Smith: Hacking for public benefit valid initiative, but masks policy problems
As hacktivists and open-data advocates continue to find themselves on the wrong side of the law, the idea of “civic hacking” aims to redirect young… Read more »
Opinion
SA’s lack of transparency continues
Transparency doesn’t happen behind closed doors. And it certainly doesn’t start there, either. The Student Association delivered its constituency, the students of Syracuse University, a… Read more »
Callaghan: Extending Keystone XL pipeline will only increase fossil fuel dependence, cause further damage
The Keystone XL pipeline has gone through delays and controversies since it was first proposed in 2008. With the executive decision approaching this fall on… Read more »
Dialogue ignited by downtown billboard should not be censored by university
In calling for the discontinuation of a “provocative” billboard downtown, some university faculty are working to silence dialogue about white privilege and racism. The billboard… Read more »
SA’s internal issues must stop distracting members from focusing on student body
At the end of last year, the Student Association spent nearly $4,000 on a formal, violating its own budget rules. That made me angry. Now,… Read more »
UU continues using unofficial data collecting method despite SA legislation
Throughout my time at Syracuse University, University Union has not only catered to a relatively small set of musical genres in booking its large spring… Read more »
Smith: IMF exploits nations, middle class on behalf of international bankers
Last week, the International Monetary Fund gave the tiny Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, a member of the European Union, an ultimatum. The Cypriot government… Read more »
Saffren: Student activists apply pressure to multinational corporations where United Nations can't
Global corporations like Adidas and Nike are in a perennial “race to the bottom,” where companies outsource production to the most underdeveloped countries with the… Read more »
O'Hare: Comprehensive plot in 'Games of Thrones' makes show more relevant to contemporary society than 'Lord of the Rings'
Winter is coming. That’s what we’ve heard for two seasons of “Game of Thrones” (2011). This doesn't only mean the weather, it alludes to hardship… Read more »
Rockler: North Dakota's anti-abortion legislation represents incompetent policy-making
Last week, North Dakota legislators enacted the nation’s strongest abortion restrictions. The new law forbids abortions after six weeks, when a fetal heartbeat can be… Read more »
Slack: Social media campaign for equality exemplifies wrongful replacement of true activism
Last week, the eyes of every news-literate American were fixed on the proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court as two landmark cases regarding gay marriage… Read more »
UU makes correct choice in selecting Ke$ha
This year, University Union is paying attention to the musical wishes of Syracuse University’s student body. Pop star Ke$ha received the highest number of votes… Read more »
SA loses student body's trust due to lack of honesty
Student Association officials are supposed to be the “defenders of the students” at Syracuse University. But the irresponsible actions taken by its leaders this semester… Read more »
Stikkel: Carrey wrongfully demonizes gun owners in video
Jim Carrey’s new video, which includes his song “Cold Dead Hand,” is meant to make people feel negatively about gun ownership, but more likely makes… Read more »
Nasa: Healthy ideas about body image, alcoholic beverage consumption must be promoted
College women face more scrutiny than their male counterparts when it comes to gaining weight from excessive drinking. Some companies have found a way to… Read more »
Barillari: Diversity established on college campuses provides educational progressivism
In the past decade, this country has witnessed an evolving societal discourse, leading to the election of a black man to the nation’s highest office,… Read more »
Column declared inaccurate, irresponsible
I am writing to correct numerous inaccuracies contained within Wednesday’s column regarding tuition and admission standards. First, the median SAT score for incoming SU freshmen… Read more »
Swenton: Section Three of DOMA should be overturned to begin ending government mistreatment of LGBT community
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning two cases that will shape the progress of gay rights in this country. The court… Read more »
Ending social divisions duty of all students
As students at Syracuse University, we have entered an environment composed of individuals who represent many backgrounds, histories and heritages. But instead of immersing ourselves… Read more »
Hodge: Younger population grateful for traditional, modern views
I hold the door for people. I am the type who keeps it open, unintentionally causing the individual I’m holding it for to awkwardly run… Read more »
