Opinion

You Op To Know: Going into midterms as a moderate voter
A moderate columnist at The Daily Orange discusses the being a moderate and the 2019 Mid-term election. Read more »

We can’t define transgender people out of existence — and we shouldn’t want to
Gender and Sexuality columnist Michael Sessa says a legal definition of gender denies realities in favor of outdated and overly generic terms. Read more »
Health professionals on campus should educate students about Juuling
Syracuse University senior spotlights Juuling on campus and encourages education to increase awareness. Read more »
SU senior calls attention to commuter safety on campus
Our reader calls on the university to use allocate funds to make walking on campus safer. Read more »
SU senior argues for mandatory alcohol consumption safety training every year
Syracuse University senior cautions against bad drinking behavior and urges the university to require further courses. Read more »
SU junior says Schine cafeteria should be more accommodating
Our reader points out the lack of variation in Schine dining and calls for change. Read more »

SU should better focus on the intersectionality of mental health
Gender and sexuality columnist Jewél Jackson says it’s important to recognize mental health variations among different communities on campus. Read more »

Re-elect John Katko for Congress
Moderate columnist James Pezzullo explains why, whether you support President Donald Trump or not, John Katko deserves a third term in Congress. Read more »
Vaccinations on campus should be advertised more
Syracuse University sophomore explains importance of vaccinations and think clinics should be more accessible at SU. Read more »

Sandra Day O’Connor’s role as an influential conservative woman is storied
Conservative columnist Harrison Garfinkle highlights Sandra Day O’Connor as an influential conservative woman. Read more »

You Op to Know: Political Round Table Edition — New York state mid-term elections
Three of our political columnists participated in a political round table and discussed New York State Mid-term Elections. Read more »
Sophomore at SU urges safer walkways for a safe winter
A Syracuse University student has concern about the dangers of cold weather and, calls on the university to address the issue. Read more »

SU’s diversity update email is a step in the right direction
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends SU for detailing updates about diversity initiatives in a campus-wide email sent Tuesday afternoon. Read more »

Students should act forward, even after Remembrance Week
Student life columnist Patrick Linehan encourages students to act forward in ways that are meaningful to them. Read more »

Although disruptive, Schine renovations will rightfully improve accessibility
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele argues that renovations to Schine Student Center are important, despite a possible 18-month disruption. Read more »

SU students should take women’s and gender studies classes
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes explains why students should consider taking classes beyond their comfort — starting with WGS and QSX classes. Read more »
SU graduate assistant says there’s no such thing as over-political correctness
Our reader calls attention to the idea of political correctness and urges people to question the definition. Read more »

Dating apps are flawed with discriminatory partner preferences
Gender and Sexuality columnist Michael Sessa says dating preferences actually perpetuate discriminatory thinking. Read more »

Auburn resident supports Keith Batman for Assembly
Auburn resident says Democratic challenger Keith Batman would be a fresh voice in New York state’s 126th Assembly District. Read more »

You Op To Know: SU should add ASL to core curriculum
A liberal columnist at The Daily Orange discusses his column “SU should add ASL to its liberal arts core curriculum” Read more »

NYPIRG’s campaign essential in combating climate change
Environment columnist Emily Cerrito explains NYPIRG’s initiative regarding efficient transportation and urges the Syracuse community to get involved in environmental activism. Read more »

Sen. Chuck Schumer is not the leader Democrats need
Liberal columnist Nick Turner argues that the Democratic Party needs to move on from the leadership of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Read more »

