Barillari: Students should not accept status quo, instead pursue ‘everyday brilliance’
I am on a quest to be brilliant. A daunting task? Possibly. An idealist’s dream? Absolutely. But in today’s world of gridlocked partisan politics and… Read more »
Columns
Saffren: Rise in celebrity journalism provides reason for Magic Johnson's departure from ESPN
Though both have publicly denied it, Magic Johnson left ESPN on Oct. 10, just 19 days before the tipoff of the 2013-14 NBA season, because… Read more »
Cohen: Ignorant piece about ‘reason’ for rape provides fuel for prevention awareness
Inebriated women are raped. Sober women are raped. Women wearing skirts are raped. Women wearing sweatpants are raped. The common denominator here is the rapist,… Read more »
Swenton: Obama administration should not be blamed for struggles with website launch
Republicans have unfairly jumped at the opportunity to criticize the Obama administration following recent problems with the implementation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,… Read more »
Demers: Moving further away from government shutdown, political debate should now preside over debt reduction
The government shutdown and debt ceiling debacles brought about by Republican brinkmanship were politically costly and ultimately resulted in no major concessions from Democrats. From… Read more »
Callaghan: Carrier Dome’s sustainability efforts should model other ACC facilities
As the autumn creeps in and the leaves start changing, Syracuse University is again filled with the cheers and heartache of football, and this season… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should remain aware of cyber security, reform habits accordingly
Just like a newborn to first-time parents, millennials are the test-dummy generation to technology. As the first people to grow up with the Internet —… Read more »
Smith: Through spending, government holds power over Americans, limits freedom
What is it about spending less and limiting government influence that has so many politicians scared? For those in power, it’s the only thing they… Read more »
Walker: Obamacare could place financial burden on young adults
The Affordable Care Act places an unknown financial burden on young citizens. Nearly a month after its availability, it is still difficult to take an… Read more »
Barillari: ‘Elect Her’ initiative supports need for women in politics on SU campus
Her: A simple pronoun and basic linguistic tool in the everyday English vernacular. But, in the context of women in politics, “her” is more than… Read more »
Hacker: Emergence of third political party could ease public political dissent
According to a new Gallup poll released on Oct. 11, 60 percent of Americans believe that “the Democratic and Republican parties do such a poor… Read more »
Berkowitz: Ambitious NSA reform bill lacks realistic goals
What do three Democrats and one Tea Party member have in common? Probably not too much, other than the fact they are in constant disagreement.… Read more »
Swenton: New Ohio restrictions on abortions should be overturned; conservative views should not override women's right to choose
The Republican fight against women’s reproductive rights continues as new Ohio restrictions on abortions take effect this month. These new restrictions come too close to… Read more »
Saffren: Oliver Stone could further prove himself as biopic mastermind with MLK project
In a brilliant career spanning more than four decades, director, screenwriter and producer Oliver Stone has carved out a niche as Hollywood’s resident muckraker. Stone… Read more »
Cohen: Sexual harassment of SU grad proves need for stricter prosecution policies
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a form of gender discrimination and creates a significant barrier in allowing people to do their jobs. It’s important… Read more »
Rodgers: Class characteristics should not be applied to millennials
Notions surrounding Generation Y often paint a picture of us as designer-shoes-and-clothes-wearing, latest-technology-desiring, quick-to-spend and spoiled individuals. With these attitudes attributed to “millenials,” the demographic… Read more »
Demers: Congress should assert itself, prevent Trans-Pacific Partnership from becoming finalized trade agreement
Presidents and prime ministers of several countries met at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bali, Indonesia from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7 to… Read more »
Smith: Obama administration shows hypocrisy regarding shutdown, shows inadequate leadership
The Obama administration is doing what it can to make sure the effects of the government shutdown are felt by the American public, doing everything… Read more »
Walker: Despite shutdown of site, Silk Road's currency may prove new financial rule of order
It reads like a thriller novel. A young man finds a way to organize a big segment of the U.S. drug trade. In a matter… Read more »
Nava Auza: During Remembrance Week, students must reflect on tragedy, consider future of its legacy
The second week of October is the halfway mark for the fall semester at Syracuse University. It is also Remembrance Week. It’s a powerful image… Read more »
Hacker: Influence of money, major donations in political arena 'cause for grave concern'
There is more money than ever in American politics. A case currently before the Supreme Court has the potential to change the breadth of monetary… Read more »
Barillari: Addition of vice presidential candidates to election improves SA
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this column, the date when the referendum was passed was misstated. The change was passed by SA in April of… Read more »
Berkowitz: Recent innovations in newspaper industry further reflect need to innovate
At this point, the newspaper industry has been in trouble for quite some time and has only one choice to make: adapt or die. Newspapers… Read more »
Saffren: Entrepreneurial ventures succeed 'great music' in hip-hop
There’s an obvious theme that pervades Forbes Magazine’s annual hip-hop list, “Cash Kings: The World’s Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists.” Successful entrepreneurial ventures are worth a lot… Read more »
