Kennedy’s torch and popping the “Stanford bubble” Nick Ahamed January 27, 2014 1 Comment November 22, 1963 was an important day for our generation, even though it was three decades before many of us were born. On that day, John F. Kennedy was assassinated. I say this with no regard for... Read More »
A Culture of (Un)Happiness Nick Ahamed January 20, 2014 1 Comment We’ve set a standard for each other where the ideal Stanfordian has a 4.0, is president of her club, works out every day and is still leisurely and stress free. Yet, this standard is attainable by... Read More »
Reclaiming the Primary Nick Ahamed January 14, 2014 1 Comment There is a better way to reform primaries to encourage more moderate candidates: the jungle primary. In the end, however, the real answer lies with you and me. Read More »
Nothing Too Special About Special Fees Nick Ahamed January 8, 2014 3 Comments Student fees are incredibly important to Stanford’s vibrant community. Yet the rules that govern student fees are read by few and understood by fewer. Read More »
From Isolationism to Interventionism and Isolated Interventionism Nick Ahamed December 4, 2013 0 Comments Unlike with their domestic agenda, presidents need not rely on a dismally uninformed populace for guidance. Now they are torn between America’s tradition of isolationism and the demands of an... Read More »
Securing Social Security Nick Ahamed November 19, 2013 5 Comments We can do better and we should do better: We’re no longer in 1935 or 1965; Social Security and Medicare need to be updated. Our entitlement programs should fit the times we live in. Read More »
A Failure of Transparency, and the Perils of Ignorance Nick Ahamed November 15, 2013 0 Comments Before we can have an educated discussion about security and liberty, we need transparency. Read More »
Reflections on Suffrage Nick Ahamed November 5, 2013 2 Comments We should be expanding access to voting, not restricting it, especially not for partisan gain. Read More »