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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-eds

Certain Halloween costumes perpetuate cultural appropriation.

Op-ed: When do Halloween costumes cross the line of appropriation? 

Gabriel Holder, contributor October 25, 2021
Halloween: a celebrated and fondly anticipated event for children and college students alike. It is a holiday of embracing costumes and decorations which allow us to transform into something we are not. As our country continues to grapple with its past of racism and degradation of non-white cultures, and as the idea of cultural appropriation becomes increasingly recognized, one question remains salient: How does cultural appropriation define Halloween costumes?
Op-ed: Underage drinking at Northeastern has become a cause for concern

Op-ed: Underage drinking at Northeastern has become a cause for concern

Yeva Khranovska, contributor October 19, 2021
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions since last semester and the return to on-campus instruction, there has been a surge in off-campus partying and underage drinking.
The general quality of life at NU has improved from last years coronavirus-induced slump, but there is still work to be done.

Op-ed: How can Northeastern better protect our pack?

Sophia Ubertalli, contributor October 17, 2021
While coming back to campus and going to every single class in person has made last year fade into somewhat of a distant memory, there is still a lot of room for improvement around campus.
As the Delta variants presence continues, we must remain safe by physically staying away from those who arent fully vaccinated.

Op-ed: Safety is most important — avoid those who aren’t fully vaccinated

Sanjana Sanghani, contributor October 16, 2021
In order to best protect everyone, we can change our own habits by distancing ourselves from unvaccinated people and continuing mask use indoors.
Feminist activist and author bell hooks reveals the issues with todays feminist theory.

Op-ed: To actually empower women, let us fire the girlboss

Lily Xu, contributor September 28, 2021
Girlbosses use what hooks states as a “common oppression” ploy to use performative activism to generate profits. Girlbosses plaster a surface-level women empowerment movement into consumer culture, despite the ugly truth that their businesses are rampant with the very things they preach against.
Climate change continues to negatively impact the world.

Op-ed: Does Boston have enough climate change precautions in the aftermath of storms like Hurricane Ida?

Ava Alaeddini, contributor September 27, 2021
I think it is safe to say that climate change is one of the biggest threats to our world, and one cannot help but notice it within everyday life. Extreme weather has been hitting Boston hard.
Northeastern requires COVID-19 vaccination and testing for students and staff.

Op-ed: NU is right in requiring COVID-19 testing, vaccination

Sarah Barber, contributor September 7, 2021
We all want to return to fully in person, unmasked classes and campus life. The best way to achieve that goal is to require vaccination for all faculty and staff, as Northeastern has done, and as other colleges must do.
Megan Thee Stallion inspires her listeners by popularizing hot girl summer.

Op-ed: Hot girls seek to redefine American values

Erin Vetter, contributor July 28, 2021

As summer is underway, so are the cries for “hot girl summer.” The term, popularized early in the summer of 2019, comes from rapper Megan Thee Stallion, who calls herself “Hot Girl Meg” and her fans, “hotties.” The rapper often opens her songs with “real hot girl...

Britney Spears attempts to end her conservatorship in order to gain her freedom.

Op-ed: Britney Spears’ conservatorship is inhumane and abusive

Alyssa Endres, contributor July 21, 2021

Conservatorships, or legal guardianships, are not a new thing in the world of celebrities. Famous actors and actresses, including Amanda Bynes, Brian Wilson, Joni Mitchell, Randy Meisner and other renowned figures in the entertainment industry are just a few that are under the...

Texas citizens protesting anti-abortion legislation.

Op-ed: Women’s reproductive rights are in jeopardy

Alyssa Endres, contributor June 17, 2021

Content warning: discussion of sexual assault Editor’s note: The Huntington News wants students to know Northeastern University and elsewhere provide sexual assault resources for students. WeCare: [email protected], 617-373-7591, 226 Curry  University Health...

People must combat racism around the world.

Op-ed: We must oppose racism everywhere

Kaiser Mejit, contributor May 16, 2021

On a brisk morning 20 years ago, I was walking home to my house in Lower Roxbury. The date was Sept. 11, 2001.  As soon as I entered my house’s front door, my landline phone rang. It was one of my friends studying in Japan who made the long-distance call. Watching the international...

Influencers face being canceled after many scandals.

Op-ed: Do influencers get a free pass?

Alyssa Endres, contributor May 3, 2021

The revolving door of social media influencers has been turning for a number of years now. The notoriety and wealth that influencers receive from their followings also bring big egos and privilege. However, no matter how popular they are, influencers should still be held accountable...