Cuomo’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes is a drastic step in the wrong direction
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that bans on flavored e-cigarettes are the wrong way to deal with vaping among young people. Read more »
Opinion
Greek life often reinforces gender stereotypes, but it doesn’t have to
Gender and Sexuality columnist Emily Cerrito argues that Greek life can do more to embrace a more inclusive version of community. Read more »
Political affiliation shouldn’t be considered when hiring faculty
Stephen Paisley responds to recent statements by Chancellor Kent Syverud regarding the political makeup of the Syracuse University faculty. Read more »
Environmental activism can’t only be on display at protests
Environment columnist Mia Givens argues that environmental activists should extend their advocacy beyond protests like the climate strike. Read more »
Syracuse climate strike is what environmental activism should look like
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metulus says that impact protests like the Syracuse climate strike are what environmental activism needs. Read more »
SU must be more transparent about Commencement 2020 plans
The Daily Orange Editorial Board recognizes the university’s efforts to coordinate a suitable commencement location, but SU officials must respond more fairly to the questions and concerns students and families have raised. Read more »
Kevin Richardson deserves an honorary degree from SU
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that Syracuse University should award Kevin Richardson, a member of the wrongfully convicted Central Park Five, an honorary degree. Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Juuling on Campus
We asked students at Syracuse University about their opinions on e-cigarettes and what the university can do as health concerns rise in New York state.… Read more »
Marijuana should be fully legalized in New York
Moderate columnist Nicholas Cassol argues that New York’s new decriminalization law falls short of enacting necessary societal change. Read more »
Marijuana decriminalization in New York downplays risks of weed
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s new marijuana decriminalization law minimizes the risks of weed. Read more »
Red flag laws empower families, schools, law enforcement to prevent gun violence
Liberal columnist Sayem Sinha argues that the training District Attorney Fitzpatrick is seeking to implement in the coming weeks is precisely the sort of attitude an authority charged with our safety should be adopting. Read more »
SEM 100 can be a rewarding experience, but students have to buy in
Gender and Sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that SEM 100, though faced with considerable criticism, can actually be a productive space to discuss issues of diversity and inclusion. Read more »
Businesses on and off campus can incentivize eco-friendly habits
Environment columnist Mia Givens says businesses on and around the Syracuse University campus should implement incentive programs to encourage environmentally conscious behavior from consumers. Read more »
Reader responds to column about NY vaccination law, challenges those who reject vaccinations
Ben Phelps argues that electing not to receive vaccinations based on one’s religious beliefs should not happen when it puts other human lives at serious risk. Read more »
SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus through signage and education initiatives. Read more »
Vape bans are a step in the right direction
Conservative columnist Michael Furnari argues that bans on flavored vaping products, like those announced by Governor Cuomo and proposed by President Trump, are a step in the right direction. Read more »
SEM 100 facilitator says ‘Greek Day’ theme for football game is a step backwards for SU
Kevin Wall, a SEM 100 facilitator, says plans for Greek-themed gameday are a step backwards for our community in a time when we should be moving forward. Read more »
Students should take some personal responsibility, stop vaping
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth urges college students to throw out their Juuls. Read more »
University professor responds to hearing racial slur on campus
Stephen Kuusisto condemns a racial slur he heard directed at a veteran on campus. Read more »
NY law banning religious exemptions for vaccinations is a step in the right direction
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that outlawing religious exemptions for vaccinations prioritizes public health over personal belief. Read more »
Hookup culture hasn’t liberated us — yet
Gender and sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that hookup culture still has a long way to go to be inclusive and liberating. Read more »
Colleges need to do more for low-income students during first days on campus
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that, for low-income and first generation students at universities across the nation, including Syracuse, the first days on campus can be marred by a barrage of inhospitable obstacles. Read more »
Title X changes make Syracuse Planned Parenthood patients more vulnerable
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that federal changes to Title X, a program that allocates funds for reproductive health care, could adversely affect lower-income communities. Read more »
Eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metelus argues that eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come. Read more »
