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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

Arvind Chettiar, Opinion Columnist

Arvind Chettiar is a third-year business administration and political science combined major and member of The News’ staff. He has written about flaws in higher education, contemporary cultural phenomenon and other Northeastern-related topics. You can follow him on Instagram @arv1ndchett1ar.

All content by Arvind Chettiar
A friend helps fourth-year Emmanuel College student Jack Davis fix his hair before the Performative Person contest in Boston Common Sept. 27, 2025. Social media platforms popularized the term "performative male" in mid-2025.

Op-ed: The end of performative males

Arvind Chettiar, columnist
March 27, 2026

Now that the “performative male” phenomenon is on its way out of the zeitgeist, let's take a look at what we’re left with.  For those unfamiliar, “performative male” is a term directed toward...

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A box of Ozempic stands on a drugstore countertop. The diabetes medication gained popularity in 2021. Photo courtesy Chemist4U, Flickr.

Op-ed: The failure of Ozempic

Arvind Chettiar, contributor
March 12, 2026

With numerous Super Bowl ads, Ozempic has been thrust back into national discourse.  Its proximity to strong emotions has led to impassioned arguments, often with little room for nuance.  And that’s...

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Students mingle across Marino Recreational Center March 4. The center opened a new weight room on the first floor in early January, but warned students the space may reach capacity quickly.

Op-ed: We should all stop going to the gym

Arvind Chettiar, contributor
March 12, 2026

We should all quit complaining that Marino Recreation Center is crowded and stop going to the gym.  You might be thinking something along the lines of, “How will we stay healthy?” But let me ask...

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