College students need to normalize interracial friendships
Student Life columnist argues white students should be more open-minded toward interracial friendships. Read more »
Columns
Why you should consider going into public service after college
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues considering public service will benefit students. Read more »
Colleges should focus on preventing alcohol abuse
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that college should focus more attention toward preventing alcohol abuse. Read more »
DPS emails minimize gravity of racism on campus
Gender and sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that DPS continues to improperly characterize these racist acts in their communication with the university community. Read more »
Student activism makes the case for generational change
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that the activism from Syracuse students in response to racism on campus resembles other Gen-Z-led social and political movements calling for change. Read more »
Members of Greek life should embrace suspension of social activities
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis says that members of Greek life should embrace this suspension as a chance to unify with the rest of the university to create some true lasting change and to ensure that #NotAgainSU becomes #NeverAgainSU. Read more »
University must implement inclusivity measures proposed by students
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer says that university officials must implement the inclusivity measures proposed by students at a sit-in in the Barnes Center. Read more »
Students doing work SU officials are paid to do
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that students are stepping up to do the work SU officials are paid to do with no warning, no resources and no compensation. Read more »
‘Same race’ option for roommate selection a step backward
Conservative Columnist Skylar Swart argues that a proposed “same race” rooming option for students would be a step backward. Read more »
Commitment to inclusivity from chancellor, governor unconvincing
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that commitments to inclusivity from Chancellor Syverud and Gov. Cuomo are unconvincing. Read more »
Changes university now considering are years overdue
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues that the changes SU officials are now considering following student protests are years overdue. Read more »
Day Hall vandalism a reflection of campus culture
Liberal columnist Noah Estling argues that the racist vandalism that occurred in Day Hall is a reflection of SU’s campus culture. Read more »
SU responds to racism on campus with temporary fixes
Gender and Sexuality columnist Jewel Jackson argues that SU officials respond to racist incidents on campus with temporary, often ineffective fixes. Read more »
Racist vandalism exposes weaknesses in campus security, inclusivity efforts
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that racist vandalism in SU’s Day Hall exposes weaknesses in campus security and the university’s efforts to promote inclusivity. Read more »
SU’s mishandling of racist vandalism is part of an unfortunate pattern
Liberal columnist Sam Bova argues racial vandalism is apart of a toxic campus culture that needs to be dealt with. Read more »
SU tried to downplay racist vandalism in Day Hall
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that Syracuse University officials who waited four days to publicly acknowledge racist vandalism in Day Hall risk becoming complicit in acts of prejudice. Read more »
SU can do more to highlight achievements of women’s sports
Gender and Sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that Syracuse University can do more to highlight the achievements of its women’s sports teams. Read more »
A $300 million school investment can increase opportunities for students
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that the city’s $300 million investment in its public schools can increase opportunities for Syracuse’s students. Read more »
Seasonal depression more than just ‘winter blues’
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues that the way society talks about seasonal depression trivializes the disorder. Read more »
It’s time for Onondaga County DA Bill Fitzpatrick to be voted out of office
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that it’s time to vote Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick out of office. Read more »
New cash bail law will promote a legitimate criminal justice system
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that a new cash bail law is a long overdue bipartisan success that will promote a more fair criminal justice system in the state. Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Should people feel comfortable in revealing Halloween costumes?
The Daily Orange Opinion section asked students on the Quad their thoughts on whether people should feel comfortable wearing revealing costumes. Read more »
SU must expand political diversity among faculty
Issues regarding diversity on college campuses have become increasingly prevalent recently. Just last March, President Trump signed an executive order that threatens to withhold federal… Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Should students be able to voice their political opinions on campus?
We asked Syracuse students their opinion on whether or not students should be able to actively voice their political opinions on campus. https://youtu.be/whtXIrymPDs Read more »
