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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

President Donald J. Trump gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to the 116th United States Congress.

Op-ed: Trump’s SOTU speech was predictably problematic

Deanna Schwartz, news staff February 15, 2019
The State of the Union was nothing out of the ordinary for Donald Trump. When Trump wasn’t directly lying, he was misleading the American public by spinning facts to fit his narrative that he has “made America great again."
A few students lounge in a corner of one of Northeasterns increasingly expensive dining halls.

Op-ed: Swipe2Care is good, but not a long-term solution

Lukas Illion February 12, 2019
Swipe2Care allows students to donate unused meal swipes to those who may not be able to afford enough. It does not bother me that the university is utilizing its dining halls to yield a profit. It bothers me that the administration is using Swipe2Care to make the dining halls seem more affordable.
Rejecting transgender military members because of their identities is not just wrong, it denies their right to express who they are.

Op-ed: Trans joining the military isn’t a problem

Paige Stern February 6, 2019
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to put their transgender military ban into effect while the case is debated in lower courts. These individuals are being denied from serving as the gender they mentally and emotionally exist as, and it is disheartening.
The Gillette ad shows how people should treat each other, men and women alike.

Op-ed: Gillette ad highlights toxic masculinity

Riana Buchman February 2, 2019
It does not need to start with “boys will be boys.” Healthy masculinity should be instilled from a young age, so boys can learn how to reach the “best a man can be.”
Every other student is wearing a winter coat with the famous emblem on their sleeve: Canada Goose.

Op-ed: Northeastern has a Canada Goose problem

Deanna Schwartz January 30, 2019
Every time I see one of these coats, something stirs inside of me. It’s not because I want a Canada Goose coat. It’s because I think Canada Goose coats are a terrible plague on Northeastern.
Northeastern head coach Jim Madigan stands behind the bench in 2017 at TD Garden, where he hopes NU students will turn out in droves for the 2019 Beanpot.

Op-ed: Madigan thanks the DogHouse after win over UMass

Jim Madigan January 24, 2019
Jim Madigan, the head coach of Northeastern men's hockey, sent a letter of thanks to the thousands who filled Matthews Arena on Saturday to watch NU take down No. 1 UMass in overtime.
Letter from PILOT Action Group: NU, wealthy nonprofits should pay fair share

Letter from PILOT Action Group: NU, wealthy nonprofits should pay fair share

December 6, 2018
The PILOT Action Group is asking that Northeastern University, specifically President Joseph E. Aoun, pay millions of dollars to the city as all nonprofits are requested to pay a portion of their would-be property taxes.
Hispanic and Latinx communities around the Greater Boston Area are increasing their stake in civic participation.

Op-ed: An open letter to Aoun about voting

Alexei Matyushov October 18, 2018
Establishing a university holiday on election day would ease voting for the entire body of students, faculty and staff, and encourage those who are less engaged.
Op-ed: Why voting yes on 3 is crucial to Massachusetts’ future

Op-ed: Why voting yes on 3 is crucial to Massachusetts’ future

Ben Rutberg October 10, 2018
For most citizens in Massachusetts, this law has no affect one way or the other. But for people like me, it means the world.
Op-ed: Nahant needs to work with MSC

Op-ed: Nahant needs to work with MSC

Sean Osborne April 15, 2018
Northeastern doesn’t intend to ruin East Point, the Marine Science Center's location in Nahant.
Op-Ed: I oppose NUs expansion in Nahant

Op-Ed: I oppose NU’s expansion in Nahant

Arianna Billias April 4, 2018
I am hopeful the university will reconsider building this facility in Nahant after hearing our concerns.
SGA passed two resolutions creating positions for an Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as a Vice President for Sustainability. 

Op-Ed: SGA and Leadership Development

Josh Driesman March 28, 2018
As I come to the end of my fourth year in SGA, I have gotten a chance to reflect on my tenure in the association.