Category: Opinion

By Keri Brady-Benzing Abroad writer Galway and appreciate the beauty of the arts. Every few feet, there is a new performance. A big band with banjos, guitars, a violin and strange types…

By Eli Bass—Director of Jewish Life Staying fit and healthy, losing weight, enjoying life more fully and saving more and spending less were the top four goals on New Year’s Eve 2015…

By Grace Mandato L&A editor Last week, I was getting dressed for my morning class when a man from maintenance knocked on my suite door in West Village. I quickly pulled on…

By Megan Ruge Asst. L&A editor Since I was young, I was taught right from wrong. I was brought up with a set of values that allowed me to identify what was…

By the Rev. Scott M. Kershner, University Chaplain I lead a Global Opportunities trip called GO Jerusalem: Interfaith Encounters. If there is any place on earth known for political tensions, Jerusalem is…

By Brenda Ortega Abroad writer I have been without a phone in Costa Rica for almost a month, and I can honestly say that it is the best thing ever. I had…

By Megan Ruge Asst. living and arts editor This week’s review comes to you hot off the press. I chose a fresh Netflix release for you all that is different than anything…

By Sean Colvin Staff Writer Last week, I wrote about three bands with male songwriters, so this week I am focusing on some new releases by female artists. Angel Olsen released her…

By EJ Schwartz Abroad writer It’s the first day I’m on the shore and I am lying on the ground, toes sand-curled, staring up at a pink streaked sky. Views like this…

By Eli Bass—Director of Jewish Life The news this summer has been memorable. Two candidates vie for the highest office in the land; the future leadership of our nation is in our…