‘Red Cup Project’ shows fresh perspective
“The Red Cup Project” is an interesting and effective way to get students thinking about the harmful waste of partying. The installation should serve as… Read more »
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Bandersnatch Concert Series needs to feature more alternative music
For future Bandersnatch concerts, University Union needs to feature indie music that is not exclusively EDM. The Bandersnatch Concert Series features indie concerts that take… Read more »
Technology must accommodate disabilities
No Syracuse University student with disabilities should have to advocate or request for learning materials to be made accessible to them. These materials should already… Read more »
University student harassment policy needs to be revised
In order to avoid imposing on students’ right to free speech, Syracuse University should make revising the harassment section in its Student Code of Conduct… Read more »
SU should examine role of social media in academic freedom
The University Senate has plans to introduce a resolution reaffirming the importance of academic freedom for Syracuse University professors at its next meeting. While the… Read more »
SU should install gender-neutral bathrooms
Syracuse University needs to increase the number of single-occupancy gender-neutral bathrooms on campus. In December 2012, SU alumna and then-student Erin Carheart conducted a study… Read more »
SU must work to reduce student loan debt
The University of Chicago announced last week that it will replace student loans with grants starting in Fall 2015, according to the U.S. News and… Read more »
Child care grant should not come from SU employees' fringe benefits fund
Syracuse University should not grant child care stipends to graduate students if the money comes out of the fringe benefit fund university employees contribute to.… Read more »
Posse program changes were warranted
The cuts Syracuse University recently made to the Posse program were reasonable considering that fact, but the university made the right decision in revisiting the… Read more »
New York should pass ‘Yes Means Yes’ law
On Sunday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the “Yes Means Yes” bill into law. The law forces public and private universities that receive money from… Read more »
Divest SU protest can’t force change
Tuesday’s Divest SU and ESF protest calls for Syracuse University to stop investing in fossil fuels, or divest. It’s good that students continue to voice… Read more »
MetLife relationship should continue
In order to gain national recognition for its football team, Syracuse University should continue its relationship with MetLife Stadium — the home of the New… Read more »
Colleges should not ban access to Yik Yak
A college in Vermont garnered national attention Wednesday after it blocked students from accessing the anonymous messaging app, Yik Yak. Despite the controversy surrounding the… Read more »
SU did not consider entire student body when raising ID prices
Syracuse University did not consider its entire student body when making the decision to add a new, more expensive technology feature to Syracuse University ID… Read more »
Personal responsibility can help combat climate change
The Sunday climate change march and Monday climate change protest, which were both held in New York City, have brought environmental issues to the forefront… Read more »
Student-led protests should continue
The recent student-led protests on campus are a powerful way for students to voice their opinions while also getting the attention of administration. Students should… Read more »
Advocacy Center concerns must be addressed by university
Syracuse University’s lack of action in regards to the Advocacy Center this past month is unacceptable. The university should have made it a higher priority… Read more »
New Whitman program needs improvement
Although it’s good for Syracuse University to explore innovative ways to teach students, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management should limit its new Harry… Read more »
Oprah ticket lottery lacked planning, communication
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ decision to automatically enter all Newhouse students in a lottery for Oprah Winfrey tickets was poorly planned and… Read more »
#SpeakUpSU must not lose momentum
In the wake of the Hanna Strong incident, students have led the discussion on racism and homophobia on campus. Though the initial wave of activism… Read more »
SU should better publicize how students can register to vote
In order to increase voter turnout rates among college students, Syracuse University and campus political organizations should better publicize how students can register to vote.… Read more »
#SaveCuse video embarrasses university
The #SaveCuse video is an embarrassment to Syracuse University. It highlights the ignorance and entitlement of SU students, and it shows an inability to see… Read more »
Students must lead discussion to enact change after Strong video
Syracuse University responded appropriately by condemning the actions of Hanna Strong but the responsibility of fixing the racism and homophobia underlying the incident falls on… Read more »
SU should continue to review university's bus system
After changing the South Campus bus routes and schedules for the better, it is time for Syracuse University to reevaluate the role the Connective Corridor… Read more »
