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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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Protesters speak out at the defend abortion rally at the Massachusetts statehouse steps, May 3, 2022.

Thousands come together in protest, call for abortion rights

Alexa Grayson, News Staff
May 24, 2022

Chants for reproductive rights echoed through the Boston Common May 3 as thousands of demonstrators came together to protest the likely overturning of Roe v. Wade.  The rally, which was organized by...

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Students came together with dining hall workers and the UNITE HERE Local 26 union April 22 to march for contracts that provide livable wages, affordable healthcare and improved working conditions.

Students, dining hall workers stand in solidarity, call for better working conditions

Alexa Grayson, news staff
May 11, 2022

Northeastern students and dining hall workers have recently reformed the HOWL coalition to advocate for a new contract that provides better working conditions and benefits for the dining staff. As the...

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UNITE HERE Local 26 estimated that about 500 people – students, dining hall workers and community members joined the march on Friday, April 22 at 6 p.m.

[Photo] Students, community members march with dining workers to demand better working conditions

May 11, 2022

UNITE HERE Local 26 estimated that about 500 people – students, dining hall workers and community members joined the march on Friday, April 22 at 6 p.m.

Northeastern students filled Centennial Common March 11 as they gathered to protest recent anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including Floridas so-called Dont Say Gay bill.

Northeastern student walkout protests against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 23, 2022

Northeastern students came together at Centennial Common March 11 to protest recent anti-LBGTQ+ legislation in the “Queer Walkout.”  The walkout, which mirrored similar protests throughout the...

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Many women and femme-focused clubs, including Strong Women Strong Girls, gathered March 6 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom to celebrate International Womens Day at an event hosted by the Interdisciplinary Womens Collaborative.

IWC’s International Women’s Day Celebration empowers women, brings organizations together

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 16, 2022

A feeling of empowerment filled the Curry Student Center Ballroom as the Interdisciplinary Women’s Collaborative, or IWC, hosted its second annual International Women’s Day Celebration on March 6....

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Students from several colleges in the Massachusetts area were given the opportunity to open up about mental health issues during a Twitter Spaces jointly hosted by the Boston Globe and Active Minds on Feb. 17.

Boston Globe, Active Minds open up overdue conversation about mental health in college

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 16, 2022

A Boston Globe Twitter space held Feb. 17 in collaboration with Active Minds struck up important conversations about mental health on college campuses.  The Twitter stream was hosted by Laura Krantz,...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, or MOIA, celebrated Boston’s immigrants in “We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action,” an annual event held March 3. Photo courtesy of City of Boston.

Mayor Wu celebrates Boston’s immigrants at “We are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action”

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 10, 2022

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, or MOIA, celebrated Boston’s immigrants in “We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action,” an annual event held March 3.  The...

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Viral TikTok page showcases Northeastern fashion, cultivates community

Viral TikTok page showcases Northeastern fashion, cultivates community

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 9, 2022

“Outfit of the day” videos, or OOTDs, of Northeastern students rose to TikTok fame in January when clips of student fashion began to attract hundreds of thousands of views.  Behind the fashion-filled...

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Concert-goers wave pride flags as
Louis Tomlinson performed at the House of Blues Feb. 17. 
in preparation for his first world tour as a solo artist. Tomlinson is carving a unique musical identity independent from his previous pop boyband One Direction.
Photo credit to Aanya Seghal.

Louis Tomlinson starts world tour as solo artist, performs at House of Blues

Alexa Grayson, news staff
March 8, 2022

New England concert-goers got a taste of Louis Tomlinson’s world tour at the intimate House of Blues venue Feb. 17. Fans witnessed the former One Direction member set himself apart by getting personal...

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Big Night Live offers intimate, personal music experience. The venue offers unique theme nights such as Fangirl Fantasy events.

Big Night Live fosters community through music

Alexa Grayson, news correspondent
February 18, 2022

The energy is electric at Big Night Live, a music hall in Boston’s North End that caters songs to its audiences, making music come alive on the dance floor as attendees sing the words to their favorite...

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Northeastern students visited the tents at Robinson Quad Feb. 11 for the annual Valentine’s Day Market. Many local businesses, many of which are run by Northeastern students and alumni, were set up for students to buy from. Photo courtesy of Alexa Grayson.

Students support small businesses at Northeastern’s Valentine’s Day Market

Alexa Grayson, news correspondent
February 18, 2022

Northeastern students packed the tents at Robinson Quad Feb. 11 to fill their hearts and dorms with an array of items sold by small businesses, many of them founded by students and alumni, at Northeastern’s...

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After Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement, President Joe Biden plans on announcing the nominee to fill Breyer’s seat before the end of the month. Photo credit: Joe Biden by Gage Skidmore is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Biden set to appoint first Black woman Supreme Court justice

Alexa Grayson, news correspondent
February 9, 2022

On Jan. 27, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. As news spread, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his campaign commitment to appoint the first Black woman Supreme Court justice. Biden...

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 It’s no secret that “Euphoria” has taken the world by storm. Courtesy of HBO Max. © and ᵀᴹ 2022. Warner Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Column: 5 television shows to entertain ‘Euphoria’ fans

Alexa Grayson, news correspondent
February 7, 2022

The popular HBO Max television series “Euphoria” is a glittery masterpiece that follows a group of high school students navigating drugs, sex and relationships in a world forcing them to grow up too...

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