October 18, 2018
Marissa Martinez, Opinion Editor
October 2, 2018
Filed under Columns, Opinion
While I was nervous to sign up to become a Peer Adviser last year, I was extremely excited when I received my phone call and email that I was accepted. My PAs from freshman year were extremely influential, friendly and inspiring...
September 30, 2018
August 23, 2018
Troy Closson, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2017
Filed under Opinion, The Spectrum
This essay is part of The Spectrum, a forum in our Opinion section for marginalized voices to share their perspectives. To submit a piece for The Spectrum or discuss story ideas, please email spectrum@dailynorthwestern.com.
During Peer Adviser training this fall, as we practiced facilitatin...
Jared Baas, Op-Ed Contributor
October 23, 2017
Filed under Contributors, Opinion
It all started during Wildcat Welcome. I received an email from Northwestern’s chemistry department saying new General Chemistry students were required to go to the lab resource room and purchase a lab coat and goggles. This...
October 5, 2017
Troy Closson, Opinion Editor
October 3, 2017
Filed under Columns, Latest Stories, Opinion
Maybe I’ll just deal with it myself.
I can’t even count the number of times I told myself that last year — whether I was struggling in a class, confused about navigating the transition or just feeling overwhelmed by...
September 19, 2017
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...
Chase Reed, Columnist
April 5, 2017
Filed under Columns, Opinion
Not long after Wildcat Welcome each year, freshmen on campus have the opportunity to attend the activities fair, where student groups promote a variety of interests ranging from on-campus publications to cultural activities. I...
Danny Cooper, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 27, 2016
Filed under Columns, Opinion
I served as a Peer Adviser this year, which means you can make a few assumptions about me right off the bat.
Yes, I walk around everywhere with that neon backpack from Uncle Dan’s. Yes, I can and will do the New Student Dance...
