The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Laila Guzman Griffin

Laila Guzman Griffin, News Staff

Laila Guzman Griffin is a first-year journalism and political science combined major, and a staff member at The News, where she primarily covers city issues, politics and design. You can follow her on Instagram @laila_s_gg.

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[Photo] Chequered flag: Welcome to the Wild West

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
November 5, 2025

Michelle Wu details Boston's goals for education and addresses current issues during the inaugural State of the Schools Oct. 28. The event welcomed Bostonians, school teachers, and government officials.

New vision for BPS announced at first-ever State of the Schools Address

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff
November 1, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a sweeping set of citywide goals to a packed audience at the Josiah Quincy Upper School in Chinatown at Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools Address  Oct. 28.  The...

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The Uvida storefront at 189 North St. April 22. Maria Vasco followed in her parents’ entrepreneurial footsteps when opening Uvida.

Uvida, Boston’s first zero-waste store, hopes to change how you shop

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff
October 7, 2025

Maria Vasco knew Boston was missing something.  Vasco, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston who majored in environmental studies and sustainability, opened Uvida, Boston’s first zero-waste...

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[Photo] Chequered Flag: Four hours of racing?! Azerbaijan Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
October 6, 2025

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[Photo] Chequered flag: Monza-Mania. Italian Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
September 17, 2025

The exterior of the Ruggles Architecture Studio April 25. Architecture students were asked to purchase additional supplies, such as foam and plastic, for their models.

The unexpected price tag of being an architecture major: ‘It definitely becomes a barrier’

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff
September 9, 2025

When Layaan Al Haidari, a third-year student, arrived at Northeastern, she was certain of one thing: she was going to be an architect. Inspired and encouraged by her family members, some of whom are in...

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[Photo] Chequered Flag: IMO(la), that was fun! Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
June 2, 2025

A silver Northeastern University emblem on the Boston campus Jan. 29. Several student leaders within SGA signed a national letter calling for the defense of higher education. File photo by Jessica Xing

Northeastern student leaders sign national letter calling on universities to ‘defend’ higher education

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff
May 20, 2025

Several Northeastern Student Government Association, or SGA, members signed a letter May 2 urging government officials, university administrators and policymakers to fight against the Trump administration’s...

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[Photo] ‘Slouching Towards’ Silence: National group advocating freedom of expression questions Northeastern’s free speech commitments

Jack Masliah, deputy opinion editor
May 13, 2025

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[Photo] Chequered flag: Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi! Bahrain Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 25, 2025

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[Photo] Chequered Flag: I set fire to the grass. Japanese Grand Prix recap

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 11, 2025

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[Photo] ‘Slouching Towards’ Collapse: The constitutional danger Trump has brought upon us

Jack Masliah, contributor
April 4, 2025

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[Photo] Chequered flag: I’m leaving with something. Chinese Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
April 2, 2025

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[Photo] ‘Slouching Towards’ Reluctance: How Northeastern College Republicans justify Trump’s actions

Jack Masliah, contributor
March 11, 2025

The door to Laura Gersch's classroom. Gersch felt much anxiety over the safety of her students who are immigrants and refugees. Photo courtesy Laura Gersch.

Trump’s immigration crackdowns alarm immigrant and refugee students. Meet one of their teachers.

Laila Guzman Griffin, news staff
March 25, 2025

For Laura Gersch, election night last year was “horrifying.”  Gersch, a 10th grade English teacher at Boston International Newcomers Academy, or BINcA, a Boston Public School in Mattapan for English...

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[Photo] Chequered flag: So, what was that? Australian Grand Prix recap.

Olufolake Okunsanya, news staff
March 22, 2025

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[Photo] ‘Slouching Towards’ Havoc: How Northeastern College Democrats see the party’s future

Jack Masliah, contributor
March 11, 2025

A portion of the Arborway near the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The DCR held a virtual meeting Jan. 14 to discuss plans to reconstruct the Arborway.

Department of Conservation and Recreation’s arborway improvements project design faces mixed reception from Jamaica Plain community

Laila Guzman Griffin, news correspondent
January 21, 2025

When Vickie Henry — a resident of Jamaica Plain — bought her home, the quiet, tree-lined residential road of May Street seemed like the optimal spot. May Street, with its Victorian and Colonial revival-style...

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Candles and flowers decorate a shrine. Attendees of the Día de los Muertos event were encouraged to create altars for loved ones they had lost.

A celebration of life, death and native traditions takes place at Spontaneous Celebrations’ Día de los Muertos

Laila Guzman Griffin, news correspondent
November 11, 2024

Music and chatter resounded Nov. 2 at Jamaica Plain’s Spontaneous Celebrations’ Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration, the Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors the dead, believing...

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A customer peruses the tomato and apple selection at the market. Vendors provided shoppers vegetables, meats, fruits and hot food at their stands.

Copley Square Farmers Market vendors embrace change in a post-COVID-19 landscape

Laila Guzman Griffin, news correspondent
October 30, 2024

In the heart of Back Bay sits the Copley Square Farmers Market, one of the largest farmers markets in Massachusetts. Dotted with pigeons, tourists and locals, it features farmers, artisans and other food...

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