumni alike. In 2019, Tyler Madden shot through the BU D-line and scored the overtime winner for Northeastern en route...

Biagio Lerario jockeys for position during the opening round of the Beanpot on Monday.

Men’s hockey’s winning streak over Maine Black Bears comes to an end, 4-2

Leah Cussen, news correspondent February 8, 2020

As they prepare to compete in the Beanpot Championship game this Monday, No. 12 men’s hockey took on the Maine Black Bears in Orono, Maine. NU’s 4-2 loss came at a decisive time, as both teams are fighting to remain in the top eight Hockey East teams to continue to the playoffs....

Matti Hartman looks to kickstart a scoring chance during the opening round of the Beanpot on Tuesday.

No. 2 women’s hockey handles Merrimack with ease, 5-1

George Barker, sports editor February 8, 2020

During their Beanpot intermission game, No. 2 women’s hockey handled a struggling Merrimack team with ease, rolling past them 5-1. The Merrimack Warriors (4-21-4, 1-16-4 HEAW) have just one Hockey East win this year, setting them up as an easy win for the Huskies (25-3-1,...

Alexis Hill pulls down a rebound during a game last season.

Huskies go 1-1 against Delaware after home loss, 69-81

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 8, 2020

After beating Delaware once before, 72-62, Northeastern women’s basketball looked poised to pick up a season sweep against them. The win would lead to their best 10-game CAA start since joining the league. Unfortunately, NU came up short, losing 69-81.  Delaware (8-13,...

Junior midfielder Dan Munch handles the ball during a match vs Charleston during his season in the fall.

Student athletes balance co-op with season-long grind

Kelly Chan, news staff February 6, 2020

Even with their packed schedules, student athletes can still take advantage of co-op, one of Northeastern’s most renowned opportunities — although at times, they have special factors to take into account. Multiple student-athletes reported they cannot venture outside of...

The Boston Latin School is one of the citys three exam schools.

Who is the Boston Public School system leaving behind?

Jayden Khatib, news staff February 5, 2020

Boston routinely appears on top 10 lists of the most educated cities in the United States, but the city’s high-school and college graduation rates disguise serious disparities in the city’s public school system.  In the 2017-2018 school year, Boston Public Schools’...

NUCALLS promotes language learning, community engagement through free lessons

NUCALLS promotes language learning, community engagement through free lessons

Petrina Danardatu, news staff February 5, 2020
The Northeastern University Culture and Language Learning Society, or NUCALLS, is a group dedicated to sharing the power of language. They provide free language sessions once a week in hopes of enriching and educating the Northeastern and Greater Boston community. 
David Nica, a fifth-year economics major and the external vice president of NUCR explains his organizations referenda questions to SGA.

Referenda approved include evening academic advising, increased ISEC access

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor February 5, 2020
The Student Government Association, or SGA, agreed upon the referenda questions for students to vote on in the March elections. Of the 16 referenda questions proposed by student organizations, SGA passed five.
81% of people fail at completing their New Years resolutions.

Why people can’t stick to their New Year’s resolutions

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor February 5, 2020

It’s the beginning of February, which means that 45 percent of people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions, according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton.  The study found that within the first week of the year, 77 percent of people stayed...

Bobette Buster is a Northeastern professor who made the documentary film Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound.

Professor Bobette Buster ‘Making Waves’ and making a splash in the film industry

Nico Malabuyo, news staff February 5, 2020

From the classroom to the camera, Professor Bobette Buster has earned respect and admiration through her distinguished work in film. Buster grew up loving movies and the stories they told. This love sparked an ambition to pursue a career in film.  Buster attended the University...

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 2

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 2

Nico Malabuyo, news staff February 5, 2020

Monday, Jan. 27 9:25 p.m. An NU student in 650 Columbus Ave. reported ordering an iPhone online only to find it missing from the box she received. A report was filed.  Tuesday, Jan. 28 10:35 a.m. An NU student reported a man unaffiliated with NU who appeared to...

Skylar Fontaine, who potted NUs second goal, drives down the ice.

No. 3 women’s hockey defeats Harvard 3-1 to move to Beanpot final

George Barker, sports editor February 4, 2020

After a tough first round exit last year, No. 3 women’s hockey started the 42nd annual Women’s Beanpot strong, picking up a 3-1 win over the No. 10 Harvard Crimson thanks in part to some fantastic work in net by Husky junior goalie Aerin Frankel and her 31 saves. “It’s...