Obama fails to capitalize on Romney’s record as Massachusetts governor
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the sector in which Mitt Romney has spent his life was misstated. Romney has spent his "whole life… Read more »
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Being a feminist isn't quite as radical as it's criticized to be
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, Rupert Murdoch's name was misspelled. The Daily Orange regrets this error. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m a feminist.… Read more »
During final debate, candidates take on gun control for 1st time, seem ill-equipped to address issue
From the edge of their seats, Americans watched a tense town hall presidential debate on Oct. 16. The two candidates looked ready to come to… Read more »
SA comptroller candidate brings right ideas, but DeSalvo has experience
Several weeks ago, Stephen DeSalvo thought he would easily claim a second term as Student Association comptroller. He soon made a discovery that would alter… Read more »
Cheap, found-footage thrillers take over as horror movie of choice for Generation Y
Halloween’s right around the corner. And there’s only one thing more scarily ubiquitous than suggestive Halloween costumes — horror movies. Every October, Hollywood studios dump… Read more »
Government needs to get out of student loan process
Regarding college loans, it’s time to let the free market take over. We should kick the federal government out of the student loan market because… Read more »
Under Cantor’s leadership, environmental initiatives at university improve
In more than eight years of leadership, Chancellor Nancy Cantor has led Syracuse University into the 21st century, progressing in myriad ways — especially in… Read more »
Tigers beating Yankees to enter World Series brings family memories for columnist
What keeps families together these days? For some, it’s being of Italian or German or Korean or insert-whatever-here lineage. For others, of the West Virginia… Read more »
Big Data creates unnecessary correlations between voter actions, behaviors
It turns out that if you scarf down Resee’s Peanut Butter Cups and watch “Modern Family” on Hulu on Sunday evenings, you could be more… Read more »
Affirmative action ensures education for those with diverse backgrounds
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on a case that could fundamentally change the way affirmative action works. Affirmative action not only helps create a… Read more »
'Modern Family' star's storyline mirrors personal struggle
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, three-time Emmy nominated actor known for his role as Mitch in ABC’s “Modern Family,” is scheduled to speak in Goldstein Auditorium on Tuesday.… Read more »
Even with 50 years of affirmative action, education system not dramatically improving
Think of a high school student who’s put blood, sweat and tears into her college application. She’s lined up sterling letters of recommendation, agonized for… Read more »
Social media in elections, including SA, can take away from bigger issues
Before you cast a ballot in support of your favorite presidential candidate on Election Day, you are probably going to “like” his Facebook page and… Read more »
Musicians have special way to talk about relationship beginnings, break ups
Jake Gyllenhaal. Joe Jonas. John Mayer. Once they were just famous heartthrobs with pretty steady careers. Then they decided to date Taylor Swift. Now they’re… Read more »
Environmental advocates must work to be taken seriously
In our modern world, stereotypical environmental activists, with all their eccentricities, come off as crazy and not very productive. Chaining themselves to trees, screaming at… Read more »
Obama’s failed economic plan, unemployment lead youth to favor Romney
Statistically speaking, our vote — the college vote — went to Barack Obama in 2008. But this time, Republican Mitt Romney is closing in on… Read more »
Rise of throwback clothing stores signals hypocrisy of college students
I was at a music festival this weekend, feeling very out of place (One of these is not like the others! One of these does… Read more »
Microsoft 8 will finally bring company back into relevance in software market
In the coming weeks men and women will be ending their 11-year relationship. The transition away from the familiar will inevitably leave many bewildered and… Read more »
Moderators must not be afraid to critically question presidential candidates
One of the most refreshing qualities of the vice presidential debate on Thursday was the crosschecking of facts that the candidates performed on each other.… Read more »
Biden reinvigorates president's message, platform in vice presidential debate
Joe Biden is my hero. Not just because he’s the vice president of the United States. Not just because he’s a Syracuse University alumnus. Not… Read more »
Social media makes debates interesting, but takes away from bigger picture
Social media is an irreplaceable tool for following politics. “It takes Gallup five days to say what Twitter can tell us instantly,” said Zach Green,… Read more »
Creating a cohesive education plan would help candidates gain youth vote
President Barack Obama was too passive in his responses, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney lacked specifics in his plans, and minutes into it, the moderator… Read more »
'SNL' brings election news — exaggerated, of course — to wider audiences
Leaving the first presidential debate last week, an 8-foot talking bird — and his future employment prospects — seemed to be the biggest issue. The… Read more »
After Romney backs up positions with facts, polling information evens out between candidates
Not only was Republican candidate Mitt Romney victorious in last week’s debate, Romney’s victory was also historic, according to Gallup polling data released Monday. The… Read more »
