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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Janira Skrbkova

Janira Skrbkova, News Staff

Janira Skrbkova is a second-year journalism major and member of The News’ staff. She has reported on Northeastern-related issues like the merit of the university’s decreasing acceptance rate, and spotlighted local businesses and community events. You can follow her on X @SkrbkovaJ.
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Women hold signs and march across the Massachusetts State House grounds. Women and citizens of all ages joined the march for their rights.

‘I thought we had won these fights back in the ‘60s’: Massachusetts mobilizes for women’s march before 2024 presidential election

Devyn Rudnick and Janira Skrbkova
November 6, 2024

In 2017, thousands of Massachusetts residents mobilized for the Boston Women’s March to protest the threats former President Donald Trump posed to women’s rights. On Nov. 2, nearly a decade later,...

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Chappell Roan performs at Boston Calling May 26. Roan's popularity exploded over the past year, gaining about 44 million monthly listeners on Spotify after the release of her first full-length album. File photo by Harriet Rovniak.

Column: The ‘femininomenon’ of Chappell Roan after one year of ‘The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess’

Janira Skrbkova, news staff
October 30, 2024

In September 2023, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan sat at about one million monthly listeners on Spotify. Roan secured an opening gig on Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour” in early 2024 as well...

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Anna Delvey (right) competes on “Dancing with the Stars” with Ezra Sosa. Delvey’s participation on the show was met with controversy given her background as a fraudster. Photo courtesy Eric McCandless, Disney.

Column: Who gets a second chance? Anna Delvey’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ slot is a symbol of inequity

Janira Skrbkova, news staff
October 2, 2024

The infamous Anna Delvey cha-cha’d across the national stage Sept. 17 in a sequined dress and, to the amusement of many, a sparkling ankle monitor. Scoring 18 out of 30 possible points, the judges...

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Students walk around Northeastern's Boston campus. Northeastern’s acceptance rate dropped to 5.2% for the Class of 2028 fall 2024 admissions cycle, but students doubt the number is representative of the university’s selectivity and quality.

Northeastern is more selective than it has ever been. But students doubt the numbers paint a full picture.

Janira Skrbkova, news correspondent
September 18, 2024

Each year, Northeastern becomes more selective than the last; for the Class of 2028, its 5.2% acceptance rate to the Boston campus rivaled that of nearby Ivy League institutions Harvard University and...

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A cat naps on a cushion in A Sanctuary Cafe. The cafe opened on Charles Street in July.

‘A Sanctuary Cafe’ provides a safe space for cats and humans alike

Janira Skrbkova, news correspondent
September 18, 2024

Brittany Baker, owner of A Sanctuary Cafe, wants to bring her own little slice of bliss to the Beacon Hill neighborhood. A charming new addition to Charles Street this past July, Baker’s cat cafe and...

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Laganja Estranga speaks to the crowd. Along with her performances, she also spoke about the importance of students voting and the LGBTQ+ community having a seat at the table.

LMA, RSA bring Laganja Estranja to campus for Springfest

Janira Skrbkova and Carol Queiroz
April 5, 2024

So you wanted a twist, huh?  To kick off Springfest 2024, Northeastern’s Live Music Association, or LMA, and the Resident Student Association, or RSA, hosted a drag performance in the Curry Ballroom...

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