Grants, tax credits for Syracuse firms is corporate welfare
Moderate columnist Nicholas Cassol argues that capital grants and tax credits for expanding Syracuse forms is ultimately a form of corporate welfare. Read more »
Columns
Ridicule of revealing Halloween costumes sexist, restrictive
Gender and sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that the judgements we make on Halloween night reflect the sexist and constrictive attitudes we project onto women the other 364 days of the year. Read more »
Law allowing NY to prosecute those pardoned by president levels the legal playing field
The intent of the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution was, and is, to decree that a just society must refrain from imposing its… Read more »
Using gender neutral pronouns shows respect for people’s identities, experiences and humanity
Gender and Sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that using gender neutral pronouns shows respect for people’s identities, experiences and humanity. Read more »
SU should do more to promote education about native, indigenous populations
Every official event at Syracuse University begins with an acknowledgment that the campus stands on indigenous lands that belonged to the Onondaga Nation of the… Read more »
SU should consider options to provide longer-term mental health services
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that SU, along with other American colleges, should consider options to provide longer-term mental health services. Read more »
Solvay mayor is a threat to democratic society
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Solvay’s unhinged mayor is a threat to democratic society. Read more »
SU must do more to address sexual, dating violence on campus
Gender and sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that SU, along with other colleges, must do more to address the underlying attitudes that create domestic and sexual violence on campus. Read more »
National reinvestment in infrastructure can greatly impact Syracuse
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that it is time for a national reinvestment in the infrastructure of cities like Syracuse. Read more »
A mandatory 3-year on-campus housing policy would restrict students
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues that a mandatory 3-year on-campus housing policy would restrict students socially and financially. Read more »
'Liberal bias' debate on college campuses may encourage open discourse
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that the debate about ‘liberal bias’ in higher education can be an opportunity to have a better political discourse on college campuses. Read more »
Syracuse police department should push efforts beyond racial diversity
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that hiring officers from the Syracuse community might be a better way to increase trust in the police department than simply racially diversifying the force. Read more »
Cuomo’s quoting of racial slur still not acceptable
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Governor Cuomo’s use of a racial slur on a radio program is still damaging even if it was not said maliciously. Read more »
Syracuse party scene should be more LGBT friendly
Gender and Sexuality columnist Emily Cerrito argues that Syracuse’s party scene needs to become more LGBT friendly. Read more »
Students can benefit from colleges looking at their social media
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that colleges looking at the social media profiles of prospective students could actually help students — if they’re responsible online. Read more »
Diversifying Syracuse police department can build community trust
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that diversifying the police department so that it more closely resembles the demographics of the city it serves is a promising strategy to promote community trust. Read more »
Syracuse police chief's calls for diversity show promise
Liberal columnist Noah Estling argues that Syracuse Police Department Chief Kenton Buckner should be commended for his calls for community help to diversify the department. Read more »
SU should improve shared reading for SEM 100
Student life columnist Sophie Becker argues that SU should strive to find stories that explicitly address diversity on the terms students will encounter it on campus. Read more »
Community religious leaders can help rebuild trust following abuse by Catholic priests in Syracuse
Gender and sexuality columnist Erin Sheffield argues that community religious leaders can help rebuild trust in religion following abuse by Catholic priests in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse YAF chapter is a step in the right direction for conservative voices
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that a new student group will provide young conservatives more opportunities to openly express their opinions at Syracuse. Read more »
Proposed justice system changes may positively impact Syracuse
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that justice system reforms proposed by presidential candidate Kamala Harris could increase equality in cities like Syracuse. Read more »
Inclusion office can lead to more representation in local government
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Onondaga County officials can do more to combat the lack of diversity in the local government. Read more »
An ‘other’ category on admissions surveys could have unintended consequences
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues that an ‘other’ category on admissions surveys could have unintended consequences. Read more »
Expanding options on admissions application would empower SU to provide better resources to students
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that expanding options on admissions application would empower SU to provide better resources to students. Read more »
