The pandemic has proved health care is privilege, not a right
In the wealthiest nation in the world, cost should not be a barrier for basic healthcare. Read more »
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Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read more »
SU is not to blame for on-campus COVID-19 outbreak
Since late October, Syracuse University’s COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. However, it was the students, not SU administrators, who failed to take precautionary measures against the virus. Read more »
SU shouldn’t have opened campus this semester
The recent spike in COVID cases on campus prove that both SU administrators and students were not prepared for a residential fall semester during a global pandemic. Read more »
SU has valuable resources to relieve the loneliness of a pandemic
Students are under more stress than ever, but SU has resources available to help remedy mental health concerns. Students just have to take advantage of them. Read more »
Even with President-elect Biden, the future is unclear
In this election, President Donald Trump lost and democracy won. But the future for our country is still unclear. Read more »
New York's COVID-19 vaccination plan has inherent flaws
Built on a foundation of good intentions, New York’s plan for vaccinating against COVID-19 has too many uncertainties. Read more »
Mail-in voting flaws may help Republicans
Specific requirements and complex forms may tip the scales in Republicans’ favor as some mail-in ballots could be thrown out. Read more »
Students must demand change from corporations
After a summer of political activism which still affects how consumers act today, students have a responsibility to hold companies accountable that do not follow their own commitments to social issues. Read more »
Social distancing worsens political polarization
Social isolation added fuel to the fire of political polarization in the U.S., and it all starts on your social media feeds. Read more »
Students must take risks of marijuana more seriously
Despite its popularity and reputation as a safer alternative to cigarettes, students shouldn’t turn a blind eye to the risks of marijuana. Read more »
Trump is against students, and he always has been
From cutting research funding to ending loan forgiveness, President Trump’s policies serve only to hurt America’s college students. Read more »
Amy Coney Barrett would help Supreme Court, SU’s Title IX lawsuits
Barrett’s originalist jurisprudence and history of rulings on Title IX cases shows that she is a champion for individual rights. Read more »
Diversity is no longer a buzzword in Greek life
National movements like Black Lives Matter have emphasized the need for more diversity in predominantly-white Greek organizations. Many are taking note. Read more »
SU needs to add more gender-inclusive restrooms on campus
To accommodate its diverse student population, Syracuse University must add more gender-inclusive bathrooms to academic buildings. Read more »
Social isolation causes additional mental health concerns for students
COVID-19 has changed many parts of students’ lives, including how they interact. Less social interaction is linked to an increase in mental health concerns for college students. Read more »
Centro must connect SU students to Syracuse's underserved neighborhoods
While it’s easy for Syracuse University students to travel around the university neighborhood and downtown, underserved neighborhoods like Syracuse’s South Side suffer from lack of public transportation access. Read more »
Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
After years of attempted clean up, Onondaga Lake fish are still unsafe to eat, and they threaten both humans and the wildlife around them. Read more »
Statement regarding fabrication of quotes in recent column
The Daily Orange is pursuing an internal investigation into the matter. Read more »
Various eating habits find some students skipping meals
With classes, jobs and homework it’s hard to find time to eat three square meals a day, or even two. But unintentional fasting hurts your mind and body. Read more »
Benefits of mandated COVID-19 vaccinations outweigh risks
Dozens of pharmaceutical companies around the world are rushing to make the world’s first effective COVID-19 vaccine, but we must prioritize safety first. Read more »
Campus community can do more to support international students
International students face many difficulties when coming to the U.S. to study, including culture shock and problems with fitting in socially. Read more »
Tuition increase points to lack of student input on Board of Trustees
Syracuse University raised its tuition by thousands of dollars this summer during a global pandemic and a national economic crisis. That’s a problem. Read more »
The problem with 'Unfollow Me'
Instagram stories and tweets containing phrases like “If you support X, unfollow me.” and others like it may seem beneficial, but they could do more harm than good. Read more »
