Tuition increase points to lack of student input on Board of Trustees
Syracuse University raised its tuition by thousands of dollars this summer during a global pandemic and a national economic crisis. That’s a problem. Read more »
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The problem with 'Unfollow Me'
Instagram stories and tweets containing phrases like “If you support X, unfollow me.” and others like it may seem beneficial, but they could do more harm than good. Read more »
Social media harms students’ mental health
Experts find that social media holds power over students’ mental health. An excess use of social media often results in a decline in mental health. Read more »
Lower carbon emissions are a silver lining from COVID-19 pandemic
As we’ve been locked away in our houses, carbon emissions have fallen to 14-year lows, showing the true silver lining of this pandemic. Read more »
USPS funding is important for college students, too
Following news of unprecedented cuts to USPS budget and operating capacity, many students are worried about their mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election. Read more »
SU, professors must better accommodate students with disabilities online
With a majority of classes being taught at least in part online, SU administrators and professors must ensure that those with learning disabilities as well accommodate in this irregular learning environment. Read more »
What we can learn from our online learning experiences
After a semester where most Syracuse University courses are taught both online and in-person, there are some teaching habits we can keep around when everything goes back to normal. Read more »
Students should be held responsible for the spread of COVID-19
Taking a lesson from the over 2,000 case COVID-19 outbreak at the University of Alabama, Syracuse University administration must hold students accountable first. Read more »
We’ve been on campus for 2 weeks, but COVID-19 is still prevalent
After two weeks of on-campus activity with little COVID-19 spread on campus, some students are letting their guard down, but if they do, case counts will only go up. Read more »
The problem with 'Settle for Biden'
After a contentious primary where a Democratic Socialist nearly defeated a moderate political veteran, “Settle for Biden” ignores the millions of Americans who want to focus on policy change. Read more »
Safety from COVID-19 doesn't have to sacrifice sustainability
Syracuse University and dozens of retail institutions have shied away from reusable containers due to the perceived risk of COVID-19 spread. Their policy changes are hurting the environment. Read more »
Columbus statue provides SU opportunity for discussion, collaboration
After months of debate, petition and protest, Syracuse University can play a key role in the discussion for what to do with the Christopher Columbus statue in Syracuse. Read more »
Students should separate political views from their personal lives
In many ways since the term became popular in the 1960s, the personal has become political. Politics and polarization thrives in every part of society. It’s time for that to change. Read more »
Smart Money: Why You Should Care About Budgeting
The world revolves around money, and budgeting is the best way to make sure you have enough to get by. Here are some basic tips to make budgeting a habit. Read more »
Here's what a 14-day quarantine at the Sheraton Hotel looks like
Though the prospect of being stuck in a hotel room for two weeks sounds unbearable, the reality is far from it. While not an enjoyable experience, quarantine could be a lot worse. Read more »
Smart Money: A brief guide to dorming COVID-19 style
Andrea Lan helps incoming and returning students with some tips about getting settled at SU while also saving money. Read more »
Reusable masks are the eco-friendly alternative to disposable masks
Disposable masks are often not biodegradable and can seriously harm the environment in comparison to reusable masks. Read more »
SU has prepared professors well for return of classes
Despite the difficult and rapidly changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, SU has provided adequate resources to prepare professors, and their students, for a return to learning. Read more »
Studying outside benefits our health and safety
Since COVID-19 makes it difficult to use indoor spaces, studying, going to class and working outside is a great way to stay safe and take advantage of the outdoors. Read more »
Graduate students must be included in the SU social atmosphere
Especially during a pandemic, the problem of social isolation between graduate and undergraduate students has only gotten worse. Read more »
Graduate students are essential, too
Syracuse University’s online-only semester is inevitable, but some graduates must be able to stay on campus to complete their studies. Read more »
In-person return endangers students, Syracuse community
Syracuse University’s decision to resume on-campus instruction is irresponsible and will put both students and Syracuse residents at risk of contracting COVID-19. Read more »
Infrastructure changes are key to boosting environment, fighting poverty
Columnist Harrison Vogt argues that infrastructure improvements are necessary for revitalizing local economies and helping the environment. Read more »
SU tuition increase is insensitive to student needs during global pandemic
Syracuse University has been severely affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and is implementing a tuition increase to remedy this problem. However, students are petitioning that this is not the solution. Read more »
