Cole: Celebrity environmentalists should be celebrated, not critcized
A March 11 article from The Huffington Post reported that Leonardo DiCaprio donated $50,000 to Adrian Grenier’s kickstarter dedicated to making a documentary about a… Read more »
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Salman: Clinton email scandal speaks to larger problem within government
Over the past few weeks, the American public has heard little but news regarding Hillary Clinton’s usage of a non-government authorized email account for official… Read more »
Knighton: Apple Watch kicks off beginning of wearables
Like it did in 2007 with the iPhone, Apple is hoping to reign over the next era of tech innovation with the Apple Watch. The… Read more »
New York must pay its debt to schools
It’s time New York state gives local schools the money it owes them. Earlier this month, Mayor Stephanie Miner and New York City Mayor Bill… Read more »
Diaz: Universities must advocate on behalf of the oppressed student, not the oppressive organization
In the past week, gross acts committed by fraternity members in the forms of hate speech and blatantly offensive actions have surfaced in the news… Read more »
Dunay: Democrats’ support of labor unions will lead to success in 2016
Last week, Wisconsin Governor and possible 2016 GOP presidential candidate Scott Walker signed right-to-work legislation into law — making Wisconsin the 25th state with such… Read more »
Health insurance policy needs publicity
While Syracuse University requiring students to have health insurance is commendable, the university needs to make the details and reasoning behind the decision better known… Read more »
Salazar: Rejection does not define ability, likeliness to succeed in future
We all remember opening our first college admissions letter. Our eyes searching for the words “we are pleased to inform you” or “we regret to… Read more »
King: Cinderella remakes should take risks to further advance story
This weekend, Disney’s “Cinderella” smashed its box office competition with a $70 million opening. Generous reviews lauded the movie’s storytelling and genuine spirit, not to… Read more »
Smith: Stereotypes negatively impact both men and women
In many gender and sexuality discussions, men’s needs and perspectives are often left out of the conversation when it comes to identity struggles. Jane Fonda… Read more »
Razzi: Congressional concern about Iranian deal is justified but open letter was tactless
The president has been in talks with Iran about a nuclear deal for some time now, and an agreement was almost reached last week. The… Read more »
Cheung: Netflix must consider strategy to fend off HBO Now
Netflix was once nothing more than a competitor to Blockbuster. Order a DVD online, wait a couple days to have it shipped to your house… Read more »
University would be well advised to uphold high moral standard
As a long-time supporter of the university, a true believer in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, The S.I. Newhouse School of Public… Read more »
Academic support must be better monitored
Syracuse University needs to better scrutinize its academic support services. The services currently in place, while sufficient, leave room for misconduct in their lack of… Read more »
NCAA sanctions will impact more than athletics
Who says you can't un-bark the dog — 108 victories wiped out! And anybody who thought that the university's voluntary decision to not engage in… Read more »
Blatant rule-breaking warrants harsh NCAA penalties at SU, elsewhere
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Boeheim, Gross deserve to be penalized for roles in NCAA violations
The NCAA sanctions that were released Friday dealt harsh punishments to Syracuse University men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. In addition to Boeheim rightfully being… Read more »
SU hazing crackdown must continue
Syracuse University made the right decision suspending the Nu Alpha Phi fraternity for hazing, and should take care to enforce its zero tolerance policy in… Read more »
Goldberg: Divided Republican Party delays funding, proves inability to govern
There are only three words to describe the Republican Party right now: irresponsible, delusional and divided. Last week’s Department of Homeland Security funding debacle kept… Read more »
Krawczyk: LGBT rights improve, same-sex couples still have more to fight for
Same-sex couples are one step closer to having the rights they deserve. On Feb. 23, the United States Department of Labor announced that it had… Read more »
Cole: Student should not be prosecuted for exposing foie gras production
A SUNY-ESF undergrad is currently facing charges for entering a foie gras production facility, filming the inhumane treatment of the ducks and, allegedly, taking two… Read more »
NYPIRG Small Claims Court Action Centers offers students professional experience
To the Editor: With rising tuition, skyrocketing student loan debt and massive textbook bills, students can barely afford the costs of financial scams and shady… Read more »
Diaz: University must reevaluate spending habits, better compensate adjuncts
National Adjunct Walkout Day posed as a nationwide statement of solidarity for part-time faculty members. Professors across the country were vocal about the current injustices… Read more »
Knighton: Dining halls utilize QR codes well, providing nutritional information
College dining halls often receive a bad rap because of unhealthy and limited food choices, but Syracuse University is trying to change that with a… Read more »
