President Donald Trump issued an executive order Jan. 21 attacking diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, and related programs across the country, including at “institutions of higher education with endowments over 1 billion dollars” — a category Northeastern falls into...
On Aug. 26, 2024, I watched some unusual travelers make their way through Logan Airport security: a nervous 18-year-old in a Northeastern t-shirt, tightly gripping a plastic bag labeled — in what could only be a mother’s cursive handwriting — “passport.” Then, a few...
College majors tend to have two broad categories: humanities and STEM. Yet, sometimes it seems like the two sides have gone to war, arguing about which field is better, especially in terms of monetary success and the likelihood of landing jobs once out of college.
In today’s...
It’s not exactly a secret that Northeastern has an overcrowding problem. Marino Recreation Center has a reputation for being packed every day of the week. Finding an empty seat in Snell Library, especially during finals season, can be an impossible task. The dining halls on...
Despite the sheer number of students at Northeastern University, there was never a moment in which I felt neglected by the institution. Whether it is the obstacles students face during course registration, changing majors or receiving reassurance amid academic hardship, I feel...
During the pandemic in 2020, the turbulent political environment had infiltrated the walls of my bedroom, and the only thing I could shout back into the digital void was a repost of a politically-charged infographic. I initially patted myself on the back for doing my part, but...
On a university level, what makes for a good computer science curriculum?
One of the most common career paths for a computer science major is as a software developer. An effective university curriculum must prepare computer science students with the skills needed to be successful...
In a world where almost everything is now available online, imagine being unable to access healthcare services simply because you can’t navigate a smartphone. For many elderly people today, this is a harsh reality. As healthcare increasingly moves online, from services like...
In early October, Hurricane Milton decimated the Florida coast. The damning impact of this natural disaster only showed that we as a country are extremely unprepared to tackle climate change-related disasters, and this continues to be apparent with every natural disaster that...
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 the app is mostly used for entertainment purposes, in recent...
Throughout the 2024 election, I would often hear friends and family make the claim that they “just don’t like” Kamala Harris.
Regardless of whether they ultimately decided to vote for her, people across the political spectrum seemed to revel in echoing just how “off-putting”...
Life comes with plenty of transitions, some unavoidable and many harder than others. Going from kindergarten to first grade feels minor now, even though it felt like the entire world to us then. Before we knew it, we were walking out of our high schools for the last time, diploma...
