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Letter: Martin Luther King’s work is not finished

January 19, 2011

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can’t ride you unless your back is bent.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Column: Recent crimes increase student’s awareness

January 13, 2011

Precarious thoughts about living in Boston for the past four years rarely crossed my mind when I lived in the West Village area. I never felt even a slight uneasiness about my safety on campus until last semester when I moved to Columbus Avenue. But living one street farther from the center of campus makes me uncomfortable more often than not.

Editorial Cartoon

January 13, 2011

Editorial: Swiping cards at Snell will cause students added strife

January 13, 2011

At the beginning of December, Snell Library staff announced that students will be required to swipe their Husky Cards in order to gain access to the library. The reason is to cut down on thefts, said Lesley Milner, associate dean of libraries. And while technical difficulties are preventing this practice from taking place as of press time, it will ultimately hinder students.

Letter: Career Services takes it too far using TV show

January 13, 2011

I recently received an e-mail from Northeastern University Career Services inviting me to do some post-graduation job search practice. Usually I don’t check my university account because I hate getting automated e-mails about paying a tuition bill that my student loans are already paying, but I was feeling ambitious.

Editorial Cartoon

December 9, 2010

Column: Student center should offer healthier options

December 9, 2010

Since coming to Northeastern, my diet has gone down a slippery slope. Pizza, burgers, fries, tacos, you name it. I haven’t been eating the healthiest of foods while at college. Because of my busy schedule, I do not have enough time to sit down at the dining hall or run back home for lunch, so I usually grab something quick. I try to fit in my fruits and vegetables during the day, but most of the time I rely a lot on the food at the Curry Student Center.

Letter: Students should appreciate Matthews Arena

December 9, 2010

Almost every day I walk down Gainsborough Street, crossing St. Botolph Street before finally making my way to Huntington Avenue. Almost everyday I walk past Matthews Arena. But not everyday do I really take the time to appreciate the historic facility. Matthews Arena, formerly known as Boston Arena, is the original home of the Boston Celtics.

Editorial: Eliminating activities periods will ultimately benefit students

December 9, 2010

In an article last week, The News reported on a proposed plan that will create 226 new sections for classes by eliminating activities periods Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is ultimately meant to benefit students and the entire Northeastern community. Simply put, there are not enough classrooms available to meet student demand for classes and sections.

Letter: Northeastern housing office is an annoyance

December 2, 2010

A single room recently opened up in my suite, so I asked for it to be transferred to me. Spring housing assignments recently came out, and I found out some random senior (who I am pretty sure isn’t guaranteed housing) ended up with it.

Editorial: As a democracy, SGA must be more transparent for students

December 2, 2010

The News reported on Sept. 23 on the decision made by the Student Government Association (SGA) to no longer allow reporters from The News into Finance Board meetings. (Finance Board was previously known as the Budget Review Committee, or BRC). Board members justified this decision by saying that they deal with sensitive material in meetings, and all the numbers would be posted online after meetings for the entire student body to see.