Opinion: Political apathy doesn’t keep peace. It perpetuates privilege.
For college students directly, it’s our futures on the line when it comes to exercising our democratic right. Read more »
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Congressman-elect Mannion speaks on NY-22 win, Trump’s 2nd term
Congressman-elect John Mannion addressed the public Wednesday morning following his victory over Republican incumbent Brandon Williams. Read more »
Opinion: A 2nd Trump term would bolster hateful ideologies
Your ballot is more than a decision between Trump and Harris, but a chance to help pave a new future and leave the past behind. Read more »
Opinion: U.S. politics disengage students, produce cynicism
Despite their frustration, students' desire for transparency and accountability reveals a hidden democratic instinct. Beneath their anger lies a longing for a system where their voices matter. Read more »
Opinion: The future of student loan forgiveness starts with our vote
Loan forgiveness may provide a short-term solution, but the long-term economic stability of millions of Americans depends on tackling the root causes of the student loan crisis directly. Read more »
Opinion: Celebrity electoral endorsement isn’t always reliable
College students specifically are the most susceptible to celebrity electoral endorsements since we follow pop culture closely, so we must be careful to vote responsibly. Read more »
Project Callisto pushes for donor support after announcing imminent closing
When Project Callisto announced its imminent closing on Sept. 25 former on-campus ambassadors said they were devastated by its struggles. Read more »
Opinion: Voting for Kamala Harris will not make you less of a man
This responsibility does not lie solely with Harris, though. It also involves men snapping out of the illusion that voting for Harris is emasculating. Read more »
Mannion, Williams face off in 1st of 4 debates for NY-22 seat
New York State Sen. John Mannion and Rep. Brandon Williams faced off for their first of four NY-22 debates at SU's Newhouse School. Read more »
Venezuelan immigrants deserve respect, especially from policymakers
As a young Venezuelan immigrant, our guest columnist has not yet had the chance to vote in the U.S. He says that those who can vote need to know that it's not just a right, but also a responsibility. Read more »
SU, city groups participate in National Voter Registration Day
To celebrate National Voter Registration Day, organizations across the city of Syracuse will host informational events. Read more »
Opinion: Targeted military recruitment impacts Latine voter decisions
We must understand the deep-rooted impact of early military recruitment, particularly in marginalized communities and how this ties into voting behaviors. Read more »
Opinion: Voting in local, state elections matters
Now is the time to engage fully in these elections and to recognize that the votes we cast locally are just as vital, if not more so, than those at the national level. Read more »
New York should mandate and provide masks, not ban them
We can and should define our own ethos around disability, national and social liberation. Read more »
Hochul highlights Micron, endorses Harris at DNC talk with SU professor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Margaret Talev for an intimate conversation on the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Read more »
New York politicians react to Biden's drop out
Biden's decision will impact local elections throughout New York state, where congressional races may influence partisan control in Congress. Read more »
Trump verdict elicits reactions from New York politicians
In the days following former President Donald Trump being convicted of 34 felony counts, politicians throughout New York state are divided. Read more »
John Mannion, Sarah Klee Hood to debate in Syracuse ahead of NY Democratic primary
Syracuse.com will host a debate between John Mannion and Sarah Klee Hood, both competing to be the Democratic candidate for the NY-22 seat. Read more »
Williams proposes bill to bar convicted protesters from student loan forgiveness
Rep. Brandon Williams introduced a bill last week that would bar people arrested at student protests from receiving student loan forgiveness. Read more »
Biden returns to Syracuse, touts Micron grant
President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse Thursday afternoon to speak about Micron Technology’s emergence in central New York and its role in mobilizing the region’s economy. Read more »
SU students have the power, responsibility to advocate for women of color in politics
It’s vital that we acknowledge our privileged status as students of a private institution. It is through highlighting change-driven voices that we make an impact in students' biases that go beyond a culturally-enriching event. Rather, we believe that student organizations are the catalysts needed to ignite systematic change as we have collective power in shifting the narrative through the resources that are at our disposal. Read more »
SU students apathetic toward presidential primary elections
Several Syracuse University students said they were frustrated with the election and the university’s communication surrounding the polling. Read more »
Combining race, ethnicity on U.S. Census will lead to systematic erasure
If nothing else, this new census is going to make it that much more difficult to recognize and combat racism and anti-Blackness. It’s going to undo years of conversations we’ve had as a community to understand the differences between race and ethnicity and unlearn the myths we’ve been told all our lives. Read more »
Olivia Rodrigo proves the need to destigmatize sex ed, provide free contraceptives
But, if anything, that means comprehensive sex education and open access to resources are that much more crucial to making sex less scary and mysterious. This not only lowers the risk of pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections but also provides a safe space at school and home to ask questions about their sexual health. Read more »
