Trump’s shutdown is unnecessary and cruel
I found peace following a semester at war with homesickness. Once again able to drive around aimlessly, eat endless pits of Mexican food, catch up with family and friends, remind…
PETA’s latest stunt makes animal welfare a laughing stock
I love animals. They are angels too wholesome for this world, we don’t deserve them, and they absolutely deserve our utmost respect and care. But PETA’s latest stunt has taken…
Let women express themselves however they want
Since my first year of primary school, I have been bossy, aggressive, ruthless. I have been a cold hard bitch. No—it’s not because I have an attitude, nor is it…
Solo travel isn’t courageous, it’s necessary
When I enthusiastically told my friends about my future travel plans, I received a fair amount of feedback regarding my decision not to invite anyone along. Some stated that I…
The Midterms’ firsts were inspirational and disappointing
After a long night anxiously watching midterms and aggressively drinking iced coffee from a massive reusable bottle that has a sticker with the fitting phrase “A woman’s place is in…
Trump must be held responsible for his fear mongering
When living abroad, news from home doesn’t seem to travel so fast. It may take days to hear of what the States’ administration is up to now, and it can…
Frat culture can be damaging and limiting
American college culture is something that can be an elusive beast. Endless quizzes, wild frat parties, and annoying roommates were what I thought I’d have to look forward to, but…
If you feel like surrendering, vote instead
My frustration began as a sixteen-year-old girl. Enraged with the rise of Donald Trump and new conservative ideals, disappointed in emerging political polarization, and concerned with the future of my…
A Note from the Managing Director
Welcome to The Broad - a tabula rasa for student journalism.
For many of us, myself included, we’re half-starved for well-written opinion among the swathes of online commentary among universities. Trashy, often unedited writing is published minute by minute. It seems where there is wifi, opinion is broadcast. So, here at The Broad we’ve decided to take a step back, a deep breath and focus. We have talent spotted and welcomed writers to the team, who have found a new home in the very collaborative environment created by our editors. Between writer and editor, we are hoping to challenge the current view of what it is to be a student journalist. We’re putting the way we feel about the world into words with a fresh take. Our entirely free online content is by students for students. We want to publish unbridled and beautifully written opinion. I hope the journalism on The Broad has the power to inspire, aggravate and sometimes silence. Essentially, if the girls, the boys, the lefties, the righties and everyone in between find something to shout about we’re doing our job right.
Felix Pawlyn, Managing Director