Online classes cause mental health struggles for students
Hour after hour of Zoom class stuck behind a screen only serves to hurt some students whose experiences can worsen anxiety or depression. Read more »
Opinion
Our Reader: VP debate proves that politics is just reality TV
Wednesday night, Americans around the country tuned in for the vice presidential debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence. Following last week’s… Read more »
Pence is a clear victor as Harris shows her radical left side in VP debate
Sen. Kamala Harris showed her true radical left stripes in Wednesday’s vice presidential debate. Read more »
No clear winner after close vice presidential debate
Both Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris traded blows, but neither could get a solid upper hand resulting in a near draw in the vice presidential debate. Read more »
Harris held Trump administration accountable
While Vice President Pence was much more presidential than Trump, his rhetoric was still overpowered by a good performance by Sen. Kamala Harris. Read more »
Pence is the stronger candidate after vice president debate
After a raucous first presidential debate, the vice presidential debate could not have been more different, and Vice President Mike Pence won the night. Read more »
Strict guidelines resulting from spike in COVID-19 cases are necessary
Irresponsible choices from students have resulted in a spike of COVID-19 cases and a slew of new restriction to students’ activities on campus. Read more »
COVID-19 outbreak reeks of privilege and ignorance
The recent spike of COVID-19 cases on campus, caused by an off-campus party, shows the privilege and ignorance of some of the student body. Read more »
Pointing COVID-19 outbreak blame at specific students is wrong
Following an uptick of COVID-19 cases at SU linked to a specific party, sharing the information of those students and casting blame on individuals is wrong. Read more »
Graduate school is a strong alternative to rocky job market
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it tough to find a job. For many SU seniors, grad school is looking much more alluring. Read more »
Investigation results in no evidence of additional quote fabrication
An investigation into the prior writing of former The D.O. columnist Christian Andreoli has found no evidence of additional quote fabrication beyond the original incident. Read more »
WeChat is critical to Syracuse University’s Chinese student community
Imagine if Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat were taken away all in one fell swoop. That’s what the pending ban of WeChat is threatening for Chinese students across the country. Read more »
Amy Coney Barrett would help Supreme Court, SU’s Title IX lawsuits
Barrett’s originalist jurisprudence and history of rulings on Title IX cases shows that she is a champion for individual rights. Read more »
Diversity is no longer a buzzword in Greek life
National movements like Black Lives Matter have emphasized the need for more diversity in predominantly-white Greek organizations. Many are taking note. Read more »
SU Professor: Trump is a white supremacist
Trump’s rhetoric, his politics, and his policies are based on the belief that America has been, and should remain, a white man’s country, and that violence and intimidation are legitimate means of keeping it that way. Read more »
Smart Money: An introduction to investing
What’s a stock? Saving for retirement now? Here’s some tips to let you effectively manage your money, and maximize your income. Read more »
TikTok is a threat to national security
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, and their quest to protect Americans’ private data is a righteous one. Read more »
Trump’s TikTok ban is another authoritarian action
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, but their quest to protect Americans’ private data is one based in limiting our freedoms. Read more »
Raising tuition was not a bad decision for Syracuse University
Many have criticized Syracuse University’s decision to raise tuition for the 2020-2021 school year, but in reality, the university has a good reason to do so. Read more »
2020 has been a hard year. But you must stay hopeful
The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated many of the problems facing young people. It’s to lose hope, throw in the towel. It’s crucial that you don’t. Read more »
SU needs to add more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
To accommodate its diverse student population, Syracuse University must add more gender-inclusive bathrooms to academic buildings. Read more »
Social isolation causes additional mental health concerns for students
COVID-19 has changed many parts of students’ lives, including how they interact. Less social interaction is linked to an increase in mental health concerns for college students. Read more »
Fast React: Syracuse protests show opportunity for real police reform
After a hundred Syracuse residents protested the grand jury decision not to charge Louisville police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death Thursday, Syracuse now has a chance to enact significant police reform at home. Read more »
Centro must connect SU students to Syracuse's underserved neighborhoods
While it’s easy for Syracuse University students to travel around the university neighborhood and downtown, underserved neighborhoods like Syracuse’s South Side suffer from lack of public transportation access. Read more »
