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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

Opinion

Angela Davis spoke to the Northeastern community Feb. 15 and Northeastern Hillel released a critical statement the following day.

Op-ed: Northeastern Hillel’s Statement on Angela Davis Further Divides Jewish Students

On Monday, Feb. 15, NU Students Advancing Intersectional Dreams hosted a talk with Dr. Angela Davis, renowned activist and philosopher, as a part of Black History Month. The next day, Northeastern Hillel released a statement condemning Dr. Davis, citing her support of the Boycott,...

An entrance to the UHCS building on Forsyth Street.

Column: Northeastern isn’t “Protecting the Pack” when it ignores mental health

George LaBour, columnist March 3, 2021

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

There are many practical and symbolic reasons for keeping the snow day.

Op-ed: In defense of the snow day

Kelly Garrity, contributor March 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the United States, and it may soon claim another victim: the snow day.  According to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, snow days may be a “thing of the past” for New York City’s public school students.  “As a parent...

President Joe Bidens first 100 days in office are quickly approaching.

Column: Forget Trump, hold Biden and his administration accountable for their lies

Noah Colbert, columnist March 1, 2021

On Feb. 13, the Senate acquitted Donald J. Trump of impeachment for inciting the Capitol insurrection in a 57-43 vote. Though the house impeachment managers — particularly Reps. Raskin, Neguse, and Plaskett — presented a near airtight case, it was always a foregone conclusion...

Abolitionist Angela Davis spoke to the NU community Feb. 15.

Column: Northeastern Hillel’s absurd statement on Angela Davis

Noah Colbert, columnist February 26, 2021

In the year 2021, America sees a concerning rise of anti-Semitism. Neo-Nazis feel emboldened to flaunt their bigotry in the streets and in the U.S. Capitol, while hate crimes have increased across the country. A significant number of U.S. congresspeople (all Republicans) have...

The SlutWalk movement has reclaimed the term slut, but this is not the way to go if we want to truly empower women.

Op-ed: Why I will never call myself a slut, even if it is meant to be empowering

Sydney Somerville, contributor February 25, 2021

“Women should avoid dressing like sluts.”​  This statement, from a Toronto police officer, sparked the ​SlutWalk movement in 2011​. The SlutWalk calls for an end to rape culture, victim blaming and slut shaming. The rallies consist of rightfully angry young women...

During the pandemic, it is important to process all emotions, both positive and negative.

Column: Toxic positivity brings more negativity during the pandemic 

Mia Merchant, columnist February 19, 2021

2020’s been a dumpster fire for just about everyone, and 2021 hasn’t been all that great either. There’s no avoiding it — things kind of suck right now.  Stop being so negative! There have been so many good things to come out of quarantine! Look at all the new hobbies...

Many statues, such as this one honoring Confederate General Robert E. Lee, have sparked controversy.

Column: It is time to reconsider our statues

George LaBour, columnist February 19, 2021

The removal of statues and monuments is not a censorship of history, for the statues themselves erase key parts of history, idolizing individuals solely by showing their likeness and name. The humanity of the person is covered with a thick metal cast, and it’s left up to the...

Northeastern has a health and moral imperative to expand COVID-19 testing resources to local communities.

Op-ed: Northeastern must provide free COVID-19 testing resources to residents of its surrounding communities

Edith Olmsted, contributor February 19, 2021

Northeastern’s Cabot Testing Center is an amazing facility. Signing up for a test is easy, the process of getting tested runs smoothly and the results come back to students within 36 hours. Many Bostonians do not have access to this quality of testing. There are few testing...

Elected officials in the United States are almost always from elite, wealthy backgrounds. This needs to change.

Op-ed: Anti-Great — Why common citizens belong in government

Alastair Huntley, contributor February 19, 2021

I have struggled recently to understand the following contradiction: How can the majority of Americans be well-represented in politics when it is our wealthiest citizens who secure positions in the nation's highest offices? From my perspective, these “greats” of society have...

Massachusetts new double-taxation regulation is unfair to its nonresident students.

Op-ed: Attorney General Healey, don’t double tax college students

Dennis J. Wieboldt III and Hannah Nivar February 19, 2021

On April 21, 2020, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts instituted a new economic regulation requiring that nonresident income received for services performed outside of the Commonwealth be subject to the state’s income tax. Though the regulation was temporarily extended through...

Face masks have significantly slowed the spread of COVID-19.

Op-ed: The pandemic will eventually go away, but face masks shouldn’t

Katie Mogg, contributor February 16, 2021

Face masks have become an integral part of pandemic life. Face masks are key to preventing the transmission of the virus when worn correctly over the face and mouth. The newly inaugurated President Joe Biden plans to administer 100 million vaccinations in his first 100...