As President Donald J. Trump refuses to concede the election, despite being defeated by former Vice President Joe Biden, the gap between people on the left and those on the right could not be further apart. Although there are reasonable members on both sides, the two factions...
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s calls to “stop the count” of legally-casted mail-in ballots, protestors gathered in the streets of several U.S. cities, hoisting picket signs denouncing his administration and chanting “count every vote.” However, President...
We’re all slaves to the private education system, whether we acknowledge it or not. We all know colleges in America are set up to make profits. But what excuse could they make for not feeding their students?
As a first-year, I didn’t realize the Swipe2Care system at Northeastern...
In the midst of one of the most pressing presidential elections in the United States, it may seem difficult to divert attention away from anything that isn’t about the election. The past few months, however, have made it abundantly clear why Americans must start directing their...
Claudia Conway is a changemaker. She leaked political information and caused a senior White House official to resign from their job — and she’s only 16 years old.
Conway is the daughter of former White House Senior Counselor Kellyanne Conway and Lincoln Project co-founder...
A couple days ago, my friend told me an unfortunate story about a man she saw getting off the T with reusable bags filled with Haymarket vegetables and fruits. As he stepped off the train, the bags spilled and the produce rolled all over the station platform, and both of us felt...
Editor’s note: The News has confirmed the identity of this staff member, who has elected to remain anonymous for fear of professional retaliation.
Dear students,
I am writing this in response to the letter you received from a professor published on Oct. 29. While I understand...
With the election ever so relevant, the gap between Democrats and Republicans couldn’t be wider. Nearly every issue is hotly debated, and the chasm between ideologies is larger than at almost any other point in history. Especially with the rise of social media, many people...
Editor’s note: The News has confirmed the identity of this professor, who has elected to remain anonymous for fear of professional retaliation.
Dear students,
I am writing to ask for your help, since your words and actions will be more powerful than mine. I want to...
This country is at a critical inflection point. We are peering down a forked path, with two very distinct visions for the future. As voters, many for the first time, the choice we make in this election will impact us for the rest of our lives. Whether you’re a student majoring...
On Capitol Hill, Democrats have proposed making election day a national holiday to increase public participation. With little to no movement on this legislation in D.C., individual states and organizations have attempted to fill in the gaps. On Northeastern’s campus, a group...
Election Day is a critically important occasion that impacts all Americans, but many still struggle to cast a vote. Many barriers to voting remain, including long wait times at polling stations, inaccessible poll hours and difficulty taking time off work or even securing mail-in...
