Tag: National
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse’s on campus “Hands Off!” protest
Hundreds of Syracuse University students and faculty gathered for a “Hands Off!” rally on the Einhorn Family Walk Thursday. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from the protest. Read More »
Federal judges block Trump's ability to withhold federal funding over DEIA
Three federal judges issued rulings limiting Trump's ability to withhold federal funding from public schools with certain DEIA initiatives. Read More »
Opinion: Valuing social media over real art hurts our chances for revolution
Trump’s attack on the Kennedy Center symbolizes his greater desire to deconstruct and reorganize American art institutions to prevent political dissent through expression. Read More »
Trump signs order targeting college accreditation amid SU's process
President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing changes to the federal accreditation process for universities nationwide. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: SU failed to defend Harvard, academic freedom
As a loyal SU alum, I am distressed that Syracuse administration did not sign on as 200 college presidents defended Harvard and academic freedom to the White House. Read More »
Opinion: Roe v. Wade’s overturn continues to actively threaten rights
The fight for gender equality is forced to a stalemate due to the extreme agenda of the super-majority, radically Republican Supreme Court justices appointed by President Donald Trump. Read More »
Opinion: ‘Hands Off!’ protests deserved further front-page coverage nationally
Ultimately, the national media minimized the scale and significance of the Hands Off! protests. This is symptomatic of a broader issue: the normalization of harmful policies and the marginalization of democratic resistance. Read More »
Opinion: Beware of political candidates working against U.S. nature’s protection
It’s not enough for one to simply love nature; it’s not enough to retreat into it and it’s not enough to simply know about it. To love nature in America now requires political participation because without our advocacy, it’s under grave threat. Read More »
SU registers lobbying firm Mercury Public Affairs for federal representation
SU hired Mercury Public Affairs LLC to represent the university at the federal level on higher education issues, according to a March filing. Read More »
Opinion: Scrutinize the dangers of your favorite platform’s algorithm
As media consumers, the best thing we can do is remain conscious of who truly controls what we see each time we scroll. We owe it to ourselves as United States citizens and young people to recognize bias online so we can make truly informed decisions when we choose a candidate to support. Read More »
Opinion: Dismantling DOEd will disproportionately hurt public schools
No matter your educational history, recognize and understand the importance of this critical institution that works to manage discrepancies in the lives of millions of Americans. Fight for its existence, and fight for others’ education if not for your own. Read More »
SU hosts DEIA symposium to foster community discussions, collaboration
SU hosted its semi-annual DEIA forum on Wednesday discussing diversity and accessibility initiatives on campus. Read More »
Opinion: Try boycotting as a safe alternative to street protests
Recent exposures have shown me that a lot of entities publicly engage in evil acts without much accountability. But boycotts continue to provide me and many others with an accessible act of protest that allows us to be active participants in global calls for change. Read More »
Schumer warns of economic chaos in NY state ahead of ‘Liberation Day’
Senator Chuck Schumer condemned President Donald Trump’s plans to implement widespread tariffs on American allies across the world. Read More »
Opinion: Government’s pattern of deflection isn’t a model for students to follow
We must stay aware of the blatant hypocrisy and fight to make our voices heard when elected officials speak over us in exclusive generalizations. Read More »
Thriving Through Adversity panel discusses health in transgender community
Panelists discussed gender affirming care and health in the transgender community during Monday night’s Thriving Through Adversity panel. Read More »
Opinion: Universities are complicit in Trump’s agenda to abandon student rights
This conversation is no longer solely about the First Amendment or the distinction between public and private institutions; it’s about recognizing the willingness of educational institutions to put their own faculty and students at risk, allowing the government to strip students of their human rights in sacred learning environments. Read More »
Opinion: Passivity on social issues lacks empathy, abuses privilege
What many fail to understand is that all of our lives are interconnected, and soon, these current policies will impact you, too. Money and social standing can only protect a person for so long. Read More »
Trump's order dismantling DOEd leaves effects on K-12, higher education uncertain
Trump’s order pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education was unprecedented, leaving its effects on higher education uncertain. Read More »
Opinion: Removing DEIA makes academic, workplace meritocracy impossible
While it’s not the role of college students to reverse these threats ourselves, it’s vital that we recognize the dangerous fallacies in Trump’s idea of merit. Read More »
ArtRage Gallery hosts discussion on refugee resettlement, anti-Immigration policies
ArtRage Gallery hosted a discussion to provide advice regarding refugee resettlement and the impact of Trump’s anti-immigration policies. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s threats shouldn’t keep students from peacefully protesting
College environments should enable and influence young people to advocate for issues they see in our world, and they shouldn’t be discouraged from doing so as long as it’s done with civility. Read More »
Opinion: Trump spreads hateful speech online while squashing First Amendment rights
Not only has Trump attempted to strip freedoms granted by the First Amendment, but he believes he’s above the law and government. Read More »