SU students need to pay more attention to climate change
Climate change will bring unbearable snow levels, wind and lower temperatures, disrupting life and traditions in Syracuse. Read more »
Opinion
United Society - Part 1
This generation possess the power to reduce mass incarceration and other systems designed to target people involved in the current movement of reform. Read more »
SU's Study Abroad program works hard to prioritize students needs
"In response, Syracuse University staff both here in Syracuse and abroad have been working tirelessly to deliver safe and engaging global programs for students." Read more »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read more »
COVID-19 pills would be a substantial addition to the SU pharmacy
Syracuse pharmacies and The Barnes Center at the Arch should be prepared to carry the COVID-19 pill once it is readily available. Read more »
The Study Abroad program aids the resilience of SU throughout the pandemic
"With precautionary measures and preventative protocols being taken, the university is efficiently demonstrating that it sincerely cares about getting its students, as well as any and all surrounding communities, back on track where travel is concerned." Read more »
Rushing Greek life isn't a reason to sacrifice your individuality
“Belonging to an organization should not mean losing one’s own identity just to be liked.” Read more »
Local hospitalization, death rates must dictate SU's COVID-19 protocol
The university is full of students who are vaccinated and boosted, and many aren’t in high-risk groups. Read more »
SU has a responsibility to the community to provide COVID-19 vaccines
SU has a responsibility to the community to encourage vaccination and provide vaccine opportunities to those outside of SU with the many resources the university is equipped with. Read more »
Students must prioritize mental health, especially during the pandemic
People are not designed for prolonged isolation, yet many students experienced much more than they were used to once they were taken away from the social environment college offers. Read more »
If SU goes remote, students must stay connected
while maintaining a positive mindset to tackle the semester, students should check in with their mental health to improve academic performance and campus engagement. Read more »
Degrees overseas: Why SU students should consider a semester abroad
Studying abroad allows students to step out of their comfort zone, immerse themselves in a new culture, and focus on regional academic interests. Read more »
SU left students studying abroad in the dark regarding omicron
The fear of SU shutting down abroad programs lay on top of the existing worry that individual countries would enact travel bans that would prevent students from having the opportunity to enter certain countries. Read more »
It's time for President Joe Biden to cancel student debt
It’s Time to #CancelStudentDebt Last week, on Jan. 18, along with 110 other student leaders from across the country, I signed a letter calling on… Read more »
Syracuse professors should provide online options this semester
A hybrid option for classes at Syracuse University is necessary in maintaining students’ mental and physical health and academic success. Read more »
Students will benefit from setting more attainable goals this semester
Large, future-oriented goals for the new year will prevent SU students from living in the present. Short-term, smaller goals will improve students’ mental health and well-being. Read more »
Anthony Broadwater's wrongful rape conviction shows need for justice system reform
The justice system bears responsibility for Broadwater’s wrongful conviction. It failed on multiple fronts, through the use of outdated and inaccurate tactics. Read more »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2021
This year, our columnists reacted to COVID-19 in the prison system, rape culture on campus and being an LGBTQ student at SU. Take a look at our favorite columns from this year. Read more »
The Daily Orange delays Winter Guide until Tuesday
The Daily Orange will be unable to print our special edition Winter Guide on Monday as previously planned due to power issues at the printing plant where our paper is produced. Read more »
SU students can use winter break to unwind, focus on mental health
Finals, cold weather, and COVID-19 concerns have made the weeks after Thanksgiving break stressful. Winter break will be an opportunity for students to regroup and recharge. Read more »
Students should avoid travel over break until more is known about omicron
There is a lot we don’t know about the omicron virus. Still, SU students should take precautionary measures during winter break. Read more »
More gun control can avoid another fatal school shooting
SU students must work together to combat gun laws in America. The Oxford shooting should never have to happen again. Read more »
SU should do everything it can to avoid returning to hybrid learning
Having classes on zoom last year was not effective. SU should do everything they can to prevent the same during this spring semester. Read more »
Don’t panic about the omicron variant until there’s more data
The WHO does not have enough information about the Omicron variant to make any conclusions, and the SU community shouldn’t either. Read more »
