Women’s and gender studies classes are worthwhile for all students, not just a select few
Student Life columnist argues that taking women’s and gender studies classes can teach students to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Read more »
Columns
Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign focused more on finger-pointing than policy
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia says Kirsten Gillibrand doomed her campaign by focusing more on finger-pointing than on policy. Read more »
Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand was a candidate adrift
Conservative columnist Michael Furnari says Kirsten Gillibrand’s presidential campaign was destined to fail. Read more »
Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand accepts the inevitable
Kirsten Gillibrand announced dropped out of the race for the presidency Tuesday, and Liberal columnist Nick Robertson is not surprised. Read more »
Every liberal should go to a shooting range
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says that liberals, especially liberal students, should experience shooting a gun to better inform their political perspectives. Read more »
2020 election could mark the end of the Baby Boomers’ time on the national stage, and that’s a good thing
Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, both 2020 presidential candidates, could mark the last of the Baby Boomer politicians. Read more »
Annual sexual assault prevention training would benefit students
While Syracuse offers a variety of training programs and resources related to sexual assault for its students and staff, yearly education could prove worthwhile. Read more »
2020 election could shake up America’s student debt crisis
It’s important to learn about each candidate’s student debt crisis platforms so you can vote for your interests. Read more »
Syracuse’s big political moments from the last 4 years
Liberal columnist Nick Turner looks back at some of the past four years’ biggest political moments. Read more »
The job market won’t be hot forever
This year’s college graduates are walking out into one of the best job markets in history. Read more »
Stay involved with SU after you graduate
Being an involved SU alum is beneficial for students and graduates. Read more »
Fraternity ‘brotherhood’ is hollow
Conservative Columnist Michael Furnari says that fraternities must reckon with annual deaths of pledges. Read more »
New Religious Garb Bill will expand religious rights in the workplace
Liberal Columnist Brittany Zelada argues that a religious garb bill passed in the state legislature will expand employee rights. Read more »
Student Association needs to be more transparent
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper believes SA should be more transparent with students concerned about a controversial election night. Read more »
Buttigieg could unite both sides of the aisle
2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s campaign is a fight against polarization. Read more »
Turn environmental awareness into action
Events like Earthfest demonstrate that environmental awareness is increasing, but there is more we can do to turn our awareness into action. Read more »
EdTech investments by private companies should be applauded
Private education companies may be money-making institutions, but they are also pioneering technologies to bring classroom education into the digital age. Read more »
Prioritizing events for Autism Awareness Month can help students become better advocates
Student Life columnist Maria Sanchez says more opportunities to engage with Autism Awareness Month would create more informed student advocates Read more »
Use poetry to challenge our ways of thinking
Student life columnist Jennifer Bancamper believes poetry is an inspiring way to invoke social change. Read more »
New York’s single-use plastic bag ban is problematic
New York’s single-use plastic bag ban disproportionately affects the poor. Read more »
Facebook shouldn’t ban content
Social network companies should not force their own beliefs on users. Read more »
Robocalls are on the rise — and New York is trying to stop them
This new legislation could limit the amount of robocalls in New York, if passed. Read more »
Reporters have new race-related coverage guidelines
AP Stylebook race-related coverage updates will lead to more accurate reporting and encourage discussion in newsrooms Read more »
Gun violence must be treated as a public health issue
Gun violence directly impacts the mental health and well-being of survivors, but it also affects the entire community. Read more »
