Writer: Mary Kerns
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 »
Opinion: SU must require financial planning class for post-grad success
Covering topics like personal finance management in a course would not only give clarity to students who are using loans to fully pay for their education, but also encourage students to break the taboos surrounding money in casual conversation. Read More »
Opinion: Traveling around Syracuse isn’t as easy as it should be
On such an all-encompassing campus like SU, students shouldn’t be forced to choose spending the entirety of their weekly allowance over walking miles outside in single-digit weather. Read More »
Opinion: Call your loved ones, don’t just text them
As tempting as hitting the decline button on an incoming call may be, we need to make sure we hear each other’s voices once in a while. Read More »
Opinion: You might not land your dream job after graduating, and that’s OK
Trusting that their hard work and experience will, even if not right away, eventually land them in a job that feels right will allow students to feel accomplished and secure about life after commencement Read More »
Opinion: Competition is crucial in creating the next generation of leaders
Young people need and deserve more opportunities to compete, even with themselves, outside the world of athletics in order to foster the skills they need to succeed outside of school. Read More »