Rodgers: College students should become nation's leaders
With the recent court decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson for the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown, protests and rallies have taken place throughout… Read more »
Writer archives: Nina Rodgers
Rodgers: Program could help students find financial aid for costly internships
As the semester begins to wrap up, college students across the country are not only preparing for finals, but also putting plans in place for… Read more »
Rodgers: Sit-in exemplifies unification on campus
For over one week, THE General Body — a coalition of students representing an array of issues affecting the Syracuse University community— has been sitting… Read more »
Rodgers: DAT Rally informed campus, successfully presented demands
This fall semester at Syracuse University has been nothing short of busy when it comes to student activism. From protesting the changes made to the… Read more »
Rodgers: Universities should confront problematic groups in regards to sexual assault
On Oct. 20, the United States Department of Education released the final set of regulations for how colleges and universities should handle sexual offenses that… Read more »
Rodgers: Homecoming lacks buzz, staple event
Syracuse University alumni from across the country gathered on campus this past weekend for Orange Central. Outside of the annual dance showcase sponsored by DanceWorks… Read more »
Rodgers: University must ensure diversity conversation extends beyond forum
On Thursday, the student-university forum “Express Yourself: A Syracuse University Community Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion” took place in Hendricks Chapel. Led by members of… Read more »
Rodgers: University should better address the needs of homeless students
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF communities came together last week to raise money for Habitat for Humanity and bring awareness about homelessness and affordable housing.… Read more »
Rodgers: #SpeakUpSU highlighted two issues university must address
On Friday, a crowd of students, professors, administrators and community members gathered in Grant Auditorium for a town hall-style event, “#SpeakUpSU.” Hosted by the Syracuse… Read more »
Rodgers: New structure of "There's More to My Story" presentation allows for better discussion
Instead of taking place during orientation week, the timing of the traditional Welcome Week event “There’s More to My Story” was pushed back to this… Read more »
Rodgers: College students have power to be leaders in social movements
The death of unarmed Missouri teenager Michael Brown has raised a host of critical questions and thought-provoking discussions across the country and around the world.… Read more »
Rodgers: Incoming students should utilize Counseling Center
Starting college can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. But with worries of excelling academically, building new relationships and figuring out how… Read more »
Rodgers: Campus Safety and Accountability Act will improve universities' responses to sexual assault
On July 30, the Campus Safety and Accountability Act was introduced by a group of bipartisan senators in an effort to distribute harsher penalties to… Read more »
Rodgers: Grade inflation causes downgrade of high scores, self-entitlement in classrooms
There are very few college courses ¬¬— especially at Syracuse University — that are “an easy A.” The phrase “easy A” itself seems like a… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should question greater meaning of Internet memes
Memes have become a staple and popular part of today’s social media world, often included in the many tweets and wall posts millions of users… Read more »
Rodgers: Millennials should provide voices for those crippled by sexual assault, violence
The American Association of University Women reports that nationally 42 percent of college women who are raped don’t tell anyone about what happened to them… Read more »
Rodgers: Brown University student protests prove millennial ‘slacktivist’ label incorrect
Recent student protests at Brown University have proven that millennials are anything but “slacktivists.” New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly was scheduled to speak… Read more »
Rodgers: Millenials have power to shift culture of gun violence, school shootings
While leaving Schine Student Center last Monday, I glanced up at the TV in the atrium to discover the breaking news story: a school shooting… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should remain aware of cyber security, reform habits accordingly
Just like a newborn to first-time parents, millennials are the test-dummy generation to technology. As the first people to grow up with the Internet —… Read more »
Rodgers: Class characteristics should not be applied to millennials
Notions surrounding Generation Y often paint a picture of us as designer-shoes-and-clothes-wearing, latest-technology-desiring, quick-to-spend and spoiled individuals. With these attitudes attributed to “millenials,” the demographic… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not view religion, spirituality as 'taboo' topic
Throughout the past few years, our generation has witnessed first-hand an increase in the discussion of often marginalized identities in the United States. From news… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not accept 'teaching-to-the-test' ideal at college level
Through every ranking that the Princeton Review, U.S. News and other sources decide on, it is disappointing that the driving factor behind what makes a… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not sacrifice relationships for career, educational pursuits
Ask any college student where they see themselves in 10 years and you’ll probably hear something along the lines of: “Settled into a high-paying career,… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should become independent from ‘helicopter parents’
Let the security blanket slip away, guys. The Wall Street Journal released an article on Sept. 11 explaining what might be a new trend for… Read more »
