Editorial : Baby boomers fought for much that today's students take for granted
Looking back on the lives of baby boomers when they were young adults reveals how many things our generation, Generation Y, takes for granted.Most young… Read more »
Opinion
Letter to the Editor : Earthquake reveals Haitians' ability to persevere, love through tragedy
I had the opportunity to go to Haiti and work for disaster relief for a short while during Winter Break, and I came back on… Read more »
Editorial : SU should make summer internships as accessible as possible
The results of research into drafting a university-wide internship policy could affect every Syracuse University student in every major.An ad hoc committee is looking into… Read more »
Tucson shooting brings need to reexamine political speech
The recent shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords should cause us to examine the nature of disagreement between political groups — an underlying topic to the… Read more »
Conservative : State of the Union address to mark end of Obama's political comeback
While President Barack Obama lauds the state of our union during his second such address to Congress on Tuesday, you may notice his chest puff… Read more »
Editorial : SA's budget reform to streamline allocation process
Student Association is introducing a new tiered system for allocating the student fee to organizations. SA will rank organizations into four tiers depending on their… Read more »
Editorial : Law school wastes resources, time on harassment case
Members of the College of Law look forward to the end of a 100-day investigation of a law student for allegedly creating the satirical blog… Read more »
Student Life : DJ's stirs fond memories of Maggies, boosts Marshall Street bar scene
For seniors such as myself, this year's return to Syracuse was accompanied by surprising and exciting news: the opening of a new bar on Marshall… Read more »
Students stick to familiar pattern of mingling with own race
After a long weekend full of ski trips and last goodbyes, we've tucked Martin Luther King Jr. and his march for jobs and freedom in… Read more »
Editorial : University Senate loses purpose by rushing through meetings
Long discussions have disappeared from the monthly University Senate meetings. Consisting of faculty members and administrators, including the chancellor and vice provost, USen makes decisions… Read more »
Fashion : Fall fashion trends move toward androgynous look
Kicking off a new year in fashion means the start of fall 2011 New York Fashion Week. However, many people do not realize that fall… Read more »
Generation Y : Changes to zodiac signs may plague believers with identity crisis
The New Year. A fresh start, another beginning, an opportunity to turn it all around. It's the time to take that leap! Release your inhibitions… Read more »
Editorial : Tucson shooting should remind campus to look out for troubled peers
On Jan. 8, authorities arrested 22-year-old Jared Loughner for shooting more than a dozen people at a political rally for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson,… Read more »
Conservative : Repealing health care bill should top Republican agenda in 112th Congress
House Republicans would be foolish to believe they were elected because Americans view the GOP in a positive light. They would also be misguided to… Read more »
Editorial : End of 'don't ask don't tell' aligns with SU's ideals
During Winter Break, lawmakers repealed the 17-year-old 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, which had kept openly gay and lesbian Americans from serving in the military.The… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Southern Sudanese should seek political autonomy
Southern Sudanese will be heading to polling stations worldwide to cast their votes on Jan. 9, in a referendum stipulated by Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : SUCOLitis investigation questions free expression values
Dara McBride's recent article reminds us that after nearly two months of investigation, Syracuse University College of Law's investigation of Len Audaer remains open, and… Read more »
Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj feud sparks opportunity, awareness
On Nov. 26, hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj released her first album, 'Pink Friday,' selling close to 400,000 copies. On Nov. 28, MTV premiered Minaj's documentary,… Read more »
Americans should evaluate presidents based on track record, not emotion
Maybe it was the way former President George W. Bush pronounced 'nuclear' as 'nucular.' Maybe it was his disregard for the constitution to give us… Read more »
Despite complaints, snow provides fun, seasonal activities
I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but over the past few days, it has snowed quite a bit in our fair city of… Read more »
Fashion industry requires more than pretty faces
As Winter Break quickly approaches, a new year does, too — along with new resolutions and maybe even a new outlook on life. For me,… Read more »
Editorial : Pursuing, receving grant beneficial for female students, faculty
Syracuse University has been awarded a five-year $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the research and recruitment of female professors in the… Read more »
Public distrust in government continues throughout Obama administration
The American public is bombarded every day with news about how we are all screwed. All we hear is that our politicians can't work together,… Read more »
SU needs student organization focusing on environmental issues
Syracuse University, one of the biggest research institutions in the Northeast, does not have its own recognized student organization focusing on environmental issues. The State… Read more »
