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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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Northeastern's Taekwondo team poses for a photo after winning first place in Division 1 of the 2022 Eastern Collegiate Taekwondo Conference. This was the first time the team secured a first place victory. Photo courtesy Northeastern Taekwondo.

Op-ed: Club sports should receive more funding considering their successes at Northeastern

Kara Orsini, contributor October 16, 2023

Northeastern University prides itself on its well-known and successful athletic teams, and the school’s club sports are no exception. Northeastern offers 64 club sports for students to explore and participate in, however, many of these clubs are currently struggling for financial...

A sign telling people that visits are by appointment only, with the exception of mental health walk-in hours, stands at the entrance to UHCS. Many students have voiced concerns about the lack of resources from UHCS.

Op-ed: Northeastern’s lack of healthcare resources puts students’ health last

Alyssa Enright, contributor October 16, 2023

Healthcare is an essential issue in the United States, but adults and senior citizens aren’t the only groups who have experienced problems with receiving good medical care. At Northeastern the healthcare resources and services are not reliable or useful even though the university...

Two students holding cereal boxes shop for drinks in Wollaston's. University staff, locals, commuters and students have frequently visited Wollaston's for quick purchases.

Op-ed: Wollaston’s high prices rarely justify “convenience” compared to neighboring stores

Carrie Gilmore, contributor October 16, 2023

Are Wollaston’s Market prices fair? While staring down a $7.99 pint of Ben & Jerry’s before movie night, or a $7.99 pack of string cheese after a spin class at Marino, this is a question that frequently nags Northeastern students and other shoppers. University staff,...

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 agent of anti-blackness and white supremacy.  I didn’t quite realize...

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 Trump copycats and candidates that were unqualified to be on stage. And...

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. Affirmative action is dead, but ways to embrace diversity are alive and well. The...

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 sole focus of all major news outlets, is now considered to be passé —...

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 we need to do better as a community if we truly care about music. This...

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 my reality.   When I was just 10 years old, I recall sitting in front...

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 are slowly becoming a reality for many, as the issue of climate change...

The John D. O'Bryant African American Institute, located within West Village F. Alternatives to Northeastern's online DEI training could've 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 racism and other systemic inequities,” said Provost David Madigan in a November...

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 12, 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. The College of Professional Studies gave me this chance to pursue my dream;...