With Cantor's early exit, university should look ahead to Syverud’s arrival
I respect Nancy Cantor. I respect her efforts to diversify the role of universities in their respective cities. I respect her work advocating for racial… Read more »
Opinion
Barillari: Addition of vice presidential candidates to election improves SA
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, the date when the referendum was passed was misstated. The change was passed by SA in April of… Read more »
Berkowitz: Recent innovations in newspaper industry further reflect need to innovate
At this point, the newspaper industry has been in trouble for quite some time and has only one choice to make: adapt or die. Newspapers… Read more »
Students deserve details on Big East exit fee to understand significance of conference change
Syracuse University Athletics is not being charged its fair share of the exit fee needed to leave the Big East conference, nor is the breakdown… Read more »
Saffren: Entrepreneurial ventures succeed 'great music' in hip-hop
There’s an obvious theme that pervades Forbes Magazine’s annual hip-hop list, “Cash Kings: The World’s Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists.” Successful entrepreneurial ventures are worth a lot… Read more »
Redskins’ name promotes racism, ignorance, should be changed
I applaud the president for stating that he'd "think about changing" the Redskins’ name, and only wish he would have been more critical of its… Read more »
Swenton: Government shutdown serves as distraction, ‘political theater’
Once again, Congressional Republicans are demonstrating how out of touch with reality they really are, and John Boehner continues to prove himself as one of… Read more »
Cohen: Breast cancer more than just a women's issue; too often portrayed as 'sexy disease'
Most of us know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. It is the second most common cancer among American women, with about one… Read more »
University administration should garner support to help pass NY DREAM Act
Everyone has a right to an education. For this reason, the New York State Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act should become a… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not view religion, spirituality as 'taboo' topic
Throughout the past few years, our generation has witnessed first-hand an increase in the discussion of often marginalized identities in the United States. From news… Read more »
Demers: Hyper-political correctness should not override interests of American culture
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder should not give in to outside political pressure coming from the cultural Left regarding the team’s nickname. This reflects the… Read more »
Callaghan: Extensive number of furloughed EPA workers proves government needs to rethink ‘essentials’
As the government shutdown continues, 800,000 government workers have been furloughed — or sent home without pay. But at the current standpoint of government shutdown,… Read more »
NCAA, university should allow student-athletes to profit off of likeness, marketability
Neither Syracuse University nor the NCAA should pay student-athletes for their athletic performances. Instead, student-athletes should be able to profit off of their likeness and… Read more »
Following government shutdown, House Republicans should decide on new budget to reopen public lands
There are many definitions of wilderness. If we go with the official United States Government’s definition, it is relegated only to protected lands that have… Read more »
Walker: Smart, cautious approach to investments could prevent potential for double dip recession
There is an old saying that goes, “Things will get worse before they get better.” Despite news outlets that constantly tout recovery, many think that… Read more »
Bethel: Book by 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star promotes submissive marital relationships
Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is known for it’s fiery cast of female “housewives.” In the past, the show’s main selling point has… Read more »
University positively promotes LGBT visibility with Chalk the Quad
With Coming Out Month beginning this week, Syracuse University is proving to be the LGBT friendly school it has been identified as in national rankings.… Read more »
Berkowitz: Changes in online commenting policies now prevent unfiltered content
As commenting online has become more frequent, it has also become more of a two-sided argument, questioning the influence people should be allowed to have… Read more »
Hacker: Obama should use caution following US, Iran phone call
The phone call that took place last Friday between President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was the first time that leaders from the… Read more »
Student defends tobacco presence on campus following news of potential ban
It saddens me to read, in the pages of this newspaper, that Syracuse University was considering a campus-wide ban on tobacco. Paraphrasing Nietzsche for my… Read more »
SA should not change title; larger student initiatives deserve focus
The Student Association does not govern students and should not change its title to reflect that. At Monday’s SA meeting, supporters of the change said… Read more »
Saffren: Colbert, Stewart contribute to evolution of late-night television
Political satire has taken over late-night comedy. Last Tuesday, in a hilarious skit on “The Colbert Report,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert tacitly celebrated this… Read more »
Cohen: Changes to Advocacy Center policy demand input from students, volunteers
Cases of rape and sexual assault on college campuses continue to gain national attention, often because university administrations mishandle the reports. It’s important that universities… Read more »
Swenton: Lawmakers should allow educators, experts to make decisions on education, starting with textbook selection process in Texas
Only in Texas would you expect to hear a comical juxtaposition like creationists on a government science education panel. It’s almost tragic that in 2013,… Read more »
