Barillari: Students gain widely applicable skills from well-rounded liberal arts educations
As an 18-year-old college freshman, I was positive I wanted to be a senator. I was eager to begin my courses in understanding the American… Read more »
Columns
Berkowitz: Seniors should consider exploring emerging technology hubs for future jobs
Other than a diploma, a proficiency in technology is one of the biggest assets today’s recent graduates are leaving college with. This is a huge… Read more »
Hacker: Following recent nationwide strikes, fast-food workers should earn higher wage
On Aug. 29, thousands of fast-food workers staged one-day strikes in 50 cities across the United States to protest minimum wage salaries. The workers demanded… Read more »
Saffren: Launch of FX subsidiary reveals success of 'comedic socialism' model on television
Last week, FX launched its new subsidiary, FXX, with its two most popular sitcoms: “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “The League.” FX has a… Read more »
Swenton: Potential for marriage equality in New Mexico, Hawaii demonstrates progress
We’re America — the land of the free and home of the brave. While we’ve certainly lived up to our reputation as the “home of… Read more »
Cohen: Advocacy organizations prove themselves as necessary components of SU
On Wednesday, the Quad will be more than just a traditional, picturesque green space — it will be an area of opportunity for students. Many… Read more »
Nava Auza: Young people should recognize importance of international observance days
Every year, we look forward to days when we can express feelings, celebrate cultures and receive presents. We celebrate our birthdays between family and close… Read more »
Callaghan: Campus, city should implement biking infrastructure for safety, environment
Whether it is by foot, car, bus or bike, there are many ways to get around Syracuse. While cycling is one of the most popular… Read more »
Demers: President Obama’s views on war differ from his former outlook as senator
On Tuesday night, President Obama will address Americans regarding the issue of whether or not the United States will become militarily involved in Syria. While… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people can relate to Miley Cyrus’ recent ‘fearless’ transformation
I can’t recall the exact moment I noticed a difference, but I was just as surprised as the next person when I discovered the new… Read more »
Smith: On Syria, Americans should put politics aside, learn from past foreign policies
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Politicians attend secret meetings. They view secret evidence. They emerge to assure… Read more »
Walker: Students should learn spending, saving habits now to prepare for future retirement
Sipping umbrella garnished fruity drinks in a beach chair with beautiful scenery off some costal island. Traveling through the Amazon rainforest on a zip line.… Read more »
Bethel: 'Orange is the New Black' provides viewers with diverse women's roles not common on TV
While many Syracuse University students spent this past summer away from campus, there was a flourishing trend revolving around Netflix’s new series, “Orange is the… Read more »
Barillari: NYPIRG serves as effective grassroots organization for students at SU
A small loft turned office space above Faegan’s Café and Pub adorns a compilation of polychrome papers reading the letters N-Y-P-I-R-G. Anti-fracking signs hang next… Read more »
Berkowitz: After Syrian cyber warfare, citizens must use caution as conflict is brought closer to home
An interesting thing about cyber warfare is that it can make a war thousands of miles away feel a lot closer to home. Aside from… Read more »
Auza: Young people should align themselves with specific cause rather than covering overwhelming amount of humanitarian efforts
It is hard on the human heart to follow the tragedies of civil war and mass killings, especially when it occurs so far from our… Read more »
Cohen: University setting demands movement for inclusion, tolerance among students
September marks three years since a particularly dark time for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth in the United States. We need to reflect on… Read more »
Swenton: New York Court of Appeals should uphold bans on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas
The New York Court of Appeals announced last Thursday that it would hear cases challenging municipal bans on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The court… Read more »
Saffren: NFL has potential to succeed overseas, but will ultimately remain an exclusive American pastime
As the NFL kicks off its 94th season on Thursday night in Denver, one thing is self-evident: There is nothing bigger in American popular culture.The… Read more »
Walker: Decline in credit card ownership among undergraduates holds long-term benefits
Fewer undergraduates than ever have credit cards, and it’s a good thing. At the beginning of the school year, as either a new or returning… Read more »
Smith: US intervention in Syria lacks rationale; not in Americans' best interests
Another Middle Eastern country, more shady “evidence” and another administration desperately trying to gain support for yet another military intervention. Here we go again. Americans… Read more »
Hacker: Syrian situation warrants attack; US must await congressional approval
The Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons to murder thousands of its own citizens should be understood for what it is: an international crisis. Retribution… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should continue confronting civil rights issues addressed by MLK
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s revolutionary “I Have a Dream” speech turned 50 this past week. Celebrations in Washington, D.C., were filled with civil rights… Read more »
Demers: Welfare reform necessary to end cycle of long-term dependents
Welfare’s effect on poverty has long been the subject of controversy in the United States. A new study released by Michael Tanner of the Cato… Read more »
