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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

Paloma Welch

Paloma Welch, News Staff

Paloma Welch is a first-year political science and human services combined major. She is a member of The News staff and has reported on campus affairs and politics. You can follow her on Instagram @paloma_welch.

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Members of DREAM and their mentees sit on the steps of Churchill Hall to take a photo while in costume. DREAM members participated in a range of activities, from rock climbing to visiting a fire station. Photo courtesy DREAM.

Northeastern students form meaningful relationships with mentees in Roxbury community through DREAM

Paloma Welch, news staff
February 15, 2025

Dan-Chi Nguyen, a fourth-year nursing major, is no stranger to working with children. When she was five, her mother opened a home-based preschool, and she often helped around the classroom.  “Work...

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Gamers and guests alike gather around the center aisle to participate in Swiss rounds and cheer on their friends. The tournament lasted from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

‘It’s magic’: Gamers travel from around New England to attend Northeastern’s ‘Super Smash Bros.’ tournament

Paloma Welch and Kayla Goldman
February 3, 2025

For several hours last weekend, one room in Curry Student Center was filled with some of the best “Super Smash Bros.” players in the New England region. While the competition was friendly, the players’...

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A water polo player takes a shot. Northeastern's women's club water polo team had an undefeated 2023-24 regular season.

‘We wanted to have fun, and we ended up winning’: Undefeated in 2024 regular season, women’s club water polo team prepares for its first match of 2025

Paloma Welch, news staff
January 30, 2025

After an undefeated 2023-24 regular season, Northeastern’s women’s club water polo team is preparing for its first game of the season Feb. 1 at Boston University. The team placed eighth overall at...

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A team performs in front of a crowd of animated students, parents and judges. Although in a mock-tango form, the teams' dances consisted of contemporary and lyrical.

Inspired by ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Northeastern club athletes hit the stage to support dance team

Paloma Welch, news staff
December 8, 2024

The Northeastern University dance team, or NUDT, and club athletes graced the packed stands of the Cabot Center with their dancing skills in a “Dancing with the Stars”-inspired fundraiser Dec. 7, which...

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Chase Strangio speaks at a Pride rally in June 2022. The Northeastern School of Law alumnus made history Dec. 4 as the first openly transgender lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court. Photo courtesy  Wikimedia Commons.

Northeastern School of Law alum becomes first openly transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court

Paloma Welch, news staff
December 4, 2024

On Dec. 4, Chase Strangio, a Northeastern School of Law class of 2010 alum, became the first openly transgender lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court. Strangio, who grew up in Newton and came...

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The "Rooted" art installation on Krentzman Quad. The piece was installed in April and has since received many negative comments from students.

SGA votes to remove art installation ‘Rooted’ from Krentzman Quad

Paloma Welch and Sara Sajjad
November 25, 2024

On Oct. 28, the Student Government Association overwhelmingly voted to remove Cicely Carew’s “Rooted” art piece from Krentzman Quad after more than 1,870 students signed a petition arguing for its...

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Arnon Mishkin (left) and Costas Panagopoulos speak about the presidential election results to a crowd in Shillman Hall. The two recapped factors that led to Donald Trump's victory, and answered student questions about the election results.

‘What Just Happened?’: Election experts shed light on 2024 election outcome

Paloma Welch, news correspondent
November 12, 2024

On Nov. 7, distinguished professor of political science Costas Panagopoulos and Fox News decision desk Director Arnon Mishkin held a panel in Shillman Hall to answer students’ questions about Donald...

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Graphic courtesy Bipartisan Disagreement Club.

At Northeastern’s Bipartisan Disagreement club, students unite over disagreeing

Paloma Welch, news correspondent
November 5, 2024

After a particularly heated Thanksgiving dinner in 2020, Ben Nigrin left the table feeling defeated.  Nigrin, a Northeastern alum with a combined bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political...

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Signs that read "Road Closed" redirect drivers on Huntington Avenue. Northeastern Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities announced in an email to students on the Boston campus that the portion of the road will be closed Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

Portion of Huntington Avenue to temporarily close over weekend, university says

Paloma Welch, news correspondent
November 2, 2024

A portion of Huntington Avenue will be closed during the day Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 to facilitate the demolition of White Hall, Northeastern Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities said in an email to students...

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