Student responds to editorial board on divestment
Divestment, 350.org explains, is “the opposite of an investment — it simply means getting rid of stocks, bonds, or investment funds that are unethical or… Read more »
Letters to the Editor
Student responds to #ExpressSU event
The #ExpressSU event on Thursday was one of the most powerful and moving events I had ever personally attended. The event was eye-opening to the… Read more »
Students should support athletes by attending home games
Otto’s Army exists to unify the student body in support of all things Orange. While much of the excitement on campus tends to revolve around… Read more »
Graduate Student Organization President responds to editorial board
The Graduate Student Organization and the graduate student body vehemently disagree with the Editorial Board’s recent opinion on the new grad student child care grant.… Read more »
Divest SU member responds to editorial board on divestment protest
The Daily Orange editorial “Divest SU protest can’t force change” published on Sept. 30 argues that fossil fuel divestment “cannot happen overnight.” We agree. That… Read more »
SU students should participate in Orange Central activities
In 1870, a lot more was established than just a university in Syracuse. An institution was established that would foster hundreds of traditions over the next… Read more »
Students should attend Divest SU ESF protest on Quad
A resounding “AYE” from an overwhelming majority of the Syracuse University faculty on April 16 confirmed that they supported a resolution for fossil fuel divestment.… Read more »
Student disagrees with classmate’s quote featured in previous article
In the Sept. 25 Daily Orange article, “Students protest man preaching on Waverly” an SU student is quoted as having said that the protest of Jim… Read more »
Reader responds to previous environment column
Mr. Cole endorses Meatless Monday and its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We agree that supporting Meatless Monday is one approach to improving environmental health. However, we’d like… Read more »
‘Sex and Health’ columnist had misguided opinion in column
I’m writing in response to Georgie Silvarole’s well-intentioned but misguided opinion piece about the Fat Acceptance Movement, in which she expresses her “concern” over FA… Read more »
SU professors respond to climate change editorial board
The Daily Orange editorial “Personal responsibility can help combat climate change” published on Sept. 24 advocates individual action to address the climate crisis. It suggests… Read more »
University should install alcohol breathalyzers in campus housing
Bravo to the 3rd annual BE Wise event held to educate people about alcohol poisoning and increase alcohol awareness. Over time, these gentler harm reduction programs… Read more »
Schine Copy Center’s customer service, quality proves outstanding
Due to the loss of the services of a previous printer, I faced the task of locating a new service for my ongoing print project… Read more »
Reader responds to last week's Generation Y column
Over the next week activists will say that we have a moral responsibility to solve “the climate crisis.” Unwittingly, they are helping prop up one… Read more »
Students should attend Fast Forward Initiative Town Hall meeting
College is a business and businesses have to stay competitive. College students are consumers. Your college tuition inflates every year; don’t you want to know… Read more »
A letter from Dean Kantrowitz
First, I wish to express my admiration for those who participated in Wednesday’s rally for consent. It was heartening to see students, faculty and staff… Read more »
Students should attend rally for Advocacy Center at Hendricks
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Syracuse University students, faculty and staff will gather at noon on the steps of Hendricks Chapel to protest the SU administration’s undemocratic closure of… Read more »
Students should fight net neutrality
Tuesday, Sept. 10 was Internet Slowdown Day, devoted to advocating the idea of an open Internet. Major tech behemoths like Netflix, Twitter and Reddit helped… Read more »
Syracuse University must further address Hanna Strong incident
By now, the racist and homophobic language spewed by Syracuse University soccer team player Hanna Strong has become well known across campus, national and international… Read more »
Student believes popular music influenced Strong video
On Friday night, Hanna Strong was filmed using racial and homophobic language, but she should not be at blame — the entire student body is… Read more »
Pride Union encourages campus to continue discussion on bias
Hanna Strong was not an isolated incident of bias on this campus. We, the executive board of Pride Union, greatly appreciate the swift response by… Read more »
Student recalls friendship with Harel Rush
Harel Rush was more than just a familiar face. He was a friend and an inspiration. I can remember vividly sitting at many Shabbat lunch… Read more »
Student disagrees with Hillel and HJSU’s letter
Ever since the Aug. 28 article on Harel Rush, there has been a dialogue on the events over in the Middle East, even if the… Read more »
Student believes classmates must engage in real-life activism
On Friday night, Hanna Strong was filmed making offensive and hurtful comments. By Saturday afternoon, sport and news sites were reporting the incident. Soon enough, #SPEAKUPSU was created… Read more »
