Opinion
Protesters' efforts may not garner immediate results, but prove essential for social progress
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the ways in which the Syracuse Animal Rights Organization's recent efforts to protest the local sale of Canada Goose jackets is an example of small-scale community activism that contributes to large-scale social change. Read more »
Tomasello: Environmental policy takeaways from the 7th Democratic debate
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello considers the environmental stances of 2016 presidential hopefuls former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders coming out of the seventh Democratic debate Sunday night in Flint, Michigan. Read more »
Horn: New York has a bright future if it continues to invest wisely in technology
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses the positive aspects of New York’s decision to invest in Soraa, a California-based manufacturer of LED lights. Read more »
SUNY-ESF student responds to recent protest against Canada Goose jackets
Ella Farmer, a student at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, writes a Letter to the Editor expressing that Canada Goose promotes animal cruelty. Read more »
SU students express solidarity with Syrians besieged by regime forces
Syracuse University College of Law students Dima Hussain and Ahmed Hmeedat write a Letter to the Editor in support of Syrians in the besieged cities of Madaya and Zabadani and call for a solution to the crisis. Read more »
Developed Campus Framework plan should be made available to campus community
The Daily Orange Editorial Board responds to the lack of substantive information shared with the community at the most recent Campus Framework session on March 2. Read more »
Tomasello: Restrictive legislation on food stamps perpetuates 'welfare queen' stereotype
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello takes on New York State Senator Patty Ritchie’s proposal to ban the purchase of “luxury food items” with food stamps and argues that the measure further stigmatizes poverty. Read more »
Sarconi: Facebook’s latest update is ironically anti-social
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why Facebook’s addition of reactionary expressions in response to posts diminishes our ability to socialize in person. Read more »
Schmit: Milo Yiannopoulos' anti-feminist college tour sustained by complacent students
Gender and Sexuality columnist Brontë Schmit explains that Milo Yiannopoulos’ college tour results from skewed perspectives of feminism and that student activists should speak up more often to counter hate speech. Read more »
Modern ideas could transform higher education
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the benefits of improving the methods of teaching in higher education to include real-world professional experiences. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Students should be understanding of mental health complexities on campus
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses the importance of breaking down the stigma of taking a mental health leave of absence. Read more »
Syracuse private property owners have right to boot illegally parked cars
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the local debate regarding whether or not owners in Syracuse have the right to boot cars that illegally park on private property. Read more »
O'Connor: Hightower case demonstrates lack of cultural support for law enforcement
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor delves into the details of the Darren Hightower case and argues that the situation is reflective of the greater cultural attitude toward law enforcement in the United States that prevents officers from doing their job Read more »
Tomasello: A rational response to Donald Trump’s unbelievable rise
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello gives her take on Donald Trump’s baffling political traction in the race to the White House. Read more »
Top 5 columns from February
Check out the most popular Opinion columns of The Daily Orange for the month of February. Read more »
Syracuse University's temporary ban on hoverboards is justified
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the temporary ban on the possession, storage and use of hoverboards on the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Horn: New York should pass on paid family leave bill
Business columnist Theo Horn evaluates the economic weak points of the proposed bill for paid family leave in New York state for large and smaller businesses alike. Read more »
O'Connor: 3 takeaways from the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor gives his take on the performance of the remaining presidential hopefuls after they battled it out at the Feb. 26 debate in Houston. Read more »
