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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

All content by Alyssa Enright
Op-ed: Addressing adoption with honesty and openness

Op-ed: Addressing adoption with honesty and openness

Alyssa Enright, contributor
November 2, 2024

I was adopted into a white family as a 15-month-old from China Aug. 11, 2004. As an adoptee, I’ve taken on advocacy for issues surrounding adoption and have talked to multiple other adoptees about their...

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The exterior of the Massachusetts State House. Bill H.4241 was introduced during this year's state legislative session.

State legislature to consider bill protecting victims of revenge porn

Alyssa Enright, news correspondent
May 4, 2024

Massachusetts is currently one of two states without any protections for survivors of image-based sexual assault, otherwise known as revenge porn. This means that victims in Massachusetts cannot charge...

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Op-ed: White saviorism’s effect on transracial adoption

Op-ed: White saviorism’s effect on transracial adoption

Alyssa Enright, contributor
November 7, 2023

Adoption is known as an alternative way to start or grow a family. It’s a beautiful thing that shows family isn’t just about blood. But there is also a different side to adoption, especially transracial...

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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...

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The annual Golden Raspberry Awards sparked controversy for nominating a 12-year-old actress for the Worst Actress category. This recent scandal is the latest in a history of contentious nominations.

Column: The Razzies go too far once again

Alyssa Enright, news correspondent
February 15, 2023

Since 1981, the Golden Raspberry Awards, or the Razzies, have provided an irreverent foil to the Academy Awards by highlighting the worst films and performances of the year. They were co-founded by UCLA...

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