Rodgers: Young people can relate to Miley Cyrus’ recent ‘fearless’ transformation
I can’t recall the exact moment I noticed a difference, but I was just as surprised as the next person when I discovered the new… Read more »
Writer archives: Nina Rodgers
Rodgers: Young people should continue confronting civil rights issues addressed by MLK
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s revolutionary “I Have a Dream” speech turned 50 this past week. Celebrations in Washington, D.C., were filled with civil rights… Read more »
Rodgers: Upperclassmen should remember enthusiasm they once had as freshmen at start of college career
In the beginning of the semester, as at any college, Syracuse University is completely wrapped up in the freshman class. Upperclassmen definitely don’t require the… Read more »
Rodgers: College is far less complex than freshmen have been led to believe
If I could rewind to last August and start my freshman year over again, I wish I could have known several things. First, college is… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people must focus on victims, survivors of heinous crimes, rather than perpetrators
We live in a society where it seems like the defendants and perpetrators of vicious crimes gain more exposure than the actual victims. The defendants’… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people must create 'new rules' for college experience, relationships
I’m no Jay Z fanatic, but I must admit, he was onto something with the way he promoted his latest album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail.”… Read more »
Rodgers: After Zimmerman acquittal, millennials must continue to work toward progress, change
The world seemed to stop for a moment as the verdict was announced. After months of people joined together from all backgrounds to discuss this… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people capable of adapting to change, real-world settings
Although the reign of iconic boy band New Kids on the Block came to an end years ago, the message behind the group’s name remains… Read more »
