Editorial : Defamation case deserves to stay in local county
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the party that filed a change of venue motion for the defamation case was misidentified. Jim Boeheim and… Read more »
Opinion
Liberal : Spying on Muslim students by New York Police Department unjustifiable
The New York City Police Department was revealed to have been monitoring Muslim students throughout New York state almost one week ago. The surveillance both… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Athletics department should restore Otto's costume, remove Nike logo
Dear Dr. Daryl Gross,As former Syracuse University mascot team members, we are extremely happy to see a new, bright and clean Otto the Orange strolling… Read more »
Liberal : New Jersey governor's decision sets back equal rights
The New Jersey Senate passed a bill 24-16 to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The assembly affirmed this action by voting 42-33. The passage… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Jewish campus groups support Muslim Student Association
Hillel at Syracuse University and the Hillel Jewish Student Union stand united with the Muslim Students Association in support of protecting the civil rights of… Read more »
Editorial : Memoirs of convicted bomber troubling for SU community
The news of convicted bomber Abdelbaset Read more »
Conservative : President Obama's late budget fails to make final product worthwhile
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 states the president must submit a budget to Congress between the first week in January and the first… Read more »
Pop culture : Rihanna, Brown collaboration on remixes carries heavy consequences
'Remember how you did it? / Remember how you fit it? / If you still wanna kiss it / Come, come, come and get it'… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : News about police department surveying Muslim students startling
The recent news pertaining to the New York Police Department surveillance of Muslim students in Northeastern universities is shocking and alarming.Collecting data and investigating Muslim… Read more »
Women & Gender : Report about male domination at Oscars troublesome for industry, society
I have plans Sunday that involve four hours of television watching, a bowl of popcorn and Joan Rivers' endless and snarky commentary on whether Angelina… Read more »
Editorial : Students need more answers about investigations into Muslim students
During the weekend, The Associated Press reported the New York Police Department spied on many Muslim student associations at various universities, including Syracuse University.Now that… Read more »
Environment : Students can help solve stray cat problem in Syracuse neighborhoods
'Cats are roommates; dogs are children' is an illustrative nugget of bumper sticker wisdom. It is hoped you would never leave your roommate on the… Read more »
Editorial : Transparency would appease student, faculty concerns
At the University Senate meeting Wednesday, faculty members called for more transparency from the administration in the areas of finances and decision-making.At this specific meeting,… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Number of faculty published by university contradictory to data sets
At Wednesday's University Senate meeting the Budget Committee presented its annual report. The report indicates the enrollment of the university is increasing steadily but all… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Student disappointed with Rove's lack of political philosophy discussion
When I heard Karl Rove was speaking on campus I was ecstatic — elated some may say. Karl Rove is a leading political operative for… Read more »
Editorial : Rise in meal plan pricing raises expectations
The price for housing and meals plans, along with tuition, increased at Wednesday's University Senate meeting.Students will see a 3 percent increase in housing and… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Cantor must look into NYPD investigations of Muslim student associations
I am calling on Chancellor Nancy Cantor to demand an explanation from the New York Police Department, and, if certain allegations are borne out, to… Read more »
Conservative : Rhetoric at peaceful anti-Rove protest still unacceptable
On Wednesday, the Republican electoral architect, Karl Rove, spoke at Syracuse University. Rove's visit was sponsored by College Republicans. The senior adviser and chief strategist… Read more »
Liberal : Bright spots in the economy are overshadowed by Republican despair
It is hard to see and there are certainly too many individual cases of which it does not apply, but for the first time in… Read more »
Conservative : Contraception issues deals with religious freedom, not conservative values
The current squabble between religious groups and the White House over the mandate that all institutions receiving public funding pay for contraception services has brought… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Legislation to close hydrofracking loophole brings victory to residents
The state Assembly passed legislation Feb. 13 that closes a loophole in New York state law that had allowed wastewater from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,… Read more »
Pop Culture : Houston's death throws culture's obsession with celebrities back into spotlight
After Whitney Houston's untimely death last weekend, a lot of weight fell onto the producers of the 54th annual Grammy Awards. The event, which sells… Read more »
Editorial : Blue lights primarily create sense of safety for students
The importance of the Blue Light Alarm System on campus is debatable.The 152 blue lights have not proved to be more effective in cutting down… Read more »
Editorial : Carrier Dome events prove campus members value donating, giving back
The last two home men's basketball games in the Carrier Dome proved donating and promoting social causes is alive and well on campus.The Better Together… Read more »
