Letter to the Editor : Recognizing Taiwan as county inappropriate
The article on the first page talked about financial aid available to international students at Syracuse University. There is a picture showing the 'countries' from… Read more »
Opinion
Obama's role in Afghanistan must be more assertive, focused
It's that time of the year again, when attacks advertisements blare on the television and political talking-heads start having that vein in their temple pulsate:… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : MDMA not addictive methamphetamines
As stated in Brian Birnbaum's letter, MDMA is methlyenedioxymethamphetamine. He says, 'Without the 'MD' part, MDMA is no different from the potent stimulant methamphetamine.' MDMA… Read more »
Blazers versatile, essential for men's, women's fashion
Being a college student, fashion and budget often do not mix well together. However, most of us do strive to look nice, if not for… Read more »
Political attack ads increase mistrust in government, decrease voter confidence
With midterm elections just six days away, our televisions have been bombarded by political attack advertisements. These ads do not discuss a candidate's positive attributes… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : 'Rolling In' article, subsequent letter flawed
The article 'Rolling in' and the subsequent letter to the editor regarding it still have some fundamental factual flaws and omissions. Unlike what Sasha Almasian… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Post-PostSecret: Resources for support available to SU community
On behalf of the directors and general members of University Union, I would like to express what an honor it was to be involved with… Read more »
Growth of domestic energy policies only way to achieve energy security
One of the single greatest threats to American national security, as well as economic security, is our unsustainable and overreaching demand for energy. Currently, we… Read more »
Lady Gaga positive role model for impressionable young minds
I am an idealist. I always have been, and I always will be. Perceiving all of the world's current problems as potentially fixable is both… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : 'Rolling In' biased, incorrect
The article 'Rolling In,' by Kathleen Ronayne and Beckie Strum, which appeared in Thursday's The Daily Orange, is poorly written, biased and incorrect. Firstly, the title is… Read more »
Midterms week beginning of second chances
Midterms are upon us. For most people, this is a time of great stress. We are crammed into the library like sardines, hunched over our… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Student group looks to recruit members to attend rally
'There's nothing I can do. I don't really care. I'm just not into politics.'How many times have you heard something like that from a friend,… Read more »
Obama's 2-year mark : Passing of health care bill, positive first step in creating coverage plan
With the passing of health care reform on March 23, 30 million Americans who were previously uninsured will now be given health care. After months… Read more »
Obama's 2-year mark : Health care plan infringes on personal liberties, creates financial problems
The hype of President Barack Obama's promised change is starting to fade throughout America. People want solutions, not change. And as the November midterm elections… Read more »
Leggings still not acceptable without covering up
Fashion has always been about looking ahead, but this has not been the case for the last few years. Hoping to mend our past mistakes,… Read more »
Editorial : Investigation of student blog challenges First Amendment rights
Last Friday, Syracuse University's College of Law informed a second-year law student that he was being investigated as the creator of a satirical — and… Read more »
Lingering disbelief in climate change hinders environmental progress
One of the biggest problems with the theory of climate change is the perceived incongruity between long-term climatic shifts and short-term weather. The idea of… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : 'Clicker' should review, not spoil
I love reading the systematic reviews your writers publish because it is interesting to see what my fellow students think of the music/movies/television shows I… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Determination on what constitutes bias subjective to personal views
I have long been a supporter of equal rights for minorities, women and the LGBT community, and I think the mission of the STOP Bias… Read more »
Campaign funding from foreign corporations hinder democracy
If you haven't already heard, a major issue during the midterm elections has been the question of where exactly the money for campaign ads is… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Religious freedom root of Park51 debate
I spent my summer last year working for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. I personally looked through every file of the nearly 3,000… Read more »
Remembrance Week, travel alerts reminder that life is for living
Last week, two of my Syracuse University abroad peers went to a gym in central London. While watching the national news channel that had no… Read more »
Letter to the Editor : Homecoming committee planned appropriately
I am the president of Traditions Commission and one of the student chairs of Homecoming, as well as one of the people on the Homecoming… Read more »
Betty White's 'I'm so old' routine getting old
I'll be the first to admit my love for all things pop culture and cheesy. Slap the word 'musical' at the end of any Disney… Read more »
