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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News
Pavithra Rajesh

Pavithra Rajesh, Deputy City Editor

Pavithra Rajesh (she/her) is a second-year journalism major with minors in theatre and musical theatre. She is currently Deputy City Editor of The News. You can reach her at p.rajesh@huntnewsnu.com or follow her on Twitter @PaviRajesh1071

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The exterior of LightView. LightView management sent an email to residents April 11 reminding them that throwing food products such as eggs and other forms of vandalism are a violation of students' lease agreements.

[Photo] LightView cracks down on residents throwing food in halls, destruction of property

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
April 18, 2024

The exterior of LightView. LightView management sent an email to residents April 11 reminding them that throwing food products such as eggs and other forms of vandalism are a violation of students' lease...

Vincent Castronuovo runs down the final stretch of the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon course. Castronuovo was the fastest male Boston resident to finish the race, and recieved an inaugural award from Mayor Michelle Wu. Photo courtesy Vincent Castronuovo

Q&A: Northeastern student Vincent Castronuovo awarded “Fastest Bostonian” title after Boston Marathon run

Pavithra Rajesh, news staff
April 29, 2023

Finishing the legendary Boston Marathon is remarkable, regardless of your speed — you automatically receive bragging rights for the rest of your life. However, not only does this Northeastern University...

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A road winds around the edge of Deer Island. The island, one of 34 in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, has been an ideal getaway location, with ample space to take a relaxing walk or to simply enjoy the fantastic views.

Column: Massachusetts parks remind residents to enjoy nature, even in off-season

Pavithra Rajesh, photo staff
April 25, 2023

Boston is commonly known as one of the more walkable cities in the United States, with its urban landscape presenting plenty of exciting activities and interesting opportunities within easy reach. But...

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Jamie Hoag smiles for a photo. Hoag was named chief of staff for Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in January.

[Photo] Q&A with Jamie Hoag, Northeastern guest lecturer and chief of staff to Andrea Campbell

Annie Cayer, news correspondent
April 15, 2023

Jamie Hoag smiles for a photo. Hoag was named chief of staff for Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in January.

The Underground Cafe sits under Lightview at 742 Columbus Ave. The owner, Nia Grace, founded the cafe in 2021 as her second restaurant, the first being Darryl's Corner Kitchen and Bar located further down Tremont Street.

[Photo] The Underground Cafe brings vibrant twist to typical coffee shop

Christina McCabe, news staff
March 31, 2023

The Underground Cafe sits under Lightview at 742 Columbus Ave. The owner, Nia Grace, founded the cafe in 2021 as her second restaurant, the first being Darryl's Corner Kitchen and Bar located further down...

Op-ed: Entertainment ‘news’ needs to mitigate celebrity coverage

Op-ed: Entertainment ‘news’ needs to mitigate celebrity coverage

Pavithra Rajesh, contributor
March 20, 2023

Public obsession with the intimate details of celebrities’ lives is a tale as old as time. We have an untamable desire to know who Pete Davidson is dating, how much money Jimmy Fallon’s home is worth...

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A mural greets visitors at one of the offices of Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. The non-profit has provided resources such as affordable housing, financial coaching, youth development courses and arts education for low-income families since 1968.

[Photo] Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción aims to provide affordable housing, financial literacy and education programs in South End

Rachel Umansky-Castro, news staff
February 25, 2023

The entrance of an Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción office sits at 100 West Dedham Street in the South End. The organization has announced the development of a new arts facility set to open in 2025.

Humorous love is in the air as Times New Roman sets the stage for a night of comedy Feb. 4. Approximately 50 students crowded AfterHours for the best seats and dragged chairs from every corner of the room.

Students find warmth in Tinder-themed comedy show

Pavithra Rajesh, photo staff
February 18, 2023

Despite frigid temperatures Saturday, Feb. 4, AfterHours was packed to the brim with people enjoying “Tinder,” a 90-minute stand-up comedy show by Times New Roman. Times New Roman is a comedy magazine...

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Times New Roman President Ryan Martin begins his set by telling the audience he is seeing someone new: his therapist. He said he needed therapy following a relapse into being a “theatre kid,” after undergoing a long recovery.

Times New Roman President Ryan Martin begins his set by telling the audience he is seeing someone new: his therapist. He said he needed therapy following a relapse into being a “theatre kid,” after...

Cesar Acosta shares stories about his platonic loves: his roommates. He called one a “dormant supervillain,” another a “golden retriever boy mascot” and the last a “grown-man-sized eight-year-old boy.”

Cesar Acosta shares stories about his platonic loves: his roommates. He called one a “dormant supervillain,” another a “golden retriever boy mascot” and the last a “grown-man-sized eight-year-old...

Gabby Riberdy, Times News Roman treasurer, analyzes “Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” an animated comedy and adventure movie she recently watched. She knew the show was Tinder-themed, but instead wanted to focus on the characters who play “washed up actors” and a “cartoon trafficking ring.”

Gabby Riberdy, Times News Roman treasurer, analyzes “Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” an animated comedy and adventure movie she recently watched. She knew the show was Tinder-themed, but instead wanted...

Jared Rogoff spends his set analyzing the similarities between the world wars and his bathroom experiences after eating Subway. “They were both very bloody and painful and everyone left with PTSD,” Rogoff said.

