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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Jessica Xing

Jessica Xing, Photo Editor

Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.

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Orji holds a fan and a microphone while performing “Eberechukwu’s Biafra” at Berklee Performance Center Jan. 31. The “Visionaries Collective” was formed organically while Orji worked on the project.

Berklee student artist honors Biafran heritage through music, poetry and dance

Ogbonné Mary Orji fulfilled her childhood dreams the night of Jan. 31 after several intense months of preparation and rehearsal for her passion project, “Conception: The Awakening of Ogbonné.” An...

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Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern, such as balancing their part-time jobs with classes.

[Photo] First-gen low-income Northeastern students experience unseen struggles

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff
February 2, 2023

Donte Lewis, Clara Barsoum and Cynthia Barrera (pictured left to right) pose for a portrait. They spoke with The News about the challenges they face as first-generation low-income students attending Northeastern,...

Demonstrators from the Party for Socialism and Liberation carry a banner with the words “The people united will stop racist police brutality” as they lead a march through Boston Common Saturday, Jan. 28. Protests continued through the weekend after videos of Tyre Nichols’ killing were made public.

Hundreds gather to protest police brutality after Tyre Nichols killing

Boston’s Party for Socialism and Liberation led protests against police brutality Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 after videos of Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police were publicly...

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One of Northeastern's major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the "Beyond Boston" program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston say they felt isolated from campus and unsupported by the university.

[Photo] ‘Beyond Boston’ co-ops lack social networks, ease of accessibility

Katy Manning, news staff
November 28, 2022

One of Northeastern's major draws for students is the co-op program, which extends to cities around the world with the "Beyond Boston" program. However, some students who took a co-op outside of Boston...

Northeastern announced a collaboration with the mental health advocacy group JED in an Oct. 31 email. The four-year partnership will bring advisors on campus to help improve Northeastern's mental health resources.

[Photo] JED partnership seeks to upgrade on-campus mental health support

Katherine Mailly, news staff
November 16, 2022

Northeastern announced a collaboration with the mental health advocacy group JED in an Oct. 31 email. The four-year partnership will bring advisors on campus to help improve Northeastern's mental health...

After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

[Photo] Northeastern students look to form sewing club on campus

Laura Emde, news correspondent
November 14, 2022

After noticing that there were no sewing clubs yet at Northeastern, some students got together to form one. They are working to make the club official next semester.

This autumn's fashion month showcased designs for next year's spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industry's full-force return from pandemic isolation.

[Photo] Column: Fashion month emerges from the pandemic with a lot to say

Sarah Popeck, news correspondent
October 31, 2022

This autumn's fashion month showcased designs for next year's spring and summer season. This runway season marked the fashion industry's full-force return from pandemic isolation.

Text taken from Executive Order No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth.

[Photo] Local, national reproductive rights organizations continue fight after Roe v. Wade reversal

Emma Klekotka, news correspondent
October 27, 2022

Text taken from Executive Order No. 600: Protecting Access to Reproductive Health Care Services in the Commonwealth.

One of Sharryn Ross’ photo submissions for this season’s first Pics in the Parks prompt, which asked participants to focus on one color. The photos were taken at the Arnold Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Sharryn Ross.

Pics in the Parks relaunch inspires residents to explore Boston’s parks through photography

Jessica Xing, news staff
October 24, 2022

As the leaves start to change colors and cover the city in warm shades of red, orange and yellow, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has relaunched its Pics in the Parks program to encourage residents...

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The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions close abruptly with little warning.

[Photo] Theatre productions closing without notice leave cast, crew in difficult situations

Laura Emde, news correspondent
October 20, 2022

The working world is no stranger to unpredictable layoffs. But the less-than-conventional, often unregulated, world of theatre has become a hotbed of tension over labor rights and ethics as productions...

Members of the lettuce club brought back the annual lettuce-eating competition to campus at the Sept. 30 meeting. A new club president, second-year Oscar Wilmerding, emerged victorious.

[Photo] Competitive lettuce-eating club returns to campus

Erin Fine, news staff
October 10, 2022

Members of the lettuce club brought back the annual lettuce-eating competition to campus at the Sept. 30 meeting. A new club president, second-year Oscar Wilmerding, emerged victorious.

Whole Foods Market near Back Bay makes pumpkin picking easier for locals this season. Tune into these media picks to get into the swing of the season.

[Photo] Column: Get in the mood for autumn with these media picks

Sophia Haydon-Khan, news correspondent
September 30, 2022

Whole Foods Market near Back Bay makes pumpkin picking easier for locals this season. Tune into these media picks to get into the swing of the season.

At first glance, recent reboots of television programs that reigned supreme during the 2000s and early 2010s are trying to improve upon their predecessors' shortcomings. But a closer look at some revived projects reveals that television leaders still hesitate to embrace diversity on-and-off screen.

