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Schine Student Center isn’t the unified hub it should be. Student voices can make it better.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board addresses how university officials and current students have overlooked how important student feedback is when it comes to revamping Schine Student Center. Read More »

October 15, 2017 at 11:03 pm


How the mumps can be a lesson in campus-wide communication for Syracuse University

The Daily Orange Editorial Board addresses Syracuse University’s communication with the campus community amid the mumps outbreak. Read More »

October 12, 2017 at 12:14 am


The D.O. has historically overlooked LGBTQ issues. You can help us get better.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses its commitment to covering the LGBTQ community and asks for feedback to help that happen. Read More »

October 10, 2017 at 11:31 pm


How a new mayor can help Syracuse University redefine its commitment to the city

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses how Syracuse mayoral candidates seem eager to discuss engagement with the university, and SU should take advantage of that. Read More »

October 9, 2017 at 10:48 pm


Changing the Fast Forward Initiative may not have been a bad thing — if we knew it happened

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the administration’s not-so-obvious transition from Operational Excellence to the Invest Syracuse fundraising plan. Read More »

October 2, 2017 at 11:36 pm


Faculty know more about student life than administrators, and their voices should matter to Invest Syracuse

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses how faculty hear student concerns administrators don’t, and how that plays into Invest Syracuse planning. Read More »

September 27, 2017 at 11:27 pm


Invest Syracuse means $30 million in administrative cuts. We should know what they are.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board breaks down how $30 million in administrative cost savings could trickle down to the rest of the university community. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 11:33 pm


Invest Syracuse's tuition hike matters even if scholarships cover the difference

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the irony of Invest Syracuse’s $3,300 tuition hike and the initiative's aim to increase opportunity for students from low-income families. Read More »

September 25, 2017 at 11:50 pm


Syracuse University wants diversity. It won’t get it with a valedictorian-only scholarship.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SU’s proposed scholarship for valedictorians and salutatorians and why it’s the wrong way to recruit promising students. Read More »

September 24, 2017 at 10:59 pm


Syracuse University administration should maintain progress towards creating a more inclusive campus

The Daily Orange Editorial Board applauds the Syracuse University administration for directing effort towards increasing diversity, but recognizes there's more work to be done. Read More »

September 21, 2017 at 1:10 am


How a centralized Ombuds Office can help resolve conflicts in uncertain times

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses Syracuse University plans to create an Ombudsperson Office to help students work through issues that may arise in academic or professional workplaces. Read More »

September 18, 2017 at 11:48 pm


Syracuse University has a big role in fighting the Trump administration’s toxic views on sexual assault

The Daily Orange Editorial Board recognizes the appointment of a new task force co-chair and how her credentials can help tackle the national discussion around sexual assault. Read More »

September 11, 2017 at 11:06 pm


When Chancellor Kent Syverud talks politics, he's thinking of students

The Daily Orange Editorial Board responds to Chancellor Kent Syverud’s recent emails denouncing President Donald Trump's policies, and how Syverud's statements put students first. Read More »

September 6, 2017 at 12:06 am


Keeping students informed is key in transition to earlier academic drop deadline

The Daily Orange Editorial Board addresses how Syracuse University’s failure to comply with federal academic drop deadline regulations could inconvenience students. Read More »

September 4, 2017 at 10:48 pm


Off-campus safety is still Syracuse University’s responsibility

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends SU’s commitment to safer off-campus streets, even if they technically belong to the city. Read More »

August 30, 2017 at 12:18 am


New SA administration finally puts tangible goals over vague buzzwords

The Daily Orange Editorial Board evaluates the goals of this year’s Student Association administration and how much it actually means to Syracuse University students. Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 10:41 pm


Diversity isn’t about numbers. It’s about improving the student experience.

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses Syracuse University’s freshman class demographics report, and how statistics are less important than how students actually feel. Read More »

August 28, 2017 at 12:04 am


Meet The Daily Orange Editorial Board

The transparency of the Daily Orange Editorial Board is what makes community conversation possible. Read More »

August 22, 2017 at 5:31 pm


Editorial board: Stronger centralized career services can help unify campus

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses inequality in career services across campus and how a stronger centralized career center could help fix it. Read More »

May 8, 2017 at 8:51 pm


Incoming SA leadership should balance new initiatives with improving public perception

The Daily Orange Editorial Board addresses the public perception pitfalls SA has faced in the past year and discusses how the incoming administration should address them. Read More »

May 2, 2017 at 1:13 am


SUNY-ESF shouldn’t lose its momentum on gender-neutral, disability-friendly bathroom updates

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why SUNY-ESF needs to address its unsafe and unfair bathroom situation this summer. Read More »

April 30, 2017 at 10:54 pm


An evaluation of Kent Syverud’s performance so far as chancellor of Syracuse University

The Daily Orange Editorial Board shares its thoughts on how effectively Chancellor Kent Syverud has led SU and how he can become a stronger leader. Read More »

April 27, 2017 at 12:01 am


How Syracuse University can make a place for itself in the Syracuse-Onondaga County merger debate

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the role of Syracuse University in the proposed merger of the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »

April 26, 2017 at 1:51 am


Student-only forums give students the voice they deserve in selecting a Whitman dean

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Whitman School’s decision to host student-only forums in its search for a new dean. Read More »

April 23, 2017 at 10:42 pm