King: Coming out should not be commodified
A few weeks ago, a video of two YouTube celebrity brothers coming out to their dad over the phone went viral. Between sobs they told… Read more »
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Dunay: Keystone XL pipeline unnecessary, dangerous, must not be built
Last Thursday, the Senate voted 62 to 36 to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Before heading to the president’s desk, the legislation will have… Read more »
Salazar: Snapchat give users privacy, lacking on other social media
Last week, Snapchat users were given an update that included some new features, and took some old ones along with it. Most notably, the app… Read more »
Smith: ‘Ghostbusters’ all-female remake upsets some, should be supported
Who is a director gonna call for a “Ghostbusters” remake? Women. On Jan. 26 director Paul Feig announced an all-female cast to put a spin… Read more »
Razzi: Funding for two-year free community college shouldn't be left up to middle class
Several recent events have sparked a debate about what paying for college will be like for students and families in the near future. President Barack… Read more »
Cheung: Students should utilize payment plans to address loans after college
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but soon-to-be college graduates need to start thinking about paying back their loans. This month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled… Read more »
Cole: Politicians denying human-caused climate change have ulterior motives
Pope Francis has become a prominent environmental advocate. A recent article from the Associated Press quoted him saying, “I don’t know if (human activity) is… Read more »
Krawczyk: Kentucky bill shows trans* intolerance
Earlier this month, Kentucky Sen. C.B. Embry proposed a bill which could force transgender students to exclusively use the school bathrooms and locker rooms that… Read more »
Salman: Future success of GOP depends on coming together as unified party
With the Republican Party more fractioned than ever, it was no surprise that the Tea Party released its own response to President Barack Obama’s State… Read more »
Diaz: Students must make sustainable choices
It is safe to say we attend a beautiful university. However, when walking to class, it is genuinely disheartening to see bottles, cans and a… Read more »
Knighton: Companies should encourage diversification of applicants, hires
For one of the most innovative and progressive industries, technology is having a tough time fixing its diversity problem. Many major tech companies have decided… Read more »
King: Network attempts to bring musical theater to TV fall short
Fox just released the first round of castings for its upcoming live musical “Grease,” set to air Jan. 31, 2016. Singer, actress and two-time “Dancing… Read more »
Dunay: State of the Union reinstates political debate in the Capitol
When President Barack Obama campaigned across America in 2007 and 2008, many citizens, pundits and colleagues took note of his youthfulness — his swagger, if… Read more »
Salazar: Clique culture is not solely exclusive to Greek life on campus
As rush comes to an end, Syracuse University is left with bids and bitterness. It is no question that Greek life is dominant within campus… Read more »
Smith: Mutual respect must replace chivalry
Time and time again, one can hear the frustrated sigh of a woman complaining, “Chivalry is dead,” and a man criticizing feminism for the demise.… Read more »
Cheung: Plan for free community college should consider alternative funding
In his State of the Union speech last Tuesday, President Barack Obama didn’t address the controversial Keystone XL pipeline or even North Korea by name.… Read more »
Razzi: France should consider changing its approach to homeland security
The United States is considered by many to be a leader in the effort to eliminate terrorist organizations and acts. A unique factor in the… Read more »
Cole: Universities should serve as examples in carbon neutrality pursuit
Last month, the United Nations released a report saying that the earth needs to become carbon neutral by the years 2055–77 in order to avoid… Read more »
Krawczyk: Hollywood needs inclusive programming
On Jan. 11, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association presented its annual Golden Globe Awards. Hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the show honored the… Read more »
Knighton: Uber proves startups can trump bad public image with good service
In a romantic comedy, Uber would be the guy that messes up over and over but still gets the girl in the end. The ride-hailing… Read more »
Diaz: Administration should follow federal, state examples to combat sexual violence
As tensions rise between students and universities due to institutions' inability to properly handle cases of sexual violence, the White House and the New York… Read more »
Salman: GOP should consider opposition when deciding presidential nominee
At the onset of 2015, even though the election feels a world away, it’s quite a surprise that no one has officially announced his or… Read more »
Salazar: Satire should mock those in power, not oppressed
After the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, that left 12 people dead in Paris, the right to freedom of speech has been a very talked about issue.… Read more »
Dunay: Funding community college will help future students avoid loans
In anticipation of his annual State of the Union address, President Barack Obama is keeping his focus on young people and students. Although these addresses… Read more »
