Alex Schwartz, Columnist
May 25, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Ben Shapiro spoke very quickly Wednesday night. He displayed an impressive command of the English language, barely slipping during his 30-minutes-or-so critique of liberal politics. I admired his (mostly) respectful discourse...
Jose Trejos, Columnist
May 16, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Last week, Northwestern College Republicans announced Ben Shapiro, editor in chief of The Daily Wire, as our spring speaker. This selection has sparked significant controversy from students who object to Shapiro’s right-wing...
Chase Reed, Columnist
May 15, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
I’ve been missing class a lot this quarter. Spurred by a toxic combination of taking forever to complete assignments, problems with my attention span and other personal issues — all of which have led to late nights and bleary-eyed...
Yvonne Kim, Opinion Editor
May 15, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Though I enjoyed every moment of the Korean American Student Association’s KASA show on Friday, I can confidently say that my personal highlight of the night was a brief moment that others may have easily overlooked.
In between...
Alex Schwartz, Columist
May 14, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has always been a “problematic fave” kind of television show for me. I love cheering on my favorite contestants in comedy challenges, making fun of heinous runway outfits and laughing at RuPaul’s...
Justine Kim, Columnist
May 14, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
I took five official Northwestern tours before coming to campus as a freshman, which is five more than many students can say they’ve taken. Each time we walked into Norris University Center, I told myself that if I was admitted...
Hannah Dion-Kirschner, Columnist
May 9, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication recently published striking new data on how Americans view climate issues. You may have run into the results, which are summarized in arresting map graphics, in a New York Times article publishe...
Justine Kim, Columnist
May 9, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Many students on Northwestern’s campus, specifically white students, are unaware of the various Asian American cultural organizations that exist on our campus. In fact, two years ago, I never thought that I myself would become...
Yvonne Kim, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Ever since I first considered transferring from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences to the Medill School of Journalism Media, Integrated Marketing Communications during Winter Quarter of my freshman year, I have consistently...
Troy Closson, Assistant Opinion Editor
May 4, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
When committing to Northwestern — one of my “dream schools” — as a senior in high school, I never thought I’d regret that decision once I got to campus.
Before I officially chose a college, my parents constantly...
Jessica Schwalb, Columnist
May 4, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
There seems to be confusion about what Interfraternity Council members are to do in response to rampant sexual assault on our campus. When faced with criticism for not publicly showing up for survivors at events like the Take...
Alex Schwartz, Columnist
May 3, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
When I was on my high school yearbook staff, I was terrified of taking photos. For four years, I sat through lectures and workshops and learned photography mechanics and composition, but I was always afraid to actually leave...
