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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

SPD officer Kevin Dave in a police cruiser. Dave struck former Northeastern student Jaahnavi Kandula with his cruiser in January 2023. Photo courtesy Lucy Parsons Labs.

Op-ed: Police and motorist impunity failed Jaahnavi Kandula

Noah Colbert, contributor March 17, 2024

Seven thousand five hundred pedestrians were killed by drivers in the United States in 2022, the highest the mortality rate has been in 41 years. The scourge of vehicular violence against pedestrians has...

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Op-ed: ‘You Need To Calm Down’: A look at Taylor Swift and the NFL

Op-ed: ‘You Need To Calm Down’: A look at Taylor Swift and the NFL

Lily Cooper, contributor March 17, 2024

Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just want an excuse to eat some wings, Americans everywhere watch the Super Bowl. The 2024 game, which took place Feb. 11 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas,...

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Op-ed: Lessons from an international student in regulatory affairs

Op-ed: Lessons from an international student in regulatory affairs

Attrayee “Atty” Chakraborty, contributor March 10, 2024

Navigating a career as an international student going into a completely new field has been exciting, to say the least. After graduating college in India with a degree in biotechnology, I believed that...

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 A ballot dropbox located outside City Hall in 2020. Members of the American public have expressed concern over the ages of presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump, who are 81 years old and 77 years old, respectively.

Op-ed: My grandfather’s peers shouldn’t be president

Alexis Algazy, deputy city editor March 7, 2024

My grandfather might be the healthiest 81-year-old I’ve ever met, but that does not mean he is fit to hold any political office in this country. Aging comes with an array of side effects, often including...

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 A fence blocks off the temporarily closed main entrance to Snell Library. A two-year project to renovate Snell Library started in 2023.

Op-ed: Snell doesn’t need renovations, Northeastern just needs another library

Kara Orsini, columnist March 7, 2024

A library is perhaps one of the most essential places on a college campus. It’s a space that’s meant to foster a student’s success by providing them with a productive and comfortable environment...

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Op-ed: ChatGPT — The ‘write’ tool for classroom success

Op-ed: ChatGPT — The ‘write’ tool for classroom success

Sencha Kreymerman, contributor February 22, 2024

“As the ink of traditional lesson plans dries, a new chapter unfolds, written not by the hand of the teacher, but by the algorithmic brilliance of ChatGPT. The quill has transformed into code, and the...

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Op-ed: Minimum wage may never feel like enough in Massachusetts

Op-ed: Minimum wage may never feel like enough in Massachusetts

Kara Orsini, columnist February 22, 2024

I have lived in Massachusetts my whole life. This state is where I was raised and educated, but most of all, it is a state I have seen get increasingly more expensive to live in as each year passes. In...

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Protesters gather on Krentzman Quad during an emergency rally hosted by Huskies for a Free Palestine Jan. 10. Students across the country have criticized universities for their lack of outcry about genocide in Gaza.

Op-ed: Student protests matter

Robin L. Reed, contributor February 19, 2024

In every generation, students have been the conscience of the world because they are free from intimidation or concerns for repercussions. I am a physician who has dedicated my entire life to saving...

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Op-ed: Biden is still the best option for college students

Op-ed: Biden is still the best option for college students

Patrick O'Neal, contributor February 16, 2024

In the United States, skepticism has been mounting in recent months about the Biden administration. With concerns about President Joe Biden’s age, frequent criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas...

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Students socialize and eat in the International Village dining hall. Many students with allergies and dietary restrictions have had trouble finding suitable meals at Northeasterns dining halls.

Op-ed: Northeastern student dining is in disrepair

Niya Plynton, contributor February 15, 2024

Northeastern needs to do a better job of providing students with meals that nurture the mind and body. As a Northeastern attendee with allergies and dietary restrictions, I have noticed there is little...

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Op-ed: Co-op class doesn’t prepare students for the difficulties of transitioning through cycle

Op-ed: Co-op class doesn’t prepare students for the difficulties of transitioning through cycle

Kara Orsini, columnist February 13, 2024

A majority of Northeastern students opt to become a full-time employee for six months during their education by way of participating in the university’s co-op program. Students get a taste of being the...

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Op-ed: Financial literacy for students at NEU

Op-ed: Financial literacy for students at NEU

Tim Zhao, contributor January 27, 2024

You might believe that today's inflation rates are high, but in comparison, college expenses have increased even more dramatically. In the United States, the current student loan borrowing system has led...

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