Alumna disappointed by university's decision to divest
As a proud alumna of Syracuse University, I was disappointed to learn that my school had succumbed to the pressures of a political campaign and… Read more »
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Alumnus rebukes university for crowd funding an 'essential service'
Back in 2008, I wrote an Op-Ed for The D.O. about Bird Library's need for additional power outlets. A modest request for a salient problem… Read more »
BikeCNY suggests safe riding tips
Spring is finally here, and it is a great time to ride your bicycle. Bicycling is efficient, reliable and fun. You arrive at your destination… Read more »
Dean urges students to apply to reopened Paris Noir program
The College of Arts and Sciences is the intellectual heart and soul of Syracuse University, providing the liberal arts core to every Syracuse undergraduate. With… Read more »
Chairman becomes chairman emeritus, doesn’t step down
To the Daily Orange Editor: I am writing to correct Tuesday’s Daily Orange article regarding SU Board of Trustees Chairman Richard Thompson, in which I was quoted.… Read more »
Honor cords should be earned, not bought
On March 25 Syracuse seniors received the “Tag You're It” email from the Class of 2015 Giving, asking seniors to make a gift as part… Read more »
Divestment trumps senior giving efforts
Considering making a senior gift? Think twice. Your lack of financial support could promote more positive global change than your gift could. Fossil fuel companies… Read more »
Fan suggests Gross should be removed from university to clean house
What would it be like to get caught cheating in Daryl Gross’s class? Would he turn a blind eye to it? Would there be an… Read more »
Syracuse should focus on academic strengths rather than athletics
Chancellor Kent Syverud responded to NCAA basketball sanctions by recognizing that “Syracuse University is a great institution with a proud history.” He stressed the importance of… Read more »
Alumna stresses importance of visibility for future success
This winter, students across the country celebrated Black History Month. They read books by black authors, wrote research papers on civil rights activists or memorized… Read more »
University would be well advised to uphold high moral standard
As a long-time supporter of the university, a true believer in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, The S.I. Newhouse School of Public… Read more »
NCAA sanctions will impact more than athletics
Who says you can't un-bark the dog — 108 victories wiped out! And anybody who thought that the university's voluntary decision to not engage in… Read more »
NYPIRG Small Claims Court Action Centers offers students professional experience
To the Editor: With rising tuition, skyrocketing student loan debt and massive textbook bills, students can barely afford the costs of financial scams and shady… Read more »
Graduate Students United to host General Meeting
Consequent of pressure from the Graduate Student Organization, scholarship and activism surrounding the widespread exploitation of academic labor and, most importantly, THE General Body’s protest… Read more »
Second Annual Good Samaritan Run fundraises for Christian Health Service of Syracuse
Be part of the 2nd Annual Good Samaritan 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 11 at Long Branch Park in Liverpool, New York. The goal of… Read more »
NYPIRG’s higher education project fights for affordability
Higher education is becoming less affordable and accessible for students at private and public institutions in the U.S. Tuition cost continues to skyrocket, while textbook… Read more »
Students should take part in Divestment Week
Divest SU, a campaign that aims to encourage Syracuse University to withdraw its investments from fossil fuels, will be hosting Divestment Week at SU from… Read more »
NYPIRG empowers students to fight for a clean, affordable energy future
Students and community members will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the future of renewable energy in New York, thanks to the Reforming… Read more »
Sanction likely to upset alumni, fans
Dear Chancellor Syverud – I take issue with your decision regarding the basketball team and the NCAA’s so-called "investigation" into allegations of team wrongdoing all those years… Read more »
Syrian use of chemical warfare 'defies all logic,' US should not intervene
To the editor: For the past two years, the United States has been relatively openly seeking to overthrow the sovereign government of Syria. They have… Read more »
