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Video: You Op To Know | Student Life columnist discusses local impact of excessive fines ruling

Welcome to You Op to Know, The Daily Orange Opinion section’s weekly video. This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Student Life columnist Jack Mettler discuss some of the local impacts of a recent Supreme Court ruling on excessive fines. Read More »

March 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm


Video: You Op To Know | Business columnist discusses Syracuse’s Hire Ground homeless initiative

Welcome to You Op to Know, The Daily Orange Opinion section’s weekly video. This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Business columnist Patrick Penfield discuss the Hire Ground initiative, a job program officials hope will help homeless individuals get off the streets. Read More »

February 26, 2019 at 11:00 am



You Op To Know: Student Life columnist discusses Atrocity Studies minor

Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper discuss the importance of the School of Education’s new interdisciplinary minor: Atrocity Studies and the Practices of Social Justice. Read More »

February 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm


Video: You Op To Know: Liberal columnist discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s national presence

Welcome to You Op to Know, The Daily Orange Opinion section’s weekly video. Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nicholas Turner discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s increasing national presence. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit a letter to the editor at opinion@dailyorange.com. Read More »

February 3, 2019 at 4:16 pm


Video: This is The Daily Orange

Take a look at the people behind the paper. Read More »

January 31, 2019 at 12:00 pm


You Op To Know: Liberal columnist discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s national presence

Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nicholas Turner discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s increasing national presence. Read More »

January 29, 2019 at 8:21 pm


Video: Opinion editors discuss changes coming to section this semester

This week, The Daily Orange Opinion section editors speak about opinion reporting and changes coming to the section in the coming weeks. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to submit a letter to the editor at opinion@dailyorange.com. Read More »

January 16, 2019 at 12:00 pm


You Op to Know: Opinion editors discuss changes coming to section this semester

This week, The Daily Orange Opinion section editors speak about opinion reporting and changes coming to the section in the coming weeks. Read More »

January 14, 2019 at 10:26 pm



You Op To Know: Opinion editors discuss the role of section

This week, The Daily Orange Opinion section brought on our new Assistant Editorial Editor to discuss opinion sections. Read More »

December 3, 2018 at 8:32 pm


'Tomb Raider' shows the trend of franchise renewal

Like with “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” no one was really asking for a reboot of “Tomb Raider,” but the film’s release still correlates with the trend of reviving old franchises. Read More »

March 19, 2018 at 11:13 pm


Here are some key differences between a radio hit and a quality track

Most hit songs on the radio differ greatly from the rest of the tracks on an album — Music columnist Jalen Nash explains why. Read More »

January 24, 2018 at 10:52 pm


Oscar fare, franchises and family fun combine for a winning winter at the movies

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" wasn't the only movie that came out this winter — Movie columnist Erik Benjamin lays out the best winter flicks. Read More »

January 22, 2018 at 11:55 pm


Music columnist Phoebe Smith reviews Camila Cabello’s 1st solo album after her exit from Fifth Harmony

Camila Cabello explodes into the music scene with new album following her hit single “Havana." Read More »

January 22, 2018 at 10:35 pm


A roast of every Syracuse University student organization

Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt tells it like it is when it comes to SU’s campus student organizations. Read More »

October 23, 2017 at 6:45 pm


Video: Reusable coffee cups around campus

About 60 billion coffee cups are thrown away every year. Here are some places that offer discounts when customers bring their own reusable cup. Read More »

October 19, 2017 at 12:02 am


The spoilers awaken: Are film trailers giving away too much?

The new Star Wars installment recently dropped a trailer that some fans believe may have spoiled the film before its release. Read More »

October 17, 2017 at 8:57 pm


Cuomo's $20 billion investment can help reverse homelessness in New York state

Business columnist Daniel Strauss breaks down how building affordable housing under Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new initiative will help homeless people get back on their feet. Read More »

October 14, 2017 at 6:14 pm


As the temperature drops, pick up your laptops because Netflix has a packed agenda

Streaming giant Netflix has big plans for the upcoming season. With plenty of returning hits and original premieres, movie columnist Nicki Zelenak provides a play-by-play on what to expect. Read More »

September 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm


When Chancellor Kent Syverud talks politics, he's thinking of students

The Daily Orange Editorial Board responds to Chancellor Kent Syverud’s recent emails denouncing President Donald Trump's policies, and how Syverud's statements put students first. Read More »

September 6, 2017 at 12:06 am


Smith: Syracuse can beat poverty with data — if it remembers the people behind the numbers

Liberal columnist Kyle Smith describes how a database that reveals concentrated poverty throughout Syracuse can help the city turn it around, so long as it turns that data into progress for real people. Read More »

July 6, 2017 at 3:28 pm


Thompson: New York colleges have an essential summer assignment: Tackling sexual assault

Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest mandate for New York colleges’ sexual assault investigations makes the grade. Read More »

June 5, 2017 at 3:29 pm


Jermyn: Why John Katko’s vote against GOP health care bill matters for his Syracuse constituents

Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn highlights what the GOP’s replacement for Obamacare means for Syracuse and why Rep. John Katko’s vote against it matters. Read More »

May 4, 2017 at 11:21 pm