Women who lived in Shakespeare’s time were wooed by men with words like “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” Literature was sacred and revered; writers were gods, reaching all those capable of reading the letters on a page into beautiful words that people would discuss for weeks, even months.
By Kenny Sokan, editorial columnist
In recent weeks, the United States has seen a resurgence of measles, a highly contagious disease. An outbreak occurred at the end of December at Disneyland, a prime breeding ground of unwashed hands and touchy kids. Since then, more than...
Being an American abroad can be a wildly different experience depending on which corner of the world you land. When I accepted my co-op in Bosnia and Herzegovina, I expected to have my mind tested and to experience different views of the US. What I didn’t expect was for it...
In 20 years, none of us will recognize Northeastern University. Just like our parents get confused by the new elevator system in East Village and the “computer rooms” on campus, humanity’s...
By Ross Beroff, editorial columnist
When it came out that a former Northeastern student was working with ISIS to develop its social media presence, there was obvious outrage and curiosity amongst the student body as to how this could occur. This is a sad story, but in no way...
Editor’s note: Kenny Sokan is an editorial columnist for The News.
Two weeks ago, an editorial column was published on huntnewsnu.com about white privilege. In it, the writer expressed his irritation with being told to check his. In the column, the writer says “Because I’m...
Free speech, first amendment, unalienable human rights. These are the topics that have bounced from mouth to mouth of politicians, speech to speech of Hollywood’s award season and tweet to tweet of a world that has united to mourn those who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack.
By Ross Beroff, editorial columnist
Identify as male? Check.
Grow up in the Suburbs? Check.
White? It’s complicated, but everyone just assumes I am.
Attend a top university? Check.
Privilege?
I was told recently to check my privilege.
Because I’m white...
