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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

NUs bench keeps an eye on the action during a game earlier this season.

Philips gets third straight shutout as women’s hockey trounces UConn

George Barker, sports editor January 17, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey picked up another decisive win tonight, knocking off the visiting UConn Huskies 4-0 as NU’s depth shined.  Gwyneth Philips, Northeastern’s (18-3-1, 15-2-0 HEA) backup goalie, got her third start of her freshman season and impressed again....

Borloz spoke to the Northeastern community Monday.

UN expert speaks on challenges faced by LGBTQ+ community

Avery Bleichfeld, news staff January 17, 2020
United Nations Independent Expert Victor Madrigal-Borloz spoke about modern violence and discrimination toward LGBTQ+ people and the intersectionality of identity at a talk Monday, hosted by the Northeastern University School of Law. 
Senior guard Bolden Brace has stepped into a larger role this season, averaging 30 minutes per game.

Bolden Brace reaches 1,000 points in Hofstra loss

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor January 15, 2020

Senior guard Bolden Brace reached 1,000 points, the 39th player in program history to do so, during Thursday’s close loss against Hofstra, 74-72. Despite Brace’s 18 points and 10 rebounds and senior guard Jordan Roland’s eight three-pointers, second-best in NU history,...

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

Women’s basketball splits weekend away games against Drexel and Delaware

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 14, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team split its away games this past weekend, losing to Drexel University 41-50 on Friday and winning against the University of Delaware 72-62 on Sunday.  Northeastern vs. Drexel University Sophomore forward Alexis Hill’s first career...

Crime Log: Sunday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Jan. 6

Crime Log: Sunday, Dec. 29 to Monday, Jan. 6

Nico Malabuyo, news staff January 13, 2020

Wednesday, Jan. 1 3:05 p.m. A residence director in West Village A reported finding a bong during health and safety inspections. Officers confiscated the pipe. A report was filed. Thursday, Jan. 2 2:42 p.m. A man unaffiliated with NU reported his bike was stolen...

Aerin Frankel covers up the puck during her shutout win over BC today.

Defense and goaltending shine as No. 3 women’s hockey downs BC

George Barker, sports editor January 12, 2020

Northeastern women’s hockey continued its domination of Boston College Sunday afternoon, as Aerin Frankel and the Huskies’ penalty kill shined in a 3-0 win. “We battled, the goals didn’t come as easily as Friday. We had to grind it out a little bit, got a little bit...

NU goaltender Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season versus Holy Cross.

No. 3 Women’s hockey dominates BC, asserts top spot in Hockey East

George Barker, sports editor January 10, 2020

Northeastern and Boston College have hovered near one another at the top of Hockey East for much of the 2019-20 season. But today, by virtue of a strong 6-0 victory over the Eagles on BC’s home ice, NU women’s hockey stands five points ahead of BC in the standings despite...

NU sophomore center Tyler Madden (9) shoots the puck during NUs home opener against UMass on Oct. 15.

No. 11 Men’s hockey stretches win streak to three games

George Barker, sports editor January 7, 2020

The Northeastern men’s hockey team, which has now won eight of its last nine games, took down the Bentley Falcons last night, 4-2. The Huskies (13-5-2, 7-4-1 HEA) have been putting on an offensive show as of late, and haven’t failed to reach three goals since a Nov. 15th...

Junior guard Stella Clark looks up for the ball during a game against Delaware last season.

Women’s basketball opens conference play with 74-51 win over Hofstra

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent January 7, 2020

After the Northeastern women’s basketball team ended their 2019 calendar year with a tough loss to Boston University, they opened up their CAA play of the season with a win against the Hofstra Pride Sunday, 74-51.  This was the first game of conference play for either team....

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

Northeastern falls to BU for the second time in 7 years, ending win streak

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent December 30, 2019
Defense has continuously been the Northeastern women’s basketball team’s forte this season, but they fell short Sunday as they lost to Boston University, 72-56. 
NSCC members practice self-care at Dec. town hall

NSCC members practice self-care at Dec. town hall

Grace Horne, news staff December 26, 2019
Members of the Northeastern Students of Color Caucus, or NSCC, shared their experiences in personal mental health at the organization’s  town hall Dec. 4. 
A memorial set up outside the garage.

[UPDATED] Mother and 2 children dead in murder-suicide at Renaissance Park Garage

George Barker and Deanna Schwartz December 25, 2019

A woman killed herself after her two young children fell to their deaths off Renaissance Park Garage on Christmas day, according to Boston Police. The woman and children were pronounced dead at a local hospital after they were found unconscious on the sidewalk outside of the...