Course evaluations are important, but should not define class
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses course evaluations and argues that they are valuable, but must be considered by faculty members with professional judgement. Read more »
Opinion
Razzi: President Barack Obama unsuccessfully attempts to comfort Americans in Oval Office address
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi discusses why President Barack Obama’s speech on Sunday reminds Americans that a change in executive power is needed. Read more »
Crockett: Reactions to Tim Tebow break-up demonstrate that celebrity sexuality should not belong to the public
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett considers the gendered dynamic between Tim Tebow and Olivia Culpo’s break up and the public’s response. Read more »
Student Association assembly’s vote for leadership stipends is justified
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's vote to grant its president, vice president and comptroller with stipends and agrees that the move is fair. Read more »
Gutierrez: Syracuse restaurants should incorporate food donation programs for benefits, moral cause
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez explores the benefits of donating food and calls on local restaurants to work to alleviate hunger, a move that can boost the local economy while contributing to an ethical cause. Read more »
Sullivan: Native American education reform must become 2016 election issue
Liberal columnist Keely Sullivan argues that Native American schools in the landscape of the U.S. education system have been neglected and that the issue must be taken up by 2016 Democratic presidential candidates. Read more »
Benefits of Syracuse University's travel policy offset faculty criticisms
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the petition against the current Syracuse University travel policy and argues that the fiscal efficiency of the policy should outweigh staff and faculty concerns regarding convenience. Read more »
Colvin: ‘Zoolander 2’ trailer perpetuates trans* ‘otherness’
Gender and Sexuality columnist critiques the trailer for “Zoolander 2” and argues that the film’s producers missed an opportunity to portray trans* people in a positive light. Read more »
DiBona: 'You're the Worst' demonstrates flexibility that small viewership allows TV shows
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that having a smaller audience allows shows with more freedom of expression when it comes to taking on darker issues. Read more »
Student Association must bring back Chat & Dine program
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's efforts to restructure its Chat & Dine program. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Dialogue among students, not forced diversity, can generate lasting campus change
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar argues that buying diversity is the easy way out for universities in response to student protests. Read more »
Sarconi: Influential artists like Adele have potential to reshape music streaming industry
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that the power of high-profile artists has the potential to change the ways in which the music streaming industry operates. Read more »
Graduate student discusses broader implications of police misconduct
Syracuse University graduate student Saied Toossi writes a Letter to the Editor in response to the dashcam footage that lead to the arrest of the police officer involved in the shooting of Laquan McDonald. Read more »
Razzi: University of Ottawa's yoga class cancellation example of extreme political correctness
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi discusses the recent cancellation of a yoga class at the University of Ottawa and argues that the decision was motivated by political correctness being taken too far. Read more »
Syracuse University’s impressive handling of athletics budget should be continued
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the budgeting successes of Syracuse University Athletics and suggests that the department should work to remain as fiscally efficient as possible. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read more »
Gala: Millennials can find meaning outside of organized religion
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala argues that the generational shift toward spirituality gives millennials freedom from self-exploration from the strict rules of some religious institutions. Read more »
Scott Shafer's replacement should be named soon to reduce risk and uncertainty
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why Syracuse University must quickly announce the replacement for SU football head coach Scott Shafer. As of Sunday night, one had not been named. Read more »
Crockett: Scouting programs should remain separate, still uphold equality between programs
Gender and Sexuality columnist Elaina Crockett argues that the Boy and Girl Scouts should remain separate for childhood development and traditional purposes, but that there must be a balance in programming and ideals. Read more »
