Opinion Archives - Page 86 of 113

Students, area residents all need to be neighbors

September 14, 2012

A recent study by Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) titled “Student Housing Patterns in the Fenway: A report on the pressures of university expansion on neighborhood housing stock” claims that the percentage of college students who live in the Fenway neighborhood has increased by 40 percent in the last 10 years. The study’s findings are a bit hard to take in at first blush.

Editorial Cartoon

September 6, 2012

All Hail: Thanks for your support of The News

September 6, 2012

This issue of the Huntington News is an example of the generosity, pride and loyalty that runs through the Northeastern community. It was only possible because dozens of readers, former staffers, friends and family members contributed to a fund to upgrade The News’ technology.

Letter: Advice from an old dog to the new litter of Huskies

September 6, 2012

Although I am long removed from Boston and Northeastern now working on the opposite side of the US with a job, I want to impart advice as you embark on your careers and awesome journeys at NU. I was in your shoes just four years ago – a slightly over-confident yet ambitious guy from Chicago – but still a scared freshman. College was awesome and I miss it a lot already; it goes fast, so it is important to make the most of it.

Column: Mitt Romney fails to connect with wholesale appeal attempts

September 6, 2012

Mitt Romney loves Costco. Why would a man who Forbes estimates to be worth $230 million dollars shop at Costco with an enthusiasm that Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace described as “an unhealthy attraction?”

Editorial: Fenway’s “Animal House”

August 15, 2012

Everyone knows the classic plotline. The “worst fraternity” on campus becomes too much for the evil dean to deal with, so the dean enlists a rival frat to kick the house off campus and have its members expelled. Jim Belushi’s classic “Animal House” is the godfather of all college comedies. Now Fenway residents are growing tired of Northeastern’s own “Animal House,” although it’s hardly a frat.

Column: advanced writing advances nothing

August 15, 2012

Who enjoyed their advanced writing in the disciplines class? No? No one? Anyone find it worthwhile? Anyone come out of it a more confident student? Thought not. Maybe it's because that class is beyond pointless. I'm currently enrolled in a general summer session advanced writing class, and if my professor actually took attendance, I would have failed out due to absences in the first month.

Editorial Cartoon

August 2, 2012

Editorial: time to talk about guns

August 2, 2012

Following recent events, Americans need to have a serious discussion about the delicate balance between safety and liberties when it comes to firearms. This is a conversation that has been necessary for years, but now, two weeks after one of the worst mass shootings in American history, it’s unavoidable.

Column: focus on food, not politics

August 1, 2012

If Chick-fil-A opened a restaurant in Boston, I wouldn't care. Hell, if I were feeling masochistic and was in the area, I might even pick up a chicken sandwich.

Editorial: IDEA redefines experiential education

July 18, 2012

Everyone who has ever had anything to do with Northeastern knows the university specializes in “experiential education.” It’s a buzz phrase that administrators and faculty alike have never been shy to throw out in support of their institution. This week, the phrase took greater shape. On Monday, IDEA, Northeastern’s new venture accelerator, officially launched its first six startups. IDEA is funded by alumni, in the form of $10,000 grants to each startup. The money, of course, is only granted after the startups’ business plans have been thoroughly reviewed – and approved – by student managers and alumni.

Column: Trees are nice but drinks are better

July 18, 2012

I've been asking myself "why?" a lot lately. Why is this guy I graduated high school with uploading selfies to Facebook from a Planet Fitness bathroom? Why am I still Facebook friends with him? Why does the homeless man picking through the trash outside where I work have a fedora but no underwear? Why does a passing mention of the E line fill me with nameless dread? Why does Gawker exist? It's only 2 a.m., why is this bar kicking me out? The only question I even want answered is the last one. Unfortunately, the answer is lame. When it comes to food and drink, Boston just kind of sucks.