Positive connections with DPS needed
Though Syracuse University students claimed a lack of information about Joe Shanley’s reassignment within the Department of Public Safety was the main reason for a… Read more »
Opinion
Saffren: Fraternities and sororities capitalize on student interest by charging recruitment fee
Every year, thousands of Syracuse University students participate in fraternity and sorority recruitment. In recent years, recruitment processes have grown excessively structured. There is also… Read more »
Callaghan: Hope, action necessary to accomplish climate change initiatives, pass legislation
Acknowledgement from two of the most powerful politicians in our country – Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama – has made January hopeful… Read more »
Proactive steps to keep pipes intact would prove beneficial
Bursting pipes and water main breaks have been issues on the Syracuse University campus and on Marshall Street. University officials and business owners should take… Read more »
O'Hare: Anniversary of 'The Day the Music Died' prompts closer look at 'American Pie' lyrics
This Sunday, Feb. 3, marks the 54th anniversary of the plane crash that killed rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big… Read more »
Rockler: Line between church, state still blurred, distinction must be enforced
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case from an Illinois man who wanted to sue the state for funding a religious cross. The… Read more »
Slack: Columnist discusses pet peeves of professors’ conduct in classrooms
It’s been a fortnight since my last syllabus week, ever. I’ve endured my last soliloquies on not texting in class and not “starting this term… Read more »
Stikkel: Mickelson has reason to resent targeted taxation
Multimillionaire golfer Phil Mickelson risked his public image last week and later called it a “dumb, dumb mistake.” There were no prostitutes or drugs. He… Read more »
Closing Fire Station No. 7 is hazardous risk for city, SU
Fire Station No. 7 is a valuable asset to the Syracuse University community. Closing the station due to budget cuts is concerning, as it would… Read more »
Barillari: Obama's hopes for societal progress exhibited, practiced at SU
Progress. An accomplishment, a necessity. What we should embrace and never resist, what we should cherish and never refuse to accept. It is putting one… Read more »
Crowley: Puerto Rico's voters prefer statehood; admittance would change dynamics of Congress
Election Day was a good day for those on my side of politics. Victories piled up on every level, from state referenda to the presidency.… Read more »
Nasa: Ability to serve in combat not determined by gender; lift of 1994 ban welcomed
On Thursday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta officially announced the elimination of the 1994 ban on women in combat. “In life, as we all know,… Read more »
Hodge: Desire for immediacy reflected in casual dating culture
When I got accepted into Syracuse University, I began to imagine my casual dating lifestyle. It would be filled with lots of adorable, shy smiles… Read more »
Student Association making improvements to better serve student body
Two weeks into the 57th Session, Student Association members are creating a more effective and efficient student government by making substantial changes that benefit Syracuse… Read more »
Romero: Sundance films provide positive, artistic contrast to blockbuster studio movies
Hipster heartthrob Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a muscle-shirt-wearing, pornography-addicted Jersey boy. Scarlett Johansson as his rom-com-obsessed dream girl. Switch to James Franco, sweaty and surrounded by… Read more »
Smith: Severe government regulations led to Reddit co-creator's suicide
It has been more than a week since the death of Aaron Swartz, online visionary and co-creator of Reddit and RSS feeds, yet thousands of… Read more »
Bethel: Women must continue to make progress, seek equality in corporate world
In America many years ago, women were discouraged from pursuing a higher education because it was against the cultural norm. Today, education is no longer… Read more »
Saffren: SA helps students by raising spending standards and minimums
Student Association Comptroller Channels the Organization’s Proper Role A democratic government should help its constituents. Contrary to the opinions of capital-hawking Republicans, this means spending… Read more »
'18 and older' night at Marshall Street bar could only increase underage drinking
DJ’s On the Hill’s “18 and older” nights will not benefit the Syracuse University campus or community. Bringing underage individuals into an environment where alcohol… Read more »
Callaghan: Winterize your off-campus house to save money, limit fossil fuel emissions
During a Syracuse winter, keep your house toasty and warm should be high on your priority list. But not wasting money, heat or fossil fuels… Read more »
