We didn’t need Loretta Lynch’s report to tell us DPS is anti-Black
Loretta Lynch’s investigation on DPS told Black students what they already new: the department is built on a foundation of white supremacy. Read more »
Columns
When it comes to COVID-19, SU can only do so much. Students must step up.
In only three weeks of being back on campus, there have been 100 positive COVID tests. It’s time for students to be smarter and safer. Read more »
Syracuse needs to take climate change seriously
Climate change is a threat to us all, not just those in Texas or California. Read more »
SU administration, stop giving athletes preferential treatment
SU needs to treat student-athletes with the same as every other SU student. Read more »
With Majorie Taylor Greene, GOP has no chance in 2024 presidential election
The GOP thinks that simply condemning the words of congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will clear them of any guilt. They are incorrect. Read more »
Cuomo may have acted in the best interest of New Yorkers by withholding data
New Yorkers should consider the fact that Gov. Cuomo’s handling of COVID data actually was in their best interest. Read more »
White people trying to embody Black features is wrong. Stop 'Blackfishing.'
The issue of Blackfishing is overtly prevalent within younger generations and needs to be addressed. Read more »
SU prioritized the student experience, but ignored the student voice
While the new student center has great potential, SU should have consulted students’ opinions when it came to the newly renovated Schine Student Center’s dining options. Read more »
Love in college is complicated, to say the least
Happy Valentine’s Day to all college students that find love a bit complicated. Read more »
Biden has lowered the temperature from a political boiling point
Americans should expect nothing but positive progress for these next four years. Read more »
Standardized tests expose privilege, not intelligence
New York State standardized tests perpetuate systems of classism and racism, while placing pressure on a student’s mental health. It’s time for them to go. Read more »
This is how Syracuse University can limit food waste
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Cuomo stopped punishing recreational marijuana users. So should you.
While many New Yorkers have their doubts about the addicting effects of legalized marijuana, in reality the safest decision is to legalize the drug. Read more »
The pros and cons of buying vs. leasing cars
Buying and leasing a car both come with positives and negatives. It’s important to weigh the two against each other before making a decision. Read more »
The pandemic has proved health care is privilege, not a right
In the wealthiest nation in the world, cost should not be a barrier for basic healthcare. Read more »
Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read more »
The latest stimulus package only makes student's financial situation worse
Not only is the recently passed stimulus bill 1400 dollars less than what it should be, it also leaves out college students that are still dependents. Read more »
This holiday season, you should do more to support Black-owned businesses
Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement should back their words up with action by holiday shopping at Black-owned businesses. Read more »
SU should not reopen campus in the spring
Fall semester’s campus shutdown as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus should be enough to prove that SU should not have been open in the first place. Read more »
Tips for a sustainable and safe holiday season
The sustainability crisis has quietly been taking its toll on the planet alongside the COVID-19 pandemic. This holiday season, Americans should be more cautious about how they’re celebrating. Read more »
Ivy Leagues aren't everything. Look at our next president, vice president
Being the first Democratic ticket in over thirty years to have candidates without Ivy League educations, Biden and Harris’s election stands as a strong inspiration to SU students. Read more »
SU is not to blame for on-campus COVID-19 outbreak
Since late October, Syracuse University’s COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. However, it was the students, not SU administrators, who failed to take precautionary measures against the virus. Read more »
Automatic voter registration is key for a true democracy
When the government has the resources to enable automatic voter registration, US citizens should not be blamed for the country’s lack of democratic representation. Read more »
Social media activism is on the rise. But some posts need trigger warnings.
Graphic posts on social media have raised awareness about an abundance of social issues. However, social media users should be wary of the post-traumatic effects this may have on those that live in the reality of these social issues. Read more »
