Lockdown drills are a reminder of empty promises in the U.S.
In a lockdown drill, I want to feel as if coming home is likely. Sitting in a corner does not secure my safety. Read more »
Opinion
Mental health in the Black community is being ignored at destructive levels
Mental health in the Black community is being ignored and Daniel Prude is one example of this critical issue not being taken seriously. Read more »
Clearer actions from institutions are vital in the fight against gun violence
SU needs to make clear what its safety plan is if there were to be an active shooter on campus. Students should not have to be on lockdown for 12 hours like the students at UVA were. Read more »
Donald Trump threatened our democracy, don't let him do it again
Any form of support for Donald Trump’s campaign is an act against our democracy as we know it. Read more »
The Seated Lincoln statue does not represent SU's current ethics
I believe Lincoln would want his statue removed, for these are the same values that he too admired. He would urge us to reconsider his position. Read more »
How many more students must die before the U.S. realizes it has a gun problem?
This incident is yet another example of why gun laws must change. Read more »
Since the murder of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian regime has only become more brutal
All we see in the news and in social media are the cycle of news of Iranian youth being shot dead on the streets, with more news of people mourning for them and some being shot while mourning. Read more »
SU needs more speakers like Jennette McCurdy who are outspoken on critical issues
SU needs more speakers that are outspoken about critical issues like these so students can relate. Read more »
Young voter turnout was critical for Democrats winning the Senate
This year’s midterm elections featured the second highest youth-voter turnout in almost three decades, and proved that the political influence of college voters is undeniably powerful. Read more »
The Environmental Bond Act is critical for New York
Not only is the bond a major step for New York, but it also provides a path for other states to take aggressive and necessary steps to protect our planet’s people. Read more »
The New York governor election is a wake up call for Democrats
Moderate liberalism is losing its steam nationwide, even in the often blue empire state, and it’s time for Democrats in New York and across America to get their head out of the sand. Read more »
Maura Healey marks history as the 1st openly lesbian governor elected
Healey’s election to office is not only a win for the LGBTQ+ community, but also for the entire state of Massachusetts. Read more »
For SCSD students with disabilities, more programs like OnCampus need to exist
It’s important that students with disabilities are exposed to an accelerated academic environment like college classes. Read more »
Syracuse must recognize rape culture on campus affects POC students differently
For women of color, discussing rape culture in higher education is not just a matter of sexism, but also racism. Read more »
Neurodivergency deserves more representation in media
Education on neurodiverse topics will help people identify the problematic ways entertainment media portrays neurodivergent people, and help normalize these communities’ existence in society. Read more »
Takeoff's death should be a catalyst for change within the Black community
With the death of Takeoff and many of the artists the Black community has lost within the last decade, there needs to be more people pushing the envelope of change. Read more »
By listening to their voices, the SCSD can help students succeed
As a Syracuse City School District senior, I’m concerned that I won’t be walking the stage with the peers I began my high school journey with because they have dropped out. Read more »
The reality of being a woman of color with a learning disability at a PWI
During my sophomore year at Syracuse University, I noticed many facets of my identity that I had no choice but to quarrel with on a daily basis, especially as a Black woman with a learning disability at a predominately white institution. Read more »
Affirmative action is critical for marginalized groups to succeed
Universities must be able to practice affirmative action if they are to make their admissions cycles equitable. Read more »
Sanctuary city should not just be a label for Syracuse
As a sanctuary city, Syracuse legislators should be focusing on the creation and funding of youth social welfare programs that would help combat generational poverty. Read more »
Artists should be held responsible for their actions
Playing songs by artists such as Kanye West could have a negative emotional effect on many members of the community. Read more »
Marginalized individuals' voices in environmentalism need to be prioritized
The environmental crisis faces us all but the direct consequences of climate change do not hurt everyone equally. They fall hardest on predominantly low-income, Black and Indigenous people and other communities of color. Read more »
Before studying abroad, it's important to learn how to navigate loneliness
Before I went abroad to London, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and nerves. I was terrified that I wouldn’t make friends, wouldn't like my classes, and would miss Syracuse and constantly feel like I was missing out. Read more »
Lawsuit against I-81's takedown has negative effects Syracuse needs to be aware of
The focus of this project should address the environmental impact and high traffic near the very neighborhoods next to highway I-81 that are supposed to receive justice. Read more »
