New gun control laws should include behavior component
At Monday’s public forum titled “Beyond Newtown,” psychologists argued that mental illness should not be a focus of the latest gun control legislation. Panelists at… Read more »
Editorial Board
Prospective students should focus on specific programs, not overall rankings
Concentrating on a university’s overall ranking should not be the primary focus of prospective college students. Instead, they should pay more attention to the individual… Read more »
SU support for betterment of local urban schools is encouraged to continue
Syracuse University’s support of Say Yes to Education and the local urban schools is a worthy use of the university’s resources. As the most influential… Read more »
Raising NY minimum wage would benefit college students
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to raise New York’s minimum wage by $1.50 per hour would be beneficial to working college students. Some students employed by… Read more »
Students must be respectful of peers, limit noise in Bird
The noise level on E.S. Bird Library’s main floor, also known as “Club Bird,” should be reduced, as high volumes disrupt academic environments. To control… Read more »
SU offers critical abroad opportunities in the Middle East
Syracuse University’s initiatives to connect with the Middle East are advances that should continue to be supported. Students have been given opportunities to study in… Read more »
Students, community should support Syracuse professional lacrosse
The return of professional lacrosse to Syracuse with an indoor exhibition game scheduled for Feb. 21 is an event Central New York natives and Syracuse… Read more »
Texting, social media not most preferable platforms for recruiting
Division-I men’s basketball coaches can now make unlimited phone calls and send unlimited messages via text, Facebook and Twitter to recruits who have completed their… Read more »
Positive connections with DPS needed
Though Syracuse University students claimed a lack of information about Joe Shanley’s reassignment within the Department of Public Safety was the main reason for a… Read more »
Proactive steps to keep pipes intact would prove beneficial
Bursting pipes and water main breaks have been issues on the Syracuse University campus and on Marshall Street. University officials and business owners should take… Read more »
Closing Fire Station No. 7 is hazardous risk for city, SU
Fire Station No. 7 is a valuable asset to the Syracuse University community. Closing the station due to budget cuts is concerning, as it would… Read more »
Student Association making improvements to better serve student body
Two weeks into the 57th Session, Student Association members are creating a more effective and efficient student government by making substantial changes that benefit Syracuse… Read more »
'18 and older' night at Marshall Street bar could only increase underage drinking
DJ’s On the Hill’s “18 and older” nights will not benefit the Syracuse University campus or community. Bringing underage individuals into an environment where alcohol… Read more »
Schine Student Center renovations should include larger grocery store
The Syracuse University Bookstore in the basement of the Schine Student Center is moving to another location on University Avenue, which will free 30,000 square… Read more »
Syracuse community should seize opportunities to take part in chancellor search
The chancellor’s vision affects each and every aspect of the Syracuse University community. Under the leadership of Chancellor Nancy Cantor, the influence of her office… Read more »
States should follow New York legislative success
One month and one day after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Conn., New York became the first state in the country… Read more »
Student Association should not use social media as sole platform of communication for announcements
The Student Association should not use social media as its main channel of communication for announcements to the Syracuse University student body. Recently, the organization… Read more »
Departing coaches leave uncertain future for Syracuse football
Coaching the Syracuse football team was former head coach Doug Marrone’s dream four years ago. Now, he has swapped that dream for another: rejoining the… Read more »
City officials should finalize Corridor maintenance plans
As the Connective Corridor construction continues and draws to a close, local city officials will begin to take control of its maintenance and upkeep. Certain… Read more »
Student selection to chancellor search committee favored SA
The process for nominating and selecting students to the chancellor search committee should have been made openly available to the entire Syracuse University student body.… Read more »
College degree proves to be both investment, gamble
On Sunday, The New York Times published an article called “Saying No To College,” which outlined reasons why students drop out of college and alternative… Read more »
SU, athletics should make legal troubles policy public
In light of the two recent student-athlete arrests, followed by a blanket statement made by football head coach Doug Marrone, Syracuse University’s athletic department should… Read more »
Incoming general counsel must be young, experienced
As a Board of Trustees committee searches for the next general counsel, the university should consider distancing itself from the law firm Bond, Schoeneck &… Read more »
Greed outweighs all other factors in conference realignment decisions
As conference realignment continues in college sports, it’s apparent these moves are motivated by money. Student-athletes, fans and other aspects of programs at various universities… Read more »
