University Place promenade proves beneficial, so far
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discussed the University Place promenade and comes to the conclusion that it successfully beautifies and unites the campus. Read more »
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Class of 2020, meet The Daily Orange Editorial Board
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains its process of discussing issues as well as its mission to spark community dialogue and hold the Syracuse University administration accountable in its policies and programming. Read more »
Dual students should be understanding of convocation overlap
The Daily Orange Editorial Board acknowledges the commencement hardships of dually enrolled Syracuse University students, but also that conflicting convocations are unavoidable due to the size of the student body. Read more »
SU administration should find answers for off-campus security, housing concerns
The Daily Orange Editorial Board recommends that Syracuse University's administration should look into solutions for improving off-campus security and graduate student housing. Read more »
Student-led mental health program could supplement SU's existing resources
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that Syracuse University should consider implementing a peer-to-peer mental health program similar to Project Lighthouse at Georgetown University. Read more »
College of Law handling of hybrid program characterized by poor communication
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why the Syracuse University College of Law should have consulted students when planning to implement online-based educational programming. Read more »
Anti-housing discrimination legislation necessary to curb injustice
The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports the proposed measure by Syracuse Common Councilor At-Large Jean Kessner to end discrimination against those looking to pay rent with government housing vouchers. Read more »
Centralizing SU's health services key to enhancing student wellness
The Daily Orange Editorial Board acknowledges the mental and physical health benefits that will come with centralizing student services in Archbold Gymnasium as a part of the Campus Framework plan. Read more »
SU's investment in opportunities for non-STEM students proves inclusive as research institution
The Daily Orange Editorial Board acknowledges that increased resources for non-STEM students to engage in research is essential to progress as an academic institution. Read more »
John Kasich shouldn't pin sexual assault on intoxication
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses recent comments made by presidential hopeful John Kasich regarding sexual assault and argues that the statement failed to hold offenders accountable. Read more »
Director of diversity affairs position could enhance campus climate, communication
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers the proposal to create a director of diversity affairs within the Syracuse University Student Association and agrees that the measure should be supported. Read more »
Syracuse University's reinforcement of facilitated communication inexcusable, concerning
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Syracuse University's teaching of facilitation communication is dangerous and hypocritical for a top-tier research institution. Read more »
DO Editorial Board unanimously endorses Eric Evangelista, Joyce LaLonde for SA office
The Daily Orange Editorial Board expresses support for Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde for presidential and vice presidential candidates of the Student Association 60th Session. Read more »
Syracuse University should consider extended library hours on trial basis
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that Syracuse University create a pilot program to measure student interest for a 24/7 library model. Read more »
Executive orders should be commended in light of discriminatory laws
The D.O. Editorial Board commends New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his non-essential state travel ban to Mississippi. Read more »
SU administration should consider video messages for improved campus connection
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses a video message made by the vice provost of the University of Wisconsin for diversity and climate and argues that the Syracuse University administration should consider a similar approach when warranted. Read more »
Castle Court party ban lacks clarification, puts students at risk
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Castle Court's party ban should be made explicit and enforced proactively to ensure student safety. Read more »
SU community should consider feasibility, effectiveness of peer monitoring groups
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses Cayuga’s Watchers, a non-profit student group at Cornell University that is trained to intervene in dangerous social situations, and calls on the Syracuse University community to consider implementing a similar program. Read more »
Airlines should increase service to Houston for Final Four game
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Mayor Stephanie Miner's call for increased flights from Syracuse to Houston leading up to the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament. Read more »
Financial aid redistribution, not wage increases, could help maintain college affordability
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses New York University's decision to raise it's minimum wage for Work-Study recipients and other student workers to $15 per hour in the 2018-19 academic school year. Read more »
Selection of Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker sustains concerning trends
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the choice of Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker perpetuates a historical lack of diversity in keynote guests. Read more »
Lawmaker's statement on terrorism recruitment within college communities is misguided, dangerous
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that free speech does not extend to recruitment practices on college campuses by the Islamic State group in response to recent comments by Rep. Martin Daniel of Tennessee. Read more »
Comprehensive diversity report has potential to drive tangible campus progress
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the proposed initiatives in the Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion report released Monday may appear too idealistic, but that they have the capacity to generate transformative change for Syracuse University students. Read more »
Syracuse University should consider joining a peer endowment advising network
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the pros and cons of peer-to-peer advisory coalitions when it comes to endowment investments across institutions, including Syracuse University. Read more »
