Opinion Archives - Page 81 of 117

Column: Faces of NU

September 26, 2013

The basis of journalism has always been storytelling. It is the process of making the unaware, or even the ignorant, aware of something they otherwise wouldn’t know.

Letter: Recording history

September 26, 2013

The music scene at Northeastern is springing to life, bursting with raw talent and passion.

Editorial: The economics of getting ripped off

September 19, 2013

As October draws closer, so does that dreaded, first, on-the-date rent payment for many off-campus Northeastern students.

Letter: An ode to NU Publications

September 19, 2013

I’d like to take this opportunity to take my hat off to every Northeastern student publication.

Column: A call to action

September 19, 2013

There has to be a call to action amongst college students, especially those of minority descent, to groom the upcoming generation of minorities for college.

The children believed that by coming to America their dreams of becoming doctors, pilots, teachers, pastors or professional athletes would come true. They thought this was truly the promised land of the “American dream.” I am in no way saying that America would have less opportunities for these children than Zambia, but their image of stepping off a plane into a land without poverty is far from reality.

Editorial: Students should participate in mayoral election

August 15, 2013

For the first time in 20 years, Boston in is the midst of a competitive mayoral campaign. The incumbent of those last 20 years, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, is retiring, leaving a field of twelve candidates with no clear front runner. While at first glance some of the big issues being discussed, like the charter school cap and neighborhood redevelopment, may seem of little importance to Northeastern students. But the outcome of this campaign will resonate for at least the next four – if not 20 – years. Anyone who has a morsel of an interest in the well being of the city would be a fool not to tune in.

Column: Don’t let violence ruin city living

August 15, 2013

With all the news regarding the James “Whitey” Bulger trial and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s day in court, violence has been on the forefront of Boston news this summer. It seems like every other week, Boston has been plagued with a new, high-profile shooting or sexual assault.

Editorial: Rolling Stone deserves place in NU bookstore

August 1, 2013

Tsarnaev presents an important case study in understanding why people like him chose to do the things they do. As tempting as it is, it would be highly irresponsible to ignore him. By removing the magazine from the bookstore, Northeastern is doing just this. For a profit-making entity like CVS to do this is one thing, but for an academic institution to do this is simply shameful.

Column: Racial profiling is alive and well

August 1, 2013

Observing differences in cultures and customs is important in society. Being able to respect those differences is a key component of peaceful coexistence. It would be wrong to ignore our differences. However, when this acknowledgement includes stereotypes a larger issue begins to take shape.

Column: Taking the fun out of the automobile

July 18, 2013

Cars today are digital robots that only exist to get the driver from A to B. There’s no trial, no struggle, no excitement. There’s no room for any bond and certainly no reason to go for a drive just to drive. They’re all business, which is no fun.

Editorial: Statistics support the Northeastern model

July 18, 2013

If there is one thing that truly sets Northeastern apart from other schools, it is probably the university’s storied co-op program. For nearly the entirety of the school’s history, this innovative focus on experiential learning has come to define Northeastern, and foster countless opportunities for its students. Now, a new study is providing empirical support for giving student paid job experience.