Big Data creates unnecessary correlations between voter actions, behaviors
It turns out that if you scarf down Resee’s Peanut Butter Cups and watch “Modern Family” on Hulu on Sunday evenings, you could be more… Read more »
Opinion
Newly created DPS, SPD task force will increase police misconduct, racism
As members of the Syracuse community, which includes Syracuse University, we are of course concerned about crimes that occur at SU and in the city.… Read more »
Phi Iota Alpha: Curtis’ outstanding work as vice president warrants votes
On Oct. 11, Ms. Alexandra Curtis announced her candidacy for Student Association president in the Schine Atrium. Many members of the student body appeared to… Read more »
Americans can learn to curb obesity by eating real food, like Chinese students do
Last year when I was browsing the latest fashion with my friends at Destiny USA, dazzled by the nation of plenty for the first time… Read more »
Public Safety, Syracuse police collaborate to increase safety
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this editorial, the time when the University Area Crime Control Team will go into effect was misstated. The collaboration… Read more »
Affirmative action ensures education for those with diverse backgrounds
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on a case that could fundamentally change the way affirmative action works. Affirmative action not only helps create a… Read more »
'Modern Family' star's storyline mirrors personal struggle
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, three-time Emmy nominated actor known for his role as Mitch in ABC’s “Modern Family,” is scheduled to speak in Goldstein Auditorium on Tuesday.… Read more »
Even with 50 years of affirmative action, education system not dramatically improving
Think of a high school student who’s put blood, sweat and tears into her college application. She’s lined up sterling letters of recommendation, agonized for… Read more »
Congressional candidates can still affect students
Three distinct candidates are seeking the 24th Congressional District seat this election season, but their distance from students makes the race less interesting and important… Read more »
Victim of gun violence responds to letter, column about campus concealed carry laws
I’m writing in response to Tiernan Mendes’ Oct. 3 letter to the editor, which challenged Harmen Rockler’s Oct. 1 column on campus concealed carry laws.… Read more »
Social media in elections, including SA, can take away from bigger issues
Before you cast a ballot in support of your favorite presidential candidate on Election Day, you are probably going to “like” his Facebook page and… Read more »
Musicians have special way to talk about relationship beginnings, break ups
Jake Gyllenhaal. Joe Jonas. John Mayer. Once they were just famous heartthrobs with pretty steady careers. Then they decided to date Taylor Swift. Now they’re… Read more »
Next chancellor should bring own vision, but respect initiatives already in place
Hiring a new chancellor often means bringing in a new vision. A new chancellor can revamp a university and set a new course for years… Read more »
Environmental advocates must work to be taken seriously
In our modern world, stereotypical environmental activists, with all their eccentricities, come off as crazy and not very productive. Chaining themselves to trees, screaming at… Read more »
Obama’s failed economic plan, unemployment lead youth to favor Romney
Statistically speaking, our vote — the college vote — went to Barack Obama in 2008. But this time, Republican Mitt Romney is closing in on… Read more »
Campus organizations invite all students to show pride on Love Your Body Day
Today we invite you all to celebrate Love Your Body Day, a national effort to reinforce positive body images. Each year, the United States spends… Read more »
SA vice president reaffirms plan to work with DPS to let student voices be heard
Recently, many students have noticed an apparent increase in the level of crime on campus. Two events outside Acropolis Pizza and the Carrier Dome in… Read more »
Reinstating Operation Prevent would benefit all
Reinstating Operation Prevent could be a benefit to students, bar owners and local police departments around the Syracuse University bar scene. The program, funded through… Read more »
Rise of throwback clothing stores signals hypocrisy of college students
I was at a music festival this weekend, feeling very out of place (One of these is not like the others! One of these does… Read more »
Microsoft 8 will finally bring company back into relevance in software market
In the coming weeks men and women will be ending their 11-year relationship. The transition away from the familiar will inevitably leave many bewildered and… Read more »
