Take 3 simple steps to reduce insane amount of food waste
Watermelon rinds, chicken bones, pizza crust and half a plate of spaghetti land in the trash. Now add full bagels, cake, steaks and potatoes. This… Read more »
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For some, turning 21 isn't all that fun
I’ve been 21 years old for about six months now, and I can safely say that it’s not all that it’s cracked up to be.… Read more »
Klout, others seem to provide misguided measurement for influence qualifications
The prevalence of social media exploded in the past five years. Hashtags have been introduced for almost every television show, commercial and magazine article. It’s… Read more »
Liberal arts degrees often underpaid, undervalued in today’s society
For those who haven’t been living under a rock, it’s obvious there’s a rough economy awaiting college students once they leave the safety of the… Read more »
Presidential debates should include more than just 2 candidates
While the first debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney helped inform voters of the two leaders’ opinions about domestic policy, the debate failed to… Read more »
Super PACs create shady politics, not politicians
Last week, billionaire George Soros wrote a $1-million check to Priorities USA Action, President Barack Obama’s super PAC. Earlier in the Republican primaries, we saw… Read more »
With simple tips, students can make voting process easy
With the election now less than a month away, it’s about that time to give some nonpartisan electoral tips and go over the information voters… Read more »
Lustig follows in path of former SA presidents with 1-term presidency
Though Dylan Lustig’s presidency is distinctive from his predecessors’, he will follow Student Association leaders before him in one traditional aspect: being a single-term president.… Read more »
If Gaga can still be fabulous after gaining weight, so can we
Although an Oscar-winning song once showed us how difficult it is out there for a pimp, it's probably harder to be pop star Lady Gaga… Read more »
Obama administration fails to respond to Libyan situation
According to two Republican congressmen on Tuesday, "Multiple U.S. federal government officials have confirmed to the (House Oversight) Committee that, prior to the Sept. 11… Read more »
For ESF students, nickname Stumpy is here to stay despite push for Oakie
Tree Hugger, Granola Cruncher, Greenies, Stumpies. The list of names for students at SUNY-ESF can go pretty far, but no matter if we’re scientists, foresters… Read more »
New porn search engine has potential to revolutionize billion-dollar industry
As an industry that is worth a staggering $10 billion domestically and $90 billion worldwide, it’s astonishing that Syracuse University doesn’t have a major in… Read more »
Terrible pop music may be sign of the apocalypse for society
Rihanna’s new single was released this week (if you know me, you know there’s no way I can say “dropped” without sounding ridiculous, so just… Read more »
Romney-Ryan plan for budget will help solve economic problems
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and the Republicans win the economy hands down. One way to see this is to look at what is certain. Namely,… Read more »
Obama’s plan for job creation relies on proven strategy
President Barack Obama’s plan to create jobs is better than the alternatives that Republicans are offering. It attempts to immediately get more people working. Obama’s… Read more »
Romney-Ryan plan does not create free enterprise system as it claims to do
Conservatives point out that we, as a society, have never tried an entirely free enterprise system. They’re right — and there’s a reason for it… Read more »
Failure of Obama to rally the nation leads to doubt, support for Romney
Many of America’s problems can be blamed on government dysfunction. Sluggish job creation is no exception. It’s important to understand that government does not create… Read more »
'Teen Mom' finale brings an end to valuable learning tool for other youths
“Teen Mom” is the best reality show on television. I’ve only recently become a fan of this MTV reality series, but better late than never.… Read more »
Students must concern themselves with concealed weapons laws
Imagine you’re sitting in class and you know some of your classmates have guns. Feel safe? Scared? You're probably scared. It’s a reality that several… Read more »
New York lawmakers marginalize issue over fighting with too much fighting
In Albany, N.Y., politicians even fight about fighting. New York state lawmakers have refused to legalize mixed martial arts despite widespread and growing popularity worldwide.… Read more »
For Democrats, Green Party does much more harm than good
The Green Party ruins everything. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, its members might as well be Republicans for all they do to work… Read more »
Getting involved in local politics easy way to learn how the real deal works
For the majority of undergraduate students at Syracuse University, this is our home away from home. Though we collectively represent every state in this country,… Read more »
‘Reality’ shows don’t have to be the real deal to be entertaining, draw audiences
From “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” to “The Virgin Diaries,” The Learning Channel seems to have perfected the balance between education and pure zany entertainment.… Read more »
Students must band together to bring sustainable food for campus
Name changes, pending official status, fluid membership and radical reorganization have not deterred the strongest members of the Green Beans Food Coalition in favor of… Read more »
