Krawczyk: Obama should be prepared to take executive action regarding immigration
There is one pressing issue in politics right now that may not be solved through bipartisan action. In a press conference the day after the… Read more »
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Shields: Feminism should advocate for all women
Recently, Elle UK magazine decided to make its mark on the feminist community by dedicating its December issue to the movement. For this issue, Elle… Read more »
Rasamny: Low millennial turnout rate due to lack of information
While to many it may have been well known that the midterm elections took place last week, statistics are showing otherwise. Only an estimated 21.3… Read more »
Pulliam: Republican victory sends clear message to Obama administration
Let the trumpets blare — the GOP is victorious. On Nov. 4, the Republican Party took control of the U.S. Senate with a net gain… Read more »
Cole: Use of eco-terrorism label should be altered
An Nov. 3 article from the Winnipeg Free Press detailed what is already happening all over the world — eco-terrorism is being intensified by the… Read more »
Rodgers: Sit-in exemplifies unification on campus
For over one week, THE General Body — a coalition of students representing an array of issues affecting the Syracuse University community— has been sitting… Read more »
Potter: Day-of registration, online voting could improve voter turnout
The low turnout rates of elections, particularly midterms, erode our democracy and heighten the risk of electing representatives that do not reflect the values of… Read more »
Smith: Word associations contribute to gender inequality
Think of the positions of CEO, police officer or senator. Unfortunately, the first image that comes to mind is often of a man in a… Read more »
Kramer: GOP majority will have positive and negative effects for businesses
As the dust settled on midterm elections, the Republican Party emerged victorious, overhauling the Senate and accruing a net gain of seven seats. The GOP… Read more »
Jackson: GOP should not attempt to repeal Obamacare
After this week’s midterm election turned out favorably for the GOP, the question on everyone’s mind is: what now? We’re still waiting for the GOP… Read more »
Kelly: Fan fiction should not be discounted as perverse online hobby
The next “Fifty Shades of Grey” is here. No, not the movie — you’ll have to wait until Valentine’s Day for that mess. This time… Read more »
Krawczyk: Affordable Care Act has been successful, needs improvement
The Affordable Care Act has been under constant scrutiny since its introduction, with Republicans condemning “Obamacare” every step of the way. But the law has… Read more »
Shields: Mastectomy artwork promotes positive body image for breast cancer survivors
Artist AleXsandro Palombo has taken classic images of Disney princesses and turned them into a tool of positive body image. Palombo has drawn several princesses,… Read more »
Knighton: Social media ad improvements will start new era of digital marketing
Advertisers are trying a new approach when it comes to digital marketing. On Oct. 30, Instagram announced that video ads from select brands would begin… Read more »
Rasamny: Snapchat should expand international video features
During my ritual of unhealthily checking Snapchat every 20 minutes or so, I look at my screen and am disappointed that there are no new… Read more »
Cole: Students should realize difference between creating awareness, change
On Oct. 23, the Students of Sustainability launched its SOS challenge, a competition in which students take pictures of themselves being sustainable and tweet them… Read more »
Pulliam: Christie’s response to heckler foreshadows presidential weakness
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s boisterous personality was in the spotlight last Thursday. At a speech in Belmar, New Jersey, Christie responded to a heckler… Read more »
Rodgers: DAT Rally informed campus, successfully presented demands
This fall semester at Syracuse University has been nothing short of busy when it comes to student activism. From protesting the changes made to the… Read more »
Potter: Negative advertisements need to be reduced next election cycle
The campaigning this election has been excessively negative. It lacked content and may discourage registered voters from getting out to the polls. Instead of addressing… Read more »
Smith: Apple CEO’s announcement should inspire activism, legislation
Last week, Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook became the first openly gay CEO of a Fortune 500 company when he came out in Bloomberg Businessweek. Holding… Read more »
Kramer: Uber expansion to Syracuse would raise polarizing conversation
App-based, ride-hailing service Uber has expanded services to new cities in the United States and all over the world as part of a continual effort… Read more »
Kelly: Seinfeld should include more Internet stars in web series
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s web series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” will begin its fifth season Thursday. The show features Seinfeld picking up comedic legends in… Read more »
Jackson: GOP candidates exhibit different strengths regarding foreign policy
The upcoming 2016 presidential election is being overshadowed, rightfully so, by the midterm elections that are taking place on Tuesday. But we cannot ignore important… Read more »
Shields: Hypocritical shaming of Lewinsky should end
After taking a 16-year hiatus from the public world, Monica Lewinsky has returned with a mission to end cyberbullying. Lewinsky gave her first public speech… Read more »
