Writer: James Reed
Opinion: Triumphal Arch plans display Trump’s indifference toward Americans
We need a leader who truly cares about struggling Americans, but Trump has shown time and time again that he is unwilling to do so. If we want to spark true change in our country, voicing our grievances in the upcoming midterms is our ticket out of this totalitarian nightmare. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s defense budget will bring daily costs, harm higher education
Students need to be conscious of the impact the U.S. budget has on their education and even personal finances. Read More »
Opinion: FCC chair’s threats are a brazen violation of independent media
To compensate for this lack of influence, Trump and Carr are making empty threats, hoping these corporations will back down out of fear. Read More »
Opinion: SU needs to pay its fair share in property taxes
Syracuse University doesn’t pay for the community resources it relies on, our columnist argues. Read More »
Opinion: Democrats fear change. Kathy Hochul’s party endorsement proves it.
Hochul’s reelection must act as a warning sign for Democrats across the nation. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s Greenland spectacle flooded media to deter focus
We must monitor our media consumption, ensuring we are digesting a balance of global and domestic politics to get a clear picture. Read More »
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul endangers Americans, especially students
This administration has proved its indifference to the American people, and without change, we will continue to see rising infant mortality rates and the resurgence of once contained diseases. Read More »
Opinion: Democrats' response to shutdown deal weakens party’s resistance
The Democrats, however, don’t seem to know where they stand and are willing to trust the word of the party responsible for cutting more than $1 trillion from a plethora of health programs and adding more than $3 trillion to the national debt. 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 »
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: 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: We must not be silenced by Trump's group attack on free speech
Without freedom of speech, religion, press and assembly, our ability to voice our opinions is effectively splintered. Read More »
Opinion: Democrats must campaign beyond overused social issues to find voter appeal
Reliance on advocating for social issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and climate change won’t be enough to win over the majority of voters nor make necessary headway as a political party. Read More »