[Photo] Column: Television reboots revive flawed representation amid demand for diversity

Cathy Ching, deputy lifestyle editor
September 7, 2022

At first glance, recent reboots of television programs that reigned supreme during the 2000s and early 2010s are trying to improve upon their predecessors' shortcomings. But a closer look at some revived...

The Wicked Queer Film Festival ran April 7 to April 17 online and in theatres around Boston. The festival aims to uplift LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers.

[Photo] Boston’s Wicked Queer Film Festival brings LGBTQ+ representation to screen

Juliana George, deputy lifestyle editor
April 20, 2022

The Wicked Queer Film Festival ran April 7 to April 17 online and in theatres around Boston. The festival aims to uplift LGBTQ+ stories and filmmakers.

The United States must avoid getting into a war while still taking a stand against Russia.

[Photo] Op-ed: We must stop technological exports while avoiding a complete ban on Russian products

Tim Zhao, contributor
April 19, 2022

The United States must avoid getting into a war while still taking a stand against Russia.

The fast paced spread of information on social media platforms should not be a replacement for traditional news outlets.

[Photo] Op-ed: Content on social media is no alternative to professional news outlets

Alexis Zacharakos, contributor
April 15, 2022

The fast paced spread of information on social media platforms should not be a replacement for traditional news outlets.

Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes' Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

[Photo] For Asian athletes, American acceptance faltered after Beijing Winter Olympics

Karissa Korman, deputy lifestyle editor
March 28, 2022

Discourse around the Olympics pit athletes' Asian and American identities at odds with one another. The reaction stems from a history of anti-Asian racism in the U.S.

Florida's recently passed House Bill 1557 presents potential harm to LGBTQ+ students.

[Photo] Op-ed: Everyone should pay attention to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill

Renée Abbott, staff writer
March 27, 2022

Florida's recently passed House Bill 1557 presents potential harm to LGBTQ+ students.

Hulu's "The Dropout" is yet another instance highlighting society's obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company, Theranos.

[Photo] Column: ‘The Dropout’ exemplifies modern obsession with scamming

Juliana George, news staff
March 27, 2022

Hulu's "The Dropout" is yet another instance highlighting society's obsession with the scammers. The recent series details the turbulent story of Elizabeth Holmes, who connived the world with her company,...

Students should prioritize taking breaks from school work for both mental and physical health.

[Photo] Op-ed: Stop feeling guilty for taking a break

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
March 16, 2022

Students should prioritize taking breaks from school work for both mental and physical health.

A branch of Kids in Nutrition, a club aimed at teaching children healthy eating habits, was recently started at Northeastern.

Kids in Nutrition aims to educate children on healthy eating

Jessica Xing, news staff
March 16, 2022

Northeastern’s new Kids in Nutrition, or KIN, club plans to educate children in Boston public schools through programs about nutrition and healthy eating. The founders of KIN have been actively reaching...

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TikTok trends influence Generation Z communication. This creates barriers for less technology-savvy age cohorts.

[Photo] TikTok influences communication, creates generational divide

Alexis Borek, news correspondent
March 9, 2022

TikTok trends influence Generation Z communication. This creates barriers for less technology-savvy age cohorts.

"Pam and Tommy" wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape, but critics point out the show's contradictory role in reigniting Anderson's trauma.

[Photo] Column: ‘Pam and Tommy’ disappoints viewers, exploits Pamela Anderson

Lily Elwood, news staff
February 26, 2022

"Pam and Tommy" wants to re-examine the fallout around the release of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape, but critics point out the show's contradictory role in reigniting Anderson's trauma.

Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity as a daily word puzzle. The game challenges users to guess a five-letter word in six attempts.

Wordle skyrockets as popular word puzzle at Northeastern

Jessica Xing, news staff
February 9, 2022

With the help of social media, the online game “Wordle” has recently become many people’s favorite word game — and Northeastern students are no exception.   Created by software engineer Josh...

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Northeastern student Liz Feltner will be appearing regularly on "Jeopardy! National College Championship" beginning  Feb. 11. 
Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

Northeastern student competes on “Jeopardy! National College Championship”

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
February 9, 2022

Northeastern student Liz Feltner will fulfill her lifelong dream of competing in the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” starting Feb. 11. Feltner, a fifth-year political science and business...

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Pound, a unique workout class offered at the Huntington Avenue YMCA, is the perfect combination of cardio, strength training and pilates.

Column: 5 unique exercise spots in Boston

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
November 27, 2021

Working out at the gym everyday can be rewarding, but it’s still difficult for many students to find the motivation. Luckily, Boston holds many different classes that can help students exercise in a...

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"Music Note Bokeh" by all that improbable blue is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Column: Ten back-to-school songs to keep you motivated 

Jessica Xing, news correspondent
October 13, 2021

With a brand new semester underway and classes already in full swing, students are looking for ways to keep themselves motivated and productive. Adjusting to mostly in-person classes, new curriculums and...

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