Opinion
Is college worth it? That’s a question I’ve been thinking about for a long time now. Between the classes I’ve taken, the people that I…
In 2017, there were more than 45,000 overdose deaths involving opioids in the United States, more than double that of 2000. The opioid epidemic has…
Nov. 1, 2019
An Open Letter to President Fry from the 500 Registered Nurses of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Dear President Fry: We are the 500 registered nurses at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. We are members of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses…
Nov. 1, 2019
President Trump’s handling of the Kurds portrays the U.S. as an unfaithful ally.
In early October, the Trump administration declared that they would be withdrawing troops from Northern Syria, all while chaos engulfed the region and Turkey launched…
Nov. 1, 2019
5 Tips to Better Networking
We’ve all been there, those dreaded networking events that everyone pretends to love, but hates in reality. True, networking events can help you make connections…
Nov. 1, 2019
Drexel’s response to past sexual assaults committed by students have been to lenient
“Drexel Stands United Against Sexual Assault”. That was the headline of the email sent out two weeks ago, after an attack on a student by…
Nov. 1, 2019
It’s Time to Retire the American Empire
When the Thirteen Colonies rebelled against George III in 1775, Great Britain was the world’s most powerful empire, although China had not yet heard of…
Nov. 1, 2019
Discussion Boards are an inconsistent substitute for face-to-face discussions
I think it’s fair to say that many Drexel students will agree with me when I say that discussion boards are among the least interesting…
Oct. 25, 2019
I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This: Osama Won In The Long Term
Sept. 11, 2001, no doubt, is one of the most tragic and historic days in American history. This day is the most damaging to modern…
Oct. 25, 2019
Dumping the Kurds, or Donald Trump’s Midas Touch
America has lost three wars in the Middle East in this century — not counting the one with our most persistent foe, Iran. We lost…
Oct. 25, 2019
Despite just being cute, dogs can have a beneficial impact
Week five! What does that mean? Exam stress is increasing and anxiety is exponentially booming. In the past year, I have been involved with a…
Oct. 25, 2019
Halloween can reduce stress associated with midterms
Week five is over, but midterms are still in full swing and making for a stressful week for us students. Being a senior, I’ve become…
Oct. 18, 2019
Clear and present danger: living through the protests in Hong Kong
“I thought I came here to study, but instead I get Molotov cocktails thrown over my head,” says my German roommate, as he casually walks…
Oct. 18, 2019
A little bit of positive reinforcement can go a long way
The stress of Week four brings an abundance of midterms, major projects, flu season, and Family Weekend, leaving most students drowning in anxiety and stress.…
Oct. 18, 2019
The Ukranian double-edged sword: how we got here
Donald Trump is going to be impeached. It is as certain as the sunrise now. Only three months ago, though, the odds on it were…
Oct. 18, 2019
Save your money, but don’t starve yourself of happiness
Photograph courtesy of Olichel at Pixabay.If you’re reading this, chances are you’re broke. I don’t mean to be rude. Going off pretty much every college…
Oct. 11, 2019
Cultivating action against rape culture on campus
The institution that preaches acceptance, diversity, inclusion and equality has failed us once again. The most disturbing Drexel University Alert, in my opinion, was released…
