Pulliam: Republicans should propose travel visa policy instead of outright ban
The Ebola crisis has stirred up fear in lawmakers and the American public. At least 40 members of Congress support a travel ban on the… Read more »
Columns
Cole: Cruel treatment of factory farm animals needs attention
Four acclaimed, celebrity French chefs are making a push to re-introduce the Ortolan, a tiny song-bird, into French restaurants for one weekend a year, according… Read more »
Rasamny: Millennials must take precautions to avoid falling victim to hackers
Not a week goes by without news headlines declaring hackings or cybersecurity attacks of some sort. Whether these breaches include pictures of at least 200… Read more »
Smith: Companies should offer family benefits beyond egg freezing
Facebook and Apple are now offering female employees egg-freezing benefits to entice talented workers to work longer. This is a sticky situation for women. It… Read more »
Potter: Democrats must try to get judicial nominees approved during lame duck session
With the impending midterm elections, concerns are rising that the Senate will shift to a Republican majority and President Barack Obama’s judicial nominees will be… Read more »
Jackson: GOP candidate needs to make changes to win Congressional election
Currently, the Congressional elections seem to be favoring the GOP, with political analysts expecting the GOP to have at least 53 seats in the Senate,… Read more »
Kramer: Investment in renewable energy in Africa would benefit U.S. economy
It’s difficult for any American to imagine a life without easily accessible power inside and outside the home. But for millions in Africa, it’s still… Read more »
Kelly: ‘Out of the Woods’ foreshadows successful pop career for Swift
Taylor Swift’s long awaited pop debut “1989” will be available in one week. The first single off the record, “Shake It Off” kicked off the… Read more »
Shields: Tech CEO’s advice on pay raises contributes to problems in workplace
In response to a question about pay raises, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that women shouldn’t ask for them. During a panel at the Grace… Read more »
Knighton: HTC’s ‘selfie’ phone could raise standards for front-facing cameras
For celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and President Barack Obama and everyone in-between, selfies have become a part of our culture. With its new smartphone, HTC… Read more »
Cole: Environmentally conscious people should vote Hawkins for governor
With the New York gubernatorial election taking place on Nov. 4, protecting our environment has never been more important and, with this upcoming election, there… Read more »
Pulliam: Consideration to close Guantanamo Bay ignores democratic process
King George III is at it again. Or at least our president is drawing parallels to the British monarch who revolutionaries fought against in the… Read more »
Rasamny: Insensitive Ebola jokes on social media reinforce millennial stereotypes
When coverage of the Ebola virus first appeared in the media, it seemed far away — 6,000 miles away, to be precise. But when the… Read more »
Smith: Media must stop perpetuating that women don't care about sports
Men’s Health Magazine is in the doghouse. After the magazine tweeted on Oct. 6 giving advice on how to talk to women about sports claiming… Read more »
Rodgers: Homecoming lacks buzz, staple event
Syracuse University alumni from across the country gathered on campus this past weekend for Orange Central. Outside of the annual dance showcase sponsored by DanceWorks… Read more »
Potter: Supreme Court should rule that states cannot ban gay marriage
In the past two weeks the courts have taken major steps toward marriage equality. The Supreme Court of the United States refused to involve itself… Read more »
Kramer: Corporations must exercise caution when expanding globally
The New York Stock Exchange has not seen the kind of volatility its currently facing since the end of July. The DOW closed on Friday… Read more »
Kelly: Violence should not be entertainment
Autumn is upon us. Barren trees with branches that reach out like a witch’s spindly fingers, longer nights and cold breezes that make old houses… Read more »
'Sex and Health' columnist promotes victim blaming
When I was reading the Sex and Health opinion column this Wednesday, I was pleased that there was a discussion about the recently leaked nudes… Read more »
Shields: Sexual consent app idea has good intentions, needs improvements
Less than two weeks after launching, Good2Go, the app that attempted to tackle the issue of consent by having its users explicitly consent to sex,… Read more »
Knighton: Invite-only social networks pique more user interest in early stages
If you haven’t heard of Ello by now, you’re either out of the loop or you weren’t invited. Dubbed the “Anti-Facebook,” Ello is the newest… Read more »
Cole: University should implement seasonal campus bike share program
Syracuse University has, like any smart institution, attempted to brand itself as environmentally conscious. According to a Sept. 30 Daily Orange article, SU is one… Read more »
Rasamny: Millennials should choose careers based on passion, not money
All work and no play make an uninspired employee. As it turns out, only 37 percent of college graduates who received business degrees are “strongly… Read more »
Pulliam:‘Principles for American Renewal’ could unify Republican Party
On Thursday, the Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Reince Priebus, made a speech at George Washington University where he outlined the GOP's 11 "Principles… Read more »
