Writer: The Daily Orange Editorial Board
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 »
SU administration should have been more transparent about recent changes to Falk College
The changes to Falk College are not inherently wrong, and they may potentially benefit the university in the long run, but both students and faculty deserve transparency and involvement with these types of decisions. The university can’t just talk about shared governance, it needs to act on it. Read More »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read More »
False report of shooter on campus exemplifies the need for clearer communication from DPS
SU students need DPS, an entity designed to protect them, to prioritize their safety. The failure to properly communicate the false nature of a shooting threat shows a blatant disregard for the necessity of an on-campus policing service. Read More »
Syracuse University’s bias incident reporting policies lack transparency and urgency
Regardless of its nature, a bias incident is both a threat to any student who may be targeted and a threat to the community, and should be communicated to the campus community immediately in order to protect students’ safety. Read More »
Clearer actions from institutions are vital in the fight against gun violence
SU needs to make clear what its safety plan is if there were to be an active shooter on campus. Students should not have to be on lockdown for 12 hours like the students at UVA were. Read More »
It's time to take a critical look at SU and the Remembrance Program
History can not be hidden and SU has a responsibility to the students to be transparent about the past. Read More »
While India is moving forward, the U.S. is heading back in reproductive rights
This is a monumental step for India as the Indian Parliament and Supreme Court changed the way reproductive rights are seen in the country. In this landmark judgment, Indian women were able to advocate for themselves and get bodily autonomy. Read More »
SU can not be silent about Vera House crisis anymore
Moving forward, Vera House and any other organization that is supposed to serve the people needs to be accountable for their actions. Read More »
COVID-19 is not over. SU needs to stop thinking it is.
COVID-19 is not over yet, simply ignoring the severity of the pandemic makes SU oblivious, not proactive. Read More »
After the Supreme Court’s 2nd Amendment ruling, time is of the essence
Following the mass shooting in Buffalo, SU students are likely already concerned with their safety on and around campus. With the Supreme Court’s decision, students have even more reason to wonder if they are really safe in New York. Read More »
With potential repeal of Roe v. Wade, SU must protect student reproductive rights
In response to the overturn of Roe v Wade, Syracuse University should provide the necessary resources for students to ease worries and tensions. Read More »
New York state still needs to repair the damage done by marijuana drug charges
While New York being the 16th state to legalize recreational marijuana created an opportunity to learn from other states' processes, there are still many ways legalization has fallen short. Read More »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read More »
Anthony Broadwater's wrongful rape conviction shows need for justice system reform
The justice system bears responsibility for Broadwater’s wrongful conviction. It failed on multiple fronts, through the use of outdated and inaccurate tactics. Read More »
Editorial Board: Lack of protocols show SU was unprepared to deal with COVID-19 spread this fall
SU administration is more worried about the image it portrays to prospective students than it is about it’s own students' health and safety. Read More »
SU once again confronts anti-Asian hate crimes with emails, not action
SU needs to do more than just send disappointed emails in response to the anti-Asian hate crimes that have been occurring on campus. Read More »
We don’t want diversity committees. We want action.
It’s time for SU to come to terms with the fact that committees and reports don’t create lasting change. Read More »
After data breach, Syracuse University’s silence is glaring
Instead of prioritizing its stakeholders' safety, SU administrators did what they always do: kept their mouths shut and hoped no one found out. Read More »
After 2020 endorsement, Katko's attacks on Trump come a year too late
After four years of silently endorsing President Trump’s encouragement of white supremacy, it’s time for Rep. John Katko to fully denounce it. Read More »
Editorial Board: Both SU and its students are to blame for campus shutdown
Both Syracuse University administrators and students have blamed each other for the recent spike in COVID cases on campus. However, both need to take responsibility for changing the culture on campus. Read More »
Editorial Board: As we mourn Bridget, Trevor and Jack, we must support one another
As the SU community mourns the loss of three of its students, we must not forget about one another, and support each other in these difficult times. Read More »
Editorial Board: SU COVID-19 plans are somewhat effective, but not perfect
Four weeks on campus has left SU with 30 active COVID-19 cases and over 100 students in quarantine. Many count it as a success, but The D.O. Editorial Board argues that this is no time to put our guards down on campus. Read More »
Editorial Board: SU administration isn’t without blame after Quad party
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Syracuse University administrators can’t wipe their hands of responsibility after over 100 freshmen gathered at the Quad without following safety regulations. Read More »