Letter to the Editor : Obama's enacted policies demonstrate relatively moderate political agenda
I must disagree with Jimmy Paul's column published in The Daily Orange on March 8, titled 'Obama guilty of playing race card in response to… Read more »
Opinion
Editorial : Ellsberg speaks to power of truth in democracy, active citizenship
Daniel Ellsberg, the man who released the Pentagon Papers in 1971 to The New York Times and 17 other newspapers, spoke to an overflowing lecture… Read more »
Editorial : Reinstating classes on holidays benefits many, but may hinder religious observance
The Syracuse University administration, in collaboration with Hendricks Chapel, reinstated all classes on three religious holidays for the 2011-12 academic year and lengthened the Thanksgiving… Read more »
Liberal : Malkin presents weak argument for criminalization of conservatism
This past Thursday, conservative blogger and commentator Michelle Malkin visited Syracuse University's Maxwell Auditorium. She gave her speech, titled 'Repressive Civility and the Criminalization of… Read more »
Editorial : SU unnecessarily cancels afternoon classes, but gives students more time to study
Monday's snow day provided students in the thick of midterm season with a chance to study a little more and, in some cases, step into… Read more »
Conservative : Obama guilty of playing race card in response to political criticism
A 2004 newsflash from Sen. Barack Obama: 'There is not a black America and a white America and Latino America and Asian America — there's… Read more »
Student Life : While relaxing, students can look forward to some post-Spring Break 'Cuse treats
It's crazy how fast time flies. It feels like the semester only just started up again, but Spring Break is in exactly one week. Regardless… Read more »
Editorial : Young people stand up for future at Wisconsin protests
About 25,000 protesters took to the streets surrounding the state capital in Madison, Wis., throughout the past week to rally against a bill hauled up… Read more »
Editorial : As Pell Grants face massive cuts, SU must aid current students before future students
A bill sitting in the Senate could slash billions of dollars in Pell Grant awards, which the federal government disburses to help lower-income students pay… Read more »
Fashion : Firing of top Dior designer throws fashion world into frenzy
It's the end of a fashion era.On Tuesday, officials from the renowned fashion label Christian Dior announced their decision to fire their creative director and… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Ruling in favor of anti-gay church affirms First Amendment
The 6-foot tall letters that sprawl around Newhouse III serve as a constant reminder to me of the sometimes overlooked tangibility of our First Amendment… Read more »
Editorial : Crouse-Hinds expansion would enhance SU's first impression
Current students may not feel the effects of the stalled plans to update and refurbish Crouse-Hinds Hall. But the multimillion dollar addition will greatly improve… Read more »
Liberal : SU's educational value depends upon cultivating vast marketplace of ideas
Last week, I saw how the term 'diversity' has the potential to derail honest debate about academic quality.I was an independent observer when it happened… Read more »
Abroad : Getting bike stolen passes student from visitor to true Beijing resident
Many Americans wake up in the morning, have their cup of coffee, get dressed and expect to find their car parked in the garage. Most… Read more »
Editorial : Crossing musical genres, Kid Cudi appeals to SU's broad tastes
Bringing Kid Cudi for the 2011 Block Party marks a huge success for University Union and proves the organization listens to the suggestions of the… Read more »
Race and Gender : Black History Month serves common purpose for all US minorities
Dear Morgan Freeman,Your offense and arguments against Black History Month on '60 Minutes' discount the influence black awareness has on all minority groups. Mr. Freeman,… Read more »
Letter from the Editors : Recent spike in admissions rate still requires more transparency
The Daily Orange published an editorial on Feb. 21 that called for more open dialogue about the recent spike in the Syracuse University admissions rate… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : New York state must reform redistricting system
Partisan politics have become bitter and divided. This isn't evident in only Washington but also on a state level. What's a good way to work… Read more »
Editorial : Students need better access to supermarkets
Syracuse University must help make supermarkets more accessible to the many students without meal plans.Student Association will start a bus to Wegmans this weekend, and… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Federal budget cuts threaten aid to students at SU, nationwide
The recent budget cuts proposed by the federal government have threatened many social programs that benefit many people, including a lot of students at Syracuse… Read more »
Student Life : Small annoyances on Marshall add up to street in decline
Marshall Street is going to pieces.I really, truly knew this was the case when I saw the following sign on Starbucks' door: 'ATTENTION CUSTOMERS!!! This… Read more »
Editorial : Hillel anniversary celebration, donation bring campus together
The immediate sellout of the DJ Diplo concert vindicates Hillel at Syracuse University after the student organization fought through semesters to get the funding to… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : College admissions should look beyond superficial markers of success
Monday's Daily Orange editorial poses a false choice between the quality and value of a Syracuse University education and a thoughtful admissions strategy that seeks… Read more »
Fashion : Industry old-timers bring most innovative style to NY Fashion Week
Just like the latest fashion crazes, New York Fashion Week came in just as quickly as it left, with Feb. 17 as its last day… Read more »
