Sarconi: Facebook abuses power to impede competitor growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Facebook’s move to block social network Tsu.co reveals the extent of the company’s power. Read more »
Columns
Gutierrez: Syracuse University should fulfil its responsibility to the local economy through fundraising initiative
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez calls on Syracuse University to follow in the footsteps of other institutions by having a greater commitment to improving the local economy. Read more »
Gala: Older generations must realize student movements are justified
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala calls on older generations to be more respectful of student movements. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: US states, cities should publish records of police wrongdoings
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest suggests that communities nationwide follow in Chicago’s example of putting police misconduct records online. Read more »
Razzi: Jennifer Lawrence's Republican Party comments are insensitive generalizations
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi argues that Jennifer Lawrence’s recent comments on the Republican Party are based on stereotypical assumptions and not valid party values. Read more »
Crockett: Amandla Stenberg showcases diversity, feminist ideals in 'NIOBE' comic
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett praises Amandla Stenberg’s efforts to incorporate diverse representation and female empowerment into her new comic book series "NIOBE: She is Life." Read more »
Colvin: Joe Biden's speech an important learning opportunity for university community
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin urges the Syracuse University community to embrace the main values of Vice President Joe Biden's speech as a part of the "It's On Us" campaign. Read more »
Colvin: Conservative campaign should re-evaluate definition of family
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin argues that the campaign against American Girl Magazine for including a story about a girl with two dads is unjustifiable. Read more »
Cole: Study linking improved cognition with green workplaces both timely and powerful
Environment columnist Azor Cole explains how a study conducted on sustainable workplaces taps into a growing scholarship. Read more »
Sarconi: Twitter misses the point with change to ‘likes’
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers Twitter’s changing of “favorites” to “likes,” and argues that the company should focus on changing its culture if it wants to attract new users. Read more »
Razzi: Republican Party's general election victories show progress
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi argues that it is the minor victories that have the potential to spur national progress for the Republican Party. Read more »
Gala: Majority of population has herpes, not harmful despite stigma
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala explains why society’s reaction to the herpes virus is an overreaction and suggests a more honest sexual health conversation. Read more »
DiBona: Fans romanticize Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani’s relationship
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers the ways in which fans insert themselves into the personal lives of celebrities like Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani of "The Voice," as it was just confirmed the pair are dating. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Significant reform necessary for Albany’s corrupt political culture
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest takes aim at corruption in the New York state government and discusses possible solutions. Read more »
Gutierrez: Student debt legislation necessary to aid economy, graduates
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez considers the ways in which mounting student debt is harmful for the U.S. economy and argues that the government must do more to alleviate it. Read more »
Crockett: Kim Kardashian not defined by her sex tapes, deserves respect
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett explains the importance of respecting Kim Kardashian as a person, regardless of her sexual past. Read more »
Colvin: Black women deserve recognition, not erasure
Gender and Sexuality columnist Caroline Colvin argues that black women, both as victims and as activists, must be recognized in the movement against police brutality. Read more »
Cole: Naomi Klein offers inspiring, refreshing outlook on climate change
Environment columnist Azor Cole reacts to Naomi Klein’s Nov. 3 lecture “This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate.” Read more »
Sullivan: Low voter turnout favorable for incumbents
Liberal columnist Keely Sullivan takes a look at last night’s general election and argues that low voter turnout favors Syracuse Common Council incumbents. Read more »
DiBona: Shift toward condensed forms of full works loses meaning, context
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that a tendency to condense full works into short quotes paves the way for misinterpretation in light of the release of "Brave Enough" a book by Syracuse University alumna Cheryl Strayed. Read more »
Sarconi: YouTube’s power move with paid-subscription service, Red, hurts users and creators
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers the implications of YouTube’s move to offer Red, a paid-subscription service. Read more »
Gala: Provocative behavior applicable to generations beyond millennials
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala suggests that the widespread use of social media, particularly the Yeti app, is contributing to negative perceptions of millennials. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Speaker Paul Ryan could prove an unlikely source of compromise
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest considers the implications of Paul Ryan’s rise to speaker of the House. Read more »
Crockett: Influential women have power, platform to counter ‘catfight’ culture
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett argues that more high-profile women supporting other female artists in their respective industries can be a powerful move to end “catfight” culture. Read more »
