Electronic voter check-in system expands voting access
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues how updates to Onondaga County’s voter check-in system combat voter suppression. Read more »
Columns
Co-ed frats provide good alternative to gender-exclusive Greek life
Co-ed Greek organizations, like professional frats, let students expand their perspective and fight hurtful social norms Read more »
Syllabus week creates unnecessary stress for students
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues how Syllabus week causes more stress for students at the beginning of the semester. Read more »
Reducing required classes would increase course flexibility
Giving students more choice in the classes they take by limiting core requirements would give students more control over their education, and the investment they make into it. Read more »
MLK Celebration should acknowledge #NotAgainSU as MLK’s living legacy
By not acknowledging members of #NotAgainSU, SU is downplaying their influence and disrespecting MLK’s legacy. Read more »
Impeachment reflects modern political polarization
Conservative Columnist Skylar Swart argues how impeachment in the modern era reflects a tense political climate within American democracy. Read more »
New York state cash bail ban solves systemic impartiality
Liberal Columnist Sydney Gold argues how the New York State cash bail ban provides equality within the justice system. Read more »
Professors help provide a safe environment for students
Student Life columnist argues how professors who engage in reflective discussion provide a safe space for students. Read more »
Early morning classes create a stressful semester
Student Life columnist Jenna Wirth argues how getting an early start may create negative academic and health implications for students. Read more »
College students need to normalize interracial friendships
Student Life columnist argues white students should be more open-minded toward interracial friendships. Read more »
Why you should consider going into public service after college
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues considering public service will benefit students. Read more »
Colleges should focus on preventing alcohol abuse
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that college should focus more attention toward preventing alcohol abuse. Read more »
DPS emails minimize gravity of racism on campus
Gender and sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that DPS continues to improperly characterize these racist acts in their communication with the university community. Read more »
Student activism makes the case for generational change
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that the activism from Syracuse students in response to racism on campus resembles other Gen-Z-led social and political movements calling for change. Read more »
Members of Greek life should embrace suspension of social activities
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis says that members of Greek life should embrace this suspension as a chance to unify with the rest of the university to create some true lasting change and to ensure that #NotAgainSU becomes #NeverAgainSU. Read more »
University must implement inclusivity measures proposed by students
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer says that university officials must implement the inclusivity measures proposed by students at a sit-in in the Barnes Center. Read more »
Students doing work SU officials are paid to do
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that students are stepping up to do the work SU officials are paid to do with no warning, no resources and no compensation. Read more »
‘Same race’ option for roommate selection a step backward
Conservative Columnist Skylar Swart argues that a proposed “same race” rooming option for students would be a step backward. Read more »
Commitment to inclusivity from chancellor, governor unconvincing
Liberal columnist Patrick McCarthy argues that commitments to inclusivity from Chancellor Syverud and Gov. Cuomo are unconvincing. Read more »
Changes university now considering are years overdue
Student Life columnist Feryal Nawaz argues that the changes SU officials are now considering following student protests are years overdue. Read more »
Day Hall vandalism a reflection of campus culture
Liberal columnist Noah Estling argues that the racist vandalism that occurred in Day Hall is a reflection of SU’s campus culture. Read more »
SU responds to racism on campus with temporary fixes
Gender and Sexuality columnist Jewel Jackson argues that SU officials respond to racist incidents on campus with temporary, often ineffective fixes. Read more »
Racist vandalism exposes weaknesses in campus security, inclusivity efforts
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that racist vandalism in SU’s Day Hall exposes weaknesses in campus security and the university’s efforts to promote inclusivity. Read more »
SU’s mishandling of racist vandalism is part of an unfortunate pattern
Liberal columnist Sam Bova argues racial vandalism is apart of a toxic campus culture that needs to be dealt with. Read more »
