Opinion Archives - Page 107 of 115

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.

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January 27, 2011

"Irony" meets the faculty senate

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.