Opinion Archives - Page 97 of 114

Editorial: Restitution fund places too much blame on students

November 10, 2011

The News reported this week that the Mission Hill Problem Properties Task Force is currently in talks with area schools, including Northeastern, to establish a restitution fund for Mission Hill residents to claim monetary compensation when their property is vandalized, with the assumption that it is caused by college students. While the amount of money Northeastern would be required to donate per year is fairly small, it doesn’t seem right that students are being blamed for all the damage done to residences on the Hill.

Column: Students have the right to a safe apartment

November 3, 2011

This week, seven Northeastern students were displaced after lint buildup in a dryer vent on Calumet Street caused a fire that devastated three buildings. In September, another twelve were displaced after a fire began in the basement of 90 Westland Ave. The university has done a stunning job in accommodating these students, providing them with housing and dining plans almost immediately while working to find them permanent residences either on- or off-campus. Housing and Residential Life staff deserves tremendous credit for finding space for so many students on such little notice.

Editorial: Regional campuses are a bold idea for the university

November 3, 2011

This week, The News reported that Northeastern officially opened a regional campus in Charlotte, N.C. The article also mentioned that the university is looking to create similar campuses in several other locations. These programs will only offer graduate degrees which will be...

Letter: Regional campus: bigger doesn’t mean better

November 3, 2011

Northeastern is expanding into several regional US satellite sites. This is very surprising. And if you don’t mind, I disagree with the decision. Northeastern already learned a critical lesson against expansion during the early 1990s, when it first decided to become smaller and better. Let’s not make the same mistake.

Letter: Hockey coach appreciates support of community

October 27, 2011

On behalf of the Northeastern hockey coaching staff, support system and student athletes, I would like to personally thank each and everyone of you for your unparalleled support of our hockey team.

Letter: Students should understand what SAF is

October 27, 2011

Hey Northeastern, let’s talk. Specifically, let’s talk about money. Your money. I know it’s October and if you’re anything like me, you’ve spent a great amount of time going over your e-bill, trying to figure out what all these different charges are and how you’ll ever get a decent enough job with your social sciences degree to pay back your loans.

Column: South Boston man found his voice by writing

October 27, 2011

As a teenager, Michael Patrick MacDonald was alienated in South Boston – “Southie” – during the 1970s. He lived in a community with a code of silence, an unspoken set of rules that prevented residents from discussing or speaking out against the daily issues of poverty,...

Editorial: How NEU is portrayed to possible students is important

October 27, 2011

At a time when Northeastern University is receiving more applications for admission than ever, it is important to look at how the university is presenting itself to prospective students.

Column: Herman Cain a scary contender in race

October 20, 2011

This past week, Herman Cain, a former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, became the latest in the cavalcade of Republican presidential front runners. He replaced Rick Perry, who replaced Mitt Romney, who replaced Michele Bachmann, who replaced Donald Trump, who replaced Sarah Palin....

Letter: Husky pride should follow us wherever we go

October 20, 2011

I am Northeastern. You are Northeastern. We are all Northeastern and Northeastern is us. Now what does that mean? What does it mean to be a part of a university, to be a part of a global community? To answer that question, I will first tell you what I think it means to “be...

Editorial: Students should participate in protests for the right reasons

October 20, 2011

Last week, The News reported that three Northeastern students were arrested for protesting in Occupy Boston demonstrations. While protester demographics are varied – conservative, liberal, old, young, employed and unemployed – students have been a large part of the Occupy...

Editorial: NEU needs to remember basic student needs

October 13, 2011

Yesterday, President Joseph Aoun gave his annual State of the University address to the student body. and the rest of the Northeastern community In his speech, Aoun mentioned the importance of the student voice and how important it is for the administration to listen to what we want. He also mentioned that our rate of expansion won’t slow down anytime soon. This is great news for students and faculty alike, but the administration needs to make sure they keep true to their promises and students’ basic needs aren’t lost as we grow.