COVID-19 is not over. SU needs to stop thinking it is.
COVID-19 is not over yet, simply ignoring the severity of the pandemic makes SU oblivious, not proactive. Read more »
Opinion
Elton John's Saturday show was a hit, but it came at the cost of CO2 emissions
SU missed how unsustainable large-scale concerts can be, including Elton John’s Farewell Tour. Read more »
NYS' recent adoption ruling puts LGBTQ rights in jeopardy
What appears on the surface to be a ruling in favor of religious freedom is actually a decision that directly harms queer communities and violates their Fourteenth Amendment rights, Read more »
Syracuse University can do more for its Muslim students
The university and the MSA have made progress in recent years to be inclusive to Muslim students, but there’s room for improvement. As long as SU commits to respecting the Muslim community, it’s possible to fight the feeling of alienation. Read more »
Women's and Gender Studies Department urges SU to rethink current COVID-19 policies
In light of Syracuse University's announcement that masking is now an individual decision on our campus, we, as a feminist community, want to offer a counter practice grounded in feminist ethics of care, disability justice, accountability and the notion of collective access. Read more »
SU's Black Student Union is here to stay
For Black Students at a PWI, it’s important to feel at home and to have peers around you that you can relate to. What Black students at SU need is a Union. Read more »
My time on Capitol Hill was pivotal in my aspiration to enter politics
Asylum seekers deserve basic survival needs, too. Human beings cannot be illegal on colonized and stolen land. Read more »
It is time for SU to fix overcrowding at dining halls like Ernie Davis
Eating a meal under harsh fluorescent lights with a multitude of loud conversations around them is not something students think about when they pay for their meal plans at Syracuse University. Read more »
Enjoy the warm weather before it's too late
Once the fall comes around, we’ll be wishing for the heat to return. I recommend embracing the opportunities that warm weather provides before campus returns to its usual frigid state. Read more »
Don't give up the fight for reproductive rights, there are others standing with you
Make no mistake, this decision is specifically about control and limiting the rights of individuals. However, it’s also about so much more than that. When one federal right is stripped away from people, who is to say what’s next on the chopping block? The impact of this decision has caused genuine trauma for folks, causing feelings of pain, isolation and panic. Read more »
Syracuse legislators building an aquarium is a mistake
While the creator(s) of the plan intended to benefit the local economy, the city made a mistake allocating millions of dollars that could have gone toward fighting high poverty, crime or substance abuse rates. Read more »
As SA vice president, I plan on leaving a lasting impact
Advocacy means creating space for those coming after you. Read more »
Don’t be scared to explore your identity, you can end up finding your community
SU’s student body is a place where the LGBTQ+ community can thrive. Read more »
Biden’s loan forgiveness is a step in the right direction, but more has to be done
Coming out of the pandemic, families undoubtedly struggled in many aspects of life, but especially and maybe most notably, financially. Combine that with rising costs and inflation and you can see why now more than ever families will need financial support especially for college. Read more »
Dear SU students, the Syracuse community is your home too
When the city proposed constructing the I-81 viaduct, 15th Ward residents rallied together and fought to keep their homes, businesses and memories from being demolished. With the Urban Renewal Project, which brought the city the Everson Museum, government buildings and an expansion of Downtown Syracuse, it was becoming clear that 15th Ward residents had to leave. Read more »
COVID-19 restrictions at SU may be lifted, but pandemic anxiety is far from gone
As students return to college this month, there is anxiety in the air about Syracuse University’s COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. While some students can finally have the college experience that was put on hold for two years, we can’t ignore that there are still outbreaks, cases spreading and effects of the pandemic. We are not back to normal—we are recovering. Read more »
With a new semester on the horizon, here's how you can set yourself up for success
Whether you’re a first-year or a senior, this school year will be full of new experiences and challenges. Here’s a guide to tackle the semester head-on. Read more »
Overturning Roe v. Wade is a step in the wrong direction for reproductive rights
SCOTUS’s ruling is incredibly harmful and threatening to the millions of individuals living in our country who rely on this procedure to ensure their safety and the right to reproductive rights. Read more »
After the Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment ruling, time is of the essence
Following the mass shooting in Buffalo, SU students are likely already concerned with their safety on and around campus. With the Supreme Court’s decision, students have even more reason to wonder if they are really safe in New York. Read more »
Take advantage of summer break and get ahead of the curve
Summer is here and with it comes an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and one step closer to your post-graduation goals. Read more »
It’s imperative to keep up with current events. Here are 4 ways to do so over break
Just because the semester is over, students should not stop being informed about the world and their community. Students should take advantage of all the information accessible at their fingertips. Read more »
Enjoy summer break, but make sure to spend it sustainably
This summer, whether in the city or at the beach, take these tips to ensure a more sustainable relationship with nature. Read more »
Thank you, Syracuse. But do better.
I have so many beautiful moments in my future. I will experience deeper levels of joy, love, and peace, but I wouldn’t know the depth of those emotions if not for my time exploring them here. Read more »
Be genuine and appreciate the small things in life
There are only so many grand occasions in one’s life, and they are few and far between. The little things define ourselves, our relationships and our lives. Read more »
