Opinion: Students must prepare for campus tragedy before it strikes
Knowing how to act when faced with adversity in a new environment, like in and around campus, is more critical than ever. Read more »
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Opinion: Syracuse needs to find better solutions for its homeless crisis
Instead of punishing those who are already vulnerable, we should learn from the missteps of places like Oswego and take a more compassionate approach. Read more »
Activism needs to go beyond social media re-posts
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Invasion of privacy shouldn't come hand in hand with fame
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Opinion: Voting in local, state elections matters
Now is the time to engage fully in these elections and to recognize that the votes we cast locally are just as vital, if not more so, than those at the national level. Read more »
Opinion: Survivors of sexual assault deserve better support from SU
It is not until we address the problem at the source that we can make a real change, and everybody needs to pitch in to help. Read more »
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
We can and should define our own ethos around disability, national and social liberation. Read more »
Debunking the 'freshman 15' myth: What incoming college students should know
By adopting a few simple strategies, you can maintain your wellbeing while enjoying your newfound independence. Read more »
Embracing the Orange spirit can lead to a fulfilling SU experience
Getting involved and integrated in our community is difficult as well as daunting, but it is the most integral aspect of the SU experience. Read more »
Graduating students need to carry their activism with them
Our writer discusses the experiences of students post-graduation, she dives into the idea of many losing their passion for advocacy. Without this drive, what might our futures look like? Read more »
Criminalizing homelessness is ushering in a new stage of capitalism
The reality is that it shouldn’t be illegal to live the best way we can, especially at the hands of a system that puts us there. Read more »
How boycotting drives liberation
We must recognize our privilege and leverage it to dismantle systems of oppression. Boycotting is not just a tactic, it's a moral imperative. Read more »
SU students need to stand in solidarity with the students at Columbia University
We can’t pretend nothing extraordinary and historic is happening just a little over 200 miles from our campus, where fellow students are risking everything, even their very lives, for what they believe in. Read more »
The ‘model minority’ trope doesn’t represent Asian Americans
Only by understanding the full spectrum of Asian American experiences through specified and pointed data can we begin to dismantle stereotypes, tackle inequities and ensure that all Asian Americans have the tailored support and resources they need to truly thrive. Read more »
The 'cult of celebrity' distracts people from real-world problems
As I grow older, I want to do a better job of not caring about a class of people who are growing more wildly out of touch with the rest of us. More of us, especially those in the younger generations, should think about doing the same. Read more »
Pope Francis is paving the way for inclusivity in the Catholic Church
Catholicism was meant to be an inclusive faith. If we don’t follow its most crucial tenets of unconditional love and forgiveness, our convictions are simply nominal and rooted in an identity rather than the belief itself. Read more »
SU needs to better advocate for Arab students on campus
By allowing SU students to immerse themselves in the richness of Arab culture, and learn about it in academic spaces, we can facilitate a collective appreciation and understanding of Arab contributions and achievements. Read more »
‘Quiet on Set’ reveals dark side of public pressure
Seeing them now being subjected to this same kind of behavior from the public as adults is nothing short of frustrating and infuriating because it means we haven’t actually learned anything from watching “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” We haven’t learned our lesson about what pressure can do to people, how easily we can traumatize others. Read more »
Local newspapers uphold democracy. The government needs to protect them.
Supporting local journalism through tax breaks is a crucial step in revitalizing an industry that serves as the bedrock of democracy. Read more »
SU students have the power, responsibility to advocate for women of color in politics
It’s vital that we acknowledge our privileged status as students of a private institution. It is through highlighting change-driven voices that we make an impact in students' biases that go beyond a culturally-enriching event. Rather, we believe that student organizations are the catalysts needed to ignite systematic change as we have collective power in shifting the narrative through the resources that are at our disposal. Read more »
The African American studies department needs to be valued by administrators at SU
Ultimately, the fate of the AAS department isn't just a matter of academic administration, it's a reflection of our university's commitment to equity and justice. As students and stakeholders, we must demand better and hold our institution accountable. Read more »
Combining race, ethnicity on U.S. Census will lead to systematic erasure
If nothing else, this new census is going to make it that much more difficult to recognize and combat racism and anti-Blackness. It’s going to undo years of conversations we’ve had as a community to understand the differences between race and ethnicity and unlearn the myths we’ve been told all our lives. Read more »
We need more positive queer stories in the media, uplifting representation
It shouldn’t be the standard that queer people are only talked about when something really good or really bad happens; our everyday happy stories have a right to be heard too. Read more »
Police watchdogs must have more power in communities to promote transparency
With every notable incident that gets widely reported on, there are many others that get swept under the rug; local legislatures should recognize the importance of citizen review boards and bolster their power to maintain a healthy and organic relationship between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Read more »
