Opinion

Slack: Dependence on smartphones proves obvious when writer becomes stranded in NYC
My phone was dead and I was locked out on the streets of New York City. Read that again. I couldn’t open the door to… Read more »

Stikkel: Young Americans should opt for GOP; party committed to long-term concerns
As of last Thursday, the U.S. public debt was 74.22 percent of the gross domestic product, which is a measure of federal debt in terms… Read more »
Five issues must be addressed before fall
In the last semester, the Syracuse University community has witnessed numerous controversial actions taken by the university administration, the student government and local politicians unfold… Read more »
Nasa: Feminism remains relevant in society as women’s inequality persists
Many people stray from identifying themselves as feminists today because of the term’s negative connotations and belief that it is no longer a relevant ideal.… Read more »
SA officials encourage fellow members to pass election running mate bill
Every November, students log on to MySlice to select the next president, comptroller and home college assembly representatives for the Student Association. Every year, the… Read more »
SU administration responds to student’s discontent with Chancellor Cantor
I am writing in response to the letter from student Ross Lazerowitz that appeared in Thursday’s Daily Orange. I want to share some thoughts regarding… Read more »
Coulter’s speech disappoints student looking to hear diverse political opinions
When I attended Ann Coulter’s lecture on April 24, I approached the event with the most open mind possible. As a self-identified liberal, I find… Read more »
Hopeful doctoral student reaches out to SU for educational funding assistance
I am Zuheir Khlaif from West Bank, Palestine. I graduated from Syracuse University in August 2012. I got my master’s degree in instructional design, development… Read more »
Alumnus commends respect students exhibit at Coulter presentation
It has been 15 years since I last wrote a letter to The Daily Orange, but after returning to my alma mater for April 24’s… Read more »
Hodge: Young people should continue taking chances despite career, relationship doubts
I hate “the maybes.” Often like the blistering cold days we experience here in Syracuse, there seems to be an infinite amount of them. “The… Read more »
Swenton: Personal, political sarcasm concerning poisonous letters addressed to Obama highlights societal issue
I stared at my computer screen in bewilderment as I pored over the comments people were leaving on a status that CNN posted on its… Read more »
Smith: Hacking scams can be combated if journalism professionals become more tech-savvy
It seems that self-made biases and blunders are not the only issues getting in the way of accurate reporting today, as the modern journalist now… Read more »
Anti-war activists bring awareness of government drones to Syracuse
Did you know that predator drones (weaponized, unmanned aircrafts) kill suspected militants across the Middle East and Northern Africa from Hancock Air Base, only three… Read more »
Student requests Chancellor Cantor conducts session to answer questions
An open letter to Chancellor Nancy Cantor: First and foremost, I want to thank you for speaking to the Student Association Monday. You gave some… Read more »

Romero: Mindless summer TV shows provide motivation for students to finish semester strong
Finals week is, unfortunately, right around the corner. That means writing papers last minute, cramming psychology notes into your head at E.S. Bird Library and… Read more »
Next chancellor should restrict growing debt
Though Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s successor has yet to be determined, the financial ideology that Syracuse University’s next leader must follow is unequivocally conservative. When Cantor… Read more »
Bethel: Dove campaign exposes female perceptions of true beauty in themselves, others
Dove is proving the drastic effects of the media on women’s self-perception in its recently released viral video. The expectations for women are overwhelming in… Read more »
Smith: Government counterterrorism measures may prove more threatening than terrorism itself
Last week, while you were watching martial law undertake the Boston area in the furious search for the Boston Marathon suspect, the U.S. House of… Read more »
Alumnus supports former alumni association president’s letter, integrity
Good morning to all, east and west. Brian Spector’s Letter to the Editor, published on April 17, has hit the nail on the head and… Read more »
Board chairman responds to former alumni association president’s resignation letter
I am writing in response to the letter from Brian Spector that appeared in last week’s Daily Orange. As I indicated back in January, when… Read more »
College Republicans chairman welcomes students to attend Ann Coulter’s speech
Ann Coulter will speak about “How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America” tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. Coulter is an American conservative social… Read more »

