Conservatives have always been sidetracked by the “liberal media,” but now we’re in the midst of a mutual rubbernecking that has us more focused on winning the “culture war” than we are with discussing real political topics. Read more »
It is important for college students to understand the connection between nicotine addiction and a decline in mental health to assess why they actually depend on vapes and e-cigarettes. Read more »
Grindr is the newest incarnation in a long tradition of spaces designated for connecting queer people, but my experience with the app often left me feeling more lonely and comparing myself to others. Read more »
Learn how to use ChatGPT’s ambitious intelligence in a valuable and constructive way. Your classmates are using it to replicate their work, you can use it to elevate yours. Read more »
Not all professors can incorporate AI as extensively, but more need to teach students how to use AI tools properly while still upholding academic integrity. Read more »
When betting becomes a must, either to make money or to fuel addiction, the results will falter in the long run because of how volatile the practice is. It’s unwise to rely on money that might not be there. Read more »
The LLC hasn’t just created a community within the floor, but exposed me to the larger queer community at SU. Read more »
Astonishingly, this research marks the pioneering milestone of shedding light on the previously uncharted territory of heat-related mortality spikes within the incarcerated population. Read more »
In order for community-based doulas to continue providing life-saving services to those who need it, they must be adequately compensated for their work. Read more »
The ultimate goal should be mending the social fabric of our society to a place where everyone is able to thrive regardless of their racial or socioeconomic background. Human life should be valued more than profit. Read more »
Having students and faculty equipped with Narcan will undoubtedly save lives on and off-campus. Read more »
The city should prioritize subsidizing affordable housing options for low-income residents who are being displaced due to the development of luxury student housing. Read more »
Reinforcing anti-hip-hop notions, whether malicious in intent or not, discounts the ingenuity and storytelling of so many unbelievably talented artists. Read more »
The most important reminder I repeated to myself was that I wasn’t alone in only knowing a few people — almost everybody in my shoes was trying to be liked and make friends right away. Read more »
While SU has shown they’re looking to bolster all avenues of admissions that may help disenfranchised and nonwhite students, a stronger stance on legacy admissions is required to prove full commitment. Read more »
In order to commemorate the summer, fall and winter graduates, times that could work to celebrate every group should be actively sought out by SU. Read more »
I found a homeyness here that I haven’t experienced anywhere else. Finding a unique community made my year living on South, what I thought to be the most desolate place at SU, comforting in ways beyond belief. Read more »
With theaters and public spaces continuing to reopen, it's critical that people take advantage of public viewing spaces once again. Time away from the cinema experience should have made viewers more appreciative of what they were missing. Read more »
While this behavior can start off seemingly harmless, like drinking to celebrate after a game or indulging to commemorate one of your favorite internet celebrities coming to Syracuse, the negative effects of excessive drinking can creep up quickly and lead to horrific consequences. Read more »
Trying to strike a balance between maintaining fame and practicing self-care shouldn’t be at the expense of those who put you in the position of influence. The hard truth is that stringing along one’s supporters, like Ocean did this past weekend, creates a toxic relationship and a cycle of building fans up and then letting them down. Read more »
Poverty is not the result of a single barrier, but an accumulation of many. How can individuals take advantage of employment opportunities when they have no way to reach their place of work? Read more »
Labels have become overwhelming. If you find comfort in labeling your identity, I am happy for you, and you should continue to do so. But not everyone finds ease in the idea of tying their identity to a specific label such as gay, bisexual, pansexual or other identities. Read more »
Although DPS knows that swatting affects the community, it has taken little to no action in creating well-deserved penalties for those sending this campus into a state of fear and anxiety. Read more »
Not everyone has had these global experiences, but it is important for those who have to become storytellers in order to help break down the gap and make it more tangible. Telling a human story is one of the best ways to communicate climate change. Read more »
