Walker: Students should follow passions but realize this does not sacrifice financial stability
“What do you desire? What makes you itch? What would you do if money were no object?” This quote is from this year’s viral YouTube… Read more »
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Bethel: Clothing brands influence young females by placing reckless messages on apparel
Teenagers have always relied heavily on social trends and what’s popular to determine what clothes they should wear, with whom they should be friends and… Read more »
Barillari: Revamped constitution promotes interior change to make SA more effective
Ben Jones doesn’t crack codes, he creates them. As the first member of the Student Association to tackle revamping the governing body’s entire constitution since… Read more »
Hacker: Following yet another attempt to resist Obamacare, Republicans should unite behind compromise
The Republican Party is in crisis mode. On Friday, the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would effectively shut… Read more »
Berkowitz: iSchool proves itself as top home college with focus on growing technology field
Before I came to Syracuse University, I believed the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell… Read more »
Saffren: Showtime’s “Homeland” reflects dynamic between America, acts of terrorism
“Homeland” is propaganda. It advocates for the American side of the story and maintains our antagonistic attitudes toward our terrorist enemies. But “Homeland,” which premieres… Read more »
Swenton: Cutting funds from federal food stamp program does not relieve debt issues
Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly pushed through a bill that would slash billions of dollars from the federal food stamp… Read more »
Cohen: Toy companies should adopt gender-neutral approach for products
Our childhood is perhaps the most formative period of our lives. We learn through our early experiences, such as playing with toys. Too often, however,… Read more »
Nava Auza: Young people should engage in movements to promote change in community, on campus
This week marks two years since the start of Occupy Wall Street. Since then, the movement has gained global momentum until it eventually became too… Read more »
Callaghan: Environmental professionals should aim to break out of stereotypical mold
Modern notions about environmentalists have existed for decades and have provided us with the stereotype of a “dirty hippie.” This label has come to describe… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not sacrifice relationships for career, educational pursuits
Ask any college student where they see themselves in 10 years and you’ll probably hear something along the lines of: “Settled into a high-paying career,… Read more »
Smith: Federal Reserve policies harm Americans, primarily benefit wealthy
The U.S. stock market ended the past week on a sour note. The market declined as a result of the Federal Reserve’s announcement that it… Read more »
Walker: Despite common belief, Wall Street is necessary for country to properly function
Today, many consider Wall Street evil, corporations greedy and bankers soulless. Since the great recession, the entire financial system has become synonymous with wrongdoers. Meanwhile,… Read more »
Barillari: Upon starting chancellorship, Syverud should focus on diversity issues across campus
Just shy of 20 years ago today, a familiar-sounding story stamped page three of The Daily Orange. Under the heading read seven words: “Diversity forces… Read more »
Hacker: Following Navy Yard shooting, need remains for 'common-sense' gun control
Sadly, like the tragedies in Newtown, Conn., and Aurora, Colo., it is unlikely any substantive gun policies will emerge as a response to the shooting… Read more »
Berkowitz: Advertisers use social media, marketing to promote clients' posts
When social media was introduced to the world, those in the communications business saw an opportunity to connect with customers like never before. Evolution took… Read more »
Saffren: 'Saturday Night Live' will overcome transition period in upcoming season after losing core cast members
“Saturday Night Live” is dead – just like it was in 1980, 1986, 1995 and 2005. The 39th season premiere of “SNL” will premiere Sept.… Read more »
Cohen: Miss America pageant demonstrates exploitation, oppression of women’s worth
Another year. Another crown. Another proclamation that a woman’s worth is in her appearance. The newest Miss America – Nina Davuluri of Fayetteville, N.Y. –… Read more »
Swenton: Congress should come together to reform broken immigration system
Now that the nation’s preoccupation with the Syria affair seems to be dwindling, it’s time to focus on solving our issues here at home, and… Read more »
Demers: Campaign finance reform remains major political issue
No political issue strikes more at the heart of democracy than campaign finance reform. But now, after years of struggle, finance reform may finally gain… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should become independent from ‘helicopter parents’
Let the security blanket slip away, guys. The Wall Street Journal released an article on Sept. 11 explaining what might be a new trend for… Read more »
Callaghan: To ensure diversity, Power Shift conference should focus on affordability
Throughout the 20th century, social justice movements have rocked the American government and society through use of conferences and actions. This is no different today… Read more »
Smith: Obama continues efforts of Bush to eliminate regimes, increase US influence
On Saturday, after just three days of talks with Russian officials, the United States agreed on a plan that will rid Syrian President Bashar al-Assad… Read more »
Bethel: Rise in stay-at-home fathers proves to reshape gender divide
Recent years have brought what many consider to be a peculiar change into the dynamic of our culture: the growing presence of the stay-at-home father.… Read more »
