Micron's investment in Syracuse will bring jobs, economic growth
CNY being chosen to be a part of this monumental plan for industrial growth within the United States needs to be celebrated. Read more »
Opinion
It's time to pay attention to the ongoing housing crisis in Onondaga County
Protestors demanded that county-level elected politicians support public housing investments, expand and fully fund lead poisoning interventions, end the County’s practice of union busting, increase government transparency and increase support for the formerly incarcerated. Read more »
There is power in the term Latinx
The Latinx vs Hispanic debate regarding identity is important, because the Latinx/Hispanic community is composed of multiple races, various nationalities, culture and various histories. Read more »
Childcare in Onondaga County deserves more than temporary solutions
Overall investment in childcare will be extremely helpful, especially as COVID restrictions are rolled back and parents no longer are able to work from home. Read more »
Abortion access and child welfare is imperative
From making sure we codify Roe v. Wade to giving better government subsidies and programs to women who want to continue the pregnancy, we need to fix the fundamental failure of individual’s access to reproductive healthcare. Read more »
SU can not be silent about Vera House crisis anymore
Moving forward, Vera House and any other organization that is supposed to serve the people needs to be accountable for their actions. Read more »
Break-ins and burglaries should not be the norm. DPS needs to be more proactive.
Intercepting burglaries is a difficult task, but it shouldn’t be on the student body. Read more »
BeReal is just not that real
The standards we are now expected to meet solely to receive the temporary satisfaction of positive feedback makes way for long-lasting mental health issues and potential social media addiction. Read more »
Looking for a multicultural experience abroad? London is the best option.
London offers a cultural experience that is hard to find anywhere else in Europe. Read more »
VPA students should not have to break the bank to explore their creative studies
As SU is a private institution that offers countless scholarships and grants, you could only hope that VPA students would receive the same funding and opportunities as everyone else. Read more »
The cost of attendance at Syracuse University is not worth it
When applying for college, many people choose not to apply to Syracuse because it is so expensive. SU has a lot of work to do in rethinking its cost of attendance. Read more »
SU needs to recognize the struggles of international students
Socially, I just feel out of the loop. We really never know about these plans because it's very word of mouth. It would be hard if I didn't have any other international students to connect with. Read more »
Latinx: When being inclusive becomes insensitive
The term Latinx may come from a place of inclusion but it also developed from ignorance. The biggest critique of the term is its lack of understanding of the Latin community and its language. Read more »
It’s time to credit Black queer culture appropriately
By learning about ballroom, whether it's through Beyoncé ’s “Renaissance'' or a series like “Pose”, people can expose themselves to the hidden history and culture of Black and Brown communities. Read more »
Biden's student loan relief is a step in the right direction for minority students
Biden’s student loan repayment plan seems to be a step in the right direction in addressing the problems people of color face financially with higher education. Read more »
The death of Masha Amini is a wake up call for Iranian people
Because of Amini’s death, it is believed that Iranians have had enough, and the hijab protest might burst into an anti-government revolution. Read more »
US and Puerto Rican officials played a role in Hurricane Fiona's severe aftermath
The United States and the Puerto Rican governments are to blame for Hurricane Fiona. Read more »
Puerto Rico is facing one of its worst hurricanes. Here is what we can do.
The government of Puerto Rico needs to direct a stronger effort toward long-term repairs that will be able to sustain the island's tropical weather. Read more »
SU's cost of attendance is worth it for students
Paying $58,440 in tuition for Syracuse University seems like quite a lot of money, but the cost of attendance is ultimately worth the University’s amenities and priorities. Read more »
University Union needs to diversify the music genres it brings to students
Although artists from this year's Juice Jam lineup are popular, UU needs to recognize that there is an issue with only attracting one genre. The problem is the lack of diversity. Read more »
Segregation in Syracuse’s school system needs to be acknowledged
While the governing body of Syracuse is not deliberately discriminating against Black communities living in low-income areas, the division resulting from the I-81 highway and the city’s lack of attention on the issue has caused segregation in schools even now. Read more »
Pakistan is facing one of its worst natural disasters and needs our help
Over the past two months, Pakistan has endured terrible natural disasters, starting with deadly flooding, which led to the demolishment of villages, hospitals and towns. Read more »
African American Studies Department should have Black professor to be head of the Department
After its history hiring white people as AAS department chairs, now is a perfect time for university to step in. Read more »
Middle Eastern students at Syracuse University need a physical space on campus
A university that has the resources and funds that SU does should be working to create a space or network to ease the connection of their Middle Eastern student population. Read more »
