Presidential debates should include more than just 2 candidates
While the first debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney helped inform voters of the two leaders’ opinions about domestic policy, the debate failed to… Read more »
Opinion
Voter ID laws in many states disenfranchise African-American, other minority citizens
“Today it’s unbelievable that there are Republican officials trying to stop some people from voting,” Congressman John Lewis shouted to the packed house at the… Read more »
Super PACs create shady politics, not politicians
Last week, billionaire George Soros wrote a $1-million check to Priorities USA Action, President Barack Obama’s super PAC. Earlier in the Republican primaries, we saw… Read more »
With simple tips, students can make voting process easy
With the election now less than a month away, it’s about that time to give some nonpartisan electoral tips and go over the information voters… Read more »
Student-created website will help off-campus living
A student-created website that aims to increase information about off-campus housing will fill a necessary void in the Syracuse housing market for students. The website,… Read more »
Lustig follows in path of former SA presidents with 1-term presidency
Though Dylan Lustig’s presidency is distinctive from his predecessors’, he will follow Student Association leaders before him in one traditional aspect: being a single-term president.… Read more »
If Gaga can still be fabulous after gaining weight, so can we
Although an Oscar-winning song once showed us how difficult it is out there for a pimp, it's probably harder to be pop star Lady Gaga… Read more »
SA members misguided in attempt to be transparent
To become more transparent, Student Association’s leaders plan to create a new website. But making a third website will not improve the organization’s transparency. Transparency… Read more »
Obama administration fails to respond to Libyan situation
According to two Republican congressmen on Tuesday, "Multiple U.S. federal government officials have confirmed to the (House Oversight) Committee that, prior to the Sept. 11… Read more »
Students must not attack the Dalai Lama based on untrue claims
I am writing in response to the letter to the editor published on Sept. 26. In this letter, Collin Chambers and Derek Ford portrayed His… Read more »
Playboy reaction article in The Daily Orange fails to accurately portray ESF campus
I am sure you are aware by now that your article, "ESF students react to low Playboy Magazine party rating," was just as poorly received… Read more »
Dalai Lama speaks of peace but violent ties, deceit will never achieve freedom
The Dalai Lama is a charlatan considered a “holy man” by many people. However, the Dalai Lama was chosen to be a “holy man” by… Read more »
Letter to the Editor misses key information, understanding of the Dalai Lama
Some 15-year-old who was nearly immediately ousted from power isn't responsible for his entire culture's history. Just as I am not personally responsible for America's… Read more »
Enacting stricter gun laws will not keep criminals from breaking the law
In a recent column in The Daily Orange, liberal columnist Harmen Rockler expressed his view that students should not rely on themselves, but on police… Read more »
For ESF students, nickname Stumpy is here to stay despite push for Oakie
Tree Hugger, Granola Cruncher, Greenies, Stumpies. The list of names for students at SUNY-ESF can go pretty far, but no matter if we’re scientists, foresters… Read more »
Title IX resonates for teams 40 years later
Although women’s sports at Syracuse University may never achieve the same popularity as men’s sports, Title IX still resonates for the women’s programs. Forty years… Read more »
New porn search engine has potential to revolutionize billion-dollar industry
As an industry that is worth a staggering $10 billion domestically and $90 billion worldwide, it’s astonishing that Syracuse University doesn’t have a major in… Read more »
Terrible pop music may be sign of the apocalypse for society
Rihanna’s new single was released this week (if you know me, you know there’s no way I can say “dropped” without sounding ridiculous, so just… Read more »
Romney-Ryan plan for budget will help solve economic problems
Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan and the Republicans win the economy hands down. One way to see this is to look at what is certain. Namely,… Read more »
Obama’s plan for job creation relies on proven strategy
President Barack Obama’s plan to create jobs is better than the alternatives that Republicans are offering. It attempts to immediately get more people working. Obama’s… Read more »
Romney-Ryan plan does not create free enterprise system as it claims to do
Conservatives point out that we, as a society, have never tried an entirely free enterprise system. They’re right — and there’s a reason for it… Read more »
