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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Editorials

The News staff is committed to accountability in its coverage in 2019.

Editorial: The News pursues accountability

The Editorial Board January 23, 2019
We believe the best way to hold ourselves accountable to you, the Northeastern community, is to ask for your feedback.
Editorial: Keep on voting, America

Editorial: Keep on voting, America

The Editorial Board November 28, 2018
As citizens, we all have a civic duty to stay educated and vote. As young people, we have a responsibility to increase our representation in voting numbers. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you.
RETRACTED: Editorial: Birthright citizenship must be protected

RETRACTED: Editorial: Birthright citizenship must be protected

November 7, 2018

Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency...

Editorial: Violent rhetoric must end

Editorial: Violent rhetoric must end

The Editorial Board November 1, 2018
We at The News affirm that white supremacy lies at the root of systemic oppression against marginalized communities. As we grieve and process the events in Pittsburgh, we must also mobilize.
RETRACTED: Editorial: Freedom of the press must be protected

RETRACTED: Editorial: Freedom of the press must be protected

October 24, 2018

Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency...

Editorial: We need to vote

Editorial: We need to vote

The Editorial Board October 17, 2018
We at The News not only encourage you to vote, but we believe it is your responsibility to do so. When Nov. 6 comes, if you will not vote for the country or for yourself, do it for those who cannot.
Editorial: New housing is not enough to stop gentrification

Editorial: New housing is not enough to stop gentrification

The Editorial Board October 10, 2018
As students of Northeastern, we need to advocate that the university pave the way for Boston to actively decrease gentrification, both by increasing affordable housing and public funding.
Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Editorial: We believe Ford

The Editorial Board October 3, 2018
We stand in solidarity with all who have lived through the events Ford has bravely described. It is time for us to break down the conventions that perpetuate rape culture. We believe Ford, and everyone who follows her.
Editorial: The shortcomings of Northeastern's student health plan

Editorial: The shortcomings of Northeastern’s student health plan

The Editorial Board September 26, 2018
Northeastern may not have a choice when it comes to the caliber that a student’s coverage must meet, but they do have a choice when it comes to offering alternative solutions.
Editorial: NU needs to  cut all ties with I.C.E.

Editorial: NU needs to cut all ties with I.C.E.

The Editorial Board September 19, 2018
As a university that prides itself on being a global institution, which fosters a global community, Northeastern must take a moment to evaluate what those terms mean to the establishment at large.
Editorial: Giving Day doesn't give, it takes

Editorial: Giving Day doesn’t give, it takes

The Editorial Board April 18, 2018
So when Northeastern targets students on Giving Day, it feels more corporate than philanthropic.
Editorial: We need to talk about diversity

Editorial: We need to talk about diversity

The Editorial Board April 5, 2018
It is crucial that we have difficult conversations about diversity and inclusion now.