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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

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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.
A small fence separates densely populated Tijuana, Mexico, right, from the United States in the Border Patrol’s San Diego Sector.  Construction is underway to extend a secondary fence over the top of this hill and eventually to the Pacific Ocean.

Column: U.S. must respect immigrant rights

Melissa Wells, opinion editor November 29, 2018
History will remember the United States characterized hundreds of human beings as criminals. We are guilty of disregarding human dignity.
Editorial: Keep on voting, America

Editorial: Keep on voting, America

The Editorial Board November 28, 2018
As citizens, we all have a civic duty to stay educated and vote. As young people, we have a responsibility to increase our representation in voting numbers. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you.
Column: U.S. must confront racist speech in politics

Column: U.S. must confront racist speech in politics

Melissa Wells, columnist November 15, 2018
America has the opportunity to make things right so as to move forward productively on the key issues that split Americans fundamentally. That opportunity means evaluating our long history of brutality in the name of liberty to change what it means to the diverse portrait of Americans that make up the country today.
RETRACTED: Editorial: Birthright citizenship must be protected

RETRACTED: Editorial: Birthright citizenship must be protected

November 7, 2018

Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency...

Op-ed: Coach Madigan’s letter to the DogHouse

Op-ed: Coach Madigan’s letter to the DogHouse

Jim Madigan November 7, 2018
I wanted to reach out and thank each and every one of you for your tremendous enthusiasm at last Thursday’s game against Boston University. Your energy was palpable from the opening puck drop to the final second of overtime, on a Thursday no less!
Column: How did we get here?

Column: How did we get here?

Melissa Wells, columnist November 1, 2018
What gets less attention, in the magnitude of hate, violence and bigotry there is today, is the kindness, love and solidarity that combats it in simple, everyday actions.
Editorial: Violent rhetoric must end

Editorial: Violent rhetoric must end

The Editorial Board November 1, 2018
We at The News affirm that white supremacy lies at the root of systemic oppression against marginalized communities. As we grieve and process the events in Pittsburgh, we must also mobilize.
RETRACTED: Editorial: Freedom of the press must be protected

RETRACTED: Editorial: Freedom of the press must be protected

October 24, 2018

Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency...

Editorial: We need to vote

Editorial: We need to vote

The Editorial Board October 17, 2018
We at The News not only encourage you to vote, but we believe it is your responsibility to do so. When Nov. 6 comes, if you will not vote for the country or for yourself, do it for those who cannot.