Tag: opinion
Opinion: Sweeney’s soap campaign marks a step back for feminism, but it’s not her fault
To oversimplify, money is power. Therefore, women utilizing their sexuality to make money should be powerful. But it isn’t that simple. 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 »
Opinion: Move-out shows SU student consumerism, need for mindful purchasing
Many of us are very privileged to be able to buy things without a second thought, something that isn’t a reality for many. But this means we must put our spending abilities to good use. Read More »
Personal Essay: We don’t acknowledge the struggles of junior year enough
Knowing you're one step closer to finishing your college journey isn't an easy feeling to navigate, especially on your own. Read More »
Guest Column: SU recognition puts campus over community
If the university were to prioritize and incentivize students who invest in the city of Syracuse and not just SU, it wouldn’t just improve student recognition. It would improve the university’s reputation, its relationships and the real-world relevance of the education it has to offer. Read More »
Editorial Board: SU’s silence on AAC&U letter shows apathy to academic freedom
The university’s longstanding mission of diversity is unfolding into an afterthought and the institution is staying silent about the administration’s direct attacks on student freedoms. Read More »
Opinion: AI can alleviate inequities in the college admissions process
Implementing AI can alleviate some of these barriers for disadvantaged students, transcending the influence of wealth and evening the playing field as they journey into their futures. Read More »
Guest Column: Students have a role in SU's carbon reduction plan
We can best aid the university’s pursuit of this status by reforming small daily habits that cause energy overconsumption. Change starts in the dorms we already occupy. Read More »
Guest Column: Doordash prominence exemplifies struggle in today’s economy
Thus, the American Dream starts to fracture. It tells us that hard work and determination are all it takes to succeed. But the tools for success — quality education, stable jobs and financial security — aren’t distributed equally. Read More »
Opinion: NY phone restrictions will harm students more than open access
In today’s digital age and political climate, the career and safety concerns that accompany these restrictions can’t be ignored. 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 »
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 »