ANSWER Coalition lacks awareness; on-campus efforts prove disrespectful
To my dismay, I came across the post by Derek Ford, representing the ANSWER Coalition, in which he made an unlettered argument against the United States… Read more »
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Dogs should be leashed, controlled in Thornden Park to avoid potential attacks
Thornden Park is a beautiful city park that is used and enjoyed by the whole community. Earlier this week, I was walking my dog with… Read more »
Dialogue between university administrators, community necessary regarding billboard
On April 3, I wrote a letter to The Daily Orange in which I expressed disappointment that Syracuse University faculty had unilaterally taken down the… Read more »
Student disagrees with peers concerning Big East exit fee payment
I respectfully disagree with my friends Emily Ballard and Ross Lazerowitz's petition suggesting that the Syracuse University Athletics Department pay the entirety of SU's Big… Read more »
Professor calls for essential dialogue between university officials, faculty
Two recent important and related events have occurred at Syracuse University. 1. The University Senate voted that the $7.5 million Big East exit fee should… Read more »
SA officials encourage fellow members to pass election running mate bill
Every November, students log on to MySlice to select the next president, comptroller and home college assembly representatives for the Student Association. Every year, the… Read more »
SU administration responds to student’s discontent with Chancellor Cantor
I am writing in response to the letter from student Ross Lazerowitz that appeared in Thursday’s Daily Orange. I want to share some thoughts regarding… Read more »
Coulter’s speech disappoints student looking to hear diverse political opinions
When I attended Ann Coulter’s lecture on April 24, I approached the event with the most open mind possible. As a self-identified liberal, I find… Read more »
Hopeful doctoral student reaches out to SU for educational funding assistance
I am Zuheir Khlaif from West Bank, Palestine. I graduated from Syracuse University in August 2012. I got my master’s degree in instructional design, development… Read more »
Alumnus commends respect students exhibit at Coulter presentation
It has been 15 years since I last wrote a letter to The Daily Orange, but after returning to my alma mater for April 24’s… Read more »
Anti-war activists bring awareness of government drones to Syracuse
Did you know that predator drones (weaponized, unmanned aircrafts) kill suspected militants across the Middle East and Northern Africa from Hancock Air Base, only three… Read more »
Student requests Chancellor Cantor conducts session to answer questions
An open letter to Chancellor Nancy Cantor: First and foremost, I want to thank you for speaking to the Student Association Monday. You gave some… Read more »
Alumnus supports former alumni association president’s letter, integrity
Good morning to all, east and west. Brian Spector’s Letter to the Editor, published on April 17, has hit the nail on the head and… Read more »
Board chairman responds to former alumni association president’s resignation letter
I am writing in response to the letter from Brian Spector that appeared in last week’s Daily Orange. As I indicated back in January, when… Read more »
College Republicans chairman welcomes students to attend Ann Coulter’s speech
Ann Coulter will speak about “How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America” tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium. Coulter is an American conservative social… Read more »
Senior disagrees with peer concerning ability to pay full class gift amount
Recently, a student from the Class of 2013 wrote a Letter to the Editor encouraging seniors to consider donating to the Senior Class Giving Campaign. In… Read more »
Student rejects notion of difficulty in completing SU’s honors program
It is true that underclassmen are drawn to the Renee Crown Honors Program for its perks: early registration, honors courses, the computer cluster, student lounge… Read more »
Student activist groups should not be solely responsible for making change
When walking around the Schine Student Center or the Quad, you’ll hear students complaining about professors who can’t teach, the high cost of tuition and… Read more »
Former SU Alumni Association president cites reasoning for premature resignation
University chancellors come and go. Staff members and professors come and go. Even students come and go. Alumni are the only constant — they are… Read more »
Former police officers to advocate against drug policies
What would you think about a group of retired and ex-cops whose life passions and pursuits are the legalization of drugs? “Nonsense,” you might think!… Read more »
SU alumnus disappointed with university admissions for not accepting daughter
I'm another S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications success story. After graduating in 1982, I worked at Family Circle, The New York Times, Better Homes… Read more »
Student promotes Senior Class Giving Campaign, encourages peer involvement
What is $20.13 worth to you? To me, it is three lunches in Eggers Café. It is a few gallons of gas to get me… Read more »
Instructor takes issue with decreased student attendance due to Final Four
I am a huge sports fan. Anyone who knows me, or has taken one of my classes, knows that there is almost nothing I am… Read more »
Student disagrees with previous letter highlighting UU survey issues
First and foremost I applaud you, Jesse Feitel, for bringing University Union’s violation of Bill 55.243 to light. As someone who has invested an extreme… Read more »
