Increased awareness of LGBTQ community is vital for SU campus
As a San Francisco native, I’ve personally been raised to embrace the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer community. In fact, where I live, those… Read more »
Writer archives: Meg Zukin
Zukin: Young adults shouldn't feel pressured by media to lose virginity
If you are a college-aged virgin, you are a minority. According to The Atlantic, the average American loses his or her virginity at the age… Read more »
Zukin: Clothing can aid in workouts, motivate better exercise habits
Sometimes we get occasional bursts of sporty energy. Sometimes we search “fitspiration” on Pinterest or try different juice recipes. But with a new wardrobe, those… Read more »
Zukin: Despite what media shows, body hair is natural, healthy
Spring has sprung in Syracuse, and now that the temperature has passed 50 degrees, students start thinking about breaking out the bikinis. However, we may… Read more »
Zukin: Rethinking shower routines reduces carbon footprint
This column is going to make me sound dirty. No, not sexy dirty — more like the hippie-dippy, grimy kind of dirty. And that’s because… Read more »
Zukin: Students should take preemptive measures to ensure their sexual health
Just last week, Instagram was flooded with pictures of bikinis, booze and blue skies. College students took the month of March to let loose and… Read more »
Zukin: Learning meditation skills takes stress out of hectic midterms week
Spring Break is next week, and in the midst of midterms, stress levels are running at all-time highs. Students are constantly on the brink of… Read more »
When it comes to Duke porn star, both sides deserve blame
Well, SU, we have found another reason to hate Duke. “Lauren/Aurora,” the “infamous” freshman Duke porn star, has become a viral sensation, and the student… Read more »
Zukin: Seasonal Affective Disorder has potential to harm students, should be treated seriously
Given the current stigma with depression in general, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) does not seem like the most serious of problems. However, in a place… Read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by embracing, spicing up romance
I am a sucker for Valentine’s Day. I buy into the grandiose gestures, the Edible Arrangements, even the sell-out Hallmark cards. I love expressing love… Read more »
Zukin: Electronic cigarettes serve as poor alternative for teens trying to look cool
In high school, I never knew anyone who regularly smoked cigarettes. Of course there were the classic drunk smokers, but nobody was an “actual smoker,”… Read more »
Zukin: Popular culture should address female masturbation
Female masturbation. I am assuming that phrase makes a lot of readers uncomfortable. I am also assuming that if I had started this by talking… Read more »
Zukin: Non-prescription drugs come with more risk than reward
“Drugs” are what Walter and Jesse cook, b*tch. “Abusing drugs” is shooting up heroin in a back alleyway and only wearing long-sleeved shirts to cover… Read more »
Zukin: Benefits of contraceptive outweigh inherent risks
I have been on birth control since my freshman year of high school. Before assumptions start flying about my sex life, I will let everyone… Read more »
Syracuse ranks No. 25 among top 100 worst areas for fall allergies
Sunday marked not only the first official day of fall, but also the first day of allergy season. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America… Read more »
