Articles by Badri Karthikeyan
Jun. 5, 2015
Deflating the higher education bubble
As society becomes increasingly globalized and technologically advanced, higher education seems necessary in order to succeed in the real world. It provides additional advantages, such…
May. 29, 2015
Drug prices should not go unchecked
Whenever we see the word “drug,” we often think of illegal substances responsible for strengthening militant cartels and funding illicit drug wars. Such negative connotations…
May. 22, 2015
The search for extraterrestrial life must continue
Astronomy is possibly one of the best hobbies to explore. The standard approach is to buy a telescope and find a convenient dark sky for…
May. 15, 2015
Presidentialism dispirits voter turn out
The April 3 editorial titled “Students should be more political” expressed alarm that Drexel University students are uninterested in politics, as they are more focused…
May. 1, 2015
Years later, cancer treatment is still not simple
It is a heartbreaking reality that diseases remain unavoidable despite significant medical achievements. In a way, diseases signify natural intervention, whether it is through selective…
Apr. 17, 2015
Human nature demands controlled government
Looking at history, it is evident that contemporary governments worldwide are becoming increasingly complex and pervasive. Under the guise of representing the constituency, politicians seek…
Apr. 10, 2015
The history of US-Iran relations
Last week marked an important milestone when Iran tentatively accepted significant restrictions on its nuclear program. In return, the United States and the European Union…
Apr. 3, 2015
Labor market has no room for cheer
On Feb. 1, millions of Americans nationwide dashed to their televisions to watch one of the most hyped programs in American television history: Super Bowl…
Mar. 6, 2015
Time for US to embrace metrification
Unit conversions are one of the worst nightmares experienced by hapless elementary school students. How many inches are there in a foot? Twelve. How many…
Feb. 27, 2015
Arab Spring brings success, failures
The story of Mohammed Bouazizi provides deep insight into the contemporary politics of the Middle East. A vegetable vendor and the breadwinner for his family…