King: Lumbersexuals have storied history, no one culture can lay claims
A man sits in a coffee shop. He’s wearing Red Wing boots and weathered jeans, Warby Parkers and a flannel. A head of shiny blonde… Read more »
Columns
Cole: New York legislators should ban ‘bounty’ hunting contests
This past weekend marked the Bob Evans Memorial Predator Calling Hunt in upstate New York. The event allots a point value for each animal killed,… Read more »
Krawczyk: Celebrities must portray accurate message of feminism to public
In 2014 we saw the rebirth of feminism, which is now a mainstream movement with modernized goals. Celebrities from Emma Watson to Beyonce took the… Read more »
Diaz: Administration must respond to efforts of recent student activism
Throughout the winter months, Syracuse University students took part in nationwide campaigns and protests for justice from Atlanta to New York City, including #BlackLivesMatter and… Read more »
Knighton: Consumers need to consider the worth of smart technologies
The biggest tech showcase of the year, known as the International Consumer Electronics Show, took place this past week and instead of one device stealing… Read more »
Salman: Boehner opposition missed opportunity for true "new Congress"
Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) secured his position, and gavel, as speaker of the House for a third consecutive term. To some, this came as a… Read more »
King: Critics must applaud, not condemn representation on network TV
Let’s talk about representation. A lot of stuff is flying around about new TV shows like “Empire,” “Black-ish,” and now “Fresh off the Boat.” All… Read more »
Dunay: Public can hold authority accountable without disrepect
On Dec. 27, a sea of blue and black flooded the streets of Queens, New York to honor slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. As the… Read more »
Salazar: Music artists, consumers must be mindful of rap, hip-hop history
Forbes magazine recently published its annual “30 under 30” issue. In the music category two hip-hop/rap artists were Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks. The two… Read more »
Razzi: Protesters must separate themselves from violence against police
Since the events surrounding Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, there has been a notable increase in brutality against police. Multiple officers nationwide have been shot,… Read more »
Smith: Athletic fans should show female, male athletes equal support
A simple Google search of “Syracuse basketball” only shows the men’s schedule. And the same result occurs for many universities, most notably at University of Connecticut… Read more »
Knighton: Retailers should adopt new technology to keep up with times
Holiday shopping amongst a busy crowd can be a pain, but new smart store technology could revolutionize the way we shop. EBay has partnered with… Read more »
Krawczyk: Obama deserves recognition for improving American economy
As President Barack Obama began his first term in 2009, he was stuck with some of the worst circumstances any new president has seen. America… Read more »
Shields: Feminists can address issues of all sizes
A Rosetta scientist apologized on Nov. 14 for wearing a shirt covered in half-naked women to Rosetta’s probe landing — a historical event featuring the… Read more »
Rasamny: Millennial label needs to be divided into more accurate subgroups
It’s difficult to imagine any generational similarities between a college student who’s learning how to become independent and a person who is married with kids.… Read more »
Pulliam: Avoiding government shutdown would boost GOP image
Conservatives are buzzing with how they should respond to President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration, which would keep five million undocumented immigrants from being… Read more »
Potter: Law enforcement must be reformed
On Friday the United Nations Committee Against Torture released a scathing report of the United States regarding police brutality, counter-terrorism methods and immigration policies, amongst… Read more »
Smith: Banning greek life will not end sexual assault
When Rolling Stone published a chilling story about gang rape, “A Rape on Campus,” on Nov. 19 that detailed events which allegedly occurred at the… Read more »
Rodgers: College students should become nation's leaders
With the recent court decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson for the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown, protests and rallies have taken place throughout… Read more »
Jackson: Executive order sets dangerous precedent in regard to presidential power
Last week, President Barack Obama issued an executive orders relating to our nation’s immigration policy. The president’s move only hurts any chance of bipartisanship in… Read more »
Kramer: College students should maintain personal budgets during holidays
The department stores are promising savings this year as they have every other. Come one, come all, sales all day. Buy two, save 50 percent.… Read more »
Kelly: Diversity must be brought to late night TV
Craig Ferguson will depart from “The Late Late Show” on Dec. 19 and British comedian James Corden will take the reigns on March 9. In… Read more »
Krawczyk: Obama’s support for net neutrality advocates for small businesses
President Barack Obama recently voiced his support for net neutrality and urged the Federal Communications Commission to preserve a free and open Internet through governmental… Read more »
Shields: Including ‘feminist’ in list of words to ban trivializes word’s history
Time Magazine has landed itself in trouble with the feminist community for its fourth annual word banishment poll. The Nov. 12 poll, which includes words… Read more »
