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Recent Syracuse University alum shares advice to current SU students

A recent Syracuse University alum sends a message to current students: appreciate every moment of your time at SU. Read More »

August 26, 2018 at 6:02 pm


SU graduate challenges professor’s remarks about Theta Tau, commends university

Former SU student rejects law professor’s opinion column on how he believes SU mishandled the Theta Tau fraternity’s permanent expulsion from campus. Read More »

June 23, 2018 at 12:15 am


Syracuse resident comments on New York’s 24th Congressional District race

Syracuse resident remembers Senator Bernie Sanders’ campaign and comments on upcoming district election Read More »

June 22, 2018 at 7:32 pm


UNICEF at SU endorses Recognize Us movement

UNICEF at SU responds to the Theta Tau videos and publicly endorses the Recognize Us movement to call for change. Read More »

May 20, 2018 at 8:22 pm


Future SU student commends university for expelling Theta Tau

Our reader supports Syracuse University’s decision to kick the Theta Tau fraternity off campus. Read More »

May 10, 2018 at 8:20 pm


Pennsylvania State University student calls on all university officials to closely monitor Greek life activities

Our reader expresses concern over Greek life and urges schools to do more to crack down on inappropriate and disrespectful practices. Read More »

May 10, 2018 at 8:16 pm


It’s time for New York state to cast its ballot and support Early Voting

Our reader encourages New York state to pass Early Voting legislation before the 2020 presidential elections. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 7:07 pm


Higher education should be a federal right, not a privilege

NYPIRG Project Coordinator Ethan Thompson says representatives need to start prioritizing higher education as a right. Read More »

February 18, 2018 at 8:24 pm


Gov. Andrew Cuomo should support new health act

Gov. Andrew Cuomo should incorporate The New York Health Act into his legislative and budget agenda. Read More »

January 29, 2018 at 6:17 pm


Rochester resident offers advice to Republican leaders following the GOP tax bill

Rochester resident proposes that Republican leaders reverse the recent GOP tax cut and focus on combatting poverty. Read More »

December 23, 2017 at 9:17 pm


Our reader offers advice to seniors as their college career winds down

Our Reader Obi Afriyie offers advice to his fellow classmates as they embark on their last semester of college. Read More »

December 18, 2017 at 2:15 pm


Students respond to Chancellor Kent Syverud's remarks regarding disability at Dec. 6 University Senate meeting

Student leaders, including members of the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee, Disability Law Society, Disability Student Union, and Access Collective, respond to Chancellor Kent Syverud after a recent University Senate meeting. Read More »

December 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm


Our reader reflects on death of son, Lockerbie scholar as Pan Am anniversary approaches

As Pan Am anniversary approaches our reader reflects on death of her son who was a Lockerbie scholar. Read More »

December 10, 2017 at 4:24 pm


New York State must shift its focus when it comes to climate change

New York needs to focus on natural gas when it comes to curtailing climate change. Read More »

December 9, 2017 at 6:50 pm


Our reader responds to D.O. article on Student Association and Residence Hall Association initiatives

Our reader responds to D.O. article on Student Association and Residence Hall Association initiatives and the RHA's lack of exposure. Read More »

December 6, 2017 at 6:25 pm


Our reader responds to article on deer management

Our reader responds to news story on curtailing the Syracuse deer population, and discusses how culling is one method of management. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 9:05 pm


Student Association encourages students to share concerns, question administrators at forum

Our reader highlights a lack of diversity at Syracuse University and encourages students to voice that, along any other concerns, at the Student Association's first open forum. Read More »

December 2, 2017 at 10:26 pm


Syracuse law student reflects on the influence of ride-hailing services

Syracuse law student considers how legislation about ride-hailing services are important and influence people's daily lives. Read More »

October 6, 2017 at 11:54 pm


Syracuse University student addresses fellow students' complacency with racism

Syracuse University student Obi Afriyie discusses how fellow students who have not experienced racism cannot fully understand what it means. Read More »

August 19, 2017 at 1:21 pm


Syracuse University alumnus criticizes street view of Schine Student Center

Syracuse University alumnus David Ashley addresses the view of Schine Student Center's parking from Waverly Avenue and asks Chancellor Kent Syverud to revamp its appearance. Read More »

June 28, 2017 at 12:40 am


Syracuse University professors commend Chancellor Kent Syverud for preserving academic freedom

Syracuse University professors Claudia Klaver and Mark Rupert commend Chancellor Syverud for preserving academic freedom by refusing to silence a faculty member's political statements. Read More »

June 23, 2017 at 4:22 pm


Reader responds to Feb. 2 articles, editorial board

Victoria Bingham of Fayetteville responds to four articles in The Daily Orange's Feb. 2 paper. Read More »

February 5, 2017 at 5:53 pm


NYPIRG member sheds light on college hunger

Syracuse University student Sakura Tomizawa calls attention to student hunger on behalf the New York Public Interest Research Group. Read More »

October 24, 2016 at 8:26 pm


Syracuse University should set basic rules for ‘Kiss Cam’

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the ways in which the university should review its "Kiss Cam" procedures in light of an indefinite ban on its use at sporting events. Read More »

September 21, 2015 at 11:46 pm