Colvin: Sex workers can be sexually assaulted, despite assumed promiscuity
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin explains the stigmas facing sex workers in light of porn star Stoya calling out James Deen for sexual assault. Read more »
Columns
Cole: Framing too narrow in Fayetteville debate to curb Lyme disease among deer
Environment columnist Azor Cole takes on the local issue of deer baiting and culling, explains its complexities and stresses the importance of discursive framing. Read more »
DiBona: Top album lists compiled with more emphasis on hype than musical content
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that the current cycle of media outlets hyping up less-deserving albums ultimately skews year-end top album lists. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Financial independence is a process in changing student-parent relationship
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar considers the changing parent-student relationship and argues that students should acknowledge that growing up is a process and does not have a deadline. Read more »
Gala: 2016 Pirelli calendar demonstrates value of embracing cultural shifts
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala explains how companies can differentiate themselves by remaining at the forefront of progressive cultural trends. Read more »
Sarconi: Apple would jeopardize customer loyalty by changing headphone jack
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi questions Apple’s reported move to remove the headphone jack from the next generation of iPhones and calls on the company to reconsider before consumer outrage ensues. Read more »
Razzi: President Barack Obama unsuccessfully attempts to comfort Americans in Oval Office address
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi discusses why President Barack Obama’s speech on Sunday reminds Americans that a change in executive power is needed. Read more »
Crockett: Reactions to Tim Tebow break-up demonstrate that celebrity sexuality should not belong to the public
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett considers the gendered dynamic between Tim Tebow and Olivia Culpo’s break up and the public’s response. Read more »
Gutierrez: Syracuse restaurants should incorporate food donation programs for benefits, moral cause
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez explores the benefits of donating food and calls on local restaurants to work to alleviate hunger, a move that can boost the local economy while contributing to an ethical cause. Read more »
Sullivan: Native American education reform must become 2016 election issue
Liberal columnist Keely Sullivan argues that Native American schools in the landscape of the U.S. education system have been neglected and that the issue must be taken up by 2016 Democratic presidential candidates. Read more »
Colvin: ‘Zoolander 2’ trailer perpetuates trans* ‘otherness’
Gender and Sexuality columnist critiques the trailer for “Zoolander 2” and argues that the film’s producers missed an opportunity to portray trans* people in a positive light. Read more »
DiBona: 'You're the Worst' demonstrates flexibility that small viewership allows TV shows
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that having a smaller audience allows shows with more freedom of expression when it comes to taking on darker issues. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Dialogue among students, not forced diversity, can generate lasting campus change
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar argues that buying diversity is the easy way out for universities in response to student protests. Read more »
Sarconi: Influential artists like Adele have potential to reshape music streaming industry
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that the power of high-profile artists has the potential to change the ways in which the music streaming industry operates. Read more »
Razzi: University of Ottawa's yoga class cancellation example of extreme political correctness
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi discusses the recent cancellation of a yoga class at the University of Ottawa and argues that the decision was motivated by political correctness being taken too far. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read more »
Gala: Millennials can find meaning outside of organized religion
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala argues that the generational shift toward spirituality gives millennials freedom from self-exploration from the strict rules of some religious institutions. Read more »
Crockett: Scouting programs should remain separate, still uphold equality between programs
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett argues that the Boy and Girl Scouts should remain separate for childhood development and traditional purposes, but that there must be a balance in programming and ideals. Read more »
Gutierrez: Syracuse high school students should be provided transportation for safety reasons, economic benefits
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez calls on local politicians to lead in the push for much-needed transportation resources for Syracuse area high school students. Read more »
Sarconi: Snapchat should embrace a consistent model, not overwhelm users with updates
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses Snapchat’s recent changes and suggests that the app should work toward simplicity rather than host a number of features that clutter the user experience. Read more »
Colvin: SU Athletics should implement anonymous LGBTQ harassment reporting, inclusivity trainings
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin calls on Syracuse University to strengthen its efforts to create a better environment for LGBTQ athletes by incorporating a system for anonymous harassment reporting and mandatory diversity trainings. Read more »
Sullivan: Shifting blame to French flag profile pictures misses the point
Excerpt: Liberal columnist Keely Sullivan argues that calling out Facebook users for changing their profile pictures to include the French flag is divisive and shifts the conversation away from the severity of the attacks. Read more »
Cole: Positioning climate threat as chief security threat appropriate, justified
Environment columnist Azor Cole agrees with Bernie Sanders’ assertion that climate change is the greatest threat to national security. Read more »
DiBona: Shia LaBeouf's 'All My Movies' exemplifies how critics place emphasis on originality, rather than quality of art
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers Shia LaBeouf's latest art performance "All My Movies" and argues that critics fail to assess the quality of a piece due to its appearance of originality. Read more »
