A lesson in accommodations
Bear in Mind
Access to accommodations is the sole reason I am able to remain in school while severely depressed. My accommodations don’t give me a leg up over my peers; they put us on an even playing ground.
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Eco-nomic turmOIL
What on Earth
American politicians have one view of economic success: the free market and environmental deregulation. This is the system, they say, take it or leave it.
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Under siege, DACA needs urgent protection
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Undocumented students’ future hangs precariously in the balance.
It’s unimaginably nerve-wracking to have the most powerful forces in the nation acting against you, but there is also a coalition of institutions fighting to preserve that chance.
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Nuts and bolts
Sex on Tuesday
Above all, whether you already broadcast your sex life or keep it tightly under wraps, know that openness and vulnerability can be extraordinary resources.
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Defunding basic needs resources limits disability organizing of community spaces
Defunding essential resources often makes it feel as though our value is dependent on the contributions we can make (such as academically) without raising the bottom line.
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Protests are important for making political change
Protests are useful because they are the only way to break through the path of most resistance, which is where breakthroughs matter most.
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Gathering for cancer research creates change, fosters community
Gathering for change both directly combats the disease with fundraising and fosters a sense of community for those affected.
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A word on words
Along for the Ride
Words, as innocuous as they may seem on the surface, are reflective of the attitude and culture of our society and they can say a lot about how we view ourselves and others.
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Guide student journalists, not scold them
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Vitriol directed at the Daily Northwestern by professional journalists is nowhere near as productive as constructive criticism.
As student journalists, we’re dedicated to our craft, which includes providing timely, accurate information to the public while remaining well within the limits of what could be construed as libel or slander.
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Privacy wasn’t made for individuals living in poverty
git reset
Ensuring a device per person pales in comparison to the challenge of ensuring every person’s data privacy, and their ability to seek redress, is protected.
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