New Whitman program needs improvement
Although it’s good for Syracuse University to explore innovative ways to teach students, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management should limit its new Harry… Read more »
Opinion
Pulliam: Congress must continue to block threats to free speech
On Sept. 11, the Senate voted down a proposed constitutional amendment that would have overturned the decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Elections Committee. In… Read more »
Rasamny: Millennials should take part in march for climate change
This Sunday the largest climate march in history will take place in New York City, in hopes of pressuring major leaders to take more drastic… Read more »
Cole: SU should enforce true Meatless Monday to reduce greenhouse gases
An Aug. 31 study conducted by the University of Cambridge has concluded that if we do not dramatically alter our world food system, greenhouse gases… Read more »
Smith: Victim blaming will not eradicate domestic violence
An appalling video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice knock out his then fiancée Janay Rice became public after TMZ released the footage last… 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 »
Oprah ticket lottery lacked planning, communication
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ decision to automatically enter all Newhouse students in a lottery for Oprah Winfrey tickets was poorly planned and… Read more »
Potter: Progressive legislation should continue to be tested at state level
California is among other states that have recently made tremendous progress for worker’s rights and have passed legislation that, if successful, could set a nationwide… Read more »
Rodgers: #SpeakUpSU highlighted two issues university must address
On Friday, a crowd of students, professors, administrators and community members gathered in Grant Auditorium for a town hall-style event, “#SpeakUpSU.” Hosted by the Syracuse… Read more »
Kramer: NFL team owners ignore morality in favor of teams’ success
In April of 2014, Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice threw a punch across his fiancé’s face in the elevator of a luxury casino resort,… Read more »
Kelly: Kardashian family fame stems from self-promotion, not talent
The Kardashians have become synonymous with low-brow entertainment. And whether you love them or hate them, you cannot deny that their E! reality TV empire… Read more »
Jackson: Obama’s plan to combat ISIS has holes, needs major improvements
Last Wednesday, President Barack Obama laid out his plan to combat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. His plan wasn’t too radical in terms of… Read more »
#SpeakUpSU must not lose momentum
In the wake of the Hanna Strong incident, students have led the discussion on racism and homophobia on campus. Though the initial wave of activism… 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 »
SU should realize importance of rankings
After moving to No. 58 on the U.S. News and World Report National University rankings, four spots lower than last year, Syracuse University should make… 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 »
Shields: Celebrities must be held accountable for violence against women
CeeLo Green landed himself in hot water after a series of controversial tweets about rape. After being accused of drugging and raping his date in… Read more »
Knighton: Net neutrality campaign proves why Internet must remain equal
In just a few short months, net neutrality went from an insider technology term to a trending topic and web-wide campaign. Monday is the deadline… Read more »
Lynch: Republicans should not rush Obama’s decisions regarding ISIS
After using the phrase “we don’t have a strategy” when responding to a complicated question about his plan of action against the Islamic State two… Read more »
Pulliam: Alternatives to minimum wage should be considered to fight poverty
Every so often, the resounding crusade to raise the federal minimum wage picks up steam. The latest cry came from President Barack Obama on Labor… 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 »
Rasamny: Corporations should follow pharmacy's lead to decrease smoking rates
Last week, CVS marked the first pharmaceutical company to ban the sale of cigarettes in its stores, proving that large companies can in fact be… Read more »
SU should better publicize how students can register to vote
In order to increase voter turnout rates among college students, Syracuse University and campus political organizations should better publicize how students can register to vote.… Read more »
