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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Op-eds

Op-ed: Studying abroad at NU is financially accessible

Op-ed: Studying abroad at NU is financially accessible

Mihiro Shimano, contributor October 30, 2019

Northeastern heavily advertises study abroad programs and other global experiences to its students, especially first-years. Global experiences are one area Northeastern allocates many resources into promoting in an effort to distinguish itself from other universities. The university...

Op-ed: Alleviating boundaries to higher education

Op-ed: Alleviating boundaries to higher education

Adrian Tolstoy, contributor October 30, 2019

The so-called “land of opportunity” lacks accessible higher education, especially compared to many other developed nations. The United States is undergoing a student debt crisis, with student debt nearly doubling over this past decade. Considering college tuition has increased...

NU neglects students who cannot afford to visit their families during holiday vacations.

Op-ed: Northeastern needs to address its holiday hangover

Cameron Barnett, contributor October 30, 2019

For some college students, the holidays are anything but a vacation. Winter break, as well as the shorter Thanksgiving vacation, means watching other students return to their homes and families while those with fewer financial resources are left with nothing but the cold Boston...

Op-ed: Mandatory attendance takes away students’ autonomy

Op-ed: Mandatory attendance takes away students’ autonomy

Emma Plante, contributor October 23, 2019

“Attendance is mandatory and will be factored into your grade,” says nearly every professor during the first week of classes. Most courses begin the same way: you walk into the first meeting of the semester, a stack of syllabi is passed around the room and the professor outlines...

Op-ed: Affirmative action grants opportunity to marginalized applicants

Op-ed: Affirmative action grants opportunity to marginalized applicants

Yuki Takahashi, contributor October 21, 2019

On Oct. 1, Federal District Court Judge Allison Burroughs presided over the highly publicized case brought by a group of Asian-American applicants, or Students for Fair Admissions, against Harvard University. The group claimed Harvard’s race-aware admission process discriminated...

Op-ed: Greek life fees exclude low-income students

Op-ed: Greek life fees exclude low-income students

Sarah Olender, contributor October 21, 2019

College students already dish out tons of money each semester, whether for tuition, housing or books, but some choose to spend even more to participate in Greek life. But the cost of joining a Greek organization can be a burden to some, as the prices are so high they exclude...

Op-ed: To cultivate diversity in journalism, pay interns a living wage

Op-ed: To cultivate diversity in journalism, pay interns a living wage

Maya Homan, contributor October 9, 2019

Every fall, news organizations large and small open applications for summer internships. The programs are, for the most part, relatively similar. They want students who are inquisitive, creative, gritty and good under pressure. However, despite the fact that applications are...

Op-ed: European students should consider investing in Libra

Op-ed: European students should consider investing in Libra

Adrian Tolstoy, contributor October 9, 2019

You might find it unimaginable that a $20 bill could be worth less than its face value; however, for many European banks and high-income earners, 20 euros is no longer worth 20 euros.  Due to negative interest rates set by the European Central Bank, cash deposits currently...

Op-ed: Trump impeachment: morally correct, politically risky

Op-ed: Trump impeachment: morally correct, politically risky

Poon Singhatiraj, contributor October 9, 2019

An unnamed CIA official submitted a whistleblower complaint to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community Aug. 12, alleging that President Donald J. Trump abused his powers as the 45th president of the United States for his own personal and political gain. On Sept. 9,...

Op-ed: The complexities of the Climate Strike

Op-ed: The complexities of the Climate Strike

Marie Senescall, contributor October 9, 2019

A youth-led community protest against climate change brought nearly 7,000 people to Boston City Hall Plaza Friday, Sept. 20, joining over 7.6 million protesters around the world. Students of all ages, including some from Northeastern, gathered with other climate advocates at...

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Op-ed: The Hong Kong crisis and Northeastern

Joe Lantow, contributor October 3, 2019

I spent my first semester at Northeastern abroad in Berlin as an N.U.in student. While I thoroughly enjoyed studying abroad, I initially misunderstood my role as an international student. When any student studies abroad they aren’t simply passively absorbing the culture of...

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Op-ed: Northeastern should ban e-cigarettes across campus

Cameron Barnett, contributor October 2, 2019

It’s hard to escape vaping. It’s found all around the country, the state and the city. On street corners and walking to class, the shroud of vaping hangs over the student body, clouding it with its lingering smoke. It is not uncommon to have a blanket of vapor blown in your...