The New York Local News Act will address the state’s news deserts
In recent years, news outlets across New York have become scarce, making citizens ill-informed of local happenings. The New York Local News Act would change that. Read more »
Opinion
It’s not unpatriotic to remove the Columbus statue
Mayor Walsh ought to move forward with the removal of the Columbus statue. Read more »
College students must oppose big money in politics
Money from big donors dominates our elections. Policies and laws that benefit those donors are adopted by the people whose campaigns they funded. Read more »
Racial segregation is still prevalent in US 60 years after it was outlawed
Racial segregation is still a constant problem in the United States. It is evident throughout the education, business and political systems. Read more »
The 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break should be remote
Coming back to campus between Thanksgiving and winter break puts unnecessary pressure on students’ mental health. Read more »
Disability isn’t a fixed identity, it’s a limitation society creates
Until you spend time at SU, the campus feels like a fully accessible place with reasonable facilities. Read more »
Prioritize your mental and physical health during finals season
Although it may seem better to study for an extra 30 minutes, you will be better off if you set that time aside to sleep, eat or exercise. Read more »
Don’t tear down statues. It’s our duty to preserve American history
Part of progressing as a civilization is having the ability to look back and realize how far we’ve come. Removing statues of historic figures takes this ability away. Read more »
Kyle Rittenhouse verdict shows SU students self-defense laws won’t protect them
Self-defense laws make it possible for people like Kyle Rittenhouse to get away with harming or killing people. Read more »
Syracuse University should make the booster shot mandatory
Mandating the COVID-19 booster shot would protect the SU community from more outbreaks of the virus. Read more »
Support the next generation of student journalists
We’ve set a goal to raise $15,000 this December. Every dollar will go toward paying students in 2022. Read more »
Syracuse University needs to bring back its nursing program
If SU brought back its nursing program, the wider Syracuse community would benefit as there would be more nurses in Syracuse hospitals. Read more »
SU must provide more accommodations to students staying on campus over break
SU needs to host events that students who stay on campus during break can attend in order to reduce the feeling of isolation. Read more »
Proposed I-81 community grid alternative could benefit Syracuse
The “community grid” solution is the best plan to fix the complex issues that I-81 has spurred for generations of Syracuse residents. Read more »
Bill No. A7442: An ingredient to end mass incarceration
Bill No. A7442 could potentially shorten the sentences of thousands of New York residents in prison. Read more »
SU running back Sean Tucker should wear No. 44 next season
If Sean Tucker were to wear No. 44 for the Orange next year, the football program would benefit by bridging the gap between generations of fans. Read more »
AAPI+ community has made incremental improvements, but there’s more work to be done
If the AAPI+ community unites its’ voice at SU, positive change will follow. Read more »
The harm of LGBTQ community claiming African American Vernacular English
The LGBTQ community’s appropriation of African American Vernacular English needs to be addressed. Read more »
Course withdrawals should not appear on SU students’ transcripts
Adding course withdrawals to students’ transcripts provides nothing but stress for students at SU. Read more »
Respect your dorm. Other students shouldn’t have to live in your mess.
Numerous examples of unnecessary destruction in Flint Hall show SU students lack of respect for the University’s facilities. Read more »
Ex-DA staffer Peter Rauch should still be in prison for fatal hit-and-run
Former DA investigator Peter Rauch should not have been released from prison after driving under the influence and killing Seth Collier with his vehicle. Read more »
Following Astroworld tragedy, students should avoid large concerts
Following the Astroworld tragedy, SU students should rethink going to large concerts due to the lack of proper safety protocols for attendees. Read more »
Syracuse University should not rescind Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree
Rescinding Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree sets a dangerous precedent of politically charged action at Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse winters present health, safety challenges for residents
Winter is coming, Syracuse residents must be prepared. Read more »
