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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

All content by Niya Plynton
Students socialize and eat in the International Village dining hall. Many students with allergies and dietary restrictions have had trouble finding suitable meals at Northeasterns dining halls.

Op-ed: Northeastern student dining is in disrepair

Niya Plynton, contributor
February 15, 2024

Northeastern needs to do a better job of providing students with meals that nurture the mind and body. As a Northeastern attendee with allergies and dietary restrictions, I have noticed there is little...

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A Boogie walks across stage, illuminated by set lights. He performed several hit songs, including Drowning, Look Back at It and My Shit. Photo courtesy Kimmy Curry, CUP.

Taking a “Look Back at It”: A Boogie wit da Hoodie invigorates students at Homecoming concert

Niya Plynton, news correspondent
December 1, 2023

New York-based hip-hop superstar A Boogie wit da Hoodie concluded “Me vs. Myself: The College Tour” at Matthews Arena Nov. 9 where he performed as the Homecoming Week’s headliner, sponsored by the...

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Column: ‘Helluva Boss’ exemplifies what LGBTQ+ animation should be

Column: ‘Helluva Boss’ exemplifies what LGBTQ+ animation should be

Niya Plynton, news correspondent
November 28, 2023

The popular web cartoon series and musical “Helluva Boss” emerged in 2019 as an instant success, capturing over 58 million views with its pilot episode. Directed by animator Vivienne Medrano, the show...

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A statement released by Northeastern about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Some students believed the statement failed to address the struggles that Palestinians have faced during the conflict with Israel.

Op-ed: Northeastern’s response to Hamas attack fails to acknowledge Palestinian suffering

Niya Plynton, contributor
November 1, 2023

On Oct. 10, Northeastern released a statement about the Hamas attack on Israel in the form of an email sent from the Office of the President which was then posted on the president’s website and then...

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Nazanin Bani Amerian poses for a photo. Amerian has seen the dangers on being a journalist in Iran and decided to become one herself to make a difference in the world and help those who dont have access to information. Photo courtesy of Nazanin Bani Amerian.

Q&A with journalist, teacher and feminist Nazanin Bani Amerian

Niya Plynton, news correspondent
March 29, 2023

“I am not going to shut up about being a woman,” said communication studies postdoctoral teaching associate Nazanin Bani Amerian. Iranian-born Bani Amerian has always wanted to make a difference. Many...

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