Ombudsman could benefit university
The Graduate Student Organization’s proposal to introduce an ombudsman, an employee or office that will allow students and faculty to air grievances in a productive… Read more »
Writer archives: The Daily Orange Editorial Board
Student Association should work to make efforts known on campus
Student Association has helped improved the day-to-day life of Syracuse University’s students, but should work to bolster its presence on campus. Similar to past administrations,… Read more »
Students should be considered in concert ticket prices
While it’s exciting that Billy Joel will perform at the Carrier Dome this spring, tickets prices for future big-name acts should be made more accommodating… Read more »
Division of Student Affairs should randomly select board members
The Division of Student Affairs’ recent decision to implement a Student Advisory Board will fast track communication between administration and students. But in order to… Read more »
Syverud must meet with protesters sitting in Crouse-Hinds Hall
THE General Body’s sit-in needs to end before Thanksgiving break, and Chancellor Kent Syverud needs to be the one to end it. The sit-in began… Read more »
Syracuse Common Council should pass sidewalk ordinance
The Daily Orange Editorial Board encourages the Syracuse Common Council to pass an ordinance that would fine Syracuse residents who do not shovel the sidewalks… Read more »
SU needs to shift focus away from city
Syracuse University needs to shift its focus away from the city of Syracuse back to the needs and problems of the university. But while doing… Read more »
Campus Master Plan will equalize college facilities
The differences in conditions between college facilities — such as between the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and the School of Education’s Huntington Hall… Read more »
SAT, ACT importance should be reviewed
As more colleges switch to being test-optional and test-flexible regarding their admissions, Syracuse University should look into evaluating this policy to see if it would… Read more »
‘Elect Her’ should expand to all female leaders
The “Elect Her” workshop should continue to be hosted on Syracuse University’s campus, but future events should encompass all types of female leadership. “Elect Her,”… Read more »
Veteran resources on campus can be improved
Syracuse University should continue to improve veterans affairs and place a special focus on helping student veterans adjust to the social aspect of college. The… Read more »
University Village Apartments should rethink tanning amenity
As the risks of tanning are well known, University Village Apartments should rethink offering it as an amenity for its residents. Those who use tanning… Read more »
Resolution requires cooperation between administration, protesters
The sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall needs to reach a resolution. To accomplish this, the administration and THE General Body need to work together. THE General… Read more »
Be S.U.R.E. campaign will benefit campus, should set long term goal
The recently launched “Got Consent? Be S.U.R.E.” campaign at Syracuse University is a positive addition to the efforts to combat sexual assault on campus. The… Read more »
Unruly behavior at DAT Rally will not spur change
The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports THE General Body’s grievances about transparency and agrees that there should be more student input allowed in decisions. But… Read more »
List of grievances lacks research, facts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board received a draft of a list of grievances from THE General Body on Friday. Though it should be commended that… Read more »
Bike-share program will benefit campus
The bike-share program Syracuse University is planning to implement in spring 2015 will benefit students. Though the plan for the bike-share program already has positive… Read more »
Warehouse shuttles should be improved
Syracuse University should dedicate one bus route that travels frequently to and from the Nancy Cantor Warehouse and should increase parking for students surrounding the… Read more »
To see results, students need to show up
There are more undergraduate students on The Daily Orange Editorial Board than were present at the final listening meeting on sexual assault services. Syracuse University… Read more »
University should consider compromise for campus smoking ban
As Syracuse University prepares to implement a campus-wide tobacco ban, it should take into consideration the creation of smoking-permitted areas instead of an overall ban.… Read more »
Bike lanes need safety improvements
The addition of bike lanes along Waverly and Comstock avenues could be beneficial for Syracuse University students, but the city of Syracuse needs to address… Read more »
SU should consider heat lamp factors
Student Association’s initiative to install heat lamps on campus bus stops has the potential to improve student life during winter. But in order for the… Read more »
DPS body cameras should remain on for entire shift
If the Department of Public Safety wants its introduction of body cameras to be effective, its policy must be that the cameras remain on for… Read more »
Decision to disinvite photographer was fueled by Ebola hysteria
The majority of The Daily Orange Editorial Board disagrees with S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ decision to disinvite a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer from… Read more »
