Swenton: Government shutdown serves as distraction, ‘political theater’
Once again, Congressional Republicans are demonstrating how out of touch with reality they really are, and John Boehner continues to prove himself as one of… Read more »
Columns
Cohen: Breast cancer more than just a women's issue; too often portrayed as 'sexy disease'
Most of us know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. It is the second most common cancer among American women, with about one… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not view religion, spirituality as 'taboo' topic
Throughout the past few years, our generation has witnessed first-hand an increase in the discussion of often marginalized identities in the United States. From news… Read more »
Demers: Hyper-political correctness should not override interests of American culture
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder should not give in to outside political pressure coming from the cultural Left regarding the team’s nickname. This reflects the… Read more »
Callaghan: Extensive number of furloughed EPA workers proves government needs to rethink ‘essentials’
As the government shutdown continues, 800,000 government workers have been furloughed — or sent home without pay. But at the current standpoint of government shutdown,… Read more »
Walker: Smart, cautious approach to investments could prevent potential for double dip recession
There is an old saying that goes, “Things will get worse before they get better.” Despite news outlets that constantly tout recovery, many think that… Read more »
Bethel: Book by 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star promotes submissive marital relationships
Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is known for it’s fiery cast of female “housewives.” In the past, the show’s main selling point has… Read more »
Berkowitz: Changes in online commenting policies now prevent unfiltered content
As commenting online has become more frequent, it has also become more of a two-sided argument, questioning the influence people should be allowed to have… Read more »
Hacker: Obama should use caution following US, Iran phone call
The phone call that took place last Friday between President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was the first time that leaders from the… Read more »
Saffren: Colbert, Stewart contribute to evolution of late-night television
Political satire has taken over late-night comedy. Last Tuesday, in a hilarious skit on “The Colbert Report,” Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert tacitly celebrated this… Read more »
Cohen: Changes to Advocacy Center policy demand input from students, volunteers
Cases of rape and sexual assault on college campuses continue to gain national attention, often because university administrations mishandle the reports. It’s important that universities… Read more »
Swenton: Lawmakers should allow educators, experts to make decisions on education, starting with textbook selection process in Texas
Only in Texas would you expect to hear a comical juxtaposition like creationists on a government science education panel. It’s almost tragic that in 2013,… Read more »
Demers: Republicans cannot doubt climate change, should step up as leaders on issue
With the majority of the world now composed of industrialized nations, it’s obvious that not one single country can solve global warming on its own.… Read more »
Rodgers: Young people should not accept 'teaching-to-the-test' ideal at college level
Through every ranking that the Princeton Review, U.S. News and other sources decide on, it is disappointing that the driving factor behind what makes a… Read more »
Callaghan: Companies should resist urge to mislabel products as "green" purely to appeal to customers
These days, “green” products are all the rage. The term “green” or “environmentally friendly” is now connected to companies and industries not formally connected with… Read more »
Smith: Government secrecy promotes need for truth-seeking journalists
American freedoms are under attack. It’s no secret, but if the government had its way, it would be. Luckily for us, there are hard working… Read more »
Walker: Students should follow passions but realize this does not sacrifice financial stability
“What do you desire? What makes you itch? What would you do if money were no object?” This quote is from this year’s viral YouTube… Read more »
Bethel: Clothing brands influence young females by placing reckless messages on apparel
Teenagers have always relied heavily on social trends and what’s popular to determine what clothes they should wear, with whom they should be friends and… Read more »
Barillari: Revamped constitution promotes interior change to make SA more effective
Ben Jones doesn’t crack codes, he creates them. As the first member of the Student Association to tackle revamping the governing body’s entire constitution since… Read more »
Hacker: Following yet another attempt to resist Obamacare, Republicans should unite behind compromise
The Republican Party is in crisis mode. On Friday, the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would effectively shut… Read more »
Berkowitz: iSchool proves itself as top home college with focus on growing technology field
Before I came to Syracuse University, I believed the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the Maxwell… Read more »
Saffren: Showtime’s “Homeland” reflects dynamic between America, acts of terrorism
“Homeland” is propaganda. It advocates for the American side of the story and maintains our antagonistic attitudes toward our terrorist enemies. But “Homeland,” which premieres… Read more »
Swenton: Cutting funds from federal food stamp program does not relieve debt issues
Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly pushed through a bill that would slash billions of dollars from the federal food stamp… Read more »
Cohen: Toy companies should adopt gender-neutral approach for products
Our childhood is perhaps the most formative period of our lives. We learn through our early experiences, such as playing with toys. Too often, however,… Read more »
