It is only fair that the school which promises students gathered from far and wide a chance to explore the city should help them make the most of the opportunity.
Those across the world who have cried out for a resolution in Syria, including students at NYU who have rallied to put an end to the injustice, should remain vigilant for half-hearted promises.
Scalia was the best of the bad bunch. He forced his opposition to rethink their positions and develop their arguments rigorously and thoughtfully. Before activists celebrate his passing, they should realize that Scalia possessed many gifts that his sycophants lack.
Yet for workers at these companies the end results are not as idyllic. In the share economy, workers often bear costs which more traditional businesses normally would.
Connor Borden, Contributing Writer
• February 16, 2016
If Le Cordon Bleu nearly got away with false advertising, one must wonder how many other schools — vocational or four-year — fudge the numbers to attract talented students. When colleges are run like corporations, or run by them, students suffer every time.
There are many opportunities for NYU students, but a student can only venture out of their comfort zone so many times before you need a simple night of drinking to left off steam.
Even as the U.S. government emphasized the necessity of reaching a political agreement to end the war, it now negotiates with little power. While the countries backing the regime exhibit a willingness to continue pouring money and fighters into Syria, those pushing for peace display a desire to end the conflict.
In all but a few states, feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads are subject to sales tax, while other necessary items related to health are not. But feminine products are mandatory for most women who want to maintain good health and hygiene, and therefore must be made more affordable.
Jennifer Kim, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2016
If colleges want to promote healthy eating that fits into the fast-paced lifestyle so common on in campus life, they should provide these meal replacement services like they would provide any other type of food.
By publishing the retention story and the drowning bunnies quote, the Mountain Echo has done its part in bringing justice to the university. With any luck, the administration will now hold itself accountable to the university community like it was always supposed to.
