There are more advantages to living on South Campus than students think
Syracuse University freshmen are required to live on campus and are randomly placed in residence halls. There are over 15 residence halls on SU’s Main… Read more »
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SU needs to switch from communal to gender-inclusive individual bathrooms
Editor’s note: This column was a collaboration between Karla Perez and Grace “Gray” Reed. Perez explains the reasons SU’s campus needs gender-inclusive individual bathrooms, and… Read more »
Students, stop gatekeeping environmentalism
Environmentalism is not hard to partake in. It does not mean an entire life switch. It is not reserved for the institutions that pollute. Read more »
Syracuse has way more to offer than snowy winters
I’ve witnessed some of the most beautiful scenery exploring the region while it snowed and the people I’ve connected with during this time have brought me so much joy. Read more »
The 'Don't Say Gay Bill' harms the LGBTQ community and diminishes their voices
Many individuals in the community already lack supportive spaces in their homes, so not having confidential support readily available at school poses a major challenge for youth just beginning to navigate their identities. Read more »
There is a clear gap between students wants and administrators goals at SU
The university communicates in a highly cautious sense with its own students; guarded phrases in perfectly crafted announcements to the student body demonstrate compassion, but are careful not to promise anything at all. Read more »
David Bruen and Adia Santos are the perfect ticket to lead SA
The two of them working together is the perfect mix. Both do their best work when trying to fully understand the needs of students that express their concerns. Read more »
SU dining halls are wasting food. It needs to stop.
SU should help by implementing conventions to educate students about the history of Syracuse, promoting FRN to increase participation of volunteers and minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place by making less food and donating leftovers. Read more »
SU's campus is becoming saturated with inappropriate sexual events
Overexposure to sex, in the form of pornography or hypersexual activity in general, has been correlated with the shrinkage of parts of the brain as well as decreasing decision-making skills and general restraint. Read more »
Schools in Indigenous communities lack proper funding
Due to the severity of damages to infrastructure, an additional $6 million ($2 million per school) should be allocated on an annual basis for maintenance and improvements moving forward. Read more »
More than liberal views should be accepted at Syracuse University
Regardless of whether or not you agree with a perspective, slandering the belief or the people who subscribe to it, does little to fix problems. Read more »
Ukraine's historic resiliency shows it will win the war against Russia
The world is watching and they see the Ukrainians being the victims of Putin's military advances. Read more »
A lack of advertising hinders off-campus organizations at SU
SU students receive daily emails with information about programs, alumni, internship opportunities and work opportunities, but I have never seen an email that mentions a way to help the Syracuse community through an off-campus, nonprofit organization. Read more »
Bandersnatch is one University Union’s most underrated events
It feels as if Bandersnatch is treated like a lower-tier event compared to other UU events. But it’s not like the headliners are some sort of underground artists who only attract a niche fanbase. Read more »
Regardless of political party, New York state gerrymandering is dangerous
Now is not the time for parties to point fingers for the same behavior they both participate in. Read more »
SU needs scheduling systems, focused students to ensure gyms becomes less crowded
Changes at the Barnes Center gym must come from both gym staff and students. Read more »
The challenges of traveling alone as a college-aged woman
Airport anxiety is indeed a common experience for many travelers, however, many elements add up to make this feeling even worse for college-aged girls — starting with the presence of unknown men. Read more »
Students should consider the environmental impacts of traveling over spring break
Instead of contributing to the negative implications surrounding tourism, students could consider ecotourism, or responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment. Read more »
Requiring students to show documentation to miss class is robotic
Students shouldn’t have to go to an adviser to talk about an emergency that, most of the time, they don’t want to mention the details of to begin with. In these unprecedented times, the last thing students need is to take the time to go to their advisers and ask for a piece of paper about an emergency. Read more »
Going home to rest for spring break is healthier than partying all week
You should feel no humiliation in giving your body the week to decompress. Read more »
Syracuse University should allow outside visitors into residential dorms
A major part of college life is sharing your experience with friends and family from home. Additionally, for many college freshmen, this is the first time they are living on their own. Read more »
Exploring pandemic guilt with COVID-19 restrictions easing
Our community needs to create a guilt-free environment when it comes to the pandemic; afterall, most of our student population is fully vaccinated, already making our campus one of the safest. Read more »
Critiques of Kink 101 reveal a misunderstanding of BDSM
Painting Kink 101 as an embarrassment is wrong. The seminar brings awareness to safe sex education. Read more »
The challenges of standing out as a Black student at SU
When I walk onto campus, it feels like I’m entering an environment that's completely separate from the city. Read more »
