Opinion: Vigilance is key during Halloweekend
Halloween is a time to explore both fun and scary costumes. But be sure you do so with respect for those around you and their experiences. Read more »
Writer archives: Grace 'Gray' Reed
Opinion: Hurricane Helene foreshadows our climate's future
It’s clear that climate change impacts numerous communities in a variety of severe, unequal ways. To ensure its effects don’t continue to persist, we must listen to the experts. We can no longer ignore them, especially when the evidence is right in front of us. Read more »
Opinion: Careers in the arts cannot fall victim to capitalism
What our current system fails to address is that not everything needs to be raking in money for it to be considered valuable or important. Read more »
Activism needs to go beyond social media re-posts
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. My Instagram account is a public collection of what is… Read more »
Gender identity can be fluid, not just confined to restrictive labels
Labels have become overwhelming. If you find comfort in labeling your identity, I am happy for you, and you should continue to do so. But not everyone finds ease in the idea of tying their identity to a specific label such as gay, bisexual, pansexual or other identities. Read more »
My Tourette syndrome isn’t your source of entertainment, educate yourself
My disorder is not something to be laughed at, yet our society’s view of Tourette’s makes everyone think otherwise. Read more »
Legacy admissions reveal power, privilege at college
There needs to be further education regarding the impact of privilege in our society — on both systemic and cultural levels — that is specifically targeted toward individuals who are most ignorant to its benefit. Read more »
Kansas City Chiefs’ racist name, chant reminiscent of Anti-Indigenous sentiments
By allowing teams that cater to the stereotypes of certain cultures to keep the same traditions, we allow harmful stereotypes to be reinforced among the general population. Read more »
Access to abortion pills is a step forward, but is it enough?
It is clear that access to abortion pills has played a large role in the expanding of access to abortion services nationwide, and the FDA’s post Roe decision to allow their sale through retail pharmacies only furthers the argument for their importance. Read more »
Donald Trump threatened our democracy, don't let him do it again
Any form of support for Donald Trump’s campaign is an act against our democracy as we know it. Read more »
Maura Healey marks history as the 1st openly lesbian governor elected
Healey’s election to office is not only a win for the LGBTQ+ community, but also for the entire state of Massachusetts. Read more »
Internet fandom culture fosters community
Fandom culture provides the opportunity for those who feel they lack a community to turn to at home, school or the workplace the opportunity to find those of similar interests. Read more »
NYS' recent adoption ruling puts LGBTQ rights in jeopardy
What appears on the surface to be a ruling in favor of religious freedom is actually a decision that directly harms queer communities and violates their Fourteenth Amendment rights, Read more »
Don’t be scared to explore your identity, you can end up finding your community
SU’s student body is a place where the LGBTQ+ community can thrive. Read more »
Overturning Roe v. Wade is a step in the wrong direction for reproductive rights
SCOTUS’s ruling is incredibly harmful and threatening to the millions of individuals living in our country who rely on this procedure to ensure their safety and the right to reproductive rights. Read more »
SU should keep in mind that the pandemic is far from over
Perhaps we are reaching a point in the pandemic where many of us are beginning to realize the virus is simply going to become a part of our everyday life, such as the flu or the common cold. This mindset is not an excuse to let our guard down just yet. Read more »
SU needs to switch from communal to gender-inclusive individual bathrooms
Editor’s note: This column was a collaboration between Karla Perez and Grace “Gray” Reed. Perez explains the reasons SU’s campus needs gender-inclusive individual bathrooms, and… Read more »
The 'Don't Say Gay Bill' harms the LGBTQ community and diminishes their voices
Many individuals in the community already lack supportive spaces in their homes, so not having confidential support readily available at school poses a major challenge for youth just beginning to navigate their identities. Read more »
Yik Yak's anonymity allows dangerous behaviors to persist
There needs to be an algorithm put in place that removes harmful posts on YikYak without the need to be alerted by a community member. Read more »
Wordle creates a sense of community during a time of online divisiveness
After numerous days of scrolling through Twitter and sharing my Wordle grids with others, I think I have come up with an answer: community. There is nothing inherently divisive about guessing a five-letter word each morning. Read more »
What I Have Learned Since Coming Out at Syracuse University
Representation is important and this is something that needs to be understood when outlets decide to cover queer stories. Read more »
The difficulties of having tics on a college campus
There is a need for education and the normalization of neurodivergent lives in our society, especially at the university level. Read more »
SU students skate, sled and struggle through winter storms
After a winter storm barreled through Syracuse earlier this month, SU students took the chance to have fun in the snow. Read more »