Jared Rogoff spends his set analyzing the similarities between the world wars and his bathroom experiences after eating Subway. “They were both very bloody and painful and everyone left with PTSD,”...

Spread out around AfterHours, students from across campus gather for an evening of Tinder-themed comedy. There were a total of 13 comedians who performed sets.

Spread out around AfterHours, students from across campus gather for an evening of Tinder-themed comedy. There were a total of 13 comedians who performed sets.

Jacob Kline shares how he tries to make his Tinder bio overtly masculine, but his friends know that’s not him. Even that night, he said he’d dressed like “John Mulaney and Weird Al Yankovic had a bisexual child.”

Jacob Kline shares how he tries to make his Tinder bio overtly masculine, but his friends know that’s not him. Even that night, he said he’d dressed like “John Mulaney and Weird Al Yankovic had a...

Audience members enjoy Times New Roman’s first stand-up comedy show of the year. Times News Roman club members who have performed in at least one open mic are eligible to perform at stand-up comedy shows, while the open mic shows are open to everyone.

Audience members enjoy Times New Roman’s first stand-up comedy show of the year. Times News Roman club members who have performed in at least one open mic are eligible to perform at stand-up comedy shows,...

Sam Newman opens the show with some oh-so-loved audience interaction, in addition to his hosting duties for the evening. He presented several pictures of himself and asked the audience to sit down or remain standing — a physical “swipe” of left or right.

Sam Newman opens the show with some oh-so-loved audience interaction, in addition to his hosting duties for the evening. He presented several pictures of himself and asked the audience to sit down or remain...

A pride flag hangs in the window of CatLABS in Jamaica Plain. The photography store offers a unique gender-pay-gap discount.

[Photo] Photography store offers gender-pay-gap discount to counter lack of industry diversity

Alexis Algazy, news correspondent
February 7, 2023

Dozen of analog cameras sits on shelves inside CatLABS in Jamaica Plain. The store was started in 2011.

Susan Chira, Pulitzer-prize winning editor-in-chief of The Marshall Project, spoke at Northeastern Oct. 26. She shared her perspectives on the interplay between journalism and activism at the event, "Journalism, Activism and Social Change."

Susan Chira shares insights on intersection of journalism, activism

Pavithra Rajesh, news staff
November 1, 2022

Wednesday evening, Egan Research Center’s Raytheon Amphitheater was packed with students and faculty listening to a conversation about the tussle between journalism and activism.  Members of the...

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The Disability Resource Center office, located at 20 Dodge Hall, currently has limited capacity due to COVID-19.

Virtual learning for students with disabilities creates new problems, exacerbates old ones

Pavithra Rajesh, news staff
January 26, 2021

Mohamed Abanoor, a second-year criminal justice and political science combined major, attends class with two laptops. One laptop shows the other students and his professor. The second laptop shows his...

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To return home, many international students must pass through busy travel hubs, like Dubai International Airport.

Op-ed: International students face unique challenges when deciding to return to campus during COVID-19

Pavithra Rajesh, contributor
August 21, 2020

Like my peers, I’ve contemplated returning to campus by weighing issues of health, travel, cost and more. But as an international student, the decision was even harder. When Northeastern University...

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Christelle Girimana plays the role of Queen Elizabeth I.

Column: ‘Mary Stuart’: A play about the 1500s? Think again.

Pavithra Rajesh
February 19, 2020

On the eve of the opening night of “Mary Stuart,” dozens of the Northeastern cast members mentally prepare themselves for their show the following day. They soon have to embody several historical figures,...

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Rabin created the petition through Change.org in early December last year and it almost immediately gained traction. 

Northeastern student petitions the removal of lead actor from West Side Story revival on Broadway

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
February 12, 2020
Rabin is the creator of a petition that aims to remove Amar Ramasar, a principal dancer of the New York City Ballet who is accused of sexual harassment, from playing the lead role of Bernardo in the revival of West Side Story on Broadway.
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By texting the hotline, students are matched with other students who are given the tools and resources to listen emphatically, respond thoughtfully and help however they can within the limits of a non-licensed support system.

Lean on Me provides a new platform for anonymous peer-to-peer support

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
January 23, 2020
Lean on Me is a texting service that provides non-crisis support to students, from students.
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Bucar teaches courses in religion, ethics, comparative religious studies and culture studies.

NU professor Liz Bucar seeks to expand awareness and knowledge of religion in daily life

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
October 31, 2019

It only takes three minutes of chatting with Elizabeth Bucar, a religious ethicist who studies sexuality and gender in Islamic and Christian communities, to understand her passion for what she does.  “I...

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With the "story" feature popping up on an increasing number of social media platforms, could users' motives behind constantly posting on social media be unhealthy?

Column: Do social media “stories” promote toxic behavior?

Pavithra Rajesh, news correspondent
October 30, 2019

What started as a feature unique to Snapchat has now become a generational phenomenon prominent on virtually every social media platform. “Stories” have weaseled their way onto Instagram, Facebook...

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Textbook publishers burden students by issuing new editions of similar textbooks.

Op-ed: Textbook prices impose a heavy burden on students

Pavithra Rajesh, contributor
October 2, 2019

When most people consider the costs of their higher education, they usually think of tuition, housing and their source of food. Textbooks are yet another cost that must be considered. They might seem substantially...

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