With perpetual bad news, why shouldn’t I be pessimistic?
Abandoning all belief in America gets us absolutely nowhere, but on the other end of the spectrum, seeing bad news and wishing for betterment is equally futile. Read more »
Abandoning all belief in America gets us absolutely nowhere, but on the other end of the spectrum, seeing bad news and wishing for betterment is equally futile. Read more »
It’s not easy to put yourself into an uncomfortable setting. But by doing so, you may end up finding the person who gives you a sense of newfound comfort. Read more »
To say that pre-medical culture at SU is competitive is an egregious minimization. The competition is merciless and seemingly never ending. Read more »
We need to raise the bar on what is acceptable maternity care. It is not fair that birthing people, especially Black people, have to go into labor on defense because they are chronically aware of what they are up against: a racist, ableist, xenophobic and profit-driven health care system. Read more »
Looking back, my decision to transfer to this university has been one of the best decisions of my life. With all the resources offered, SU has made student veterans feel comfortable and belonged. Read more »
Even though I am pro-choice, I still consider myself a Republican. I don’t need to subscribe to every concept or every policy. There’s room for nuance and disagreement even in my own thinking. Read more »
If school was an ‘open wound’ for me, taking a gap year was ‘stopping the bleeding. Read more »
Keeping these traditions alive is important to me, especially in a predominantly white institution. Read more »
Throughout my academic career, I have had to explain my disabilities more than once to people. I felt as if I was a broken record repeating my explanation to them. I wanted to share my work with people but there was a barrier that I was scared to break. Read more »
I want to salute those students who fight to improve our environment, advocate for vulnerable and marginalized populations and challenge institutional racism and injustice as seen during #NotAgainSU Read more »
Since studying abroad in London, I have noticed that a lot of the locals I met have a much better understanding of foreign affairs than my peers and me. Read more »
In a lockdown drill, I want to feel as if coming home is likely. Sitting in a corner does not secure my safety. Read more »
I believe Lincoln would want his statue removed, for these are the same values that he too admired. He would urge us to reconsider his position. Read more »
All we see in the news and in social media are the cycle of news of Iranian youth being shot dead on the streets, with more news of people mourning for them and some being shot while mourning. Read more »
With the death of Takeoff and many of the artists the Black community has lost within the last decade, there needs to be more people pushing the envelope of change. Read more »
During my sophomore year at Syracuse University, I noticed many facets of my identity that I had no choice but to quarrel with on a daily basis, especially as a Black woman with a learning disability at a predominately white institution. Read more »
Before I went abroad to London, I was overwhelmed with anxiety and nerves. I was terrified that I wouldn’t make friends, wouldn't like my classes, and would miss Syracuse and constantly feel like I was missing out. Read more »
I was actively being discriminated against by my own people and the experience was devastating. After this experience, I felt as though the only way I could truly be Dominican was if I maintained proximity to whiteness at the expense of my Black identity. Read more »
The university uses diversity to distance itself from its complicity in the subjugation of students of color on campus and in the surrounding community. Read more »
While I can’t speak to everyone’s experiences, I can confidently say that coming out when I was ready was life changing. Read more »
By learning about ballroom, whether it's through Beyoncé ’s “Renaissance'' or a series like “Pose”, people can expose themselves to the hidden history and culture of Black and Brown communities. Read more »
While the governing body of Syracuse is not deliberately discriminating against Black communities living in low-income areas, the division resulting from the I-81 highway and the city’s lack of attention on the issue has caused segregation in schools even now. Read more »
Over the past two months, Pakistan has endured terrible natural disasters, starting with deadly flooding, which led to the demolishment of villages, hospitals and towns. Read more »
A university that has the resources and funds that SU does should be working to create a space or network to ease the connection of their Middle Eastern student population. Read more »