Since its origin, the United States has been run by men. That is all the country has ever known. It has been the norm for generations and hasn’t changed since. According to some right-wing Americans, it won't change in the future either. Only 5% of Republicans think it’s...
It is human nature to strive to showcase our best attributes to the people around us while trying to conceal the flaws — big or small — we perceive about ourselves. Whereas most individuals tend to prize strength and shun weakness, I propose the opposite mentality, as acknowledging...
Balancing social, academic, personal and professional expectations can easily become overwhelming in college. Because of this, the university has a responsibility to provide resources that enable the well-being of its students. At a school like Northeastern, which demands professional...
In March, I wrote an op-ed amid Snell Library’s renovations, voicing concerns that the project would not address the pressing issue of the building: too many students and not enough space.
Now, seven months later with only the second floor left to complete, I can confidently...
Oscillating between the all-too-common no-man's-land that often accompanies a deep tissue massage — that of acute physical discomfort coupled with precise, continuous, tension release — my masseuse suddenly proposed an unprompted question that felt more like a command: “Do...
Voting in the United States has been a historical right for Americans to choose their leaders and decide who will represent them on a federal, state and local level. In 2024, voting will not only decide who will become the next president of the United States but will also decide...
On the morning of move-in day, bewildered first-years filtered in and out of buildings and carts of boxes screeched against the sidewalk. As a first-year myself in fall 2023, I got lost in a basement trying to find the laundry room, broke a sweat tugging Target twin XL sheets...
Northeastern University’s pièce de résistance is its cooperative education program, or co-op, which allows students to access the workforce while remaining active students. While this program is known for its success and is a major pull for incoming first-years, I believe...
The days before the first and likely last presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump felt like a blur of anticipation, concern and possible hope. Northeastern University was abuzz with organized watch parties, commentary and, of...
Dear first-years,
I was you once, cutting through the North Lot behind a packed Stetson East one humid August day amidst the rush of first-years moving in. Of course, I had no idea what was in store for me over the course of the next year. As a second-year student now, I look...
Note: This article contains mentions of content that may be disturbing to some readers, including toxic relationships, domestic violence and sexual assault.
“Ellen, I am confident that the next sentence I am about to write has never been written or spoken before. When he...
It’s hard to think of a time when technology wasn’t glued to our hands and a magnet for our eyes. I remember being a little kid, playing Brick Breaker on my mom’s Blackberry, waiting for cheerleading practice to start because I’d already finished my homework or forgotten...
