Tag: National
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 »
Gov. Hochul encourages federal cooperation, support for New York AI development
Gov. Hochul released a statement regarding the CHIPS act and Micron deal following President Trump’s accusations of “wasteful” AI spending. Read More »
SU extends test-optional policy for 2026-27 admissions cycle
Syracuse University will extend test-optional admissions for the 2026-27 cycle, marking its fifth consecutive year using this approach. Read More »
NY officials react to Trump's Congress address, potential CHIPS Act cuts
New York state elected officials expressed their concerns after Trump said he intends to limit or revoke CHIPS act. Read More »
Opinion: Elon Musk’s libertarian agenda targets each U.S. resident’s data
This especially holds threatening weight for younger generations — including Generation Z — who’ve grown up surrounded by technology at home and in school, never knowing a world without it. Read More »
Opinion: Jeff Bezos attacks free press, sets libertarian agenda for op-eds
The notion that a free press should be a forum for robust debate is being tossed aside in favor of an ideological battering ram for unfettered capitalism. Read More »
Opinion: RFK Jr. condemns SSRI use amid student mental health crisis
Our country elected a leader who appointed a health secretary who’s now working to make nationwide prescription reform with little to no scientific backing. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s blanket views of immigration lack the empathy leaders need
People migrate to America in search of better opportunities and in asylum from strife. It should not be acceptable in any way for people to be seized once they make it into our country and then thrown to the side like trash. This is simply wrong and un-American. Read More »
Moynihan Institute Center hosts panel reflecting on 3 years of Russia-Ukraine War
Moynihan Institute’s Center for European Studies discussed the three-year anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war from Ukraine’s perspective. Read More »
SA to introduce initiatives preserving student protections
Student Association is discussing ways to make students feel safe on campus after recent federal legislation targeting immigration laws. Read More »
Opinion: Trump defies democracy by crowning himself king online
As Trump’s authoritarian tendencies become more overt, so do the policies that seek to undermine democratic participation. Read More »
Senator Gillibrand criticizes Trump administration’s FAA firings
Senator Gillibrand criticized Trump’s FAA layoffs after a fatal crash, warning it jeopardized passenger's safety. Read More »
USen votes to approve 135 new courses, 120 revised courses
The University Senate approved the curriculum committee’s February report, which details new, revised and other programs it reviewed. Read More »
Opinion: Study history’s patterns to combat Trump’s corruption
We can’t delegitimize the genuine threat the current administration poses to the residents of this country and the rest of the world. Read More »
Opinion: Return to physical media to counter online uncertainty
Physical media acts as a way to preserve history without having to worry about the source material being edited to fit agendas. Read More »
U.S. Justice Department suing multiple state officials for immigration policies
The U.S. Justice Dept is suing New York state over policies that protect undocumented immigrants and block Trump’s deportation agenda. Read More »
Hamas announces Israeli hostage release delay
Israeli Prime Minister gave Hamas an ultimatum threatening to resume fighting if the Israeli hostages are not returned by Saturday afternoon. Read More »