Tag: opinion
Personal Essay: Don’t distort, glorify your memories for comfort of nostalgia
At some point, it hurts the person I am now. New experiences may seem daunting, but growth isn't possible without uncertainty. Clinging to what's already over has prevented me from seeking new experiences, lessons, people and even hardships. These things are formative to the person I could become during my time at Syracuse University. Instead of dwelling in what could've been, it's more valuable to focus on what's to come. Read More »
Opinion: White House theater demolition symbolizes abandonment of 3rd spaces
Although social media allows us to transcend location-related limits and interact with a broader array of people, it shouldn’t come at the cost of interaction with local communities and shared spaces. Read More »
Editorial Board: The D.O. stands with Indiana Daily Student, reaffirms independence
The D.O. remains committed to sharing truthful, accurate and fair stories on Syracuse and SU, with the mission of amplifying the voices of our community members. We believe the engagement and support of educators and readers is crucial to maintaining student journalism as a whole. Read More »
Personal Essay: How I’m coping with change, missing hometown milestones
As sad as it is to accept, our relationships with our loved ones and even past versions of ourselves will always adapt over time. Learning to embrace that can make the changes exhilarating. Read More »
Opinion: TS12 criticism reveals misplaced priorities, allows Republican victories
We can’t put all of our energy toward a pop album because we mildly dislike Taylor Swift when there are more urgent matters within our own government. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: Paused majors bear burden of unsolved systemic issues
The impacted programs now under pause are instead being forced to bear the burden of large, systemic failures and mismanaged institutional priorities that plague modern universities. Read More »
Guest Essay: I had to shave my head in 3rd grade. Now, I shape my own narrative.
Not just the ability to speak, but the ability to name what we’re feeling, reclaim our image, laugh at what once embarrassed us and find power in the stories that once made us feel small. Read More »
Opinion: Non-scholars should be more involved in Remembrance Week events
Bringing awareness to this tragedy should be the point of Remembrance Week, and more year-round reminders could be the window to this. It’s obvious SU cares about keeping the tradition of Remembrance Week, so it should provide more long-term, easily accessible but tangible resources. Read More »
Opinion: The college experience isn’t just on campus. We need to bridge the gap.
To alleviate that disconnect, SU needs to better provide and advertise to its students more opportunities to become acclimated with the city which it calls home. Read More »
Opinion: AI actress jeopardizes value of performers, unsettles VPA students
Bringing in Tilly Norwood is an ethical step back for Hollywood. Denying agency over bodies and careers, or taking advantage of sources that don’t get it at all, displays a problematic change in values. Read More »
Opinion: Outpace seasonal depression this winter with changed perspective
If we just bunker down and stay on campus just because it’s cold out, we negate some of what our college experience can be. We have a finite time at SU, and it would be a disservice to yourself to just sit at home when the weather gets cold. Read More »
Personal Essay: How I took advantage of campus facilities this fall break
But now reflecting on the break, I’m noticing it was exactly the opposite – staying on campus ended up feeling less like a period of isolation and more like a much-needed mental reset. With no essays or exams hanging over my head, I finally had the chance to explore everything SU has to offer beyond the classroom. Read More »
Opinion: Resisting AI doesn’t halt productivity. It demonstrates ethical empathy.
While some claim embedded and generative AI is digital innovation at your fingertips, I haven’t yet seen its benefit outweigh my concerns, which I’ve found could have something to do with my gender. Read More »
Opinion: Late-night TV vital to maintain American closeness, community
No matter the content, late-night talk shows connect people. They serve each audience a purpose, whether by making a political impact or predicting what music styles and fashion statements will be trending. In times as dividing as these, society can lean on late-night shows for more human and common interests. Read More »
Opinion: Christian nationalism in schools smudges line between church, state
Implementing harmful programs such as TPUSA or school vouchers will only lead us toward Christian nationalism. Read More »
Opinion: TS12 proves cult following enables mediocre work, cash grabs
The knowledge that superfans will consume anything they release, regardless of the quality, allows them more leeway for lazy artistry. Read More »
Opinion: My project-based education exposes flaws of college test culture
Centering students’ worlds around academics, leaving no room for other experiences, overlooks essential supplemental skills the college provides, sacrificing some of the most valuable parts of higher education for the sake of efficiency and meeting requirements. Read More »
Personal Essay: While unsustainable, my digital detox proves technology’s danger
Societal dependency on technology isn’t an excuse to fall victim to it. Read More »
Opinion: What a debate club meeting taught me about our political discourse
In the wake of Kirk’s assassination, the United States confronts a unique opportunity to transcend partisanship and establish a healthier set of norms for political discourse. An effective culture of debate and argument can exist – but first – Americans must identify where our disagreements start to go wrong. Read More »
Personal Essay: Make room for your grief, even in today’s hustle culture
During phases of our lives that are supposed to be new and exciting, such as the beginning of college, our generation’s focus on forward momentum subtly pressures us to set grief aside — even though processing loss is essential for emotional well-being. Read More »
Opinion: Trump U.N. tout mocks diplomacy, reliable presidential leadership
Much of what Trump said at the assembly was offensive and inaccurate, based on his own bigoted beliefs. Read More »
Opinion: Social media activism fuels echo chambers, ineffective advocacy
The ease of quickly posting online, combined with cascades of information, creates implicit pressure for people in various political bubbles to post about issues they aren’t informed or passionate about. Activism then becomes a mechanism for social acceptance – a way to conform with a crowd or boost personal perception. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: AAUP condemns assault on free speech, suggests caution
Such unilateral and swift actions curtailing these rights appear as prime examples of university administrations across the country siding with authoritarianism rather than defending the free inquiry and speech necessary to university cultures specifically and open, democratic societies more generally. Read More »
Opinion: Nurture long-distance, lifelong bonds with intentional effort
Maintaining constant stability of my long-distance friendships, no matter how much space is between us, provides comfort and familiarity that makes navigating friendships on campus so much easier. Read More »