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Alex is a Medill senior from Orlando, Florida studying journalism and environmental policy. He has previously served as a columnist, assistant opinion editor, and opinion editor. He has been writing for The Daily since Fall 2016. Outside of journalism, Alex is the producer of ShireiNU A Cappella and is a board member of the Northwestern A Cappella Community Alliance. You can reach Alex via Twitter or email.

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Letter from the Editors: This decade, sometimes surviving is thriving

November 21, 2019

We didn’t start the dumpster fire: A decade in review

November 21, 2019

Letter from the Editors: Cuffing season for Jane Fonda, and the power of celebrity activism

October 30, 2019

Students, alumni celebrate 50 years of A&O Productions

October 27, 2019

Q&A: Two comedians discuss their journey from Northwestern to Twitter stardom

October 9, 2019

The Monthly: Letters from the Editors

October 8, 2019

As the ASMR sensation grows online, a Northwestern alumna finds her place among the whispers

March 6, 2019

Open Tab: Just a Metra ride away, Kibbitznest offers a technology-free hygge haven

March 6, 2019

From Belize to Belgium: The past, present and uncertain future of the Wildcat GeoGame

March 6, 2019

From the Newsroom: Understanding the Students Publishing Company board

February 13, 2019

Months after PWild’s suspension, counselors grapple with administration’s transparency issues

January 23, 2019

Schwartz: The power — and danger — of a personal story

November 30, 2018

An opinion editors’ guide to surviving the holidays with relatives

November 28, 2018

Schwartz: Our votes are just the beginning

November 7, 2018

Schwartz: After Kavanaugh, men need to take allyship seriously

October 8, 2018

Abroad Brush Strokes: Plastic jellyfish and giant mantas in Bali

October 4, 2018

Abroad Brush Strokes: Dark water and dirty trees in Borneo

September 27, 2018

Off Script: The queer environmentalism of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

May 30, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Reflecting on discourse, censorship after a quarter as Opinion Editor

May 30, 2018

Schwartz: Dog Days epitomizes complexity of Greek life philanthropy

May 22, 2018

Schwartz: Learning to live within the weather, not against it

May 6, 2018

Schwartz: Michelle Wolf’s jokes needed to ‘push the line’

April 30, 2018

Schwartz: Sanchi oil spill reveals problems with international policy, media

April 23, 2018

Schwartz: Environmentalism is more than nature photos, requires political action

April 22, 2018

Letter from the Editor: After ASG elections, don’t call The Daily biased

April 17, 2018

Schwartz: NU is grossly underfunding students’ mental health services

April 10, 2018

Schwartz: Be vigilant of corporate bias in journalism

April 6, 2018

Letter from the Opinion Editor: A column is just the beginning

April 3, 2018

Schwartz: RuPaul’s comments on drag are transphobic

March 6, 2018

Schwartz: If I’m ever killed by a gun

February 19, 2018

Schwartz: Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul SNAP is absurd

February 16, 2018

Schwartz: Philadelphia riots reveal racial bias toward white violence

February 6, 2018

Schwartz: Really think before you rush

January 9, 2018

A breakdown of our favorite things from Oprah’s Favorite Things

November 29, 2017

Schwartz: ‘IT’S OK TO BE WHITE’ posters reference a nonexistent threat

November 16, 2017

Schwartz: Gay men, recognize your role in sexual harassment

November 6, 2017

Schwartz: On hate mail

October 25, 2017

Schwartz: Trump has failed to protect American lives following Hurricane Maria

October 2, 2017

Schwartz: Trump’s Puerto Rico statement is too little, too late

September 26, 2017

Schwartz: Recognize the important distinction between opinion, news

September 18, 2017

Schwartz: Though constructive, Shapiro talk ultimately disregarded marginalized experiences

May 25, 2017

Off Script: Season 9 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ brings more cultural awareness to queer media

May 14, 2017

Schwartz: How exploring photography helped me develop confidence

May 3, 2017

Schwartz: Want to live better? Have less ‘stuff’

April 25, 2017

Off Script: Sesame Street’s autistic character is an excellent example for young viewers

April 12, 2017

Schwartz: New CPS graduation requirement puts underprivileged students at a further disadvantage

April 6, 2017

Schwartz: In light of the 2017 Oscars debacle, we should place less emphasis on award shows

March 1, 2017

Off Script: A better society starts with socially conscious children’s media

February 20, 2017

Schwartz: ‘Lemonade’ loss at Grammys points to institutional racial bias

February 14, 2017

Schwartz: Combating hate speech on college campuses is not a violation of free speech

February 5, 2017

Schwartz: In light of Trump’s immigration ban, we must take a lesson from the Holocaust

January 29, 2017

Schwartz: A warm Chicago winter may bring us joy, but at what cost?

January 23, 2017

Schwartz: Northwestern should not penalize students for earning outside scholarships

January 9, 2017

Schwartz: Let’s talk misconceptions about drag

October 25, 2016

Schwartz: Don’t forget that Donald Trump is no typical Republican candidate

October 16, 2016

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