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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

Op-ed: Popular Black media platforms promote right-wing extremism 

Op-ed: Popular Black media platforms promote right-wing extremism 

Jarriah Cockhren, contributor  September 25, 2023

  “All skinfolk ain’t kinfolk.” That is what we, Black people in America, are told: that not every other Black person is family, friend, associate or comrade, but rather your enemy and an...

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Op-ed: The First Republican Primary Debate: A Basic Rundown with a Hot Take 

Op-ed: The First Republican Primary Debate: A Basic Rundown with a Hot Take 

Aleeza Syed, contributor September 25, 2023

In a perfect world, Chris Christie would be the Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Watching the Republican primary debate, I was ready to hear many things that I disagreed with: Donald...

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Op-ed: Implement class-based admissions

Op-ed: Implement class-based admissions

Noelia Arteaga, deputy opinion editor September 25, 2023

It’s time to look beyond race in the admissions process. Yes, having a racially diverse student body is important, but colleges and universities can and should have both diversity in race and class....

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A wipe dispenser encourages students and staff to take a wipe. The pandemic sparked a greater effort to take public health seriously, one that ultimately died out.

Op-ed: COVID-19 burnout is not an excuse for neglecting public health

Julianne Panaro, contributor September 22, 2023

Nowadays, the mere words “COVID-19” elicit a sigh of exhaustion from anyone within a five-mile radius — in fact, just writing it made me roll my eyes internally. The coronavirus pandemic, once the...

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Op-ed: Be Kinder at Your Next Show

Op-ed: Be Kinder at Your Next Show

Jared Haime, contributor September 19, 2023

In early 2022, a viral TikTok showed fans at Tyler, the Creator’s “Call Me If You Get Lost” tour playing duck-duck-goose during the set of the opener, Vince Staples. This is entitled behavior, and...

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A young Latin American woman attempts to break through the stereotypes in science, a field that mainly consists of white men.

Op-ed: Beyond White Coats and Prejudice: How I’m shattering stereotypes in the scientific realm

Melanie Villalobos Garcia, contributor September 10, 2023

Imagine sitting at the table surrounded by brilliant minds shaping the future of science. Now, picture being the sole Latin American woman amidst a sea of faces that rarely reflect your own. This has been...

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Op-ed: How political polarization is affecting the climate crisis

Op-ed: How political polarization is affecting the climate crisis

Elena Hernandez, contributor September 10, 2023

Insufferable heat, the development of new diseases, food shortages and underwater nations seem to be a far-away idea only seen in a science-fiction film about the end of the world. However, these descriptions...

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The John D. OBryant African American Institute, located within West Village F. Alternatives to Northeasterns online DEI training couldve been increased funding to campus cultural centers such as the Institute.

Op-ed: Northeastern’s poor choice of DEI training

Alejandro McClain, contributor September 5, 2023

Northeastern University implemented mandatory racial and cultural literacy training for students, faculty and staff in 2021. The purpose of this training was to “better equip our community to combat...

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Tarokh in his office where he worked as a refugee case manager prior to pursuing his doctorate at Northeastern University.

Op-ed: Northeastern can open educational pathways to refugees

Ali Tarokh, contributor April 13, 2023

Next year, I will receive my doctoral degree in law and policy from the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, although my educational path was more challenging than many other students....

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Op-ed: TikTok  is a vehicle for misogyny, self-hatred and anti-feminism 

Op-ed: TikTok  is a vehicle for misogyny, self-hatred and anti-feminism 

Noelia Arteaga, opinion editor  April 4, 2023

With over 1 billion users, TikTok has taken the world by storm. We’ve all used it and seen the content catered to the masses. Some of the content is harmless. Cooking, sports, entertainment and other...

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 Customers pull clothes off of racks at a Goodwill in Jamaica Plain. As thrifting became more popular during the pandemic, people have wondered if the demand has increased prices and lowered accessibility to affordable clothing.

Op-Ed: The Ethical Issue of Thrifting in Boston

Rachel Mahoney, contributor April 3, 2023

Through the rise of social media trends, thrifting has become a popular and sustainable method for students to get trendy clothing. However, many of these stores were designed to offer affordable clothing...

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Op-ed: We need a new American Dream

Op-ed: We need a new American Dream

Ananya Chaudhari, contributor April 3, 2023

Since the insular gates of the COVID-19 pandemic gave way, the American zeitgeist has been dominated by an obsession with opulence. True to the ceaseless boom-bust cycle, mass deprivation spilling into...

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