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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Shreya Pillamari

Shreya Pillamari, Staff Writer

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A sign celebrating Northeastern University’s 125th anniversary hangs over Ell Hall Oct. 3, 2023. Almost 88% of students participated in a co-op during their time at Northeastern.

Op-ed: Co-ops beyond Boston deserve the same support

Shreya Pillamari, columnist
October 28, 2025

Northeastern’s co-op program is more than a resume booster — it’s a point of pride. Since it was launched over a century ago, co-op has become the university’s crown jewel, attracting students...

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Students navigate the Northeastern campus while stepping on colorful, fallen leaves. The autumn season officially began Sept. 22 this year. File photo by Jessica Xing.

Column: Why fall is the peak Northeastern experience

Shreya Pillamari, columnist
October 3, 2025

The first weeks of October on Northeastern’s campus are cinematic. Students bustle from class to class, Dunkin’ cups in hand and leaves crunching underfoot. While Jan. 1 is considered the start of...

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A third-floor view of the Curry Student Center common area March 21. Northeastern’s Class of 2029 acceptance rate rose to 5.6%, a 0.4% increase from last year.

Column: Rethinking Northeastern’s acceptance rate

Shreya Pillamari, columnist
September 17, 2025

We’re just a few weeks into the fall 2025 semester, and as Northeastern welcomes a new class of students eager to experience college life, the topic of conversation revolves around a single statistic:...

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The cast of Love Island season seven poses for a promotional advertisement. Local bars across the U.S. hosted watch parties for the season finale July 13. Photo courtesy NBC, Wikimedia Commons.

Op-ed: Love Island wasn’t just TV, but a mirror for modern-day dating culture

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent
August 24, 2025

As the clock struck 9 p.m. July 13, hundreds of Bostonians packed into bars from Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar in Southie to Game On in Fenway — not to watch a sports game or concert, but the season...

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Review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ reignites Jurassic legacy

Review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ reignites Jurassic legacy

Shreya Pillamari, news staff
August 5, 2025

The legacy of “Jurassic Park” is unbeatable, and the newest installation in the series, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” sets out to leave its own mark.  With the thrills, heart and story of the...

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Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action is a soaring success

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent
July 14, 2025

With audiences tired of soulless remakes, things weren’t looking too good for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.” However, this new version embraces the emotional core of the original without...

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Students work in lab write-up areas behind ISEC’s multi-level glass wall. Hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students at Northeastern are involved in research.

Op-ed: The fight over research isn’t just Harvard’s

Shreya Pillamari, contributor
July 5, 2025

A wave of federal threats and funding freezes has put elite universities under pressure — not for misconduct or inefficiency, but for refusing to comply with government demands. The Trump administration’s...

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Op-ed: How TikTok is reshaping the news landscape

Op-ed: How TikTok is reshaping the news landscape

Shreya Pillamari, contributor
December 5, 2024

TikTok has become a household name that millions recognize. Whether you love the app, hate it or refuse to download it and get sucked into its addictive nature, TikTok has made a significant name for itself.  While...

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Kamala Harris smiles during a campaign rally in Arizona Aug. 9. Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden stepped down from the 2024 elections. Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore, flickr.

Op-ed: Why Kamala Harris is the candidate we need now more than ever

Shreya Pillamari, contributor
September 12, 2024

After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election in July, his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris garnered widespread attention. Videos of Harris dancing, laughing and delivering...

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Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ proves to be just that

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ proves to be just that

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent
September 10, 2024

Ever since the release of her last album, “emails i can’t send,” in 2022, Sabrina Carpenter’s fame has steadily been on the rise. With her memorable performances opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras...

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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell star in "Twisters." The standalone sequel included several nods to the original 1996 film "Twister." Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘Twisters’ is sure to sweep you off your feet

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent
August 13, 2024

Nearly 30 years after the release of the 1996 film “Twister,” the highly anticipated sequel “Twisters” stormed into theaters July 19 with a promise of heart-pounding action and a fresh take on...

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