Columbus statue reminds us only of racism and genocide
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s decision to remove the city’s Christopher Columbus statue is an important step in upholding Indigenous people. Read more »
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Syracuse University is making progress towards sustainability
Despite a global pandemic and rapidly changing circumstances, SU is making strides towards being a more environmentally friendly university, and facilitating education to ensure the environment’s future. Read more »
Attack ads against Balter are misleading, unethical
Biased political ads are nothing new, but organizations supporting Rep. John Katko have gone above and beyond to paint former SU professor Dana Balter in a bad light. Read more »
Green Party deserves a spot on the debate stage
Political infighting has turned millions of Americans away from politics, elevating a legitimate third option can change that. Read more »
Global issues don't belong on Instagram. They belong in action.
Instagram activism isn’t enough to make substantive change for many global issues. Read more »
Thrifters should be considerate of the poverty within their community
It’s now more common than ever to pick through thrift stores to resell clothes, but that can only hurt those who rely on thrift stores for their clothing the most. Read more »
Republican tactics in nominating Amy Coney Barrett hurt American democracy
Childish bickering between Republicans and Democrats over the fate of the Supreme Court will have dire consequences for our republic. Read more »
Online classes cause mental health struggles for students
Hour after hour of Zoom class stuck behind a screen only serves to hurt some students whose experiences can worsen anxiety or depression. Read more »
Graduate school is a strong alternative to rocky job market
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it tough to find a job. For many SU seniors, grad school is looking much more alluring. Read more »
Amy Coney Barrett would help Supreme Court, SU’s Title IX lawsuits
Barrett’s originalist jurisprudence and history of rulings on Title IX cases shows that she is a champion for individual rights. Read more »
Diversity is no longer a buzzword in Greek life
National movements like Black Lives Matter have emphasized the need for more diversity in predominantly-white Greek organizations. Many are taking note. Read more »
TikTok is a threat to national security
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, and their quest to protect Americans’ private data is a righteous one. Read more »
Trump’s TikTok ban is another authoritarian action
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, but their quest to protect Americans’ private data is one based in limiting our freedoms. Read more »
Raising tuition was not a bad decision for Syracuse University
Many have criticized Syracuse University’s decision to raise tuition for the 2020-2021 school year, but in reality, the university has a good reason to do so. Read more »
2020 has been a hard year. But you must stay hopeful
The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated many of the problems facing young people. It’s to lose hope, throw in the towel. It’s crucial that you don’t. Read more »
SU needs to add more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
To accommodate its diverse student population, Syracuse University must add more gender-inclusive bathrooms to academic buildings. Read more »
Social isolation causes additional mental health concerns for students
COVID-19 has changed many parts of students’ lives, including how they interact. Less social interaction is linked to an increase in mental health concerns for college students. Read more »
Centro must connect SU students to Syracuse's underserved neighborhoods
While it’s easy for Syracuse University students to travel around the university neighborhood and downtown, underserved neighborhoods like Syracuse’s South Side suffer from lack of public transportation access. Read more »
Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
After years of attempted clean up, Onondaga Lake fish are still unsafe to eat, and they threaten both humans and the wildlife around them. Read more »
Loretta Lynch’s creation of an SU Public Safety Review Board is ineffective
SU hired Obama’s Attorney General in order to save the institution’s diverse image. So far, their efforts have not proven effective. Read more »
Various eating habits find some students skipping meals
With classes, jobs and homework it’s hard to find time to eat three square meals a day, or even two. But unintentional fasting hurts your mind and body. Read more »
Benefits of mandated COVID-19 vaccinations outweigh risks
Dozens of pharmaceutical companies around the world are rushing to make the world’s first effective COVID-19 vaccine, but we must prioritize safety first. Read more »
We need to vote this November to save our environment
Climate change is real, and it’s getting worse. To make progress in this fight, we need a new general on the battlefield. Read more »
Campus community can do more to support international students
International students face many difficulties when coming to the U.S. to study, including culture shock and problems with fitting in socially. Read more »
