Horn: New York state should have folded on new casino project
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses potential problems that may come with the arrival of a new casino to the central New York region. Read more »
Columns
Jaipuriar: SU’s Final Four run rekindles Orange pride
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar shares her observations on Syracuse University's school spirit during this year’s improbable March Madness run. Read more »
Sarconi: Collaborating with Vice is Apple’s first shot across Spotify’s bow
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi offers three ways in which Apple Music can gain an edge over Spotify as the top music streaming service. Read more »
Top 5 editorials from March
Check out the most popular Opinion editorials of The Daily Orange for the month of March. Read more »
Orland: New York's standardized testing divide should spur revamped, fair system
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland challenges New York state to create an education system that values the student, not their standardized test scores, for a healthier and more successful academic career. Read more »
Pino: Community efforts help change discourse surrounding sexual assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Ivana Pino discusses local anti-sexual assault efforts and the importance of active involvement beyond awareness. Read more »
O'Connor: Liberal students, faculty should be more considerate of conservative viewpoints
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor explains why a liberal-centric campus environment can perpetuate a stigma surrounding conservatism that negatively affects the experiences of right-leaning students. Read more »
Horn: Onondaga County should steer clear of any tax breaks for Destiny USA
Business columnist Theo Horn denounces Destiny USA’s attempt at tax exemptions for an upcoming hotel due to the rocky history of the company’s dealings with the city. Read more »
Orland: Municipal ID program technicality stigmatizes cardholders, promotes elitism
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland explains why a technicality in New York City’s municipal ID program strips some cardholders of cultural opportunities that should remain accessible. Read more »
Sarconi: Virtual reality could help esports become as popular as the NFL
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the growing industry of esports and argues that, when paired with virtual reality, it has the potential to reach the success of professional contemporary sports. Read more »
DiBona: Millennials use Maria Sharapova's drug controversy to advance own agenda
Mark DiBona argues that response writers and millennials alike have victimized Maria Sharapova to advance social justice agenda after the athlete recently tested positive for a banned substance. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Student activism movements should assess feasibility of 'demands'
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar examines recent efforts for social progress on college campuses and argues that student activism should strive for a more realistic — not radical — approach. Read more »
O'Connor: SU-sponsored veteran resources are integral to a more supportive culture
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor breaks down the importance of measures like SU’s recently announced Center of Excellence for Veteran Entrepreneurship in the grand scheme of supporting the well-being of those who have served the United States. Read more »
Tomasello: Syracuse diner demonstrates the power of socially engaging political expression
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello discusses the controversial menu items of a Syracuse diner and argues that the "Dictator Obama/NYS Special (King Cuomo)" breakfast meal should be acknowledged as valid form of expression rather than written off as crass. Read more »
Horn: Uber's ability to take legislative low roads should be addressed before expanding statewide
Business columnist Theo Horn looks at Uber’s plans for expansion into Syracuse and why caution is necessary when the industry’s future is at stake without proper legislative consideration. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Skipping class should be up to students, not attendance policies or financial pressures
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar argues that the monetary costs and mandatory attendance policies should not outweigh a student’s ability to make decisions for themselves when it comes to skipping class. Read more »
Orland: Citizen efforts should supplement government policies for holistic progress
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland explains why community intervention is the key to bridging the gap between governmental efforts and societal problems. Read more »
DiBona: Latching on to celebrity relationships like ‘Jelena’ hinders artists' careers
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona breaks down why millennials have trouble acknowledging Selena Gomez as a professional artist and individual separate from Justin Bieber. Read more »
O'Connor: Push for NY undocumented immigrants to be professionally certified counteracts ‘American Dream’
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor takes on a recent measure by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Regents that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses, including certification to teach in public schools. Read more »
Tomasello: Environmental policy takeaways from the 7th Democratic debate
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello considers the environmental stances of 2016 presidential hopefuls former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders coming out of the seventh Democratic debate Sunday night in Flint, Michigan. Read more »
Horn: New York has a bright future if it continues to invest wisely in technology
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses the positive aspects of New York’s decision to invest in Soraa, a California-based manufacturer of LED lights. Read more »
Tomasello: Restrictive legislation on food stamps perpetuates 'welfare queen' stereotype
Liberal columnist Mia Tomasello takes on New York State Senator Patty Ritchie’s proposal to ban the purchase of “luxury food items” with food stamps and argues that the measure further stigmatizes poverty. Read more »
Sarconi: Facebook’s latest update is ironically anti-social
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why Facebook’s addition of reactionary expressions in response to posts diminishes our ability to socialize in person. Read more »
Schmit: Milo Yiannopoulos' anti-feminist college tour sustained by complacent students
Gender and Sexuality columnist Brontë Schmit explains that Milo Yiannopoulos’ college tour results from skewed perspectives of feminism and that student activists should speak up more often to counter hate speech. Read more »
