Tag: National
Jury selection for accused builder of Lockerbie bomb set for 2026
A trial related to the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland has set its jury selection for April 20, 2026. Read More »
Opinion: Line between cautionary tales, reality are blurring in politics
When you can’t gain citizenship for fleeing religious persecution or war, but you can for winning a game show, the line between our political climate and the cautionary tales of our childhoods blur. Read More »
Syverud releases statement expressing concern over federal education policy changes
Chancellor Kent Syverud wrote that he would continue to engage with elected officials and advocate on behalf of the SU community. Read More »
What Trump’s proposed travel bans mean for flying, international students
The Trump administration’s travel bans could threaten student visa status, and study abroad or exchange programs. Read More »
What to know ahead of REAL ID May 7 deadline
As the May 7 REAL ID deadline approaches, federal law will require all U.S. travelers to have a REAL ID driver’s license to board flights. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s tariff costs show need for improved political literacy
As the world becomes more politically polarized every day, it can be hard to differentiate between facts and what politicians say to maintain a loyal voter base. Read More »
Explaining the database Trump officials are using to track student visas
The SEVIS is a federal digital database that monitors information about nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors in the U.S. Read More »
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 »