The culture of apathy at SU is separating students from one another
SU, whether intentionally or not, teaches and perpetuates a culture of apathy and self-serving attitudes. Read more »
Opinion
A fall break would benefit SU students’ mental health
SU needs to make an effort to improve students’ mental wellness and academic success by implementing a fall break. Read more »
It’s time for SU to switch out of the ‘Red’ mask wearing level
As COVID-19 cases continue to fall, it is the perfect time to reduce the masking level on campus. Read more »
SU should make its test-optional admissions policy permanent
It shouldn’t have to take a pandemic for SU to begin looking at applicants as holistic individuals rather than numbers on a scale Read more »
Attack on Marshall Street, violence should not be tolerated in our community
Violence in the SU community cannot be tolerated, and SPD must do a better job of responding to incidents such as this one. Read more »
SU needs to lower tuition and rethink its spending habits
SU needs to lower tuition by any means possible. $55,920 per year should not be tolerated by the student body. Read more »
Professors must have more of a say in SU’s decision-making about COVID
We demand a commitment to greater transparency and clearer communication from SU administration. Read more »
Destress from midterms by spending time outside
This weekend, or any time you’re feeling stressed, make sure to get out into the wilderness, the further away from civilization the better. Read more »
Students are not to blame for the amount of litter at SU, it’s a policy issue
By coming together and taking action, both in our community and across the state, students can combat the litter problem that so many campuses face. Read more »
SU students need to prioritize sleep
Students should focus on creating healthy sleep habits by understanding and accepting that sleep may interfere with their social time. Read more »
Engage in these study habits to reduce midterm stress
Students who put their well-being first are more likely to have a successful midterm season. Read more »
Recent backlash reveals Facebook damages users’ mental health
Students at SU need to consciously decide whether the continued use of Facebook will take a toll on their mental health and well-being. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF students’ frequent littering shows lack of respect for environment
I live amongst both SU and SUNY-ESF students, and unfortunately, placing used items in the trash is not a common practice. Read more »
It seems that all individuals are protected at SU, except student veterans
The unwelcoming environment veterans face at SU needs to stop. Until then, SU must refrain from calling itself “the best place for veterans”. Read more »
Be careful what you post on Yik Yak
Students should use Yik Yak to bring change to campus or make good-natured jokes everyone can relate to, not spread toxicity. Read more »
While COVID is a concern, SU made the right decision in hosting Family Weekend
Although COVID-19 is still a concern, SU made the right decision in hosting Family Weekend this year. Read more »
SU should host more Family Weekends
An additional Family Weekend would bring a plethora of benefits to students, families and the surrounding Syracuse community. Read more »
Men have a responsibility to fix the culture of sexual violence women face at SU
Women have been carrying the fight against sexual violence while the damaging culture amongst men continues to permeate college campuses such as SU. Read more »
SU should actively enforce mask wearing, instead of encouraging it
SU should hire more staff to monitor adherence to mask mandates at events where transmission is most likely. Read more »
Rape culture, the most dangerous consequence of being a top party school
Too little has been done to confront the behavior that allows for sexual assault on campus, and the recurring theme of abuse on campus is evidence that more must be done to protect students. Read more »
Reproductive health care should be more readily available to SU students
Extending available reproductive health care services to support each student's diverse needs will make a remarkable impact on students. Read more »
People in power are making criminal justice reform unobtainable
For the Department of Corrections, those in charge of running prisons and institutions will realize that their negligence could have been avoided. Read more »
Microaggressions I faced at Juice Jam reflect Islamophobia at SU
Zainab Altuma (Almatwari) describes their encounter with security at Juice Jam and the burdens they face at SU as a Hijabi Muslim. Read more »
SU must do more to combat the vicious rape culture on campus
Syracuse University needs to listen to survivors and address the rape culture on campus. Read more »
