Students should voice opinions on smoking ban
Thursday’s public debate on the topic of whether Syracuse University should ban tobacco on its campus was a necessary conversation that should be extended to… Read more »
Opinion
Potter: West Virginia chemical spill should lead to new environmental policies
On Jan. 9, a chemical spill at Freedom Industries contaminated the water for hundreds of thousands of West Virginians. This spill was a result of… Read more »
Spanish education BA program accelerates teacher certification after graduation
Syracuse University’s newly implemented Spanish Education Bachelor’s of Art Program is a step in the right direction and should serve as a starting point for… Read more »
Netzband: SA members should cast factional differences aside for benefit of students
On Nov. 14 the Student Association election came to a close. Two months later, several assembly members are still bitter about its outcome. The first… Read more »
Shields: Plus-size movement should encourage greater acceptance of all body types
Plus-size women across the country are embracing every curve and lump on their bodies and taking a stand against our society’s rigid beauty standards. This… Read more »
Callaghan: 'Blackfish' film proves need for better treatment of orca whales in captivity
Orcas, also called killer whales, are marine apex predators that rarely come in contact with humans, let alone show aggression toward humankind. In fact, according… Read more »
Smoking ban debate to address both sides of proposition
As over 1,000 college campuses across the United States have banned smoking on campus, subsequent campus bans and attempts to eliminate smoking have been examined.… Read more »
Workplace issues for modern American families should be addressed on federal, university level
Students at Syracuse University face a persistent reality: preparing for a future career means bracing to enter a workplace crippled by inequality and other unfortunate… Read more »
Knighton: RSS allows greater, more efficient content consumption
How many times have you been on a webpage, seen an interesting link or story and shifted your focus to that completely? After 15 minutes,… Read more »
January marks anniversary, significance of Roe v. Wade ruling
Each new year offers new beginnings, new steps to take and doors to open, and a new leaf to turn. Most importantly though, it presents… Read more »
SU should collaborate with Al-Quds to combat extremism, not sever ties
On January 13, 2014, The Daily Orange ran the headline “SU rejects ASA boycott against Israeli Universities,” referring to the recent vote by the American… Read more »
Piemonte: Federal test standards show promise in reversing American education decline
American education is on the fritz. Throughout history, American schools have typically been among the world’s best. Now, this trend is shifting. Across the board,… Read more »
Beckman: Startups offer alternative route to success for young people
Startups are the modern American dream. A dream that gives young entrepreneurs hope for a future that isn’t a 9-to-5 job. It’s the concept that… Read more »
Enhanced transparency needed for stadium project
Before a proposal for a new athletic facility comes to fruition, government and university officials must be more transparent with the project’s details. For a… Read more »
Bird Library's Waverly entrance must remain accessible
I am responding with a clarification to the editorial entitled “Bird Library security changes protect students,” published in the Jan. 16 issue. The rationale for… Read more »
Gorny: Beyoncé supports male, female cooperation in push for gender equality
I don’t tend to buy into the can-do-no-wrong attitude surrounding Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, but I can’t argue with the superstar’s most recent feminist move. Penning three… Read more »
Snow Problem
Callaghan: EPA should take proactive measures to prevent chemical spills
In Charleston, W.Va. and surrounding areas, more than 100 people were taken to a hospital last week with nausea and vomiting due to contaminated water… Read more »
Bird Library security changes protect students
Syracuse University’s new security protocol implemented at the beginning of this semester in E.S. Bird Library is commendable, but the policy requires some changes. Starting… Read more »
University should address struggles of mid-year transfer students
Syracuse University should offer more opportunities to help mid-year transfer students transition into campus life more easily. This spring semester, SU welcomed 200 new transfer… Read more »
Demers: US should emerge as leader in Arctic geopolitics
The Arctic region will play a vital role in future foreign policy strategies and projections of many states, but the effect this will ultimately have… Read more »
Knighton: Tech companies should improve wearable technology
The tech world is in need of a game changer. With Apple continuing their steady product releases and no real competition in sight, everyone is… Read more »
