Throughout my academic career, I have had to explain my disabilities more than once to people. I felt as if I was a broken record repeating my explanation to them. I wanted to share my work with people but there was a barrier that I was scared to break. Read more »
This year’s articles in opinion tackled international, national and local news, with diverse and opposing opinions on all things that affect college students of today. Read more »
SU needs to stay engaged with Vera House, an organization whose value to the community is unquantifiable in that it provides for all people, especially those with disabilities and immigrants. Read more »
Consistent use of social media features like the voice changer feature on TikTok suggest that social media platforms are not making progress to ensure that all people can feel comfortable to be themselves. Read more »
As soon as the next holiday rolls around, the ads start playing, the music comes back on and there seems to be no other choice than to keep up with the spending. Read more »
Life off campus continues regardless of whether students are here or not. But winter break is where residents find relief. Read more »
The recent move by Columbia students and tenant organization The United Front Against Displacement to protest the gentrification of their city and implementation of the university's Co-Designing Smart Cities course is a testimonial to the institution’s continuous disregard for its surrounding Black communities. Read more »
I want to salute those students who fight to improve our environment, advocate for vulnerable and marginalized populations and challenge institutional racism and injustice as seen during #NotAgainSU Read more »
If you want a change but you don’t love the place you want to change, your activism is meaningless. Read more »
As college students face continuous academic, social or internal challenges, they develop a stagnant mentality for change, impairing the potential of success. Read more »
The Iranian regime is only making these moves as publicity stunts to quell the protests that have hit the country and made waves internationally. Read more »
Franchised restaurants like Popeyes are harming local businesses on Marshall Street. Read more »
The saddest part of this whole situation isn’t the exchange rate but the lack of resources and amenities at SU for international students. Read more »
Since studying abroad in London, I have noticed that a lot of the locals I met have a much better understanding of foreign affairs than my peers and me. Read more »
In a lockdown drill, I want to feel as if coming home is likely. Sitting in a corner does not secure my safety. Read more »
Mental health in the Black community is being ignored and Daniel Prude is one example of this critical issue not being taken seriously. Read more »
SU needs to make clear what its safety plan is if there were to be an active shooter on campus. Students should not have to be on lockdown for 12 hours like the students at UVA were. Read more »
I believe Lincoln would want his statue removed, for these are the same values that he too admired. He would urge us to reconsider his position. Read more »
This incident is yet another example of why gun laws must change. Read more »
All we see in the news and in social media are the cycle of news of Iranian youth being shot dead on the streets, with more news of people mourning for them and some being shot while mourning. Read more »
SU needs more speakers that are outspoken about critical issues like these so students can relate. Read more »
This year’s midterm elections featured the second highest youth-voter turnout in almost three decades, and proved that the political influence of college voters is undeniably powerful. Read more »
Not only is the bond a major step for New York, but it also provides a path for other states to take aggressive and necessary steps to protect our planet’s people. Read more »
Moderate liberalism is losing its steam nationwide, even in the often blue empire state, and it’s time for Democrats in New York and across America to get their head out of the sand. Read more »
