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Editorial Board: SU isn’t ready for safe in-person classes

Poor communication and short-sighted planning show that Syracuse University administration is not ready to safely hold in-person classes in August. Read More »

July 27, 2020 at 3:24 pm


SU's statements don't show enough progress responding to racist incidents

The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that SU administration must take tangible actions to fight racial injustice on campus to mend the campus community and earn back the trust of its members. Read More »

June 11, 2020 at 5:36 pm


Editorial Board: Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden are SA’s best future leaders

The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden for Student Association President and Vice President. Read More »

April 12, 2020 at 1:39 pm


Editorial Board: #NotAgainSU and administrators must compromise

The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that after two weeks of #NotAgainSU’s occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall, both sides must find acceptable solutions. Read More »

March 1, 2020 at 11:36 pm


SU officials cannot sweep racism on campus under the rug again

When confronted with racism and bigotry on campus in the past, SU officials have repeatedly moved on — condemning racism and committing to do better for a moment, but never taking steps to ensure they are held accountable for creating meaningful change. Read More »

November 18, 2019 at 12:00 am


SU’s response to racist vandalism in Day Hall grossly inadequate

The way SU officials handle racism and hate on campus must change. Read More »

November 12, 2019 at 12:38 am


Students deserve more than vague plans for donations

The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that students deserve more than vague plans from SU about what donated money will be spent on. Read More »

November 11, 2019 at 3:54 pm


SU needs to stop asking debt-ridden students to ‘Boost the ‘Cuse’

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on SU to stop asking debt-ridden students to ‘Boost the ‘Cuse.’ Read More »

November 7, 2019 at 5:43 am



Faculty, students can do more to ensure diverse voices are heard at SU

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the chancellor for continuing to speak about important issues regarding free speech on campus, but there is more the university, its faculty and its students can do to ensure diverse voices are heard at SU. Read More »

October 6, 2019 at 11:46 pm



SU must be more transparent about Commencement 2020 plans

The Daily Orange Editorial Board recognizes the university’s efforts to coordinate a suitable commencement location, but SU officials must respond more fairly to the questions and concerns students and families have raised. Read More »

September 23, 2019 at 12:50 am


Editorial Board: Student of Color Advisory Board shows promise, but only if SU commits to action

The Daily Orange Editorial Board is hopeful that SU’s newly-established Student of Color Advisory Board can provoke change, but only if university officials commit to action. Read More »

September 5, 2019 at 12:24 am


We want transparency, concrete plans from Student Association

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends SA’s efforts so far and wants to know more about what they have planned for the upcoming semesters. Read More »

August 28, 2019 at 10:28 pm


Acknowledge the importance of college journalism on #SaveStudentNewsrooms day

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse University community to acknowledge the importance of student journalism across the country. Read More »

April 25, 2019 at 1:03 am


To report on racist photos in SU yearbooks, The D.O. must reflect on its past

Some comics previously printed by The Daily Orange decades ago sparked campus protests and public outcry. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 2:20 am


The D.O. Editorial Board endorses Ryan Golden, Kailee Vick for Student Association president, vice president

The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains its reasoning for endorsing the Golden-Vick ticket over presidential candidates Jalen Nash and Mackenzie Mertikas and vice presidential candidates Raymond Perez and Sameeha Saied, respectively. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 1:24 am


Transcript: Student Association hopefuls Jalen Nash, Raymond Perez sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board

Read the transcript of The Daily Orange Editorial Board's sit-down interview with Student Association presidential candidate Jalen Nash and vice presidential candidate Raymond Perez. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 1:04 am


Transcript: Student Association hopefuls Ryan Golden, Kailee Vick sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board

Read the transcript of The Daily Orange Editorial Board's sit-down interview with Student Association presidential candidate Ryan Golden and vice presidential candidate Kailee Vick. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 12:32 am


Transcript: Student Association hopefuls Mackenzie Mertikas, Sameeha Saied sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board

Read the transcript of The Daily Orange Editorial Board's sit-down interview with Student Association presidential candidate Mackenzie Mertikas and vice presidential candidate Sameeha Saied. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 12:20 am


‘Cuse Can!’ spending has lacked transparency — and SU students deserve answers

The Daily Orange Editorial Board believes that the “Cuse Can! It Starts With Us” event was poorly planned due to lack of transparency by Student Association leaders. Read More »

April 1, 2019 at 12:15 am


Boeheim, SU can help Jorge Jimenez’s family honor his life

The Daily Orange Editorial Board encourages Jim Boeheim or Syracuse University to consider donating to a GoFundMe created to pay for Jorge Jimenez’s funeral arrangements. Read More »

February 24, 2019 at 11:55 pm


SU’s Tuesday campus-wide response to Ackerman forum was transparent, commendable

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University for its transparent response to the Ackerman Avenue forum hosted Monday night. Read More »

February 19, 2019 at 10:33 pm


The D.O. Editorial Board calls for campus forum, clarification on assault

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Syracuse University to hold an open, public forum regarding off-campus safety and the safety of students of color in the wake of the assault along Ackerman Avenue reported Saturday. Read More »

February 13, 2019 at 12:42 am