Borrok: The monopolizing of culture is dangerous
Ben Borrok, Op-Ed Contributor
November 14, 2019
In recent months, Disney has taken steps to maximize their influence over the film industry by purchasing 21st Century Fox and starting their own streaming service, Disney+, which was released to consumers on Nov. 12. Major fans of Disney have been rejoicing the consolidation of all Disney properties...
Huang: Why Northwestern needs more clubs for beginners
Yujia Huang, Columnist
November 14, 2019
Northwestern Finance clubs are notoriously cut-throat. The process of getting into a finance-related club at Northwestern is meant to imitate the competitive, challenging and stress-causing procedure of getting into a real asset management or investment bank, but it hurts students who simply want to...
Augustine: Self-care culture is flawed
Kathryn Augustine, Assistant Opinion Editor
November 14, 2019
Go on a walk and listen to a soothing playlist. Take a nap without setting an alarm. Give yourself a proper manicure and pedicure with a sugar scrub. Indulge in a lavender-scented bath. Self-care has inarguably permeated the culture on college campuses across the nation. As a means of coping with...
Thuillier: More diversity needed in AI to fight human biases
Marcus Thuillier, Colmnist
November 13, 2019
As I approach graduation, diversity and representation has been on my mind. It’s been a key point of discussion in one of my classes this quarter, Leadership Insights and Skills for Data Scientists. It is of fundamental importance for data scientists, especially in the tech industry, to be aware of...
Sperti: Social media: A complex but necessary tool in democracy
Elizabeth Sperti, Op-Ed Contributor
November 13, 2019
This past week, Political Union debated whether social media is corrosive to democracy. I took the stance that it wasn’t. I believe that social media is not corrosive to democracy for two reasons. First, social media is significant to movements that promote democracy. The most prominent example is...
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