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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Junior guard Stella Clark goes for a layup in a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball takes 67-54 loss to James Madison

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 27, 2020

Another comeback effort was denied for the Northeastern women’s basketball team as they dropped another game to defending CAA regular-season champion, James Madison University, 67-54. With James Madison (15-3, 6-1 CAA) starting the game strong on an 11-2 lead, it was a tough...

Aurard and Fontaine watch the aftermath of a Frankel save during a game against BC last week.

Women’s hockey finishes UVM trip with 10 goal outburst

George Barker, sports editor January 25, 2020

While the women’s hockey team’s five-game shutout streak finally came to an end this evening, the Huskies will surely be happy with today’s outcome anyways. NU destroyed the Catamounts for the second day in a row, this time scoring an impressive 10 goals, including six...

Women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against Towson

Women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against Towson

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 25, 2020

 Northeastern women’s basketball team couldn’t keep up their three-game winning streak Friday, losing to Towson 81-68.  With Towson (9-8, 4-2 CAA) starting off the game strong with a 9-22 opening quarter, the Huskies (8-9, 4-2 CAA) had an uphill challenge for the rest...

Students emails begin transition to Microsoft Office 365

Students emails begin transition to Microsoft Office 365

Jessica Silverman, deputy campus editor January 25, 2020
In SGA’s weekly senate meeting Jan. 13, Associate Vice President of Engagement and Experience Marcus Robinson met with senators and discussed the transition of students’ email addresses from G Suite to Microsoft Office 365.
Women’s hockey shutouts out Catamounts to start two-game series

Women’s hockey shutouts out Catamounts to start two-game series

George Barker, sports editor January 25, 2020

Another women’s hockey game, another shutout. This time, the UVM Catamounts fell victim to NU’s all-nation defense as the Huskies picked up a commanding victory, winning on the road 4-0.  The Huskies (20-3-1, 17-2-0 HEA) outshot UVM a staggering 36-16, with four different...

Maxime Boursiquot scored a career-high of 18 points in todays game.

Men’s basketball faces another close loss against Delaware

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 25, 2020

Northeastern’s men’s basketball team lost by two points for the fourth time this season in an intense game against the University of Delaware, 76-74. “74 points is plenty of enough points to win a basketball game, but if you’re not going to sit down and guard, if you’re...

Senior guard Bolden Brace reached 1,000 points on 1/9 in a game against Hofstra.

Men’s basketball bounces back, crushing Drexel 85-52

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 24, 2020

After a close loss at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (6-15, 1-7 CAA) Saturday, the Northeastern men’s basketball team bounced back and demolished Drexel University, 85-52.  “We were all disappointed with the results last weekend, especially Saturday,” said...

Column: Look at Sweden’s reality, not Bernie Sanders’ version

Column: Look at Sweden’s reality, not Bernie Sanders’ version

Adrian Tolstoy, columnist January 24, 2020

You have most likely heard that the United States has a presidential election coming up this year. One of the most enthusiastic front-runners for the Democratic Party is Bernie Sanders. His political platform promises solutions to complex societal problems, and many of these...

The 2020 Grammy Awards will be broadcasted this Sunday, Jan. 26 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.

Preview for the 2020 Grammy Awards

Marisa Lijoi, news correspondent January 23, 2020

The 2020 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, and viewers are eager to find out who is going to bring home the ultimate prize. Although 2019 has come to a close, the year’s memorable music will be brought into the next decade and beyond. This Sunday, Jan. 26, the most...

The Northeastern community responded swiftly to the situation, with over 100 students and local activists showing up on Centennial Common Tuesday night to protest the deportation.

Iranian NU student deported, sparking outrage in NU community

Deanna Schwartz and Zeynep Tuncer January 23, 2020

As classes have begun for the spring semester, one student in particular, Mohammad Shahab Dehghani Hossein Abadi, will be unable to attend. The 24-year-old economics major was detained and later deported from Boston Logan International Airport Monday, sparking outrage from Northeastern...

Column: Northeastern must invest in its students’ health

Column: Northeastern must invest in its students’ health

Poon Singhatiraj, columnist January 23, 2020

When a Northeastern student gets sick, it’s likely that one of the first things they will do is visit University Health and Counseling Services, or UHCS. That’s exactly what two of my friends did during one of the cold/flu outbreaks last October. First-years Elena Plumb and...

By texting the hotline, students are matched with other students who are given the tools and resources to listen emphatically, respond thoughtfully and help however they can within the limits of a non-licensed support system.

Lean on Me provides a new platform for anonymous peer-to-peer support

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent January 23, 2020
Lean on Me is a texting service that provides non-crisis support to students, from students.