It’s time to expand our horizons — and borders — when it comes to reflecting on black history
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes discusses the importance of taking a global perspective on Black History Month. Read more »
Opinion
Higher education should be a federal right, not a privilege
NYPIRG Project Coordinator Ethan Thompson says representatives need to start prioritizing higher education as a right. Read more »
Politicians are putting partisanship before policy when it comes to DACA
Moderate columnist Daniel Loftus argues that Republicans and Democrats need to listen to constituents and find a middle ground on DACA. Read more »
Our reader encourages students to get involved with NYPIRG this semester
Our reader encourages students to learn more about NYPIRG and its efforts to learn more about the importance of conserving clean water. Read more »
Confidentiality and clarity are necessary in SU’s new Ombuds Office
The Daily Orange Editorial Board welcomes the university’s Ombuds Office and suggests clarifications to its setup to benefit the campus community. Read more »
Our reader offers tips on how students can cut down on plastic waste
Our reader offers simple solutions to reducing plastic waste and protecting the environment. Read more »
Schumer must reach a compromise on Dreamers legislation
Conservative columnist Brandon Ross argues that Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and the Democrats are the only ones standing in the way of a potential solution for Dreamers legislation. Read more »
New Democratic Socialists of America chapter expands leftist Syracuse
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton details the chapter’s policies and goals for revitalizing Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse University’s new career advising program makes the grade
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the career advising model as a step in the right direction toward elevating the student experience. Read more »
Cornell fraternity’s ‘pig roast’ is Greek life at its most problematic
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes condemns the misogynistic sex competition performed by a Cornell fraternity and the blatant sexism in Greek life. Read more »
Snowmobiles will soon disrupt winter wonderlands in the Adirondacks
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden encourages Gov. Andrew Cuomo to further protect the Adirondack Mountains’ Boreas Ponds from motorized vehicle use. Read more »
Dear Syracuse University, please implement WeChat
The Daily Orange Editorial Board urges university administrators to implement the promised Syracuse University WeChat app for Chinese students. Read more »
Black History Month should be about critical self-reflection, not retweets
Student Life columnist Camryn Simon lists ways to celebrate Black History Month that don't involve social media sharing. Read more »
Cuomo places presidential ambitions over state solutions with tax plan proposal
Moderate columnist James Pezzullo breaks down everything wrong with the New York governor’s proposed tax plan. Read more »
What The Daily Orange Editorial Board wants the Board of Trustees to know
The Daily Orange Editorial Board met with Chizobam Nwagwu, undergraduate representative to SU’s Board of Trustees, to discuss the issues we wants trustees to understand. Read more »
There’s beauty in the brains. We need more women in STEM
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks breaks down the gender gap in STEM industries, and why it’s important for more women to lead in these fields. Read more »
Rochester resident draws attention to bullying and the impact it has on those affected
I believe that most of us Americans have been victims of bullying and/or some form of abuse at some time in our lives. As a… Read more »
It’s time for Syracuse University students to address our self-segregation problem
Student Life columnist Obi Afriyie addresses the unofficial segregation problem plaguing student communities at SU and elsewhere. Read more »
New York state must break the status quo and raise funding to protect its environment
Environment columnist Maizy Ludden considers whether New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s environmental protection funding is enough to keep New York afloat amid rising climate change problems. Read more »
