I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told that not using social media is so rare. I wouldn’t consider it a huge deal, but every now and then I’ll hear something about social media that makes me feel like I was meeting someone who lived in the Matrix while I had grown...
A study from the University of Newcastle in Australia conducted an experiment to see how much plastic, in the form of microplastics, people consume in their food. They found that most people consume upwards of 5 grams of microplastic a week, the equivalent weight of one credit...
Toward the end of January, Donald J. Trump’s term came to a close as President Joe Biden officially took on his first term in office. Within a few days of his presidency, Biden insisted on not just passing one or two executive orders, but 29 in conjunction with 14 memorandums...
Everyone remembers the hateful and vicious attack on the United States Capitol Jan. 6, 2021 where members of far-right hate groups gathered in Washington, D.C. to incite violence at the behest of former President Donald Trump. Only one day later, there were talks of a second...
On Monday, Feb. 15, NU Students Advancing Intersectional Dreams hosted a talk with Dr. Angela Davis, renowned activist and philosopher, as a part of Black History Month. The next day, Northeastern Hillel released a statement condemning Dr. Davis, citing her support of the Boycott,...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the United States, and it may soon claim another victim: the snow day.
According to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, snow days may be a “thing of the past” for New York City’s public school students.
“As a parent...
On Feb. 13, the Senate acquitted Donald J. Trump of impeachment for inciting the Capitol insurrection in a 57-43 vote. Though the house impeachment managers — particularly Reps. Raskin, Neguse, and Plaskett — presented a near airtight case, it was always a foregone conclusion...
In the year 2021, America sees a concerning rise of anti-Semitism. Neo-Nazis feel emboldened to flaunt their bigotry in the streets and in the U.S. Capitol, while hate crimes have increased across the country. A significant number of U.S. congresspeople (all Republicans) have...
“Women should avoid dressing like sluts.”
This statement, from a Toronto police officer, sparked the SlutWalk movement in 2011. The SlutWalk calls for an end to rape culture, victim blaming and slut shaming. The rallies consist of rightfully angry young women...
2020’s been a dumpster fire for just about everyone, and 2021 hasn’t been all that great either. There’s no avoiding it — things kind of suck right now.
Stop being so negative! There have been so many good things to come out of quarantine! Look at all the new hobbies...
The removal of statues and monuments is not a censorship of history, for the statues themselves erase key parts of history, idolizing individuals solely by showing their likeness and name. The humanity of the person is covered with a thick metal cast, and it’s left up to the...
