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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

All content by Sanjana Sanghani
Two men play chess outside of J.P. Licks on Centre Street. Every week on Thursday nights, the JP Chess Club draws dozens of Boston residents to the ice cream shop.

JP Chess club provides community in J.P. Licks

Sanjana Sanghani, news staff
October 13, 2022

With a smile on his face, Jamie Williams welcomed members of Jamaica Plain Chess Club into the J.P. Licks on Centre Street — encapsulating the intimate and casual environment Williams said he hopes to...

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Co-founders Melisa Valdez and Heather White started TRILLFIT, a boutique Black-owned fitness studio and wellness center in order to create a space of inclusivity. Photo credit Harriet Rovniak.

More than a dance fitness class, TRILLFIT offers a safe space for everyone

Sanjana Sanghani, news staff
April 14, 2022

Beyond the large windows of TRILLFIT’s Mission Hill storefront, customers warm up, waiting for TRILLFIT’s signature cardio dance class to begin. A sign displayed on the studio walls states, “You...

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Northeastern professor Woodrow Hartzog recently won the 12th annual Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award for a paper he co-wrote with Neil Richards, a professor at Washington University. Photo courtesy of the Future of Privacy Forum.

Northeastern professor advocates for change in US privacy policies

Sanjana Sanghani and Yeva Khranovska
February 28, 2022

When whistleblower Christopher Wylie told the New York Times and the Guardian about a British consulting firm called Cambridge Analytica collecting Facebook users’ personal data without their consent,...

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An art installation outside the library in Jamaica Plain.

City celebrates a new art installation in Jamaica Plain

Sanjana Sanghani, news correspondent
November 11, 2021

As local band, JP Honk wove through a sea of dancing and laughing individuals from different backgrounds, a reflection of artist Matthew Hinçman’s vision came alive. The Jamaica Plain community had...

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As the Delta variants presence continues, we must remain safe by physically staying away from those who arent fully vaccinated.

Op-ed: Safety is most important — avoid those who aren’t fully vaccinated

Sanjana Sanghani, contributor
October 16, 2021
In order to best protect everyone, we can change our own habits by distancing ourselves from unvaccinated people and continuing mask use indoors.
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Establishment Democrats risk taking minority votes for granted.

Op-ed: Issues with identity politics

Sanjana Sanghani, contributor
March 27, 2021

With President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris sworn in, it would be remiss to forget that an unfortunate 75 million individuals voted for former President Donald J. Trump. And with Biden now...

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