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Editorial Column: The “Hub of the Universe”… till 2 a.m.

June 6, 2012

By Nick Jacques, News Staff As we all know, Boston is the “Hub of the Universe.” Our fair city is a global leader in education and culture, and is competing to be a leader in technological innovation. Unfortunately, as young people across the city have probably come to...

Editorial: Study abroad, what about safety abroad?

May 23, 2012

Reflecting on the recent deaths of the three Boston University students killed in New Zealand, some Northeastern students studying, co-oping and traveling abroad may be concerned about now seemingly imminent dangers of the international experience the university so prides itself in.

Editorial Column: Tyler Clementi should be a lesson

May 23, 2012

By Nick Jacques, News Staff Following a historic trial, Tyler Clementi’s tormentor is going to prison. Colleges and universities now need to take steps to ensure a case like this never comes up again. Clementi’s roommate, Dharun Ravi, was convicted of 15 charges –...

Editorial Column: Graduation – We’ll get our turn

May 23, 2012

Caps and gowns, parties and cakes, words of congratulations and questions of next steps have filled my life since the beginning of May. But I didn’t graduate.

Editorial: Rebecca Payne should always be remembered as a Husky

May 9, 2012

Four years after the death of Rebecca Payne, with two indicted men finally facing charges, the Northeastern community is reminded of the horrific event that shocked friends and strangers alike. But let us also be reminded of Rebecca Payne. Not just the young woman brutally and...

Editorial Column: Idiots abroad

May 9, 2012

I just spent eight days in France and I'm not sure I put a sentence together in French. Considering I speak as much French as I do Hebrew – only the common phrases – that’s probably a good thing. Or is it?

Editorial Column: Keep your dirty politics off our education

May 9, 2012

Even the most casual observer of American politics has probably come to notice that over the last few years Democrats and Republicans have gone to extraordinary lengths to disagree. Putting ideology aside, and without arguing the merits of the blatant disregard for bipartisanship displayed by both parties, this is a fact that is difficult to dispute.

Editorial: Aoun’s concerns questioned by lack of real student interaction

April 19, 2012

Normally, The News staff sits down with the president of the university at the end of the year to talk about the biggest issues of the school year. As we do every year, The News requested an interview with President Joseph Aoun more than a month ago, and for the second year in...

Editorial Column: The Face of Higher Ed. across the pond

April 19, 2012

Aside from inquiries about the existence of leprechauns (and yes they do exist), one of the most common questions I have been asked since I arrived at Northeastern is the difference between my home university and this one. Firstly, the teaching faculty here appear to be actually...

Letter: Why I am a liberal, a response

April 19, 2012

Having lived my entire life in Massachusetts, one might suggest that my political leanings are a product of my environment — full disclosure: I’m a Democrat — considering the Commonwealth’s long-standing reputation as a liberal stronghold. Every two to four years, however,...

Letter: My Love/Hate Relationship with Northeastern

April 18, 2012

My experience in five years at Northeastern University has been nothing short of amazing. I have met some amazing people and solidified many friendships that will stand the test of time. Northeastern and its teachings have put me into a position to be a successful and contributing...

Letter: Iran is a grave threat to the United States

April 18, 2012

There is no larger issue currently threatening world order, including the standing of the United States, than that of Iran. The Iranian regime has been developing nuclear weapons for upward of 10 years, and is now on the verge of successfully creating its first nuke. Having enriched...