Tag: greek life
The D.O.’s new Student Life columnist reintroduces herself to her old stomping grounds
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar welcomes herself back to campus after a sunny semester in Sydney, Australia. Frozen tears due to the weather may or may not be included. Read More »
Book tackles sexual assault culture at Syracuse University and other colleges nationally
Author Vanessa Grigoriadis analyzes how consent and sexual assault is perceived on college campuses, and discusses how recent news of multiple sexual assaults is shifting the narrative. Read More »
Popular TV shows make references to Syracuse University and the city of Syracuse
TV columnist Malvika Randive is a proud Orange. To celebrate her orange-ness, she discusses famous TV shows that make reference to Syracuse University. Read More »
5 things to know about rock band O.A.R. before they perform at the Oncenter
The band O.A.R. will play at the Oncenter on Wednesday as part of its “stOARies” tour. Here’s what you need to know before they take the stage. Read More »
Here are The Daily Orange's most popular opinion pieces of 2016
As 2017 approaches, take a look back at The Daily Orange Opinion section’s most-read pieces from 2016. Read More »
Landmark Theater hosts annual Halloween celebration, Zombie Ball
Looking for an spooky alternative to your regular party this weekend? Check out KROCK's Zombie Ball at the Landmark Theater, which will feature a number of Halloween-inspired activities. Read More »
The nightmare before Family Weekend
It was the night before Halloween, and humor columnist Patty Terhune is battling with the ghosts of Halloween over whether she should go out or not. Read More »
Author, Syracuse University alumna Koren Zailckas talks dangers of binge drinking
Koren Zailckas published her memoir, 'Smashed' in 2005, in which she detailed her experiences with alcoholism before and throughout her time at Syracuse University. Zailckas was hosted by four sororities as a part of Hazing Prevention Week. Read More »
10 tips for adjusting to life at SU
Still not ready for freshman year? Get last-minute tips and tricks from our humor columnist, Ian McCourt. From how to get around campus, to which classes you can skip, these tips are essential. Read More »
Lansat: SU’s sororities should ‘lean in’ to women's empowerment
Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat suggests that Lean In’s premise of collaboration among women should be implemented more at the college level, especially in Greek life. Read More »
Hunter Watson remembered for his love of comedy, musical past and present
Hunter Watson, a Syracuse University student who died in a car accident last week, is remembered by his friends and loved ones for his love of comedy and passion for music. Read More »
Senior works to encourage conversation about Greek life stereotypes
Senior Sadie Treleven is the Vice President of the PanHellenic Council, where she works to improve the Greek life community and improve the discussions about Greek stereotypes. Read More »
Pino: Women’s romantic, sexual decisions should be respected
Gender and Sexuality columnist Ivana Pino explores how narcissism and entitlement play a role in sexual assault and calls on men to respect women’s agency to reject them. Read More »
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read More »
SU students turn to apps for tips on where to find parties in real time
Apps such as Toga, Yik Yak and Make Moves are now in use at Syracuse University, giving students another way to find parties. Read More »
Division of Student Affairs appoints new director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs appointed Laura Sanders as the director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs on Tuesday. She previously worked at Wells College. Read More »
A Syracuse University alumnus' battle to reform a hard-partying school
In 2006, Frostburg State University hired Jonathan Gibralter, a Syracuse University alumnus. Gibralter helped the university reform its heavy-drinking culture. Read More »
Speakers on their experiences as Asian-Americans in politics and the media
Former United States Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta was one of the speakers during The Minority Report event at Syracuse University on Monday night. He and NBC News anchor Richard Lui discussed the role of minorities in politics and the media. Read More »
SU community should consider feasibility, effectiveness of peer monitoring groups
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses Cayuga’s Watchers, a non-profit student group at Cornell University that is trained to intervene in dangerous social situations, and calls on the Syracuse University community to consider implementing a similar program. Read More »
Top 5 columns from February
Check out the most popular Opinion columns of The Daily Orange for the month of February. Read More »
Jaipuriar: Sleep deprivation is unnecessarily glorified on college campuses
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses the unhealthy nature of sleep deprivation culture among college students. Read More »
Week in News: DPS loses 4 shotguns, former sorority sister shakes up Greek world and more
A roundup of the week in news, including Alex Purdy's viral video and the 31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Read More »
Jaipuriar: #SororityRevamp viral video should encourage moment of reflection
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar responds to the #SororityRevamp video and provides commentary on the Greek recruitment process. Read More »
Syracuse University senior Alex Purdy explains why she turned the decision to leave her sorority into a viral video
Alex Purdy, a Syracuse University senior, left her sorority last semester because she was uncomfortable with the way girls were being treated. Now, the video she made explaining her decision has more than 20,000 views on YouTube. Read More »