Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read more »
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The latest stimulus package only makes student's financial situation worse
Not only is the recently passed stimulus bill 1400 dollars less than what it should be, it also leaves out college students that are still dependents. Read more »
This holiday season, you should do more to support Black-owned businesses
Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement should back their words up with action by holiday shopping at Black-owned businesses. Read more »
SU should not reopen campus in the spring
Fall semester’s campus shutdown as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak on campus should be enough to prove that SU should not have been open in the first place. Read more »
Tips for a sustainable and safe holiday season
The sustainability crisis has quietly been taking its toll on the planet alongside the COVID-19 pandemic. This holiday season, Americans should be more cautious about how they’re celebrating. Read more »
Ivy Leagues aren't everything. Look at our next president, vice president
Being the first Democratic ticket in over thirty years to have candidates without Ivy League educations, Biden and Harris’s election stands as a strong inspiration to SU students. Read more »
SU is not to blame for on-campus COVID-19 outbreak
Since late October, Syracuse University’s COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. However, it was the students, not SU administrators, who failed to take precautionary measures against the virus. Read more »
Automatic voter registration is key for a true democracy
When the government has the resources to enable automatic voter registration, US citizens should not be blamed for the country’s lack of democratic representation. Read more »
Social media activism is on the rise. But some posts need trigger warnings.
Graphic posts on social media have raised awareness about an abundance of social issues. However, social media users should be wary of the post-traumatic effects this may have on those that live in the reality of these social issues. Read more »
SU has valuable resources to relieve the loneliness of a pandemic
Students are under more stress than ever, but SU has resources available to help remedy mental health concerns. Students just have to take advantage of them. Read more »
Students shouldn't give up on studying abroad amid the pandemic
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Being a Black graduate student isn’t easy
Making the adjustment to graduate school has its difficulties, especially as a Black student searching for safe spaces. This struggle exposes the need for designated spaces for Black graduate students to cater to their social needs and mental health. Read more »
We must hold Biden accountable, just like Trump
Even though the election is over, young people must ensure that Joe Biden is help to the same account that President Donald Trump has been for the last four years. Read more »
Charlie Brown is next victim of streaming monopolies
AppleTV has acquired exclusive rights to The Peanuts franchise, including the Charlie Brown holiday specials. The lack of the classics on TV is yet another sign of growing media monopolies. Good grief. Read more »
Trump’s election antics are just a temper tantrum
Refusing to concede the presidential election to Joe Biden only shows President Trump’s weakness and immaturity. Read more »
Biden, Harris should inspire the people of the United States
Coming from common backgrounds and persevering through unimaginable struggles, the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris should inspire us all to strive for the best. Read more »
Bipartisanship is the only way forward
With Joe Biden soon to take the presidency, his experience in forging bipartisan deals will be crucial to unite and heal this country, something he committed to in his victory speech. Read more »
Even with President-elect Biden, the future is unclear
In this election, President Donald Trump lost and democracy won. But the future for our country is still unclear. Read more »
SEM 100 still falls short of substantive change
Despite changes to the class’ curriculum, a lack of incentive and a tendency to burden students of color shows the class’ still-present flaws. Read more »
COVID-19 brings risk of toxic positivity
It’s not always the best idea to be nice all the time. Negative emotions have a place too. Read more »
Election anxiety is normal. Here’s how to avoid it.
The 2020 election cycle has already been the most anxious one in American history, but with an uncertain outcome, it will only get worse. Read more »
Non-party affiliated voters have the most influence this election
A record number of Onondaga County residents registered to vote this November, but many of them aren’t affiliated with a major political party. These voters hold the future of the county in their hands. Read more »
New York's COVID-19 vaccination plan has inherent flaws
Built on a foundation of good intentions, New York’s plan for vaccinating against COVID-19 has too many uncertainties. Read more »
Mail-in voting flaws may help Republicans
Specific requirements and complex forms may tip the scales in Republicans’ favor as some mail-in ballots could be thrown out. Read more »
