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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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History shows Trumps wall to be an archaic solution

History shows Trump’s wall to be an archaic solution

January 12, 2017
Do current immigration policies encourage immigrants to come through legal means?
Libertarian Gary Johnson provides voters a third option

Libertarian Gary Johnson provides voters a third option

July 20, 2016
America is caught between a rock and a hard place. On the left is the untrustworthy, pandering rock, who FBI Director James Comey recently described as “extremely careless” while handling classified information. On the right is the racist, xenophobic hard place, who promises to make our nation great once more by deporting minorities and shredding the first amendment.
Kasich pins hopes on convention

Kasich pins hopes on convention

April 14, 2016
On the eve of the Iowa caucus, over 100 residents of quaint Keene, N.H. filled the Cheshire County Historical Society building, waiting for a presidential hopeful to make his plea for votes.
For Scalia’s seat, it’s all politics, not prudence

For Scalia’s seat, it’s all politics, not prudence

February 26, 2016
When the news hit that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, it didn’t take long for politicians on both sides of the aisle to send their condolences and hastily digress to their more important message: Who should replace him. As the statements poured in, each side masked their politically convenient messages in what they said was proper governmental responsibility.
Trump’s impact on the primary process

Trump’s impact on the primary process

February 26, 2016
It’s no secret that Donald Trump has rocked the Republican establishment. In the shadow of his commanding lead, candidate after candidate has left the race, leaving only four challengers between him and the nomination following his victory in Nevada. He has been the target of attacks on the debate stage, on the campaign trail and in the media. Yet, against all conventional political wisdom, Trump continues to climb.
Republicans with a lot at stake in primary

Republicans with a lot at stake in primary

February 8, 2016
New Hampshire has the distinction of hosting the first primaries in the nation in the 2016 elections. After the nuanced Iowa caucuses, the Granite State promises a more conventional election with ballots and votes, not crowded cafeterias and coin flips. Along with its “first in the nation” status, New Hampshire also plays a distinct role in deciding who gets a shot at the White House, and, at the very least, will narrow the field.
Sanders looks to maintain momentum in New Hampshire

Sanders looks to maintain momentum in New Hampshire

February 8, 2016
After a razor thin victory for Hillary Clinton in Iowa, the race for the Democratic nomination is more intense than anyone expected. The once inevitable Clinton is now fighting for her political life with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders gaining momentum every day. The New Hampshire primaries are the next stop for the candidates, and the results in the Granite State could have a large impact on the race moving forward.

An open letter to President Aoun

April 15, 2015

Dear President Aoun, We are writing to you today as the Empower Adjuncts Community Coalition, a collection of various student organizations – from the executive cabinet of the Student Government Association (SGA) to environmental advocates and healthcare reform champions –...

Harvard students stage divestment sit in

Harvard students stage divestment sit in

April 14, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor Harvard students dedicated to divesting the school’s money from stocks and corporations associated with fossil fuels blocked all of the openings to University Hall on Tuesday Almost 25 people stopped access to the building in Harvard Yard...

University to honor students, faculty, staff

University to honor students, faculty, staff

April 13, 2015

The fifth annual Academic Honors Convocation will honor both students and faculty in Blackman Audi­to­rium on Thursday, April 23 at 3 p.m. Below is a comprehensive list of award winners. Berhard M. Gordon ('07') will receive the Presidential Medallion. Gordon is one...

Tyler, Helfman to lead SGA

Tyler, Helfman to lead SGA

April 8, 2015
Eric Tyler and Morgan Helfman are to serve as SGA president and vice president after beating out their opponents by a margin of just 50 votes. Tyler will replace current Student Body President Noah Carville.
Rand Paul announces 2016 presidential candidacy

Rand Paul announces 2016 presidential candidacy

April 7, 2015

By Scotty Schenck, photo editor Senator Rand Paul(R-Kentucky) announced earlier today that he will run for president in 2016. “We’ve come to take our country back. Washington is horribly broken,” Paul said during the announcement at the Galt House in Louisville, Ken....