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Letter: Determination, pride traits that mark Maloney

March 31, 2011

Sean Maloney has been a face of Northeastern as long as I have been here. In his roles as vice president for student services and executive vice president, he has the long-term experience in Student Government Association (SGA) to advocate for student’s at large. Yet, with all this experience comes some wisdom – he is realistic in knowing he cannot be at every students’ beck and call, but would like to work with senators to improve how they represent their colleges or special interest groups.

Letter: Sabo has experience necessary to make difference as student body president

March 31, 2011

Last Friday, when I was in Snell Library until the wee hours of the morning finishing up a philosophy paper, I thought, “What if the library wasn’t open at this hour?” A few days later I went to print out my American government term paper in my dorm room when I realized (three pages in) that my ink was out – I then booked it to the library knowing I could make it to a quick print station, swipe my Husky ID, and that my assignments would be there waiting.

Letter: Northeastern CUP dissapoints for second year

March 31, 2011

As spring emerges from the icy New England winter and the spring semester comes to a close, the Northeastern student body looks forward to one thing: Springfest. The concert, bringing in huge names like last year’s headliner, Drake, is an event known not only to the Northeastern community, but college students everywhere who will travel from other schools to attend the event. Wiz Khalifa, Third Eye Blind, Taking Back Sunday, Mac Miller and Northeastern DJ Ridin’ Qwerty, are set to play Matthews Arena Saturday, April 9.

Letter: Sabo best choice for president

March 31, 2011

In the coming days, the students of Northeastern have a legitimate chance to make a substantial difference at their university. It is surprising to me too, but I’m actually talking about the elections for student body president that began yesterday. This is your opportunity to choose who will run Northeastern’s Student Government Association (SGA).

Letter: Fox made the right call

March 24, 2011

Four years ago I was a part of the Student Senate when the first modern direct election of the Student Body President took place. Two years ago I ran as a candidate against incumbent President Ryan J. Fox. Last year I took on the responsibility of ensuring the promotion of the election to the student body. Today I live in Wisconsin, but I’m still in touch with many friends who are still involved on-campus at Northeastern and keep up-to-date on what’s going on through social media.

Staff Editorial: Asking students for senior gift an outrageous request

March 24, 2011

Each year, graduating Huskies are asked to donate a minimum amount of money to Northeastern as their “senior gift.” This year, the amount they’re being asked to donate is $20.11. While it’s made to look cute, what with the $20.11 symbolizing the “Class of 2011,” it seems like a slap in the face to the many students who are having enough trouble getting by as it is.

Editorial Cartoon

March 24, 2011

Angry Birds and Foreign Affairs

Letter to the Editor: Sabo was helpful, exceptional as senator

March 24, 2011

As the SGA Representative for NU Pride, last semester I had the opportunity to work very closely with the vice president of academic affairs and presidential candidate, Mike Sabo. A fellow member of NU Pride, Dylan Johnstone, joined me with an interest to bring the Preferred...

Letter: Gov’t should not dictate what women do with their bodies

March 24, 2011

Women's health is under attack in this country. The conservative majority in the House of Representatives is trying to force through bill H.R. 3, legislature that will cut Title X funding for Planned Parenthood and women's health clinics under the guise of "no federal funding...

Lettter to the Editor: Groups feel SGA turned a deaf ear

March 24, 2011

At noon on Wednesday, March 23, we, the Presidents of NU College Democrats, NU College Republicans and the Political Science Student Association & NU Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society unanimously withdrew our sponsorship and support of the Student Government Association’s...

Column: Views on abortion should be expressed in mature way

March 24, 2011

I started this week with the intention to write a vitriolic column about NU Right to Life and the Catholic Student Association’s Respect Life week. I wanted to call them anti-feminist, and say that they want to enslave and emotionally torture women. I wanted to hate them. Then...

Letter: Savage disappoints with narrow-minded view

March 17, 2011

On Tuesday, March 8, I attended “It Gets Better: A Night with Dan Savage” at Blackman Auditorium on Northeastern’s campus. Savage described the It Gets Better project and its creation; he got the idea from a commenter on his blog (Slog) for the Seattle-based newspaper, The Stranger.