COVID-19 vaccine distribution ignores assisted living communities
Priority access to the COVID-19 vaccination needs to be given to assisted living staff and residents who are often deemed a “vulnerable sector.” Read more »
Guest Column
After a dreadful year, COVID-19 vaccine finally provides hope
The approval of a COVID-19 vaccine acts as a long awaited light at the end of the tunnel. Read more »
Sen. Rachel May: New York should legalize cannabis
New York State Legislature must prioritize legalizing cannabis in New York in order to help the state’s COVID-19-weakened economy and right racial inequality. Read more »
Electing Joe Biden is just the beginning
America rejected a demagogue, but we still must work together to fight against the systemic inequalities that haunt our country. Read more »
Dana Balter will fight for a better health care system
As the future of Americans’ health care is uncertain, between legal challenges of the Affordable Care Act and Roe v. Wade, central New York needs Dana Balter to fight for their health care in Washington. Read more »
Rachel May is a champion for the environment
Through a proven track record making change for the environment, Sen. Rachel May deserves another term in Albany. Read more »
John Katko is a proven representative who works for central New York
This election isn’t about a Democrat vs. a Republican, but about something that won’t work vs. something that has for years. Read more »
Sam Rodgers brings fresh perspective that the New York State Senate needs
Former Syracuse University football captain and alum Sam Rodgers is the injection of youth that the New York State Senate needs right now. Read more »
Balter is committed to the Syracuse community
Through her policy commitments, NY-24 Dana Balter has proved that she is committed to fixing the inequality present in Syracuse, while Rep. John Katko has only watched it get worse. Read more »
Voting in congressional race is as important as presidential race
As the presidency draws all the attention, one important election is happening right now in our community. Read more »
Dana Balter positioned as the candidate to make real change
Former Syracuse University professor Dana Balter can make real change in congress, if she can defeat incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read more »
Dewitt, Manlius officials endorse Dana Balter
Over a dozen elected officials from Dewitt and Manlius endorsed Dana Balter in the NY-24 congressional race. Read more »
Over 50 SU physics students, faculty denounce Deepak Chopra event
A group of SU Physics PhD candidates and others are denouncing a planned event inviting “the most prominent peddler of pseudoscience and misinformation in the world” Deepak Chopra to speak. Read more »
SU Professor: A solemn thank you to those who helped Trevor Pierce
Trevor Pierce’s tragic death showed the best in many of the hearts of SU’s student body. Read more »
Our Reader: VP debate proves that politics is just reality TV
Wednesday night, Americans around the country tuned in for the vice presidential debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence. Following last week’s… Read more »
SU Professor: Trump is a white supremacist
Trump’s rhetoric, his politics, and his policies are based on the belief that America has been, and should remain, a white man’s country, and that violence and intimidation are legitimate means of keeping it that way. Read more »
Campus Climate Survey has greater meaning for some community members
Some members of marginalized communities feel a greater sense of meaning in Syracuse University’s Campus Climate Survey. Read more »
It’s time to rename Flint Hall and Graham Dining Center
The racist and anti-semitic pasts of Chancellors Charles Flint and William Graham are more than enough for SU to rename the buildings named after the men as they do not represent SU’s values. Read more »
Over 300 SU faculty and staff sign statement in support of Chinese students
Over 250 Syracuse University professors, other faculty and staff have signed a statement in support of Chinese students and students of Chinese heritage after a professor used racist language last week. Read more »
Graduate students are essential, too
Syracuse University’s online-only semester is inevitable, but some graduates must be able to stay on campus to complete their studies. Read more »
SU workers union: Students must take COVID-19 seriously
Officials from SEIU 200United, which represents nearly 1000 SU employees, urge students to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously for the sake of their families and livelihoods. Read more »
Coming back to campus is the right move
Our Reader argues that Syracuse University made the right decision in bringing students back to campus for the fall semester. Read more »
Professor: We must acknowledge racial prejudice while in the classroom
Danielle Smith, Professor of African American studies notes that the #NotAgainSU movement has opened the door to structural change at Syracuse University. Read more »
Professor: SU hasn’t changed since protests against anti-Black neglect
Asst. Professor Biko Gray notes that Syracuse University “remains unwavering in its commitment to anti-black neglect and symbolic and discriminatory violence.” Their response to COVID-19 hasn’t been much better. Read more »
