Twenty years ago, The Daily Free Press published an editorial accusing the Boston University Police Department of “racial profiling” and a “lack of skill.”
The piece outlined the 1984 killing of 19-year-old Christopher Dignan by a BUPD officer, detailing double-standards extended to University police and noting their routine targeting of minorities on BU’s campus.
Whether we notice it or not, work-study can stratify a campus. Many work-study jobs on Boston University’s campus are service-based, meaning that some students work for, serve or wait on their peers — a physical manifestation of economic disparities that already characterize elite institutions.
Focusing on maximizing efficiency and cutting costs by employing artificial intelligence over real reporters will only harm the news industry in the long run. We must take action to protect both journalists as individuals and journalism as societal necessity.
AI isn’t going away — but that doesn’t mean we should blindly accept its encroachment into areas that are best left for human hands.
Younger generations have consistently shown they are not only more proactive in addressing climate change, but also more willing to take the necessary steps to prevent it. We’ve inherited a dying planet, and now we have to foot the bill for those who can turn a blind eye to its demise.
Although the initial ban lasted less than a day, from Jan. 18 – 19, it has been a major talking point for almost a year. Millions of American content creators — both big and small — have feared the loss of their income sources, while users have mourned the loss of community and sense of belonging.
The rise of “fake news” is nothing new — it’s been increasing since Trump’s first campaign in 2016. Repetition of the phrase has numbed and confused audiences to its meaning and caused Americans to distrust the media overall. Undecided voters no longer know what outlets to consult for complete, true information about candidates, and this uncertainty affects voter turnout.
The reality many older hiring managers will not come to terms with — at least for now — is the fact that businesses will not survive if they do not hire Gen Z applicants. Besides the obvious fact that Gen Z is the next generation entering the workforce, but because of what we are most criticized for: our use of social media.
As we enter a new school year, financial aid difficulties plague students with a slew of anxieties in addition to those that already come with the college experience. Anxiety around paying for school isn’t one that can be easily avoided — particularly not at a university that has raised their tuition by more than $20,000 in the past 10 years.
As social and political unrest continues to pop up on our feeds — including that beyond college campuses — it is vital to continue to follow the news, from both professional and student outlets alike. This allows for continued appreciation of citizen and student journalism, and puts a spotlight on truthful, daring and authentic reportage.
Most of us prefer digital music streaming in the digital age. It’s pocket-sized, convenient, cheap and easily shareable. But now that vinyl is no longer the primary medium for music consumption, it can almost serve as an individual form of art.
Hopefully, Boston and the White House recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility is the first step in the right direction to progress transgender rights in this country.
