Kramer: Scotland’s independence would not have succeeded economically
The city of Glasglow, Scotland was reported to be sullen and quiet Friday morning, with a feeling of defeat and acceptance permeating the population. Fifty-three… Read more »
Columns
Jackson: Republicans should stop voting against legislation helping women
This week, the U.S. Senate shot down the Paycheck Fairness Act after not a single Republican — even Republican women — decided to vote yes.… Read more »
Lynch: Republican Party shouldn’t sacrifice women’s rights to gain votes
Earlier this week, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed Missouri’s law requiring women to wait 72 hours before seeking abortions. But this was countermanded after being… Read more »
Knighton: Musicians and tech companies will continue to collaborate
If you haven’t yet noticed, a week ago U2’s newest album magically surfaced in your music library without your consent. If you have noticed, you’re… Read more »
Shields: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's book raises awareness about workplace harrassment
When Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) released her book “Off the Sidelines” on Sept. 9, she probably expected some type of backlash. What she might… Read more »
Pulliam: Congress must continue to block threats to free speech
On Sept. 11, the Senate voted down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have overturned the decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Committee. In… Read more »
Rasamny: Millennials should take part in march for climate change
This Sunday the largest climate march in history will take place in New York City, in hopes of pressuring major leaders to take more drastic… Read more »
Cole: SU should enforce true Meatless Monday to reduce greenhouse gases
An Aug. 31 study conducted by the University of Cambridge has concluded that if we do not dramatically alter our world food system, greenhouse gases… Read more »
Smith: Victim blaming will not eradicate domestic violence
An appalling video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knock out his then fiancée Janay Rice became public after TMZ released the footage last… Read more »
Potter: Progressive legislation should continue to be tested at state level
California is among other states that have recently made tremendous progress for worker’s rights and have passed legislation that, if successful, could set a nationwide… Read more »
Rodgers: #SpeakUpSU highlighted two issues university must address
On Friday, a crowd of students, professors, administrators and community members gathered in Grant Auditorium for a town hall-style event, “#SpeakUpSU.” Hosted by the Syracuse… Read more »
Kramer: NFL team owners ignore morality in favor of teams’ success
In April of 2014, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice threw a punch across his fiancé’s face in the elevator of a luxury casino resort,… Read more »
Kelly: Kardashian family fame stems from self-promotion, not talent
The Kardashians have become synonymous with low-brow entertainment. And whether you love them or hate them, you cannot deny that their E! reality TV empire… Read more »
Jackson: Obama’s plan to combat ISIS has holes, needs major improvements
Last Wednesday, President Barack Obama laid out his plan to combat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. His plan wasn’t too radical in terms of… Read more »
Shields: Celebrities must be held accountable for violence against women
CeeLo Green landed himself in hot water after a series of controversial tweets about rape. After being accused of drugging and raping his date in… Read more »
Knighton: Net neutrality campaign proves why Internet must remain equal
In just a few short months, net neutrality went from an insider technology term to a trending topic and web-wide campaign. Monday is the deadline… Read more »
Lynch: Republicans should not rush Obama’s decisions regarding ISIS
After using the phrase “we don’t have a strategy” when responding to a complicated question about his plan of action against the Islamic State two… Read more »
Pulliam: Alternatives to minimum wage should be considered to fight poverty
Every so often, the resounding crusade to raise the federal minimum wage picks up steam. The latest cry came from President Barack Obama on Labor… Read more »
Rasamny: Corporations should follow pharmacy's lead to decrease smoking rates
Last week, CVS marked the first pharmaceutical company to ban the sale of cigarettes in its stores, proving that large companies can in fact be… Read more »
Cole: Emphasis must be placed on oceanic research
A popular tactic by climate change deniers is to say that the earth stopped warming 15 years ago. While its true global temperatures have flattened… Read more »
Potter: Parties must work towards ending partisanship
This year, Republicans and Democrats are more polarized than any point within the past two decades, according to Pew Research Center. It is likely not… Read more »
Rodgers: New structure of "There's More to My Story" presentation allows for better discussion
Instead of taking place during orientation week, the timing of the traditional Welcome Week event “There’s More to My Story” was pushed back to this… Read more »
Smith: Society must not provide incentive for hackers to leak nude photos
Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Rihanna were among the laundry list of over 100 stars that had their nude photos leaked in one of the… Read more »
Jackson: Republican Party must compromise on LGBT issues to gain voters
On Thursday, James Richardson, a former Republican spokesman for former Governor of Utah, John Huntsman, came out as a gay man. He encouraged change within… Read more »
