First-generation college students are left in the dark on loans
COVID-19 ignited the flame that awoke much of the nation to the struggles of higher education accessibility. Read more »
Opinion
Yik Yak's anonymity allows dangerous behaviors to persist
There needs to be an algorithm put in place that removes harmful posts on YikYak without the need to be alerted by a community member. Read more »
Schools in Indigenous communities lack proper funding
Due to the severity of damages to infrastructure, an additional $6 million ($2 million per school) should be allocated on an annual basis for maintenance and improvements moving forward. Read more »
To end the semester strong, put yourself first
Keeping the bigger picture in mind is a difficult task, but conserving energy and enjoying each other’s company throughout the course of these upcoming weeks will minimize the burnout. Read more »
More than liberal views should be accepted at Syracuse University
Regardless of whether or not you agree with a perspective, slandering the belief or the people who subscribe to it, does little to fix problems. Read more »
Ukraine's historic resiliency shows it will win the war against Russia
The world is watching and they see the Ukrainians being the victims of Putin's military advances. Read more »
A lack of advertising hinders off-campus organizations at SU
SU students receive daily emails with information about programs, alumni, internship opportunities and work opportunities, but I have never seen an email that mentions a way to help the Syracuse community through an off-campus, nonprofit organization. Read more »
Bandersnatch is one University Union’s most underrated events
It feels as if Bandersnatch is treated like a lower-tier event compared to other UU events. But it’s not like the headliners are some sort of underground artists who only attract a niche fanbase. Read more »
Regardless of political party, New York state gerrymandering is dangerous
Now is not the time for parties to point fingers for the same behavior they both participate in. Read more »
SU’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum feels forced and does not benefit students
By requiring students to take classes they do not want to take, SU wastes not only the students’ time but also the professors’. Read more »
Syracuse University should continue offering online classes post-pandemic
Online learning is a start of something new, and our university must play to the strengths of both types of learning and implant the new digital way to educate students. Read more »
SU students should stop getting their news from social media
To protect the integrity and benefits of civil discourse on campus, students need to place a greater emphasis on media literacy over convenience. Read more »
SU needs scheduling systems, focused students to ensure gyms becomes less crowded
Changes at the Barnes Center gym must come from both gym staff and students. Read more »
The challenges of traveling alone as a college-aged woman
Airport anxiety is indeed a common experience for many travelers, however, many elements add up to make this feeling even worse for college-aged girls — starting with the presence of unknown men. Read more »
Wordle creates a sense of community during a time of online divisiveness
After numerous days of scrolling through Twitter and sharing my Wordle grids with others, I think I have come up with an answer: community. There is nothing inherently divisive about guessing a five-letter word each morning. Read more »
Unification is key to overcoming new challenges in a drastically different world
The world is changing radically in both the short and long term — as young people, we must work to present a determined focus and unity in the face of these challenges. Read more »
The lack of diversity in media is damaging to viewers
Media influences the narrative, which can affect our perceptions about the world in front of us. Read more »
MySlice’s pronoun limits leave trans, gender-expansive students feeling unseen
Many students who used mixed pronouns noted that even when professors did ask for pronouns, they then defaulted to using only the student’s binary pronoun (if they used he/they, she/they, etc.) or the pronoun that best aligned with the student’s outward appearance, even if that was not the student’s only pronoun. Read more »
Abortion rights are trans men’s and non-binary people's rights
Abortion rights aren’t just for women and the language we use to express this narrative must change, regardless of an individual’s opinion on reproductive rights. Read more »
Students should consider the environmental impacts of traveling over spring break
Instead of contributing to the negative implications surrounding tourism, students could consider ecotourism, or responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment. Read more »
Requiring students to show documentation to miss class is robotic
Students shouldn’t have to go to an adviser to talk about an emergency that, most of the time, they don’t want to mention the details of to begin with. In these unprecedented times, the last thing students need is to take the time to go to their advisers and ask for a piece of paper about an emergency. Read more »
Aspen Syracuse住户不愿再坐等安全问题被改善
在雪城，安全本该是权利，安心是本该是注定。而我们现在在这里，家里准备着球棒、锁链、和一颗惴惴不安的心。 Read more »
Aspen Syracuse residents done waiting for fixed security issues
Here in Syracuse, safety should have been our right; being free from worries should have been deserved. Read more »
Going home to rest for spring break is healthier than partying all week
You should feel no humiliation in giving your body the week to decompress. Read more »
