Opinion Archives - Page 105 of 113

Letter: History of all minorities should be recognized

February 3, 2011

“We should make a good faith effort to turn our history around so that we can see it in front of us, so that we can avoid doing what we have done for so long.” –John Hope Franklin Why do we still need Black History Month in 2011? Simply put, for many reasons.

Editorial: OISP should offer insurance option on Dialogues

February 3, 2011

With political unrest throughout Egypt, faculty leaders of the Dialogue of Civilizations program as well as the students participating are questioning whether or not the trip will go through as planned. The Office of International Study Programs (OISP) has policies to determine whether a country is safe to visit, and these policies are legitimate. What is not legitimate are the options students are left with if a trip is cancelled.

Column: Snow hits Boston hard, but it’s nothing new

February 3, 2011

I hate snow. Well, hate is a strong word. And I’m going to use it. I hate snow.

Editorial Cartoon

February 3, 2011

Editorial: On-campus groups have a responsibility to students

January 27, 2011

Resident Student Association (RSA), Student Government Association (SGA) and Council for University Programs (CUP) are groups that exist solely to serve students. RSA and SGA operate as the link between “students and the administration” according to their respective websites. CUP’s website boasts, “We are run for students, by students.” Officers of these groups need to understand their responsibility to students 0and to fulfill these responsibilities efficiently.

Letter: Huskies need to get loud, buy Beanpot tickets

January 27, 2011

Each year, for two weeks in February, the eyes of the college hockey world focus squarely on Boston and the Beanpot. The tournament — one of the great traditions in college sports — is perhaps the best showcase of college hockey talent outside of the Frozen Four.

Letter: OSCCR should not give special treatment

January 27, 2011

After reading the Jan. 20 issue of The Huntington News, I was incredibly frustrated by the Crime Log Entry of the Week. A 19-year-old, who had been drinking, was taken to the hospital for a non-alcohol related injury.

Column: Her Campus provides writers with a unique outlet

January 27, 2011

Last week, senior journalism major Rachel Kossman spoke in two of my classes to encourage what I would call journalism entrepreneurship. Kossman urged students with a passion for writing to join Northeastern’s branch of the nationwide Her Campus website.

Editorial Cartoon

January 27, 2011

"Irony" meets the faculty senate

Editorial Cartoon

January 19, 2011

"He's a Patriots fan."

Editorial: OSCCR benefits students in trouble

January 19, 2011

The status quo dictates that when students are written up, stomachs drop and dread takes over – along with a complete and utter hatred for the acronym “OSCCR” (Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution). Most students are not familiar with the process OSCCR follows and see it solely as the repercussion for their wrongdoing.

Column: Huck Finn an important part of nation’s past

January 19, 2011

One of the greatest ways to keep people ignorant is to prevent them from reading. An illiterate, uneducated population is much more easily controlled.