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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Matt Gates, Copy Chief, Columnist

Matt Gates is a Weinberg sophomore studying political science. His past positions at The Daily include slot editor and copy editor. The New Jersey native is also involved with Autism Speaks, Relay for Life and the American Sign Language Club. You can reach Matt via email.

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Gates: Leave Main Library alone

Gates: Leave Main Library alone

February 28, 2016
Gates: Expertise should outweigh celebrity status

Gates: Expertise should outweigh celebrity status

May 26, 2015
Gates: Don’t forget the value of foreign language

Gates: Don’t forget the value of foreign language

May 13, 2015
Gates: TV can’t entirely eclipse books

Gates: TV can’t entirely eclipse books

April 28, 2015
Gates: Credit reduction can make less mean more

Gates: Credit reduction can make less mean more

April 14, 2015
Gates: Presidential elections should not dominate news

Gates: Presidential elections should not dominate news

March 31, 2015
Gates: Northwestern should better adjust course offerings to meet student interest

Gates: Northwestern should better adjust course offerings to meet student interest

March 1, 2015
Gates: History about more than just the positive side

Gates: History about more than just the positive side

February 22, 2015
Gates: Authors of classic works deserve chance to branch out

Gates: Authors of classic works deserve chance to branch out

February 15, 2015
Gates: Flu reveals over-involvement epidemic

Gates: Flu reveals over-involvement epidemic

February 8, 2015
Gates: Consider a religion class to expand understanding

Gates: Consider a religion class to expand understanding

January 25, 2015
Gates: Simple New Year's resolutions work best 

Gates: Simple New Year’s resolutions work best 

January 11, 2015
Gates: Make Thanksgiving break longer

Gates: Make Thanksgiving break longer

November 19, 2014
Gates: Spend time reading CTECs

Gates: Spend time reading CTECs

November 12, 2014
Gates: Common Application comes with drawbacks

Gates: Common Application comes with drawbacks

November 5, 2014
Gates: Add government, economics to Weinberg distribution requirements

Gates: Add government, economics to Weinberg distribution requirements

October 29, 2014
Gates: Unnecessary course prerequisites undermine student choice

Gates: Unnecessary course prerequisites undermine student choice

October 22, 2014
Gates: Northwestern should extend health center hours

Gates: Northwestern should extend health center hours

October 15, 2014
Gates: Equivalency meal policies detrimental to students

Gates: Equivalency meal policies detrimental to students

October 9, 2014

Gates: Students should not feel pressure to double major

October 1, 2014

Gates: US News Rankings Do Not Deserve Attention

September 24, 2014
Gates: Class of 2018 deserves a clearer housing process

Gates: Class of 2018 deserves a clearer housing process

May 27, 2014
Gates: Learn from different majors, don't compare them

Gates: Learn from different majors, don’t compare them

May 20, 2014
Gates: Consider the Consequences of Tanning

Gates: Consider the Consequences of Tanning

May 13, 2014
Gates: Tone down complaining culture

Gates: Tone down complaining culture

May 6, 2014
Gates: Don't fall for 'AP mania'

Gates: Don’t fall for ‘AP mania’

April 29, 2014
Gates: Buzzfeed is for more than killing time

Gates: Buzzfeed is for more than killing time

April 22, 2014
Gates: How to 'waste your time' efficiently

Gates: How to ‘waste your time’ efficiently

April 15, 2014
Gates: Start effective sex education before college

Gates: Start effective sex education before college

April 8, 2014
Gates: The unintended benefits of the quarter system

Gates: The unintended benefits of the quarter system

April 1, 2014
Gates: Students should stay informed about politics

Gates: Students should stay informed about politics

March 5, 2014
Gates: Internet anonymity makes us face uncomfortable truths, to our benefit

Gates: Internet anonymity makes us face uncomfortable truths, to our benefit

February 26, 2014
Gates: Recognize danger in dietary supplements

Gates: Recognize danger in dietary supplements

February 19, 2014
Gates: Explore options before picking a path

Gates: Explore options before picking a path

February 6, 2014
Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

Gates: Progressive political progress does not reflect its widespread support

January 29, 2014
Gates: Film rating system needs improvement

Gates: Film rating system needs improvement

January 22, 2014
Gates: Sleep deprivation deserves more attention

Gates: Sleep deprivation deserves more attention

January 15, 2014
Gates: Time to rearrange the quarter system

Gates: Time to rearrange the quarter system

January 8, 2014
Gates: Make the most of your meal plans

Gates: Make the most of your meal plans

November 24, 2013
Gates: Students should step up event attendance

Gates: Students should step up event attendance

November 17, 2013
Gates: No Shave November about more than sleeping in

Gates: No Shave November about more than sleeping in

November 10, 2013
Gates: Early admission policies need improvement

Gates: Early admission policies need improvement

November 4, 2013
Gates: Sidewalk flyers are an unnecessary tradition

Gates: Sidewalk flyers are an unnecessary tradition

October 27, 2013
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