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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Op-ed: Study abroad is an overlooked privilege

Op-ed: Study abroad is an overlooked privilege

Rachel Mahoney, contributor  March 14, 2023

One of the most sought-after experiences at Northeastern is studying abroad. The university has programs like N.U.in and Global Scholars that give students a unique opportunity to start their college experience in another country. However, how “unique” really is this experience? These...

A decorated pole with floral decorations marks the main entrance to Snell Library. Many students have found it difficult to find a quiet and comfortable space to work in the commonly-overcrowded building.

Op-ed: Fixing Snell Library is an impossible feat

Rachana Madhav, contributor March 13, 2023

Dozens of students flock to Snell Library hourly. Whether it be trying to cram in a last-minute study session in between classes or settling in for a grueling all-nighter, Snell is no stranger to Northeastern students. However, if you’re trying to find that perfect spot...

Op-ed: Ke Huy Quan’s Golden Globes win inspires me to keep dreaming

Op-ed: Ke Huy Quan’s Golden Globes win inspires me to keep dreaming

 Jethro R. Lee, Data Editor March 13, 2023

Few people bothered to know who the young Asian actor in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” was, and the actor himself thought the role was a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity he’d never get to cherish again. He did not want that fate, but he felt he could not avoid it....

Murderers are a product of their environment and a predisposition to a violence gene

Murderers are a product of their environment and a predisposition to a violence gene

Sahej Anand, contributor March 7, 2023

In the mini-series “Defending Jacob,” murder genes were used as evidence in criminal cases. A murder gene is a term used for a link or similarity in the genes of criminals to see if there is something in their DNA that made them more likely to kill. But do these really exist?...

A 25-pound weight plate rests on a bench press in Marino Recreational Center. Alexis Algazy has discovered the mental benefits of weightlifting have become more important to her than the physical results.

Op-ed: Could weightlifting benefit student wellbeing?

Alexis Algazy, contributor February 25, 2023

Not every gym rat is lifting weights for a chiseled physique. Weight training can be the perfect addition to a student’s routine for mental health and memory benefits. For years, I did hours upon hours of cardio, under the impression that burning calories on runs and bike...

Op-ed: Environmental racism is harming people of color 

Op-ed: Environmental racism is harming people of color 

Elena Hernandez, contributor February 25, 2023

In 2019, the Rhodium Group, an independent research provider that gathers information in energy and climate change, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and the Census Bureau conducted a survey and found that Hispanics are significantly more likely...

A hairstylist twists a client's hair at Liz's Hair Care. Black women have often been compelled to meet Eurocentric beauty standards and struggled to get beauty products that worked with their hair.

Op-ed: You can’t touch my hair 

Chanel Lebrun, contributor February 25, 2023

The transatlantic slave trade did more than just sell people into slavery. By performing a single brutal deed — shaving the hair of African enslaved people  — slaves were robbed of their cultural and spiritual importance.  Given the significance of hair in Africa, it...

Op-ed: More must be done to prevent imposter syndrome in college students

Op-ed: More must be done to prevent imposter syndrome in college students

Emma Klekotka, contributor January 18, 2023

Upon starting college this past September, I experienced the typical emotions a freshman might feel. I was excited about new experiences, nervous about making new friends and hopeful about my academic success. What I didn’t expect was the crippling anxiety from imposter syndrome.  Imposter...

Op-ed: Sports and international politics at the World Cup: FIFA’s ineptitude to support political discourse

Op-ed: Sports and international politics at the World Cup: FIFA’s ineptitude to support political discourse

Brian McHugh, contributor December 17, 2022

With the 2022 FIFA World Cup in full force, it's fitting to see international politics inevitably being pulled into the most popular sport in the world. In the opening week of the tournament, we have already seen several incidents of players and fans making their voices heard...

Op-ed: It’s time to listen and save multilateralism

Op-ed: It’s time to listen and save multilateralism

Mary Raines Alexander, contributor December 16, 2022

President Biden, adorned in a pristine and well-pressed suit, addressed the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, Nov. 11 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.  This occurred while Gambian farmers watched saltwater creep into their crops and Fijian villages were upended...

Op-ed: Education could fix gentrification and protect underrepresented communties

Op-ed: Education could fix gentrification and protect underrepresented communties

Noelia Arteaga, Opinion Editor December 2, 2022

In high school, my AP Biology teacher was working towards a master’s degree in education. I remember talking to her about a paper she was writing on improving the academic performance of students e from predominantly underfunded public schools in high school classes. She...

Op-ed: Presidential candidates should be screened for cognitive decline

Op-ed: Presidential candidates should be screened for cognitive decline

Amelia Ballingall, news staff December 2, 2022

With former President Donald Trump recently announcing his 2024 campaign and current President Joe Biden considering the same path, public concern is rising over whether their advancing age is suitable for the role. Trump was 70 years old when he entered office in 2016 and Biden...