Stadium task force needs campus input
Syracuse University’s lack of involvement with the Stadium Task Force could negatively affect the campus community in the future. The Stadium Task Force met for… Read more »
Editorial Board
Students, Counseling Center should provide group therapy for eating disorders
Syracuse University’s Counseling Center provides group counseling for a variety of issues such as stress, anxiety and drug and alcohol addictions, but it should also… Read more »
Uniform changes help distinguish DPS officers from SPD officers
The Department of Public Safety’s decision to modify its uniforms is a step in the right direction, but ultimately not enough to distinguish the differences… Read more »
Budget committee to provide assistance
Clarification: In a previous version of this article, the allocation of the operation budget was unclear. The roughly $90,000 operating budget that the organization is… Read more »
Dean search moves slowly, shows care
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s careful approach toward selecting a new dean for the College of Arts and Sciences demonstrates his desire to familiarize himself with the… Read more »
CNY SNAP Challenge aptly shows difficulty of living on food stamps
The CNY SNAP Challenge appropriately calls attention to the issue of living on food stamps—particularly with recent cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).… Read more »
Taxpayer money should not fund inmate higher education program
Though higher education should be accessible to everyone, taxpayer money should not be used to fund Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed Prison U. program. On Sunday,… Read more »
Changes should be made to help reopen Eat to Live Food Cooperative
When the Eat to Live Food Cooperative on S. Salina Street temporarily closed its doors in December, it put its customers right back into the… Read more »
Emergency training should increase
Syracuse University must do everything it can to ensure the safety of its students, which includes making sure that professors are well-equipped to deal with… Read more »
Food pantry should expand to meet demand
More and more Syracuse University students are starting to use the services that the Hendricks Chapel food pantry has to offer. To keep pace with… Read more »
Textbook alternatives focus on putting books online, cutting prices
Textbooks need to be less expensive. Moving them online will make prices more affordable for students. If prices are more affordable, then students will be… Read more »
Bird Library should receive support for renovations
The facilities and equipment in E.S. Bird Library are outdated and insufficient for modern college students. To fix this lingering problem, Syracuse University needs to… Read more »
Whitman’s new grading policy shifts focus toward earning grades
The new grading policy implemented in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management puts too much emphasis on earning a specific grade rather than learning… Read more »
As students, collegiate athletes should not unionize
College athletes are not employees — they are student athletes and should be treated as such. This is why NCAA athletes should not join the… Read more »
Activists should take to the Internet during Olympics to protest anti-gay law
At the Winter Olympics next week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely try to subdue gay propaganda. Putin, however, cannot control the venue that can… Read more »
Government should educate N.Y. students on college loan options
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Student Protection Unit should not only address the corruption among loan providers, but also implement initiatives to advertise the… Read more »
Obama task force dispels misconceptions about sexual assaults on campuses
President Barack Obama's task force that encourages colleges to take a stronger stance on sexual assault reports will help students feel more comfortable reporting these… Read more »
Purpose of greek recruitment fee should be explained for benefit of students
The governing councils of greek life at Syracuse University should be more transparent about how they use the money students are required to pay to… Read more »
Students should voice opinions on smoking ban
Thursday’s public debate on the topic of whether Syracuse University should ban tobacco on its campus was a necessary conversation that should be extended to… Read more »
Spanish education BA program accelerates teacher certification after graduation
Syracuse University’s newly implemented Spanish Education Bachelor’s of Art Program is a step in the right direction and should serve as a starting point for… Read more »
Workplace issues for modern American families should be addressed on federal, university level
Students at Syracuse University face a persistent reality: preparing for a future career means bracing to enter a workplace crippled by inequality and other unfortunate… Read more »
Enhanced transparency needed for stadium project
Before a proposal for a new athletic facility comes to fruition, government and university officials must be more transparent with the project’s details. For a… Read more »
Bird Library security changes protect students
Syracuse University’s new security protocol implemented at the beginning of this semester in E.S. Bird Library is commendable, but the policy requires some changes. Starting… Read more »
University should address struggles of mid-year transfer students
Syracuse University should offer more opportunities to help mid-year transfer students transition into campus life more easily. This spring semester, SU welcomed 200 new transfer… Read more »
