Throwing around government money won’t rebuild central New York’s economy
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council must be more selective in its investments. Read more »
Columns
Only women’s voices can tackle the mansplaining of politics
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why women should become more involved in politics to make sure their voices aren’t dominated by men. Read more »
Howie Hawkins’ persistent, all-encompassing platform is what will save Syracuse
Liberal columnist Kyle Smith urges people to vote for Howie Hawkins, the man who’s been trying to create widespread change for years. Read more »
Ben Walsh’s bipartisan platform can help Syracuse reach its potential
Moderate columnist Jefferson Fenner explains why Ben Walsh is best suited to create actual change as mayor of Syracuse. Read more »
Laura Lavine’s plan for education, crime makes her the ideal candidate for Syracuse mayor
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson endorses Laura Lavine and explains why she is the best candidate in the mayoral election. Read more »
As we mark the centennial of New York women’s suffrage, we must do more than celebrate
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks explains why celebrations of the centennial should be moments of not only celebration, but of advocacy and feminist consciousness-raising. Read more »
No matter the cost, student health isn’t an indulgence. It’s a necessity.
Student Life columnist Joanna Orland discusses LSU’s installation of a lazy river and how seemingly unnecessary indulgences could be worth the high price tag. Read more »
Building an Amazon headquarters in Syracuse could save the city
Business columnist Adam Friedman explains why Syracuse is a prime candidate for a new Amazon headquarters in central New York. Read more »
Politicians need to stop acting like they can fix everything alone — Syracuse mayoral candidates included
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn voices concern over Syracuse mayoral candidates' use of savior politics and explains why politicians shouldn’t pretend they can fix everything. Read more »
Sexism doesn't sell on the Syracuse Crunch's newest billboard
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks explains why the hockey team’s billboard is problematic and why Syracuse residents and Crunch fans shouldn't stand for it. Read more »
Cuomo rightfully threatens to sue EPA over its lackluster efforts in preserving New York state’s air quality
Environment columnist Allison Weis explains why New York state leaders are justified in their threat to sue the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more »
Learning from Stephanie Miner’s time as mayor will promote a better future
Liberal Columnist Cole Jermyn reflects on Stephanie Miner’s farewell address and discusses how an inclusive future is a better one. Read more »
Voting no on New York’s constitutional convention is the only way to protect our legislature
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson discusses the possibility of a constitutional convention in New York and how it could transform the state’s bicameral legislature. Read more »
Don’t believe Apple and Google. There’s no good reason to get rid of the headphone jack.
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger explains why tech companies that remove the headphone jack aren’t listening to what phone buyers actually want. Read more »
Not everyone can afford to be an activist. NYPIRG’s new campaign hopes to change that.
Environment columnist Allison Weis explains how NYPIRG’s paid activist opportunities help less privileged New Yorkers combat climate change. Read more »
Updating Syracuse’s airport is critical for the local economy’s growth
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why revitalizing Syracuse’s transportation hub will ultimately increase jobs and create businesses in central New York. Read more »
Chancellor’s Task Force Encourages Campus Community to participate in “It’s On Us” week of action
Co-Chairs of the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence encourage campus community to go purple and participate in “It’s On Us” week of action. Read more »
Here’s why we should consider partisan gerrymandering a women’s issue
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks considers the effects partisan gerrymandering could have on women in U.S. politics amid the current Supreme Court case. Read more »
The ‘Fearless Girl’ will continue to represent gender equality through controversy
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson calls out corporations for perpetuating pseudo-feminism and challenges individuals to consider their own roles in the workplace. Read more »
Banning elephant abuse in New York paves way for future animal welfare legislation
Environment columnist Allison Weis discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new legislation outlawing elephant abuse and how we can take it further by valuing all animals. Read more »
Girls deserve leadership opportunities that only Boy Scouts can provide
Moderate columnist Jefferson Fenner, a lifelong Boy Scout, reflects on how girls can benefit from the BSA as long as they have safe, separate programs. Read more »
Boy Scouts are losing members. Recruiting girls won’t solve that.
Conservative columnist Joey Pucciarelli takes on the Boy Scouts’ decision to allow girls to join their ranks and how it seems to be a cover to boost the Scouts’ declining membership. Read more »
Ending sexual harassment means rejecting how society objectifies us all
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton explains how today’s society divides us by gender representation, and solving it means viewing people as people instead of objects. Read more »
#MeToo creates strength in numbers in fight against sexual harassment and assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson shares why she’s tweeting #MeToo and how the viral social media movement is creating a community of support. Read more »
