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SU Athletics’ new season pass system misses the mark on trying to generate bigger crowds at home games

The Daily Orange Editorial Board examines the worthiness of SU Athletics’ new four-tiered season pass for football, men’s and women’s basketball and men’s lacrosse games. Read More »

April 18, 2017 at 12:01 am


The Daily Orange Editorial Board endorses James Franco and Angie Pati for Student Association president and vice president

The D.O. Editorial Board explains its reasoning for endorsing the Franco-Pati ticket over presidential candidate Tyler Rossi and vice presidential candidate Roy Tin. Read More »

April 17, 2017 at 4:44 am


Transcript: Student Association hopefuls Tyler Rossi and Roy Tin sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board

Read the transcript of The Daily Orange Editorial Board’s sit-down meeting with Student Association presidential candidate Tyler Rossi and vice presidential candidate Roy Tin. Read More »

April 17, 2017 at 4:38 am


Transcript: Student Association hopefuls James Franco and Angie Pati sit down with The Daily Orange Editorial Board

Read the transcript of The Daily Orange Editorial Board's sit-down meeting with Student Association presidential candidate James Franco and vice presidential candidate Angie Pati. Read More »

April 17, 2017 at 4:21 am


Debate on Syracuse, Onondaga County merger shows Syracuse University has platform to engage local communities

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute for hosting a debate between local leaders who support and oppose a proposed merger of the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments. Read More »

April 13, 2017 at 12:23 am


Syracuse University’s strategy to promote STEM programs doesn’t mean other programs will be shorted

The Daily Orange Editorial Board defends the reasoning behind Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly’s proposal to create a “university-wide STEM branding strategy.” Read More »

April 10, 2017 at 12:20 am


Administration continues lack of transparency trend with planned termination of Cold Case Justice Initiative

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse University administration to communicate more effectively with stakeholders in programs it wants to shut down. Read More »

April 5, 2017 at 11:37 pm


Syracuse University’s partnership with Le Moyne will provide more opportunities for students of both schools

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s renewed academic partnership with Le Moyne College. Read More »

April 5, 2017 at 10:32 am


Student Association should replace Public Relations Committee with new diversity committee

The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports the Student Association proposal to replace the Public Relations Committee with a new Diversity Affairs Committee. Read More »

April 3, 2017 at 11:48 pm


Behind The D.O.’s decision to host a Student Association debate with CitrusTV

The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains The D.O.’s reasoning to collaborate with CitrusTV to host a debate between the Student Association presidential candidates. Read More »

April 3, 2017 at 4:39 am


Take Back the Night should be recognized for the solidarity and platform it provides to survivors

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Take Back the Night for the environment of support it generates for survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence. Read More »

March 30, 2017 at 2:16 am


Student Association leaders need to learn the rules they’re supposed to play by, rather than play the blame game

The Daily Orange Editorial Board criticizes Student Association leaders for their lack of understanding of the organization’s bylaws. Read More »

March 27, 2017 at 11:07 pm


Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan’s selection as Syracuse University commencement speaker breaks white-man-in-the-media mold

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University for selecting civil rights activist Vernon Jordan as the Class of 2017 keynote commencement speaker. Read More »

March 22, 2017 at 11:59 pm


Transfer students at Syracuse University deserve more recognition for their struggle to obtain satisfactory housing

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Syracuse University officials to reevaluate their approach to accommodating transfer students’ housing requests. Read More »

March 21, 2017 at 11:31 pm


New York leaders must compromise to legalize ride-hailing services this summer

The Daily Orange Editorial Board encourages Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York state assembly representatives and senators to negotiate on bill to legalize ride-hailing services statewide. Read More »

March 21, 2017 at 1:53 am


Idea to separate presidential, vice presidential tickets in SA elections would be problematic

The Daily Orange Editorial Board advises the Student Association to consider the fact that an idea to split the presidential and vice presidential tickets would unnecessarily complicate future SA elections. Read More »

March 20, 2017 at 11:03 am


Syracuse University’s idea of a 3-year on-campus housing requirement is not in the best interest of students

The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the university’s reasoning for a three-year housing requirement is baseless. Read More »

March 8, 2017 at 11:19 pm


Both people and politicians must come together to have further dialogue on what a merger could mean for Syracuse, Onondaga County

The Daily Orange Editorial Board encourages further discussions about a potential plan to merge the governments of the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read More »

March 8, 2017 at 11:46 am


New York state measure to give former inmates new start in public housing should be welcomed

The Daily Orange Editorial Board applauds a state-funded pilot program that will allow former inmates to live in public housing with their families following release. Read More »

March 6, 2017 at 11:16 am


Committee focused on undocumented students at Syracuse University is first step in protecting vulnerable community

The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports Syracuse University’s creation of the Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Read More »

March 2, 2017 at 12:34 am


Campus Framework forum was engaging, but failed to provide concrete updates about infrastructure plan

The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why Tuesday’s forum fell flat in providing substantive information about the Campus Framework to the Syracuse University community. Read More »

February 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm


Campus board will hopefully increase communication between Syracuse University community and administration about infrastructure

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Syracuse University administration for the creation of the Campus Facilities Advisory Board. Read More »

February 28, 2017 at 10:21 am


Student Association report is an admirable step in improving mental health at Syracuse University

The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Syracuse University Student Association for its work on a report addressing mental health on SU’s campus. Read More »

February 26, 2017 at 11:53 pm


Bill warrants support for increased voter accessibility in New York state

The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports the New York Votes Act, which would allow early, automatic and same-day voter registration. Read More »

February 22, 2017 at 10:48 pm