Opinion Archives - Page 71 of 109

Column: The better fit

November 21, 2013

There was something very different about Saturday’s men’s basketball homecoming game against Central Connecticut State University (CCSU). Yes, the game was in the much smaller Cabot Center as opposed to the historic Matthews Arena, but it was also about 10 times more electric.

Letter: An organization focused on food

November 21, 2013

There are few things in life more delicious, gratifying or necessary than food. This is universal fact. Take a love for all things that taste good and combine it with a slight emphasis on health and a great emphasis on social responsibility, and you’ve got this club of dreams.

Editorial: Meet us halfway

November 14, 2013

We urge the administration to reevaluate its apparent opinion of the Huntington News. While we reserve the right to criticize its decisions with regard to Northeastern, we are more than open to hearing its views on those decisions.

Column: The dangers of asking for help

November 14, 2013

Back before the common use of cellphones, it was a viable option to ask a stranger for help face-to-face since there was no other way to communicate in a situation of distress. However, with the increased use of technology, we have become a society that relies heavily on our phones, tablets and any other devices to be our savior.

Letter: Bigger than business

November 14, 2013

As a kid, I ran a business. My very own lemonade stand on hot summer days. Fast forward 15 years later, and I’m still selling something, though quite a different product. What I’m selling are my goals, my ambitions, and my personality to the job market that awaits at the end of the tunnel in May.

Editorial: Creating a global dialogue

November 7, 2013

November 15 will mark the deadline for students to apply for a Dialogue of Civilizations in 2014. This round’s selection of dialogues is quite diverse with destinations ranging from Iceland to Serbia and activities ranging from studying geothermal and glacial activity to live conflict resolution.

Column: Know rights

November 7, 2013

I never thought something could distract me from a weekend of celebrating a World Series championship win. I was proven wrong last week when I saw the news, watching the various shenanigans students got into after Koji Uehara threw that final strike.

Letter: The wrong message

November 7, 2013

Out of every day I’m at Northeastern, I feel the most school spirit the night of the Underwear Run. It’s a great way to bring a large group of the NU community together to celebrate and blow off some steam. However, this year the Underwear Run was far from a fun release for me. At two different times during the run, I was inappropriately touched.

A letter from Coach Madigan

November 7, 2013

On behalf of the Northeastern hockey coaching staff and our student-athletes, I would like to personally thank each and every one of you in attendance for Saturday night’s game against Boston College.

Letter: Lines never to be crossed

November 7, 2013

To say that Max and I have differing beliefs and opinions is an understatement, but regardless of our past differences, threatening the life of another human being is beyond all moral decency.

Editorial: Common sense takes a fall

October 31, 2013

This weekend, as many students take to the streets of Boston in costume, they will find that the availability of off-campus parties has taken a significant blow.

Column: Resorting to violence

October 31, 2013

As of late, teenagers have been taking their anger out in ways that are terrifying the nation. Rather than seeing counselors or taking their aggression out through sports, these kids are killing and injuring other people as a way of releasing their frustrations.