Tag: opinion
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 »
Opinion: Continued police brutality must be met with active demands for reform
Cases of police brutality amounted quietly, violently and relentlessly for decades. Every time it’s caught on camera, we go through the same cycle of outrage, promises, reviews and then silence. Read More »
Guest Essay: Graduate students shouldn’t need to fight for accommodations
I don’t want sympathy. Instead, I want university administrators and professors to meet me where I am, which means centering the needs of all disabled students. 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 »
Personal Essay: South Campus has unexpected benefits for freshmen
It helps me realize the opportunities for connection provided by what I once thought was just inconvenient and unconventional housing. I can now see how far I’ve come since the first time I set foot on campus, and I feel genuinely comfortable in the space I occupy. Read More »
Opinion: Legalization of cannabis isn't enough to eradicate racist stigma
By evaluating and adjusting the language surrounding weed, we can actively fight the stereotypes accompanying it and demand reform beyond legalization. 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 »
Personal Essay: Finding comfort in solitude deepens connections with others
We do ourselves a favor by presently sitting in the discomfort of being alone rather than fighting against it. Read More »
Opinion: Food manufacturers’ subtle additions threaten student health
When these products turn out to be nutritionally empty, it hits hardest for students without the time, knowledge or access to better alternatives. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: NYPIRG urges support for NY Health Act, universal healthcare
To establish a healthcare system that prioritizes people above business, it is essential our lawmakers support the New York Health Act. Read More »
Personal Essay: Freshman year blur is critical for character growth
Freshman year isn’t something you finish; it’s a collection of memories that became part of who I am. And as I sit in the quiet in-between of spring with finals approaching and dorm decorations coming down, I’m feeling a wash of emotions all at once. 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 »
Opinion: Homelessness in Syracuse sparks need for unconventional reform
People experiencing homelessness aren’t strangers, but fellow Syracuse residents who’ve been failed by a system that too often ignores the most vulnerable. Read More »
Personal Essay: City of Syracuse can’t be treated as an accessory by SU
Instead of investing in direct partnerships that uplift city residents, the university continues to amplify spaces that cater almost exclusively to students and faculty. 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 »
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 »
Opinion: U.S. superfood trends make accessing cultural staples harder
It’s crucial to understand that the price of food is the exploitation of workers and the degradation of our planet, not just the digits that follow the dollar symbol. Read More »
Personal Essay: SU’s instances of rejection provide chances for redemption
Young students aren’t promised success with every chance they take, but the rejections I’ve faced at SU have equipped me to handle the emotions and expectations that follow when I’ve failed, and I’ve learned how to use them productively. Read More »
Personal Essay: College provides a chance to lose your identity, find it again
In this whirling state of mind, I began losing confidence in the idea that I knew myself or the world around me at all. I was certain my formerly unshakeable self-image was rooted in youthful naivete. 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 »