Tag: Letter to the Editor
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2024
This past year, our columnists covered topics like injustices overseas and women’s rights as well as calls to action in the Syracuse University community. Here are The Daily Orange's 10 best opinion stories of 2024. Read More »
Being involved with the Best Buddies program can make SU more inclusive
By practicing inclusion and looking to engage with Best Buddies, SU students can help give everyone the opportunity to have unique experiences that better the community as a whole. Read More »
After successful unionization efforts, TCGunion-CWA looks to reshape working conditions
As we now head to the bargaining table, we hope TCGplayer and eBay will stop their adversarial relationship with workers, and instead respect us as the experts and critical assets we are as workers. Read More »
Syracuse University’s bias incident reporting policies fail to protect marginalized students
The student experience does not include ignoring and condoning hate crimes or bias of any sort. Public safety includes investigating hate crimes as hate crimes and telling the wider community when there is a need for concern. Read More »
Impeachment against Graduate Student Organization president was an abuse of power
If this impeachment succeeds, it will create a deadly precedent and a chilling effect on senators’ willingness and ability to express their opinion during debate on the floor of the senate. Read More »
SU's chapter of American Association of University Professors supports grad student unionization
As AAUP members, we seek a work environment that is free of coercion or intimidation. We insist on the same for graduate student workers. Read More »
The SU community should reflect before casting judgement onto Eric and Jason Coker
The step-brother of Eric and Jason Coker believe that if they were alive today, they would have regretted making jokes and the offense they have caused. Read More »
There is power in the term Latinx
The Latinx vs Hispanic debate regarding identity is important, because the Latinx/Hispanic community is composed of multiple races, various nationalities, culture and various histories. Read More »
David Bruen and Adia Santos are the perfect ticket to lead SA
The two of them working together is the perfect mix. Both do their best work when trying to fully understand the needs of students that express their concerns. Read More »
Students are not to blame for the amount of litter at SU, it’s a policy issue
By coming together and taking action, both in our community and across the state, students can combat the litter problem that so many campuses face. Read More »
SU softball players defend coach Shannon Doepking
The allegations against Coach Doepking are far from accurately portraying her, write SU softball team members. Read More »
Syverud should take responsibility for Crouse-Hinds protest
Our reader argues that SU Chancellor Ken Syverud should take responsibility for the administration’s response to the #NotAgainSUprotest at Crouse-Hinds Hall, “a situation of his own making.” Read More »
Campus racism can lead to violence
Our reader responds to a previous letter to the editor in regard to campus racism. Read More »
SEM 100 facilitator says ‘Greek Day’ theme for football game is a step backwards for SU
Kevin Wall, a SEM 100 facilitator, says plans for Greek-themed gameday are a step backwards for our community in a time when we should be moving forward. Read More »
22 of my neighbors were killed in El Paso. It’s time to change how we talk about migrants and Latinx people, even on campus.
Following a shooting close to home, our reader says it’s time to change how we talk about migrants and Latinx people. Read More »
Sen. Rachel May urges state to release I-81 statement, extend public comment period
May calls on New York’s Department of Transportation to release a Draft Environmental Impact Statement no later than April 1 and allow for 60 days of public input. Read More »
You Op To Know: Liberal columnist discusses Sen. Gillibrand’s presidential campaign
This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nick Turner discuss Senator Gillibrand’s controversial presidential campaign following her calls for former senator Al Franken to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Read More »
You Op to Know: Opinion editors discuss changes coming to section this semester
This week, The Daily Orange Opinion section editors speak about opinion reporting and changes coming to the section in the coming weeks. Read More »
Maxwell faculty comment on D.O. article
Maxwell Faculty Committee leaders correct a misstatement about their work in a recent Daily Orange article. Read More »
SU junior says Schine cafeteria should be more accommodating
Our reader points out the lack of variation in Schine dining and calls for change. Read More »
Auburn resident supports Keith Batman for Assembly
Auburn resident says Democratic challenger Keith Batman would be a fresh voice in New York state’s 126th Assembly District. Read More »
Professor criticizes SU commercial
Syracuse University professor suggests that SU should involve the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications’ television, radio and film department when making future university commercials. Read More »
SUArt Galleries responds to Rodin sculpture claims
SUArt Galleries Exhibition and Collection Manager responds to a letter to the editor disputing the authenticity of a Rodin instillation. Read More »