Column: U.S. must confront racist speech in politics
Melissa Wells, columnist
November 15, 2018
This isn’t about political correctness, it is the use of coded racist language normalized in our politics and in the media. Where is the accountability?
RETRACTED: Editorial: Birthright citizenship must be protected
November 7, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency are all values we take v...
Op-ed: Coach Madigan’s letter to the DogHouse
November 7, 2018
I wanted to reach out and thank each and every one of you for your tremendous enthusiasm at last Thursday’s game against Boston University. Your energy was palpable from the opening puck drop to the final second of overtime, on a Thursday no less!
Column: How did we get here?
Melissa Wells, columnist
November 1, 2018
What gets less attention, in the magnitude of hate, violence and bigotry there is today, is the kindness, love and solidarity that combats it in simple, everyday actions.
Editorial: Violent rhetoric must end
November 1, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
We at The News affirm that white supremacy lies at the root of systemic oppression against marginalized communities. As we grieve and process the events in Pittsburgh, we must also mobilize.
RETRACTED: Editorial: Freedom of the press must be protected
October 24, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
Dear readers, It has come to our attention that one member of our staff plagiarized material published in this editorial. In accordance with our constitution, we are retracting this post and the person involved has been removed from staff. Integrity, truth and transparency are all values we take v...
Editorial: We need to vote
October 18, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion
We at The News not only encourage you to vote, but we believe it is your responsibility to do so. When Nov. 6 comes, if you will not vote for the country or for yourself, do it for those who cannot.
Column: We will not “whiten up”
Melissa Wells, columnist
October 18, 2018
Systems of racial and social control erected in modern politics and American culture reflect ingrained institutional racism that continues to fester. Minorities in America face the consequences while our white counterparts reap the benefits.
Op-ed: An open letter to Aoun about voting
October 18, 2018
Establishing a university holiday on election day would ease voting for the entire body of students, faculty and staff, and encourage those who are less engaged.
