Rodgers: Grade inflation causes downgrade of high scores, self-entitlement in classrooms
There are very few college courses ¬¬— especially at Syracuse University — that are “an easy A.” The phrase “easy A” itself seems like a… Read more »
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Callaghan: Wheeler could provide beneficial leadership to future of SUNY-ESF
Any leadership role, whether it is president of a club or a college, is daunting at the start. In the case of Quentin Wheeler, new… Read more »
Demers: Citizens should become more aware of corruption within US prison system
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world today. The rising number of people incarcerated in the United States first came about… Read more »
Walker: Finance service industry demands non-traditional job recruitment methods
When many people think of jobs in finance, they picture a silken red carpet that leads to offices made of gold and untold perks. It… Read more »
Smith: Government-run education system stifles critical thinking in classroom
The quality of our education system has only declined the past few decades, despite increased federal involvement and regulations. Now the federal government says the… Read more »
Berkowitz: Technology proves its potential to support health care in developing countries
When a U.S. citizen needs to go to the doctor, they can be there within minutes. For someone in a developing country, it is a… Read more »
Barillari: Despite passion for position, Gresely still must prove himself as leader of SA
Fired up, ready to go. This simple phrase inspired by the campaigns of President Barack Obama became the mantra of our next Student Association president… Read more »
Hacker: Although Clinton represents sound choice, Democrats should consider other candidates for 2016 election
The Republican Party is in turmoil and rife with infighting. This may lead Democratic strategists to argue that the best move for the party is… Read more »
Saffren: 'Eastbound & Down' provides pioneering, modern antihero in comedic setting
Beginning with Tony Soprano, dramatic antiheroes have been as responsible for the contemporary television revolution as cable or the Internet. Now a modern comedic antihero,… Read more »
Cohen: Campus speakers advocate for end to homophobia, discrimination in Russia
A violation of human rights is of great concern, no matter where it takes place. Experts who recently spoke at Syracuse University made it clear… Read more »
Swenton: Critics of Healthcare.gov, Obama administration take judgments too far
In the past few weeks, heaps of criticism have been piled on the Obama administration for the botched rollout of the Affordable Care Act, and… Read more »
Callaghan: Misconceptions about climate change after Typhoon Haiyan show need for visibility in environmental field
On Nov. 7, Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in Eastern Samar, Philippines and raged a course throughout the archipelago and surrounding areas that left devastation and… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should question greater meaning of Internet memes
Memes have become a staple and popular part of today’s social media world, often included in the many tweets and wall posts millions of users… Read more »
Smith: Legalization of marijuana represents opportunity to benefit government, promote necessary change
A Gallup poll released last month indicated that 58 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana. To a reasonable person, it’s common sense. Weed is the… Read more »
Walker: Snapchat founder should not decline potential fortune with Facebook buyout
Only a few days ago, 23-year-old co-founder and CEO of Snapchat Evan Spiegel turned down $3 billion from Facebook. Almost immediately, newspapers and the Internet… Read more »
Barillari: DeSalvo represents 'modern day Renaissance man' as comptroller for Student Association
He enters Maxwell Hall without a sound. Sitting on a bench across from the sets of double doors, I feel a biting Syracuse draft slice… Read more »
Berkowitz: Involvement of women in technology field should become more prevalent
In today’s vastly changing landscape, women should expect to become more and more significant in the always-growing technology field. Although more women than men are… Read more »
Hacker: Recent mental health regulations will hold insignificant effect on gun control
On Friday, the White House rolled out new regulations for health insurance providers that require insurers to cover mental health and addiction the same way… Read more »
Saffren: Demise of Blockbuster proves need for media companies to embrace innovative trends of the future
Blockbuster is dead, while Netflix continues to realize Blockbuster’s vision that would have prevented its demise: the transformation from powerful movie retail company to powerful… Read more »
Swenton: Federal farm subsidies should be redirected, prove need for reform in spending
Opponents of wasteful government spending — particularly the Republicans who call for a slash-and-burn of the federal budget — should turn their attention to the… Read more »
Cohen: Abortion legislation limits female equality too often
What a woman decides to do with her body is her choice and her choice alone. Conservative lawmakers constantly try to control women’s reproductive rights.… Read more »
Callaghan: Solutions should soon be reached to ease feral cat issue facing city of Syracuse
The city of Syracuse has become overrun with feral cats. Such cats, exposed to the elements on a constant basis, are feral — the wild… Read more »
Demers: Obama loses credibility among American people for carelessness, secrecy
There was a time when one of the major reasons the majority of the American public not only approved of, but also seemed to like,… Read more »
Rodgers: Millennials should provide voices for those crippled by sexual assault, violence
The American Association of University Women reports that nationally 42 percent of college women who are raped don’t tell anyone about what happened to them… Read more »
