Student says article glorifies state of apartheid in Israel
Justin Mattingly’s Aug. 28 front page article on Harel Rush, a former Syracuse University student who left school to join the Israeli Defense Force to… Read more »
Opinion
Middle East expansion shows promise
Syracuse University’s decision to expand its presence in the Middle East shows promise, as it could increase the university’s international recognition and provide students with… Read more »
Smith: Standing up against catcalling can help end the problem
Shouting out a window, whistling and honking finally received the response it has been trying to get from women for years. On Aug. 18, the… Read more »
Knighton: Facebook focuses on app expansion, not complaints
It’s time for us all to stop thinking of Facebook as the college dorm-room idea that made it, but instead as an empire determined to… Read more »
Lynch: Obamacare’s strengths shine in mental health care
The glamour of the Emmy’s on Monday night was interrupted with a somber moment when Billy Crystal made a tribute to America’s beloved comedian, wisecracker… Read more »
SU must work to expand sustainability beyond eliminating trays
Syracuse University’s choice to eliminate trays in the Ernie Davis and Graham dining halls comes off as a half-hearted gesture of environmental consciousness. Not only… Read more »
Parent responds to SU’s party ranking
Many of we, the tuition-paying SU parents, were on vacation when the party ranking hit the media. Our reaction? Many of us chuckled and rolled… Read more »
SU should continue to improve dorm security
It was a good decision for Syracuse University to review the necessity of 24-hour check-in at Brewster, Boland and Brockway halls, as it is better… Read more »
Cole: Congress must formally acknowledge climate change as real issue
By Congress formally acknowledging climate change, the debate can be shifted from whether it actually exists, to how it can be best controlled. Climate change… Read more »
Pulliam: Obama’s low approval rating benefits GOP in midterm election
President Obama’s approval rating has averaged 42 percent in his second term, according to the most recent Gallup Daily tracking from Aug. 25. Just a… Read more »
Potter: Cameras can help end police brutality
On Aug. 9, Michael Brown was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Since the story broke, media… Read more »
Shields: Mills College’s trans* acceptance policy shows progress
On Aug. 19, “The San Francisco Gate” published an article about Mills College, a women’s college which has recently decided to allow trans* applicants into… Read more »
Rodgers: College students have power to be leaders in social movements
The death of unarmed Missouri teenager Michael Brown has raised a host of critical questions and thought-provoking discussions across the country and around the world.… Read more »
SU needs to improve communication regarding Advocacy Center
The miscommunication surrounding the closing of the Advocacy Center has detracted from the positive changes Syracuse University has made regarding sexual assault. The university needs… Read more »
Kelly: Success of 'The Simpsons' marathon won't last
This past Thursday FXX, the newest branch of FX, began its #EverySimpsonsEver marathon. As the title implies, FXX is airing every single one of “The… Read more »
Jackson: Paul’s Ferguson statement stands out
On Aug. 9, a black teenager named Mike Brown was shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Many Republican presidential hopefuls have offered… Read more »
Castle Court party ban should require enforced consequences
If the ban on Castle Court parties is expected to work, Campus Hill management should enforce real consequences for those who break the rules. And… Read more »
Kramer: Fracking needs regulation, not outright ban
In a previous Daily Orange environmental column, the columnist advised Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put citizensí health before business and ban fracking statewide. It’s a… Read more »
Rodgers: Incoming students should utilize Counseling Center
Starting college can be an exciting time in a young person’s life. But with worries of excelling academically, building new relationships and figuring out how… Read more »
Kelly: Mainstream college movies ignore realities of university life
College has been coined as “the best four years of your life.” The opportunities for self discovery, newfound freedom and constant socializing with peers help… Read more »
Party school ranking should not define time at SU
Incoming students should realize that Syracuse University’s No. 1 party school ranking is just a reflection of multiple facets of student life and should work… Read more »
Shields: Anti-rape campaign shames victims instead of helping them
Last week, England’s National Health Service (NHS) came under fire because of a former sexual assault awareness campaign. With posters saying things like, “One in… Read more »
Jackson: Rick Perry's new image could make him a strong contender in presidential race
As of Summer 2014, Rick Perry, the Governor of Texas, seems to have taken on a new persona. He is playing the role of the… Read more »
Kelly: Beyoncé reveals personal information on her own terms
Tabloids make a killing from speculation on the future of celebrity couples’ relationships. And their newest victim? Beyoncé and Jay Z. And while the drama… Read more »
