Commencement speakers need more diversity
While David Remnick is an excellent choice as the Class of 2014 commencement speaker, the Commencement speaker recommendation committee should have addressed the lack of diversity with speakers… Read more »
Opinion
I'M NOT LEFT HANDED
(April Fool's, I'm fine, don't worry! I did draw this with my left hand… Read more »
Ennis makes right choice leaving SU early for NBA
Tyler Ennis is attempting to make the most of his professional career while avoiding risks by choosing to leave the Syracuse University men’s basketball team.… Read more »
Environmentalists should take action with protests for change
On March 2, SU and ESF students joined more than a thousand others from around the country at the White House to urge President Barack… Read more »
Shields: Calling rape culture 'myth' perpetuates behavior
By denying rape culture exists, it only allows for the behavior to continue. Simply ignoring something will never make it go away. Rape culture is… Read more »
Beckman: Tuition increases widen wealth gap for millennials
Logic says that if there’s a problem, you fix rather than perpetuate it. And yet, on March 6, Syracuse University announced a tuition increase of… Read more »
Kramer: Entrepreneurship, startups help to bring gender equality in Middle East
Middle-Eastern women are showing the world two things: that they can perform as well as men as entrepreneurs and that they are capable of far… Read more »
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New York's outdated Tuition Assistance Program needs change
New York state’s outdated Tuition Assistance Program is long overdue for change. The program provides additional financial aid to residents of New York who attend schools in the state, and currently has a $5,000 cap per student. Read more »
Jackson: Republicans should stop use of coded language, alienates minority voters
As a black conservative, I already have a hard enough time convincing members of my community why they should consider a conservative point of view.… Read more »
Callaghan: Educational website on climate change raises awareness
With the amount of Americans recognizing climate change stagnating, a greater number of informational programs are needed to reach out to climate change skeptics and… Read more »
Security at SU requires more officers on patrol
Syracuse University’s security system needs a revamp — either with better locks or more officers on patrol. Faculty members and professors have been victims of… Read more »
Gorny: White Ribbon campaign brings attention to domestic violence
When “To Kill a Mockingbird’s” Atticus Finch suggested his daughter try considering things from someone else’s perspective, he probably wasn’t imagining a cluster of men… Read more »
Knighton: Samsung changes TV industry with curved sets, 4K resolution
Samsung is ahead of the curve in more ways than one. At its product unveiling last Thursday, the company revealed its first ultra HD (UHD)… Read more »
Students should attend Ron Paul lecture
Tonight, The College Republicans at Syracuse University are hosting a lecture by former Texas Congressman Ron Paul titled “Defining Liberty.” It will be a great… Read more »
Potter: Koch brothers jeopardize political process with financial influence
In a country that prides itself on democracy, it is incredibly ironic that political influence can be gained through obscenely large donations to political candidates.… Read more »
Piemonte: Obama needs to take stronger measures against Russia
As each day passes, the current global political landscape is getting more and more threatening. Russia continues to show no signs of changing its plans… Read more »
Beckman: Teen suing parents adds to stereotypical image of millennials
The greedy millennial now has a face. On March 3, a story broke about a New Jersey teen who was suing her parents, demanding they… Read more »
SWEET DREAMS
Creekwalk Commons developers should target other schools
Creekwalk Commons developers should focus on students from universities outside of Syracuse University. The luxury apartment complex offers several benefits, but not enough to justify… Read more »
Barista
Zedd's 'Stay the Night' represents millennials thoughts on relationships
While driving home for Spring Break, the song "Stay the Night" by Zedd ft. Hayley Williams came on the radio and I began thinking about… Read more »
Starbucks on Marshall Street should not serve alcohol
Starbucks Coffee Company serving alcohol in more locations will be a smart move for the massive coffee chain, but the site on Marshall Street and… Read more »
