Writer: The Daily Orange Editorial Board
Academic integrity policy should be clarified and made consistent across the SU campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the importance of clarity and consistency when it comes to the details and implementation of the academic integrity policy at Syracuse University. Read More »
SUNY-ESF should apply to study industrial hemp for New York state
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry should apply for a state license to research industrial hemp. Read More »
Syracuse University should join study to assess criminal background questions
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the ongoing efforts by New York University to re-evaluate the usefulness of criminal background questions on the The Common Application. Read More »
Syracuse University community should recognize value of campus climate survey
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the upcoming implementation of a survey conducted by the Syracuse University administration to measure student, faculty and staff satisfaction with life at SU. Read More »
Department of Public Safety's handling of lost shotguns proves concerning
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the implications of the Department of Public Safety's failure to disclose that four shotguns were lost after a training exercise more than three months ago. Read More »
Syracuse University should host biannual State of the University address
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Syracuse University administration should work to reintroduce State of the University addresses to the campus community. Read More »
Mayor Stephanie Miner fails to address big-picture implications of proposed tax plan
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reviews Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner's Jan. 25 op-ed to The Albany Times-Union and argues that letter omits important details of the proposed tax plan. Read More »
Maxwell search committee sets precedent for Syracuse University leadership selection
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the example set by the Maxwell search committee for the Syracuse University campus. Read More »
Diversity discussions lack participation from SU community despite calls for increased dialogue opportunities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the hypocritical trend of the Syracuse University community's lack of engagement in diversity-related dialogue circles hosted by the administration. Read More »
Drone use should be promoted, not restricted, on the Syracuse University campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board offers its take on drone regulation at Syracuse University. Read More »
SUNY-ESF’s approach to divestment sets standard for SUNY system
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SUNY-ESF's decision to divest from the fossil fuel industry and suggests that the college's decision-making process in regard to the commitment should act as an example for other institutions in the State University of New York system. Read More »
New York state should refrain from criminalizing homelessness in a forward-looking move to improve resources
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses and critiques Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent measures to combat homelessness across the state of New York. Read More »
Campus Master Plan lacks communication
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reflects on Syracuse University's Fast Forward initiative and argues that the Campus Master Plan must improve communication with the university community. Read More »
University hires should be based on skill, not quota obligation
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses community suggestions raised at Monday night's diversity forum and argues that Syracuse University's hiring process should be based on qualifications, not meeting quota requirements. Read More »
Course evaluations are important, but should not define class
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses course evaluations and argues that they are valuable, but must be considered by faculty members with professional judgement. Read More »
Student Association assembly’s vote for leadership stipends is justified
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's vote to grant its president, vice president and comptroller with stipends and agrees that the move is fair. Read More »
Benefits of Syracuse University's travel policy offset faculty criticisms
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the petition against the current Syracuse University travel policy and argues that the fiscal efficiency of the policy should outweigh staff and faculty concerns regarding convenience. Read More »
Student Association must bring back Chat & Dine program
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's efforts to restructure its Chat & Dine program. Read More »
Syracuse University’s impressive handling of athletics budget should be continued
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the budgeting successes of Syracuse University Athletics and suggests that the department should work to remain as fiscally efficient as possible. Read More »
Scott Shafer's replacement should be named soon to reduce risk and uncertainty
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why Syracuse University must quickly announce the replacement for SU football head coach Scott Shafer. As of Sunday night, one had not been named. Read More »
US, New York state should accept Syrian refugees
The Daily Orange Editorial Board unanimously agrees that the United States should accept Syrian refugees. Read More »
Syracuse University should back Centro if campus bus services face cuts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Syracuse University should oppose legislation that would impose budget cuts on Centro, but only if the cuts would affect on-campus bus services. Read More »
Creation of campus lockdown button should proceed with caution
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers the creation of one button that would lock the outside doors on a large number of campus buildings and argues that the Department of Public Safety must first work out the circumstantial requirements for the use of such a system before it is implemented. Read More »
Syracuse University should consider ‘check in’ system for campus emergencies
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the possibility of a "check in" system in which students would be able to notify their families of their safety in emergency situations. Read More »