Undergraduate students should be more active in campus community
Syracuse University is the place that we call home during the four long years (or five... I got you Architecture majors) of earning a college… Read more »
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National Eating Disorders Awareness Week brings spotlight to mental illness
The theme of this year's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is "I had no idea." Did you know eating disorders are the most fatal of… Read more »
“Girl Code” fails to acknowledge other victims of sexual violence
First and foremost, we want to state our support and respect for the young women who decided to share their stories and experiences with our… Read more »
Disney's "Frozen" is a small, progressive step for female characters
This was the first non-Pixar Disney film I have seen since “Mulan” because I stopped having an interest in watching the typical Disney “heroine in… Read more »
Greek life not limited to social fraternities and sororities
When I first came to Syracuse University, I only had one image of “greek life” in my mind, which was created from movies and television… Read more »
Smoking ban debate to address both sides of proposition
As over 1,000 college campuses across the United States have banned smoking on campus, subsequent campus bans and attempts to eliminate smoking have been examined.… Read more »
January marks anniversary, significance of Roe v. Wade ruling
Each new year offers new beginnings, new steps to take and doors to open, and a new leaf to turn. Most importantly though, it presents… Read more »
SU should collaborate with Al-Quds to combat extremism, not sever ties
On January 13, 2014, The Daily Orange ran the headline “SU rejects ASA boycott against Israeli Universities,” referring to the recent vote by the American… Read more »
Bird Library's Waverly entrance must remain accessible
I am responding with a clarification to the editorial entitled “Bird Library security changes protect students,” published in the Jan. 16 issue. The rationale for… Read more »
Two-way bike lanes would be safer on Euclid
As a daily bike pedaler on Euclid Avenue, here's an easy way for safer, two-way bike lanes. The new two-way bike lane on University Avenue… Read more »
SU ANSWER Coalition responds to Spina's statement regarding ASA boycott of Israeli educational institutions
It is with extreme disappointment that we read Interim Chancellor Eric Spina’s statement against boycotts of Israeli academic institutions. We also find it hypocritical that… Read more »
Individuals behind graffiti should attempt to resolve concerns with university rather than resort to vandalism
If you have revolutionary potential, you have a moral imperative to make the world a better place. There are many students here on this great… Read more »
Members of campus community should consider graffiti's greater message
The recent graffiti all over campus left echoing thoughts in my head this morning as I headed to my final on Monday, and I’m sure… Read more »
Cantor should have placed greater focus on students, academics, not city
It’s been said that inside every cynic is a disappointed idealist. I think this is an important idiom to keep in mind when evaluating Nancy… Read more »
Students should complete course evaluations for benefit of future classes
As this semester comes to a close, Undergraduates for a Better Education would like to call your attention to an important issue. We urge you… Read more »
University should devote more resources to international students
Statistics from Syracuse University show that international students make up about 10 percent of its total student population. While we celebrate the diversity of our… Read more »
Fall issue of La Voz Magazine poses disrespect, disregard for African-American community
After reading the fall issue of La Voz Magazine, I felt upset, degraded, disrespected, embarrassed and confused. I asked myself why a self-proclaimed Latin magazine… Read more »
Memes take on controversial topics for sake of comedy
I like to think of George Carlin as the king of comedy. I don’t know that there’s a single other human being on this planet… Read more »
Student section lacks enthusiasm for SU sporting events
There is no denying that Syracuse University has a proud sports tradition in football, basketball, lacrosse and many other sports. However, it is also painfully… Read more »
ANSWER Coalition, Syracuse Youth respond to recent vandalism
I am writing on behalf of the Syracuse Youth and Student ANSWER Coalition and as a queer individual to express our deep regret and anger… Read more »
Hendricks Chapel chaplains speak out against trans* discrimination
Our life and identity as chaplains, faculty and staff at Hendricks Chapel are guided by our mission statement: “Hendricks Chapel is the diverse religious, spiritual,… Read more »
SU should divest from fossil fuel industry due to its damaging environmental effects
In light of the recent environmental tragedy in the Philippines, we request that Syracuse University take action by divesting from the fossil fuel industry. It… Read more »
SA elections overemphasize campaigns, devalue leadership skills
Elections are supposed to yield the best leaders for our country – at least, that is the foundation for which our political system is fundamentally… Read more »
Humane Society supports Trap-Neuter-Return as effective strategy to cat overpopulation in city of Syracuse
While predation by outdoor cats on birds is a real and legitimate concern, there is nothing to be gained by suggesting ineffective, inhumane and costly… Read more »
