Smart Money: A brief guide to dorming COVID-19 style
Andrea Lan helps incoming and returning students with some tips about getting settled at SU while also saving money. Read more »
Columns
Reusable masks are the eco-friendly alternative to disposable masks
Disposable masks are often not biodegradable and can seriously harm the environment in comparison to reusable masks. Read more »
SU has prepared professors well for return of classes
Despite the difficult and rapidly changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, SU has provided adequate resources to prepare professors, and their students, for a return to learning. Read more »
Studying outside benefits our health and safety
Since COVID-19 makes it difficult to use indoor spaces, studying, going to class and working outside is a great way to stay safe and take advantage of the outdoors. Read more »
Graduate students must be included in the SU social atmosphere
Especially during a pandemic, the problem of social isolation between graduate and undergraduate students has only gotten worse. Read more »
Graduate students are essential, too
Syracuse University’s online-only semester is inevitable, but some graduates must be able to stay on campus to complete their studies. Read more »
In-person return endangers students, Syracuse community
Syracuse University’s decision to resume on-campus instruction is irresponsible and will put both students and Syracuse residents at risk of contracting COVID-19. Read more »
Infrastructure changes are key to boosting environment, fighting poverty
Columnist Harrison Vogt argues that infrastructure improvements are necessary for revitalizing local economies and helping the environment. Read more »
SU tuition increase is insensitive to student needs during global pandemic
Syracuse University has been severely affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic and is implementing a tuition increase to remedy this problem. However, students are petitioning that this is not the solution. Read more »
SU senior reflects on shooting for gratitude, and sometimes falling short
Catherine Leffert, class of 2020, shares how she balances the dichotomy of gratitude and discomfort since being home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Immunocompromised students are the most at risk in COVID-19 pandemic
Millions of Americans are anxious about their health and health care amid the coronavirus pandemic. But for people with compromised immune systems, the global health… Read more »
Smart Money: Navigating summer 2020 after a cancelled internship
Due to national leaders’ response to the coronavirus pandemic, there is still immense uncertainty regarding when we’ll begin to see some sense of normalcy and… Read more »
Biden doesn’t represent Syracuse University values
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that the sexual assault and harassment claims against presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden are unbecoming of a candidate for the White House. Read more »
Smart Money: Your personal finances and COVID-19
The coronavirus has completely uprooted our lives and, in a matter of weeks, changed the way we conduct our day-to-day routine. As students, our classes… Read more »
Backlash against Ben Shapiro shows fear of opposing viewpoints
The recent vitriolic and extreme responses to the announcement of Ben Shapiro’s invitation to speak on campus show nothing but irrational fear to host opposing… Read more »
Ben Shapiro provides nothing new to SU political landscape
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, who was invited to speak on campus in October, doesn’t provide any valuable perspective to the SU political landscape. Read more »
Luxury student apartments can hurt Syracuse community
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that luxury student apartments like The Marshall Syracuse and The 505 on Walnut use resources for well-off students instead of the community that struggles to have accessible housing for its permanent residents. Read more »
Plastic bag ban has minimal impact
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags has little effect on the environment and only serves to annoy NY residents. Read more »
Plastic bag ban is good start to combat climate change
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags has little effect on the environment and only serves to annoy NY residents. Read more »
Destiny USA shooter deserves justice, not punishment
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that Kyree Truax, the man that fired his gun in the Destiny USA mall on Black Friday, doesn’t deserve the max sentence for his crime. Read more »
Professors should allow students days off for mental health
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues that to increase student performance, professors should let students take a day off for their mental health when needed. Read more »
Women can overcome norms that prevent internships
Gender and Sexuality columnist Mallory Stokker argues that societal norms and stereotypical outlooks make it more difficult for women to receive competitive internships and job offers. Read more »
Fashion companies use greenwashing to lie to consumers
Environment columnist Harrison Vogt argues that young consumers should be more aware of misleading marketing practices by fast-fashion brands, claiming that their clothing is more environmentally friendly than it actually is. Read more »
ASL should count as a foreign language
Columnist Rachel Pierce argues that American Sign Language should be recognized alongside Spanish, German, and other languages to fulfill students’ foreign language requirements. Read more »
