Opinion
O'Hare: 'The Sandlot' remains No.1 baseball movie despite close contenders
Baseball spring training is officially underway and this April, “42,” a biopic about Jackie Robinson, will be in theaters Hopefully, it will be the next great… Read more »
Proposal to restrict off-campus living unfair
Proposed legislation to regulate the number of student residents in the University Hill area should not be approved by the Syracuse Common Council. Students should… Read more »
Slack: Young people should enjoy, appreciate time in their 20s
Recently, a BuzzFeed article kept showing up on my Facebook newsfeed called, “What It’s Like To Be A Twenty-something, As Told By ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Bridesmaids,’… Read more »
Barillari: Curtis makes correct choice in appointing Alampi to chief of staff
It was like déjà vu when Student Association President Allie Curtis announced PJ Alampi, her top opponent for the presidency, as her chief of staff… Read more »
Stikkel: American prosperity built on freedom, ability to meet demands of free market
President Barack Obama misidentified the American Dream in his State of the Union address. He said we must “restore the basic bargain that built this… Read more »
Crowley: Creating more opportunities for success is priority for Obama
The American Dream is all about economic and social opportunity. It is not a guarantee of success, but a guarantee of a fighting chance to… Read more »
Smith: Obama’s policies widen gap between rich, poor; future of country bleak
The American Dream has always meant that no matter where you come from, through hard work in a free enterprise capitalist system, you can go… Read more »
Rockler: Fundamental American Dream stays consistent; hard work is rewarded
Conservatives are likely to view Obama’s State of the Union speech as a redefinition of the American Dream. They argue Obama is getting support because… Read more »
External consultant should be hired to assess SU finances
During the Feb. 13 University Senate meeting, the Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs reported that the pressures to limit tuition costs have left Syracuse… Read more »
Nasa: Violence against women prominent issue on college campuses; shouldn’t be ignored
SU Rising, held Thursday at Hendricks Chapel, provided an opportunity for a much-needed community dialogue about violence against women. Sexual assault is often a hard… Read more »
Hodge: Social media interferes with ability to live in the moment
A beautiful sunset is rare – especially in Syracuse, where clouds consume our days. But when hues of orange and red encapsulate the sky, it… Read more »
Cost comparison tool for higher education will be effective
In President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, he stressed the importance of making higher education more affordable, and said it was Congress’ job… Read more »
Romero: Romantic comedies supply valuable lessons for surviving Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day, column reader. It’s probably going to be a rough day for all of us. Whether you’re observing Singles Awareness Day (SAD) or… Read more »
Smith: Legally defining public figures is challenging in Internet age
Defamation laws are becoming more difficult to define as people of all ages start taking up a web presence, blurring the lines between private and… Read more »
Saffren: Young people prefer secularity, progress of human rights to socially conservative values
Young people are tired of the evangelical circus that has polluted the Republican Party since the heyday of Pat Robertson and the religious right in… Read more »
New gun control laws should include behavior component
At Monday’s public forum titled “Beyond Newtown,” psychologists argued that mental illness should not be a focus of the latest gun control legislation. Panelists at… Read more »
Bethel: Society's reactions to sexualized ads are the reason for their popularity
It's no secret: Sex sells. Sex is a common marketing approach in our patriarchal society, as it evokes curiosity and captivates attention. Keeping with the… Read more »
Callaghan: Give the gift of sustainability when making traditional Valentine’s Day exchanges
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, if you haven’t been reminded a thousand times already by every industry and media outlet. For the college environmentalist, this holiday… Read more »
Smith: US government continues to help Islamic extremists, keep truth from public
Nothing seems to rally bipartisan support in the United States like the threat of al-Qaeda. Fear of the terrorist group has become so ingrained in… Read more »
Libertarian party advocates against the government's methods of taxation
When 36 Democratic- and Republican-controlled states ratified the 16th Amendment, they did not just implement an unconstitutional income tax, they changed the structure of our… Read more »
