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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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‘There’s a beauty in the resilience of being a woman in STEM’: How Northeastern women STEM majors persevere in a male-dominated field

‘There’s a beauty in the resilience of being a woman in STEM’: How Northeastern women STEM majors persevere in a male-dominated field

Jethro R. Lee, news staff
April 9, 2024

Historically, the number of students who apply and are admitted to Northeastern University has been relatively equal across genders. In fact, women tend to be slightly overrepresented in the student body,...

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Op-ed: Don’t judge me for being a night owl

Op-ed: Don’t judge me for being a night owl

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
March 25, 2024

Yes, I’m writing this at 4 a.m. I know I shouldn’t keep ruining my sleep schedule. I know I shouldn’t keep dozing off during my afternoon classes. I know the birds’ chirps at the crack of dawn...

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What happened on Boston’s snowless snow day?

Jethro R. Lee, data editor
February 22, 2024

It seemed everyone got it wrong Feb. 12.  Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a snow emergency in light of predicted severe weather, causing public schools to shut down and city buildings to close....

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Op-ed: You don’t need to empty your wallet to vindicate your devotion

Op-ed: You don’t need to empty your wallet to vindicate your devotion

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
December 3, 2023

Big names love to market themselves. For decades, merchandise has been a popular way of showing random strangers, “Hey! I am a fan of the people who designed what I’m wearing!” From cardigans to...

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Op-ed: Remember moderate opinions exist but are often concealed online

Op-ed: Remember moderate opinions exist but are often concealed online

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 19, 2023

After spending many hours grinding through my work, there’s nothing I find more refreshing than opening up my laptop and scrolling through Reddit in the evening. My 2022 Reddit Recap affirmed that I...

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Taylor Swift won an astounding 9 awards at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop sensation has now earned 23 of these trophies across her career.

Taylor Swift sweeps 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Jethro R. Lee, news staff
October 5, 2023

Taylor Swift made history Sept. 12 by winning nine out of the 11 MTV Music Awards she was nominated for. She received nominations for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop,...

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Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” as a result of the pandemic.

Swifties cannot wait for ‘Eras Tour’ to come to Massachusetts

Jethro R. Lee, news staff
April 9, 2023

Legendary artist Taylor Swift hosted the first concert of her Eras Tour March 17 in Glendale, Arizona. Swift has not gone on a tour since 2018 for her album “Reputation” due to the cancellation of...

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Op-ed: Ke Huy Quan’s Golden Globes win inspires me to keep dreaming

Op-ed: Ke Huy Quan’s Golden Globes win inspires me to keep dreaming

 Jethro R. Lee, Data Editor
March 13, 2023

Few people bothered to know who the young Asian actor in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” was, and the actor himself thought the role was a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity he’d never get to...

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Op-ed: Taylor Swift is leading a new golden age of music

Op-ed: Taylor Swift is leading a new golden age of music

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 14, 2022

“I’m doing good, I’m on some new s***…” Those were the first lyrics I heard when I became a dedicated fan of Taylor Swift. I had been a casual listener throughout my life until Swift surprise-released...

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Op-ed: Don’t be ashamed of needing some “me time”

Op-ed: Don’t be ashamed of needing some “me time”

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 1, 2022

One of students’ many initial quests at the beginning of a new school year, especially for first-years, is to find friends. Whether it be for ensuring you are acquainted with a math genius who can help...

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Number-crunching machines have corrupted the U.S. News college ranking system.

Op-ed: Monitor your math machines

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 1, 2022

The last time I touched an Encyclopedia was in sixth grade. Since then, Google and its algorithms have, like for many, become my number one resource for answering my questions. In our increasingly technologically...

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Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/compare/views-about-abortion/by/state/

[Photo] Abortion bans trigger double lives for some Northeastern students

Trisha Fernando, news correspondent
October 31, 2022

Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/compare/views-about-abortion/by/state/

Those who identify within the Asian and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, community should be equally represented in the film and television industry. Their voices matter and should be recognized on the big screen rather than only the white actors.

Op-ed: The film industry needs to improve its Asian and Pacific Islander representation

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
May 12, 2022

As a Filipino Chinese American, I am instilled with the hope that I can still achieve my dreams as a minority in the United States whenever I see an Asian and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, actor on television...

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The student body direct election resulted in a nearly 8% lead of the Jorio-Chávez slate, but neither slate achieved a 50% simple majority.

[Photo] SGA officers express regret at meeting following tumultuous contested election

Sonel Cutler and Grace Comer
April 15, 2022

The student body direct election resulted in a nearly 8% lead of the Jorio-Chávez slate, but neither slate achieved a 50% simple majority.

Classical music should still be valued in todays society.

Op-ed: Classical music has value despite its ‘old-fashioned’ reputation in pop culture

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
April 1, 2022

You’ve probably heard the flashy, up-beat music of BTS, Lil Nas X and Ariana Grande blasting from the radio. Popular music today heavily relies on technology to capture the sentiment a composer intends...

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

Op-ed: Stop feeling guilty for taking a break

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
March 16, 2022

Similar to many students, my first semester at Northeastern required a lot of adaptation. Throughout my senior year of high school, I expected college to provide me with scarcely any free time, and I predicted...

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Stay nice online

Op-ed: The importance of staying nice online

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
February 24, 2022

If you’ve ever been ignored through text, cyberbullied or received a text that was rude, chances are you’ve felt a sinking feeling in your stomach that makes the world momentarily seem miserable. The...

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Filipino Presidents war on drugs is deadly and inhumane.

Op-ed: Filipino President Duterte’s “War on Drugs” must finally end

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
February 20, 2022

When Rodrigo Duterte was elected president of the Philippines in 2016, he sought to keep his campaign promise that he would terminate criminality and illegal drugs through a ruthless “war on drugs.”...

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Men, being human, are just as susceptible to mental illness as individuals of other genders.

Op-ed: When it comes to mental health, men need to feel more heard

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
January 1, 2022

Editor’s note: The Huntington News wants students to know Northeastern University and elsewhere provide mental health resources for students. WeCare: [email protected], 617-373-7591, 226 Curry ...

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Orchestras should diversify to reflect the diverse talent present within the music industry.

Op-ed: White men overcrowd the orchestral industry

Jethro R. Lee, contributor
November 3, 2021
Music is full of color, and the diversity of individuals behind the art should reflect music’s infinite assortments of creativity.
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