Bernie Sanders has become an increasingly prominent figure in American politics as of late, with his presidential campaign garnering a huge amount of grassroots support, particularly from young people. Of course, if you don’t know much about Sanders, this may puzzle you, as...
By Gwen Schanker, Editorial Columnist
We live in a technology-dominated world and, consequently, technology has changed the learning experience for today’s students. Gone are the days when pencil-and-paper is the only viable note-taking technique – laptops in classrooms...
By Sean Connolly, Editorial Section Editor
On Sunday, Oct. 4, Northeastern’s Resident Student Association (RSA) began a Homelessness Awareness Week to bring attention to the extreme problem of homelessness in Boston. The timing is appropriate, as this Thursday is the one-year...
The jig is finally up. After years of record-setting upward progress in the U.S. News & World Report’s rankings, Northeastern University has finally dropped a couple spots, down to 47. It is unlikely that Northeastern will have the opportunity to make significant strides...
“If you represent Israel, then why are you here?” the man demanded.
“We’re here because we represent Israel,” I replied.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Huskies for Israel stood in Copley Square surrounded by over 200 people with signs and candles who had come to honor the...
By Sean Connolly, Editorial Section Editor
Recently, a story about how a drug increased 5,000 percent in price overnight has had airwaves and broadsheets reporting on the relative pricing of pharmaceuticals. After a hedge manager acquired the rights to distribute the 62-year-old...
Most college students have heard of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) at least once. It’s often thought of as the reason why high school teacher letters of recommendation are confidential. In actuality, this confidentiality is created because when students apply with CommonApp, or most other applications, they waive their right to see these letters.
By Sean Connolly, Editorial Section Editor
Men have a tendency to dominate conversations, often silencing and ignoring female perspectives and opinions. This is an issue that spans all of our society, from interpersonal relationships to the exalted halls of our democracy.
There’s...
Entering college is one of the most liberating events in a student’s life – finally being out from under the watchful eye of a parent who makes sure that all homework is done and school is attended every day. With all this new freedom, students will find themselves realizing...
By Gwen Schanker, Editorial Columnist
I am an aspiring science journalist. I want to spend my time communicating science to the public in a cohesive and interesting way, and I’m intrigued by the challenges that role poses. Science writing has an interesting place in journalism...
Yes, I’ll remember the gondolas parked at every canal and the colorful face masks stocked in every gift shop, but I’ll never forget searching all of Venice for toilet paper. It was a mission that had to be done after I discovered my Airbnb only had a toilet and a bidet, with the nearest paper waste products probably in North America. By agreeing to stay with a local, this is the type of thing bound to happen, but there are ways to utilize Airbnb to minimize surprises in your travels.
By Sean Connolly, editorial section editor
In 2014, Uber claimed it serviced upwards of 1 million riders per day. In Boston, countless college students use Uber on a regular basis. It is a fast and convenient service, so as students leave the car, they don’t stop to consider...
