Professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that an SU professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism. Read more »
Columns
A conversation with Jim Boeheim changed my mind about paying college athletes
Liberal columnist Sam Bova had the chance to talk to head basketball coach Jim Boeheim about paying college athletes. Boeheim changed his mind. Read more »
Companies that sell at-home rape kits mislead survivors for financial gain
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that at-home rape kits serve little purpose other than to financially benefit the companies selling them. Read more »
SU must ensure a split commencement doesn’t detract from the class of 2020’s collective accomplishment
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer says that SU should make it a priority to celebrate the unity of the graduating class in a way comparable to traditional commencement. Read more »
Crime decreases may be proof that changes to DPS and campus security measures are improving student safety
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that crime decreases in SU’s annual security report might be proof that changes to DPS and security measures on campus are increasing student safety. Read more »
SU should stop charging students for essential services like laundry and on-campus parking
Student life columnist Christian Andreoli argues that services like laundry and on-campus parking are essential components of living at a university and therefore SU shouldn’t charge students for them. Read more »
SU’s annual security report leaves important questions unanswered
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that students could benefit from knowing how SU dealt with those found to have committed sexual assault on campus. Read more »
Colleges should do more to make studying abroad accessible to all students
Student Life columnist George Hashemi argues that colleges can do more to make studying abroad accessible to their students. Syracuse, he argues, does a good job. Read more »
NY state gives survivors of sexual assault a vital voice
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that a new law extending the statute of limitations for reporting sexual assaults is a victory for survivors and for justice in New York. Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Is SEM 100 creating an inclusive environment?
We asked students around Syracuse University their opinions on the required first-year course, SEM 100. https://youtu.be/GJsObWnBlro Read more »
LGBT Resource Center location not ideal
Gender and sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that the LGBT Resource Center’s current location, as well as its proposed future home at the Schine Student Center, leave much to be desired. Read more »
Participating in STI screenings breaks down harmful stigmas
Gender and Sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that more students should attend STI screening offered by the university. Read more »
SU’s No. 1 party school ranking doesn’t accurately portray the student experience
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer argues that the SU’s title as the No. 1 party school doesn’t accurately portray the student experience on campus. Read more »
Students should do more to ensure their safety when using rideshare programs
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that students should do more to ensure their Uber and Lyft rides are safe before getting into the car. Read more »
Colleges can do more to help students who are financially struggling
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues that colleges and universities like Syracuse can do more to make their resources readily available to students who struggle financially. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department body cam purchase will improve public and officer safety
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that the Syracuse Police Department’s recent purchase of 110 body-worn cameras will increase safety for the public and for officers. Read more »
Cuomo’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes is a drastic step in the wrong direction
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that bans on flavored e-cigarettes are the wrong way to deal with vaping among young people. Read more »
Greek life often reinforces gender stereotypes, but it doesn’t have to
Gender and Sexuality columnist Emily Cerrito argues that Greek life can do more to embrace a more inclusive version of community. Read more »
Environmental activism can’t only be on display at protests
Environment columnist Mia Givens argues that environmental activists should extend their advocacy beyond protests like the climate strike. Read more »
Syracuse climate strike is what environmental activism should look like
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metulus says that impact protests like the Syracuse climate strike are what environmental activism needs. Read more »
Kevin Richardson deserves an honorary degree from SU
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that Syracuse University should award Kevin Richardson, a member of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five, an honorary degree. Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Juuling on Campus
We asked students at Syracuse University about their opinions on e-cigarettes and what the university can do as health concerns rise in New York state.… Read more »
Marijuana should be fully legalized in New York
Moderate columnist Nicholas Cassol argues that New York’s new decriminalization law falls short of enacting necessary societal change. Read more »
Marijuana decriminalization in New York downplays risks of weed
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s new marijuana decriminalization law minimizes the risks of weed. Read more »
