University College referendum increases SA inclusivity
Next year, University College students will be able to vote for Student Association president, comptroller and the University College representative. This move further closes the… Read more »
Editorial Board
New York lawmakers must put party lines aside to allow discussion
Partisanship within the New York State Senate has kept a bill that aims to extend the statute of limitations for child molestation from being discussed… Read more »
Police, Acropolis must work together instead of closing restaurant down
Syracuse city officials are going overboard in their attempts to shut down Acropolis, a popular Marshall Street hangout. City officials issued Acropolis a nuisance abatement… Read more »
Student Association should change vice presidential selection process
As the Student Association presidential election continues, a flaw in the system has come to light: Students do not know the presidential candidates’ plans for… Read more »
The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses Stephen DeSalvo in comptroller race
In the contested race for Student Association comptroller, The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses the incumbent Stephen DeSalvo. Having experience in SA, and specifically on… Read more »
Editorial Board backs Coleman in SA race
For the Student Association presidential race, The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses Kyle Coleman. The four presidential candidates each presented their platforms to the editorial… Read more »
For those who disagree with election results, change can still happen
Voters who are upset with the election results must remember the presidency is only one function of government, and individual efforts can make a difference… Read more »
Syracuse University relief efforts come too slowly after Sandy
Syracuse University’s initiatives toward Superstorm Sandy relief efforts should have come sooner and do too little to involve students. SU officials were prepared to cancel… Read more »
Student must exercise voting right on Election Day
In 2008, young voters turned out in higher-than-usual numbers for the presidential election, led by huge support for President Barack Obama. Tuesday is the one… Read more »
Lights on Shaw bench distract from purpose
A new bench placed on the Quad in honor of former Chancellor Kenneth “Buzz” Shaw is well-intended, but features incredibly distracting and unseemly lights. The… Read more »
Students must be more responsible with belongings to prevent thefts
Instead of relying on cameras in the library to keep theft from happening, students need to take responsibility for their belongings. Cameras are installed on… Read more »
The Daily Orange endorses Obama in presidential race
Focusing on health care, social issues and foreign policy plans, The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses President Barack Obama in the upcoming election. One tenet… Read more »
Syracuse University officials prioritize student safety by canceling class
University officials were wise in their decision to cancel classes for Monday afternoon and all of Tuesday because of Hurricane-turned Superstorm Sandy. The move acts… Read more »
The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses Maffei in Congressional race
The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses Democrat Dan Maffei for the 24th Congressional District election. His focus on expanding the Pell Grant program and supporting… Read more »
Diverse student voices must be part of search for next chancellor
Students must be an integral part of the search committee to find a new chancellor. There are no hard-and-fast guidelines as to how many people… Read more »
Vandalism on Connective Corridor shows lack of foresight on officials' part
Connective Corridor officials did not plan well when they installed expensive, waist-high lights. The lights are breakable, as 19 of 43 lights on University Avenue… Read more »
Lockerbie Scholars could stay longer than 1 year with scholarship
In the past three years, two Lockerbie Scholars chose to stay at Syracuse University beyond the one year of their program. The university does not… Read more »
Public Safety, Syracuse police collaborate to increase safety
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this editorial, the time when the University Area Crime Control Team will go into effect was misstated. The collaboration… Read more »
Congressional candidates can still affect students
Three distinct candidates are seeking the 24th Congressional District seat this election season, but their distance from students makes the race less interesting and important… Read more »
Next chancellor should bring own vision, but respect initiatives already in place
Hiring a new chancellor often means bringing in a new vision. A new chancellor can revamp a university and set a new course for years… Read more »
Reinstating Operation Prevent would benefit all
Reinstating Operation Prevent could be a benefit to students, bar owners and local police departments around the Syracuse University bar scene. The program, funded through… Read more »
Cantor can still move university forward during limited time left
Much needs to be done between now and June 2014 to ensure Chancellor Nancy Cantor's departure from Syracuse University occurs with a smooth transition. On… Read more »
Students miss message after 2-day peace forum
As Dave Matthews’ lyrics seemed to garner more attention than the Dalai Lama’s words, the overarching message of the two-day “Common Ground for Peace” forum… Read more »
Voting for Student Association president in Schine can reach more students than voting in Bird Library
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this editorial, the number of voting stations on campus was misstated. Voting stations are already located in the Student… Read more »
