Opinion Archives - Page 108 of 114

Column: YMCA dorms will benefit students, community

November 16, 2010

Northeastern recently struck a deal to create more dormitories for students seeking on campus housing. The university is leasing space from Phoenix Property Co., which is purchasing wings of the YMCA to build dorms and apartments for students. I believe this new purchase is beneficial to Northeastern because of the housing wait list for many incoming students.

Letter: Northeastern has chance to excel in research

November 16, 2010

As Northeastern forges ahead in elite company, aiming to create some of the world’s most innovative research and science, we as a community will need to answer some vital and complex questions to ensure Northeastern’s future momentum and success in this area. Especially if we expect to succeed in creating the best research environments that are not only truly innovative but also foster the best collaborative partnerships to unlock the greatest scientific discoveries.

Editorial: NU should expand gender-neutral housing

November 10, 2010

The option of living in gender neutral housing has been available to Huskies since 2009. At that point, International Village became the only option on campus should students want to cohabitate with members of the opposite sex. Only about 64 students are currently living in gender neutral housing (up 49 beds from last year).

Column: SGA Facebook page a good way to reach students

November 10, 2010

I commend the Student Government Association (SGA), President Ryan Fox and other members of the organization for recently creating a Facebook page devoted to recognizing students’ ideas for ways to improve life as Huskies. With the page’s motto, “It’s your money, tell us how you want to see it spent on and around campus,” SGA members have initiated a more direct way to communicate with students and to ease the average Husky’s questions and concerns.

Letter: Some processes at Snell better off sans technology

November 10, 2010

Many new technologies have rolled out in recent weeks at the behest of Student Government Association (SGA). The new print system, while at first confusing, actually seems to be streamlining the print process (although I don’t like my pages being associated with a monetary value).

Letter: Students should not have to worry about attendance

November 10, 2010

As a Northeastern student who pays thousands of dollars to go to this university, my biggest pet peeve is the attendance policy. It’s ridiculous to me that 10 percent of my grade is riding on my presence in the classroom. Not whether I’m contributing to class, not whether I’m paying attention or just surfing the web, not if the teacher even knows my name. No, I’m being graded for just getting to class and sitting there, nothing more.

Column: Students should be considered in health care fight

November 3, 2010

The debate over health care this past year has boiled down to one question: Is health care in the United States a fundamental right or is it a privilege? I like to think that the basic necessities (health, education, jobs and housing) are all fundamental rights. Health care should be a priority for government to provide to its citizens – not just accessible to those who can afford it. The ongoing struggle of uninsured Americans continues to widen the gap between the rich and poor, and the age group mostly affected by this is 18-29-year-olds, according to Rock the Vote, a political group that encourages young people to participate in elections.

Editorial: Career Services has a lot to offer

November 3, 2010

As the academic year flies by, the initial thrill and anticipation of graduating may be replaced by fear and dread for many seniors. Given the state of the economy over the past few years, it’s not hard to see why. But things seem to be improving: While the national unemployment rate hovers around 9.6 percent, the 2011 Job Outlook Survey by the NACE shows that 13.5 percent more graduates from the class of 2011 will be hired than from the class of 2010.

Editorial Cartoon

November 3, 2010

Students should go to the polls Tuesday

October 26, 2010

It’s hard to avoid the fact that Election Day is fast approaching. The latest political scandals are splattered on the front pages of newspapers everywhere and it seems like political ads take up more time than the TV shows you’re watching do. But how much are these tactics affecting Northeastern students? Are you actually going to vote on Tuesday? If you’re scoffing at that question, you should reconsider.

Political ads attacking opponents are too much

October 26, 2010

It is anything but fun when commercials continually pound my brain with the best cleaning product to relieve pet odors, the most sturdy paper towel brand (that can beat any test, really) or the healthiest cereal that can lower anyone’s cholesterol.

No solution for off campus housing problems

October 26, 2010

Since I’ve been back on campus this semester, I’ve heard and read a lot about the off-campus housing situation here at Northeastern. It seems like every time I pick up this paper there’s another article about students being bad neighbors on Mission Hill or the pros and cons of living on campus as opposed to off. These issues pop up every fall and we, once again, are wasting our energy trying to ameliorate the problems.