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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Opinion

The crowd cheers on a runner during the Boston Marathon April 21, 2025. The marathon, which has been held on Patriots' Day since its inception in 1897, is considered the world's oldest annual marathon.

Op-ed: Why I better see you at the Boston Marathon

Ava Vitiello, opinion editor April 19, 2026

As Patriots’ Day, or Marathon Monday, approaches, college students around Boston get excited for a day off from school and a reason to day-drink during a stressful finals season. But while these activities are enjoyable, they pale in comparison to the beauty of attending the...

A student reads a book on a bench Feb. 24. Hobbies like reading or book clubs can give students a break from academic pressures.

Op-ed: Students, get a hobby

Shreya Pillamari, columnist April 16, 2026

There are days in college when I finish all my assignments by noon and then immediately feel uneasy. I’ve earned the free time by finishing my work early, but instead of feeling productive, I’m doomscrolling Canvas or Outlook, searching for something else to work on. I have...

A protester holds a sign reading, "Justice demands action" during the "Stop ICE Terror" protest Jan. 20. Protests are one of the most effective methods of enacting political change, according to American Psychological Association.

Op-ed: Why you (yes, you) should be going to protests

Arvind Chettiar, columnist April 14, 2026

Going to protests is hard. Hearing about them, finding time, making signs, standing in the Boston cold and trying to keep time with ever-changing chants — it's all hard.  And that’s before you consider the existential feelings of dread at your own ineffectiveness in the...

A student uses their laptop, iPad and phone simultaneously April 3. The average attention span of Gen Z dropped to less than 8%, raising concerns about an attention span crisis.

Op-ed: You can overcome the attention span crisis

Andreas Padilla, contributor April 10, 2026

Once upon a time, in a world far, far away — are you still reading? The average attention span of Gen Z is less than eight seconds, which means that most students would have scrolled away by now. TikTok has fundamentally changed how students spend their days and nights. Since...

Timothée Chalamet smiles and waves during the cast introduction for "A Complete Unknown" at BFI IMax Jan. 14, 2025. Chalamet received social media backlash after making negative comments about ballet and opera in a CNN and Variety-hosted interview. Photo courtesy Raph_PH,  Wikimedia Commons.

Op-ed: Greatness can’t happen without grace

Brynn Fleisig, contributor April 10, 2026

While scrolling through the “Worst and Best Dressed Lists” and “Category Winners” coverage from the 2026 Academy Awards, readers can’t get far before seeing headlines about Timotheé Chalamet’s recent controversial comments. During a CNN and Variety-hosted interview...

A graphic depicting a person attempting to contact their ex-partner and a pixelated phone. According to The Attachment Project, researched showed going no contact is the easiest first step following a breakup. Photos by Margot Murphy. Graphic by Margot Murphy.

Op-ed: Why you need to go no contact after a breakup

Sarah Mesdjian, contributor March 31, 2026

Have you ever known someone who just kept going back to their toxic ex, regardless of how badly they were being treated? Whether that description sounds like you or a close friend, this pattern is extraordinarily common in today’s dating landscape.  Breakups are hard, and...

The tech aisle at Target Feb. 23. More consumers are questioning if new technology actually improves quality of life.

Op-ed: For tech innovation, convenient isn’t the same as better

Nora Harr, columnist March 30, 2026

A few months ago, I went to the grocery store to order my friend a cake for his birthday. When I went up to the counter, the employee asked if I submitted a form online — I had not, but since the store’s headquarters changed the rules for ordering cakes, I had to stand in...

Column: A letter to my upstairs neighbors

Column: A letter to my upstairs neighbors

Mora Peusner-Dacharry, columnist March 30, 2026

The following content is satirical and meant for humorous purposes. It is part of The Huntington News’ recurring satire column, “While Your Ramen Cooks.” Although American universities have decided to depend on drywall in residence halls because of its efficiency, fire...