Guess what? We still can't have nice things
By Editorial Board | Nov. 20, 2013Mistreatment of others has come to the forefront of national news, such as the stories about Richie Incognito and the suicide of Tyler Clementi at Rutgers.
OPINION
Advice for the holidays: for once, let everything go
By Samantha Giedris | Nov. 20, 2013Anyone who knows me knows that I like to complain about the little things as much as the big things. Possibly it's a side-effect of being the youngest child, but I think it's more likely a generational issue. We're used to getting everything we ask for as soon as we ask for it. It could be Netflix streaming slowly or a slightly long line outside of the caf, but mostly daily inconveniences pop up all over social media and fare forced upon those unlucky enough to be within earshot. It doesn't matter where we are or who we're with, there's always something to whine about.
Smoking ban good in theory, not in practice
By Editorial Board | Nov. 14, 2013The Student Government Association's vote to extend the 25-foot smoking ban to apply to all buildings on campus seems like a good idea.
Sophomore's struggle with lack of sleep continues
By Amanda Boyer | Nov. 14, 2013College might be the only time when it is acceptable to stay up until 3 a.m. watching Friends on television, eating snacks or listening to your roommate play guitar, even when you have to wake up for an 8 a.m. class.
Don't be a killer: Chivalry should not die so easily
By Staff Writer | Nov. 7, 2013Gents, this one is for you, so listen closely.
Students need to be good sports, support SHU
By Editorial Board | Nov. 7, 2013Not everyone likes basketball. Some people hate sports in general, college or professional.
The NYC Marathon: A proud moment after Superstorm recovery
By Staff Writer | Oct. 31, 2013"One year later" has been a common theme this week in the New York/ New Jersey area.
University should act on Senator Booker's offer
By Editorial Board | Oct. 31, 2013Cory Booker, New Jersey's new Democratic senator and former mayor of Newark, is very popular on Twitter.
A message to Batman fans: give Ben Affleck a chance
By Staff Writer | Oct. 23, 2013By now, you've probably heard that Ben Affleck will play Batman in the upcoming Batman-Superman crossover film. And if you've heard about it, even if you're not much of a Dark Knight fan, you almost certainly have an opinion about it.
This is why we can't have nice things
By Editorial Board | Oct. 23, 2013Why is it that every time something new comes along, someone has to go and use it for exploitation or bullying? Better yet, why has this escalated to people exploiting themselves for online infamy?
We should take time to think and disconnect daily
By Editorial Board | Oct. 10, 2013Modern technology drives us to be connected every minute of the day. Social media are a main vessel that people use to stay connected, and it seems as if we are all constantly refreshing our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feeds to learn the latest about the world around us.
Expect the unexpected, especially on the road
By Rachel Hassett | Oct. 10, 2013Two weeks ago, my boyfriend Jamy was picking me up from campus to drive us back to our hometown in South Jersey. It has been an ongoing ritual since I have started college, and we plan our schedules accordingly so we can leave campus the same night we finish our classes.
Combating my self-doubt one day at a time
By Tiffany Do | Oct. 3, 2013I was walking across campus the other day and there wasn't a person in site. I felt my gnawing social anxiety fade away as I immersed myself into my music and the silences between songs.
Your major may not always dictate your career path
By Editorial Board | Oct. 3, 2013Let's face it: the pressure to be employed upon graduation is put on students from the time they choose their major.
Racism still prevalent, even with my peers
By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2013On Sept. 15, Nina Davuluri was crowned 2013's Miss America and is considered the first Indian-American to win the pageant. Naturally, American's took to social media to share their opinions of her and what followed was disappointing. There were an outrageous number of people calling her a terrorist claiming that America had just crowned a member of Al-Qaeda.
Parking fix illicits mixed reactions in community
By Editorial Board | Sep. 26, 2013Last week the Galleon Lawn underwent a makeover intended to help relieve the parking stress on campus. What once served as an open space used for leisure now exists as a temporary parking lot.
Defending myself in a hairy situation
By Mary Marshall | Sep. 18, 2013I bet you didn't know that the cafeteria has "everything" bagels that have such an extensive array of ingredients they could out-do any bagel shop. Unfortunately these bagels actually have everything: including balls of human hair.
Students need to face economic reality
By Editorial Board | Sep. 18, 2013Most students are "literally dying" to get the newest iPhone. We spend much of our hard-earned money on ourselves, and some of us are blessed enough to have parents who provide us with an allowance or who can send money when we are lacking.
Make an effort to do more for others
By Editorial Board | Sep. 12, 2013It's often that we think of kindness in the wake of hardship.
Letter to the editor: Parking headaches
By Staff Writer | Sep. 12, 2013It is that time of the year when we realize the unavoidable parking headaches. We immediately hear students complaining, and rightly so, about the lack of parking spots on campus. Similarly, faculty members complain about it too. We begin to feel a sense of d?©j? vu, and thereby remembering having had a similar experience before. It is only reasonable to expect that since students and faculty members pay a fee to park on campus, they have a right to a parking spot on campus rather than having to park somewhere else. Yet the analogy between a student's right and a faculty member's right to a parking spot on campus is rather weak. Students have a right to a parking spot, but they are free to attend class or not, or to come late to class if they so desire. If they choose not to attend class or to come late to class, they are not in bridge of a legal contract.
