Students should go to more SU basketball games to showcase their school spirit
Students should take advantage of the exciting basketball games that will take place during these next few months in the Dome. Read more »
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How to be happier, less stressed in your day-to-day life
"The idea of sisu is that life doesn’t require a lot to be happy. It is essential to be content with yourself and what you have." Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul's mask mandate should be extended, not struck down
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademaker set a dangerous precedent by striking down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate. Read more »
Updating MySlice was a mistake
Syracuse University needs to upgrade MySlice to reflect current technology standards, allowing students to navigate the site with ease. Read more »
SU's First-Year Seminar course is ineffective and uninteresting
Syracuse's First Year Seminar class should be structured on student-chosen topics to foster diverse and critical discussions. Read more »
COVID-19 pills would be a substantial addition to the SU pharmacy
Syracuse pharmacies and The Barnes Center at the Arch should be prepared to carry the COVID-19 pill once it is readily available. Read more »
The Study Abroad program aids the resilience of SU throughout the pandemic
"With precautionary measures and preventative protocols being taken, the university is efficiently demonstrating that it sincerely cares about getting its students, as well as any and all surrounding communities, back on track where travel is concerned." Read more »
Rushing Greek life isn't a reason to sacrifice your individuality
“Belonging to an organization should not mean losing one’s own identity just to be liked.” Read more »
Local hospitalization, death rates must dictate SU's COVID-19 protocol
The university is full of students who are vaccinated and boosted, and many aren’t in high-risk groups. Read more »
SU has a responsibility to the community to provide COVID-19 vaccines
SU has a responsibility to the community to encourage vaccination and provide vaccine opportunities to those outside of SU with the many resources the university is equipped with. Read more »
Students must prioritize mental health, especially during the pandemic
People are not designed for prolonged isolation, yet many students experienced much more than they were used to once they were taken away from the social environment college offers. Read more »
If SU goes remote, students must stay connected
while maintaining a positive mindset to tackle the semester, students should check in with their mental health to improve academic performance and campus engagement. Read more »
Degrees overseas: Why SU students should consider a semester abroad
Studying abroad allows students to step out of their comfort zone, immerse themselves in a new culture, and focus on regional academic interests. Read more »
SU left students studying abroad in the dark regarding omicron
The fear of SU shutting down abroad programs lay on top of the existing worry that individual countries would enact travel bans that would prevent students from having the opportunity to enter certain countries. Read more »
Syracuse professors should provide online options this semester
A hybrid option for classes at Syracuse University is necessary in maintaining students’ mental and physical health and academic success. Read more »
Students will benefit from setting more attainable goals this semester
Large, future-oriented goals for the new year will prevent SU students from living in the present. Short-term, smaller goals will improve students’ mental health and well-being. Read more »
SU students can use winter break to unwind, focus on mental health
Finals, cold weather, and COVID-19 concerns have made the weeks after Thanksgiving break stressful. Winter break will be an opportunity for students to regroup and recharge. Read more »
Students should avoid travel over break until more is known about omicron
There is a lot we don’t know about the omicron virus. Still, SU students should take precautionary measures during winter break. Read more »
More gun control can avoid another fatal school shooting
SU students must work together to combat gun laws in America. The Oxford shooting should never have to happen again. Read more »
SU should do everything it can to avoid returning to hybrid learning
Having classes on zoom last year was not effective. SU should do everything they can to prevent the same during this spring semester. Read more »
Don’t panic about the omicron variant until there’s more data
The WHO does not have enough information about the Omicron variant to make any conclusions, and the SU community shouldn’t either. Read more »
The 3 weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break should be remote
Coming back to campus between Thanksgiving and winter break puts unnecessary pressure on students’ mental health. Read more »
Prioritize your mental and physical health during finals season
Although it may seem better to study for an extra 30 minutes, you will be better off if you set that time aside to sleep, eat or exercise. Read more »
Don’t tear down statues. It’s our duty to preserve American history
Part of progressing as a civilization is having the ability to look back and realize how far we’ve come. Removing statues of historic figures takes this ability away. Read more »
