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Neha Saju

Neha Saju is a School of Arts and Sciences junior majoring in history and political science and minoring in French and women's and gender studies. Her column, "Pride, Not Prejudice," runs on alternate Mondays.

SAJU: Taylor Swift's advocacy made real impact

I have followed Taylor Swift’s journey from a young country singer to one of the most famous pop icons of our lifetimes. From listening to “Fifteen” to get ready for my first day of high school and singing along to “Long Live” on the way home from my senior night, I am now one year away from being able to play “22” on my birthday. Dec 7

SAJU: Youth election turnout hopeful, but education of all voters must follow

As our country recovers from a historic presidential election like no other, it is worth taking time to reflect on the resilient parts of our enduring democracy. Nov 23

SAJU: Biden-Harris ticket ushers in new hopes, challenges

On Saturday night, I sat with tears in my eyes as I watched Kamala Devi Harris address the United States as Vice President-elect.Nov 9

SAJU: Nov. 3 only marks beginning of election

There has been a lot written about the potential that this upcoming general election has to influence our country: The soul of our nation, the futures of our children and the state of our freedoms have all been rightly evoked in one way or another. Oct 26

SAJU: She-cession, America's first female recession

Women helped to drag the American economy out of the last recession in 2008, but the recent economic recession, which resulted from the pandemic, is disproportionately impacting women. Oct 12

SAJU: Voter suppression, fraud, mail-in ballots

One man, 51-year-old Daniel Jenkins (a longtime resident of Sherman, Texas) has voted in “pretty much every election since (1986).” Sep 28

SAJU: Voting history, fight for our democracy

Along with flowers, “I Voted” stickers adorn the grave of Susan B. Anthony. Anthony, an activist who fought for women’s right to vote, was not awarded one of these sticky civic badges of honor when she went to vote in the election of 1872. Sep 14

SAJU: Education remains incredibly important amid coronavirus disease crisis

SAJU: Coronavirus response must be measured

SAJU: Coronavirus panic is in part race-based

SAJU: Learning language acts as lens for questioning values

SAJU: Burnout major concern among college students, Americans

SAJU: Workplace myths used against women

SAJU: Discrimination against women still prevalent

SAJU: Rising costs of college unnecessary burden

SAJU: Nation must address disparities in our system of education

SAJU: Weaponization of social media intensifies damages of hate

SAJU: Digitally enabled misinformation will lead to next outbreak

SAJU: Benefits from privilege come with duty to extend gains to all

We need to understand real meaning of self-care for benefits

SAJU: Allies need awareness of identity, privilege

SAJU: Empathy is still of great importance

SAJU: Voting on Nov. 6 is absolute necessity

SAJU: Everyone should read ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas

SAJU: Attempting to define 'real' Americans is dangerous

SAJU: People must be willing to discuss racial issues in U.S.