O'Hare: Anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday calls for tribute to his morally inspiring rhymes
One of the most significant compliments you can pay someone is to say his or her work is timeless – to claim that no matter… Read more »
Opinion
Large spending cuts to lessen student aid
If Congress cannot agree on an alternative to reducing federal spending by Friday, $85 billion will be automatically slashed from federally funded programs for the… Read more »
Slack: SU students should follow gym etiquette guidelines as Spring Break approaches
With Spring Break just around the corner, warm weather is surely approaching fast. Beach bodies will soon be on full display, and you know what… Read more »
Rockler: DOMA unconstitutional, Supreme Court must end persistent discrimination
The U.S. Supreme Court will better define marriage in the next month when it begins hearing arguments concerning the Defense of Marriage Act. The act… Read more »
Stikkel: Debate between College Republicans and College Democrats would inform students of today's issues
We have a great opportunity here at Syracuse University to exploit current political contention, the divided state of the nation and the sense shared across… Read more »
Private scholarship fund would aid undocumented students
Two laws are circulating in the New York State Legislature that aim to grant assistance to college-bound undocumented immigrants. Proposals have been made for a… Read more »
Barillari: Classroom technology effective when used as additional tool
Tweeting, blogging and using PowerPoint slides have redefined the university classroom across the country and at Syracuse University. But as this technology continues to develop… Read more »
Nasa: Balancing family, career still challenge for modern women
Women face significant pressure to “have it all,” but sometimes that’s not what they want. For the modern woman, this phrase typically means having both… Read more »
Hodge: Allegiance to faith less important for young adults
We are known for our ambition, edgy ways of dress and technology addictions. But beyond these commonly known attributes about our generation, we are also… Read more »
Students must call on SU to lead anti-sweatshop movement
The recently reinstated United Students Against Sweatshops organization at Syracuse University is on a mission to have the Adidas brand’s sponsorship dropped as a consequence… Read more »
SA provides Spring Break buses
On behalf of the Student Association, I want to inform the student body about a fantastic program we conduct every semester. For Spring Break, the… Read more »
iSchool graduate students, SU Library faculty relationship commendable
When I joined SU in 2001, Bird Library was quite different than it is today. Some of us will remember the walls on the first floor… Read more »
Romero: Oscar wins fail to enhance female actresses’ careers in contrast to male counterparts
This Sunday night, you’re going to see a lot of fake smiles and probably even more polite claps. Hopefully, the cameras will catch a few… Read more »
Saffren: Intra-national program in NYC will provide beneficial internship, networking opportunities
In recent months, Syracuse University has kickstarted a new Manhattan Project. Don’t worry, SU is not building atomic bombs, just a bigger university-sponsored presence in… Read more »
Smith: Ethical use of personal information necessary as reliance on Big Data grows
“Big Data” is the latest buzzword in technology used to describe the massive amount of information currently available as the world sinks deeper into digital.… Read more »
Green initiative campaign will be more effective than surveys
SUNY-ESF’s Campus Climate Change Committee is working to ensure the school meets a 2015 deadline of becoming carbon neutral. To get students more involved in… Read more »
Bethel: Female wardrobes at award shows distract from actual talent
Every year, the Grammys and the upcoming Oscars are highly anticipated by the public. Viewers not only watch for the celebrities that attend, but also… Read more »
Saffren: Punishment is a better method for combatting academic dishonesty, not detection site
Last Wednesday night, moments before Syracuse University tipped off against the University of Connecticut, ESPN’s Andy Katz dropped a bomb. From Jan. 9 to Feb.… Read more »
Callaghan: Overuse of hand sanitizer leads to extermination of beneficial microorganisms
Dramatic improvements in sanitation and medicine continue to improve human health. Hand sanitizer is now a staple of this cleanliness regime, especially during flu season,… Read more »
Studio C hosts Friday event to generate ideas for community engagement
If you are interested in civic engagement and working within the community at Syracuse, come on down this Friday to The Warehouse on the fourth… Read more »
False claims, misconceptions concerning paper industry should be avoided
Meg Callaghan’s Feb. 13 article, “Give the gift of sustainability when making traditional Valentine’s Day exchanges,” was circulated to SUNY-ESF’s Green Campus Initiative’s club listserv. I… Read more »
