Trump is against students, and he always has been
From cutting research funding to ending loan forgiveness, President Trump’s policies serve only to hurt America’s college students. Read more »
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Traveling to China in the middle of a pandemic
When SU suspended in-person activity in March, I knew that I had to go home to China. My long quarantine in the U.S. and in China, however, taught me a lot about myself. Read more »
18 days, 4 countries: Getting back to the US from China
Six stops, four countries, one goal — going home to China in the midst of a pandemic and getting back to the U.S. in time for the fall semester. But just because it happened doesn’t mean it was easy. Read more »
Global issues don't belong on Instagram. They belong in action.
Instagram activism isn’t enough to make substantive change for many global issues. Read more »
Thrifters should be considerate of the poverty within their community
It’s now more common than ever to pick through thrift stores to resell clothes, but that can only hurt those who rely on thrift stores for their clothing the most. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
From the Editors: The D.O. Opinion section wants to hear your voice
The Daily Orange is now accepting personal essay submissions from members of Syracuse University and Syracuse communities. Read more »
Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
After years of attempted clean up, Onondaga Lake fish are still unsafe to eat, and they threaten both humans and the wildlife around them. Read more »
Campus Climate Survey has greater meaning for some community members
Some members of marginalized communities feel a greater sense of meaning in Syracuse University’s Campus Climate Survey. Read more »
Various eating habits find some students skipping meals
With classes, jobs and homework it’s hard to find time to eat three square meals a day, or even two. But unintentional fasting hurts your mind and body. Read more »
Benefits of mandated COVID-19 vaccinations outweigh risks
Dozens of pharmaceutical companies around the world are rushing to make the world’s first effective COVID-19 vaccine, but we must prioritize safety first. Read more »
Campus community can do more to support international students
International students face many difficulties when coming to the U.S. to study, including culture shock and problems with fitting in socially. Read more »
Tuition increase points to lack of student input on Board of Trustees
Syracuse University raised its tuition by thousands of dollars this summer during a global pandemic and a national economic crisis. That’s a problem. Read more »
The problem with 'Unfollow Me'
Instagram stories and tweets containing phrases like “If you support X, unfollow me.” and others like it may seem beneficial, but they could do more harm than good. Read more »
Social media harms students’ mental health
Experts find that social media holds power over students’ mental health. An excess use of social media often results in a decline in mental health. Read more »
What we can learn from our online learning experiences
After a semester where most Syracuse University courses are taught both online and in-person, there are some teaching habits we can keep around when everything goes back to normal. Read more »
Introducing International Voice, a collaboration with WeMedia Lab
International Voice, the newest section in Opinion, is focused on sharing the perspectives of international students at Syracuse University. Read more »
