Conservative : Victims of violence, harrassment deserve equal treatment, regardless of identity
One of the most distressing additions to American lexicon in the 21st century is the term 'hate crime.' A crime is a crime. There is… Read more »
Opinion
Letter to the Editor : Students should commit to quit drinking harmful bottled water
The New York Public Interest Research Group and the Green Campus Initiative have started a Take Back The Tap campaign, highlighting the horrors and environmental… Read more »
Editorial : SU students can aid youth in financially strapped city schools
The Syracuse City School District faces one of the gravest financial and operational moments in its history. State cuts to public education, in addition to… Read more »
Editorial : SU should punish academic integrity violations more harshly
The Academic Integrity Office held an open forum Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the Academic Integrity Policy. The proposed changes included updating the language… Read more »
Fashion : Modest trends brings back longer hemlines
Short hemlines and warm weather usually work hand-in-hand. But as warm weather lures out our barely tan legs, denim cutoffs and floral sundresses, you leave… Read more »
Editorial : Effectiveness of SA's financial vision remains unclear until after appeals meeting
One of Student Association President Neal Casey's most defined campaign promises, a new financial vision, intended to streamline the budget process for both student organizations… Read more »
Liberal : Public funding for arts represents sliver of federal budget, plays key role in communities
The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra's last-minute funding drive didn't keep the music playing, and decreasing public funding contributed to its financial ruin. A major issue in… Read more »
Editorial : MayFest in Walnut Park has potential to become long-term spring tradition
On April 29, Student Association and University Union will host the second Syracuse University-sanctioned MayFest celebration, including free beer for those of age and free… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Total Relay for Life fundraising exceeds previous year's by more than $13,000
As event co-chair of the 2011 Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Relay For Life, I owe… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : In light of near government shutdown, campus must take U.S. debt seriously
The federal government's near shutdown is a great opportunity to reflect on the basic tenants of our political system.Speaking in sweeping generalizations, the Democrats would… Read more »
Student Life : Warm weather draws students outdoors to enjoy rare moments of spring at SU
There are a lot of things I love about Syracuse University: the quality of the education, the prevalence of Pepsi over Coke, students who use… Read more »
Editorial : Campus should take advantage of discussion on women's needs at SU
Gauging campus need for a women's center has remained a project of the University Senate's Women's Concerns Committee for more than three years. The committee… Read more »
Editorial : Centralized building vital for College of Human Ecology's future
Two Syracuse University graduates pledged $15 million to the College of Human Ecology, which will change its name to the David B. Falk College for… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Contrary to review, Spears' most recent album tops charts, pushes boundaries
In response to The Daily Orange's review of Britney Spears' new album, 'Femme Fatale,' it is obvious that the reviewer not only knows very little… Read more »
Abroad : Arduous train ride provides glimpse of population density, adventure in China
There I was, smack in the middle of an elderly lady burping up her dinner of noodles and yogurt and a rather large man sitting… Read more »
Editorial : SU must protect free speech when amending harassment policies
Student Association, in collaboration with Residence Hall Association, Pride Union and the Pan-Hellenic Council, passed a resolution Monday recommending Syracuse University amend its definition of… Read more »
Liberal : Jones' Koran burning raises questions about international free speech, globalization
Protests this week in Afghanistan against the Dove World Outreach Center's Quran burning ceremony have led to more than 20 deaths. Pastor Terry Jones, leader… Read more »
Editorial : Practical, academic experience make Jim Steinberg excellent choice for Maxwell dean
This summer Jim Steinberg, current deputy secretary of state under Hillary Rodham Clinton, will take over as the dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship… Read more »
Conservative : Conservatives in Congress must adamantly push for cuts to entitlement
There are certain times to compromise, and there are other times to draw a line in the sand.When it comes to avoiding a government shutdown,… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Cultural insensitivity at other colleges signal need for forum on diversity
Recently, the University of California, Los Angeles has been in a bit of an uproar. A couple of weeks ago, a junior named Alexandra Wallace… Read more »
Student Life : Regardless of accomplishments, commencement speaker should represent graduating class
It's a little bit difficult to complain about this year's choice of commencement speaker when he has been named one of the most influential people… Read more »
Editorial : Effects of Cornell student death signal need for medical amnesty
The Cornell University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon disbanded Thursday after the school revoked recognition of the fraternity for at least the next five years,… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Drag show article uses offensive language, fails to acknowledge event charity
For the past nine years, Pride Union has proudly presented the Totally Fabulous Drag Show series. Every year we grow the show, improve and educate… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Member of trans community responds to offensive drag show review
Before I get to why I am writing you (Lauren Tousignant), I want you to know that I was Ke$ha from the act Biggie Smalls… Read more »
