Tag: opinion
Opinion: Trump’s impulsive language on nuclear weapons paints U.S. as careless
By namedropping Russia as the second nuclear superpower in his post, Trump continues to complicate an already delicate relationship with the nation for the sake of feeling powerful in the conversation. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: Mamdani believes, like I do, in a better New York
It’s shaped the man I am today, the same way it has Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani believes, like I do, in a better New York, where one can live comfortably without worrying about rent or cost of living. It’s easy to write off new ideas as socialism that won’t deliver, to fear change in the place we love. Read More »
Opinion: Anti-boyfriend narrative undermines independence, shames vulnerability
Ultimately, neither being single nor in love is inherently embarrassing. The idea that a man has such influence on a woman’s personality and others’ perception of her only continues to center him instead of appreciating a woman’s independent values. Read More »
Opinion: Día de Los Muertos celebrates grief as a continuation of memory
To love Mexicanly is to love so abundantly that it keeps pouring after death. I have my Welo Juan and Welo Rigo to thank for my bleeding heart, and it’s in their honor that I work so hard to share cultural emblems like Día de Los Muertos on campus. Read More »
Personal Essay: How my breakup helped me rebuild community
I had to learn to go out again, dress up and talk to new people because I no longer had a boyfriend to fall back on when I felt lonely. I tried to remember what I liked doing before, and discovered I really enjoy being single. Read More »
Fast React: Mamdani’s inspiring win represents NYC’s embrace of political equity
This election for mayor brought to light all of the flaws of our country’s two-party system, but his victory gives me hope that the New York I grew up in can come back. Read More »
Opinion: AI chatbot pendant will worsen U.S. loneliness epidemic
AI isn’t the answer to our loneliness, so we need to find a more long-term solution, especially considering social isolation’s serious impact on a person’s health. Read More »
Opinion: I learned about international power dynamics, relations at the UN
I’d consider myself to be a pessimist, but the longevity of hope inspired by the U.N.’s founding made me realize that human beings aren’t inherently bad, and understanding the system is what can help us productively use it. Read More »
Personal Essay: Prioritize healthy reactions, not frustration with others
If I make the conscious effort to consider the possibility that everyone around me also has immediate and real needs, I change a frustrating situation into one that’s meaningful and sacred – one that’s built on fellowship and community. Read More »
Opinion: Politicians must recognize satirical media won’t comfort voters
While most people want improvements to happen offline, we must end the narrative that wanting more from our government’s online rhetoric is controversial. In today’s digital world, the internet can have many positive effects on communication. Read More »
Opinion: Use your vote in Tuesday’s election to fight Project 2025
Vote with not only your beliefs, personal needs and opinions on what’s happening nationally, but also with those of others. Read More »
Guest Column: Mamdani’s socialist plans endanger NYC’s safety, best qualities
I plan to live there for the rest of my life, but I worry that these socialist policies could destroy the city I grew up admiring. Read More »
Opinion: As a Remembrance Scholar, Lockerbie values must be universally ingrained
The question isn't whether SU's Remembrance program has value – it does, our columnist writes. But we must move beyond our lackluster marketing image and dedicate ourselves to building the kind of care that Lockerbie models not only year-round but also universally. Read More »
Opinion: Reevaluate your reliance on technology after last week’s outage
The sheer frustration over something as simple as a social media feed not loading proved that we have outsourced too much of our mental bandwidth to apps that were ironically designed to make life easier. Read More »
Personal Essay: My struggle with overstimulation, avoidance during senior year
This time in our lives as students is such an intense whirlwind of emotion and work, and there’s no shame in taking advantage of the brief blips in the rollercoaster. Genuinely enjoy those moments because downtime drenched in guilt isn't really downtime at all. Read More »
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 »