WELCOME to the University, my first-year friend.
Did moving in go well? Parents gone?
Yes? Good. Let's drop the formalities. I want to encourage you to get active in politics while attending the University. Politics is meaningful, exciting and best of all student activism actually can make a difference.
That said, I am sure you already have got excuses as to why you cannot participate. But allow me to explain why political activism sometimes may be a more rewarding diversion than Netflix.
Don't like politics? That's fine, just pay attention to world events -
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COHEN: Historic preservation should not come before affordable housing
By Ryan Cohen | YesterdayBy addressing the demand of University students — who often favor location above other factors in their housing search — this project would have also helped ease competition in nearby neighborhoods.
CLIPPINGER: Viewpoint diversity is not about free speech
By Grace Clippinger | YesterdayWe are witnessing, in real time, how external oversight can shape University governance, and we should pay special attention to the language being employed to this end.
EDITORIAL: Grassroots student efforts have brought new energy to Grounds
By Editorial Board | 3 days agoThis year’s protests and activism have underlined a new scope of student activism at the University — one that has brought together groups and individuals who might not typically partake in political advocacy.
