SU senior reflects on shooting for gratitude, and sometimes falling short
Catherine Leffert, class of 2020, shares how she balances the dichotomy of gratitude and discomfort since being home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Columns
Immunocompromised students are the most at risk in COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of Americans are anxious about their health and health care amid the coronavirus pandemic. But for people with compromised immune systems, the global health… Read more »
Smart Money: Navigating summer 2020 after a cancelled internship
Due to national leaders’ response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is still immense uncertainty regarding when we’ll begin to see some sense of normalcy and… Read more »
Biden doesn’t represent Syracuse University values
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that the sexual assault and harassment claims against presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden are unbecoming of a candidate for the White House. Read more »
Smart Money: Your personal finances and COVID-19
The coronavirus has completely uprooted our lives and, in a matter of weeks, changed the way we conduct our day-to-day routine. As students, our classes… Read more »
Backlash against Ben Shapiro shows fear of opposing viewpoints
The recent vitriolic and extreme responses to the announcement of Ben Shapiro’s invitation to speak on campus show nothing but irrational fear to host opposing… Read more »
Ben Shapiro provides nothing new to SU political landscape
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, who was invited to speak on campus in October, doesn’t provide any valuable perspective to the SU political landscape. Read more »
Luxury student apartments can hurt Syracuse community
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that luxury student apartments like The Marshall Syracuse and The 505 on Walnut use resources for well-off students instead of the community that struggles to have accessible housing for its permanent residents. Read more »
Plastic bag ban has minimal impact
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags has little effect on the environment and only serves to annoy NY residents. Read more »
Plastic bag ban is good start to combat climate change
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags has little effect on the environment and only serves to annoy NY residents. Read more »
Destiny USA shooter deserves justice, not punishment
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that Kyree Truax, the man that fired his gun in the Destiny USA mall on Black Friday, doesn’t deserve the max sentence for his crime. Read more »
Professors should allow students days off for mental health
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues that to increase student performance, professors should let students take a day off for their mental health when needed. Read more »
Women can overcome norms that prevent internships
Gender and Sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that societal norms and stereotypical outlooks make it more difficult for women to receive competitive internships and job offers. Read more »
Fashion companies use greenwashing to lie to consumers
Environment columnist Harrison Vogt argues that young consumers should be more aware of misleading marketing practices by fast-fashion brands, claiming that their clothing is more environmentally friendly than it actually is. Read more »
ASL should count as a foreign language
Columnist Rachel Pierce argues that American Sign Language should be recognized alongside Spanish, German, and other languages to fulfill students’ foreign language requirements. Read more »
Trump admin right to ban NY from Trusted Traveler, but for wrong reasons
Conservative columnist Adrianna San Marco argues that the Trump administration was correct to prevent New Yorkers from signing on to the TSA’s Trusted Traveller program, but used flawed reasoning to enact the change. Read more »
Students should take advantage of SU Smart Money program
Student Life columnist Christian Andreoli argues that more students should become educated in financial literacy with programs like the SU Office of Financial Literacy’s Smart Money program. Read more »
Suspending students who vandalized campus not enough
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer argues that suspensions are not enough to punish students who used racist graffiti to vandalize campus Read more »
Syracuse Grows helps environment while giving back
Environment columnist Samantha Kolb argues that Syracuse Grows, a local nonprofit that runs community gardens throughout Syracuse, is an important part of local environmental initiatives Read more »
Collaboration is needed for Greek unity on campus
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues how collaboration within greek councils will establish unity among Greek life on campus. Read more »
Newhouse should expand MARGINS diversity mentorship program
Student Life columnist Cori Dill argues that the Newhouse School’s new MARGINS diversity mentorship program should lead the way for programs in other colleges on campus Read more »
Syracuse now a leader in fight against homelessness
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that the Hire Ground Workforce Development should serve as a model for the country as a program that helps curb homelessness and panhandling Read more »
Terms like ‘ghosting’ can mask manipulative behaviors
Gender and Sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that over-use of terms like “ghosting” and “breadcrumbing” can cover-up seriously damaging or manipulative behaviors in relationships. Read more »
Valentine’s Day should be about friendship too
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues that holidays like Valentine’s Day should also focus on friendship, citing its positive influence on mental health and relationships Read more »
