Writer: The Daily Orange Editorial Board
Syracuse officials should not give up the fight for more busing until all students living 1 mile away from school are provided busing
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse Common Council and the Syracuse City School District to not settle with only busing K-8 students who live more than 1 mile away from their school. Read More »
Student Association’s open forum and investigation into assembly members demonstrate forward-looking efforts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the Student Association for making efforts to improve its internal make-up and be more in touch with the Syracuse University student body. Read More »
Following verdict of Evangelista investigation, Student Association needs to strengthen itself if it wants to be taken seriously
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests the Student Association promote internal accountability and engagement in order to heal the cracks of the spring semester. Read More »
Third postponement of Evangelista decision demonstrates Judicial Review Board’s irresponsibility
The Daily Orange Editorial Board criticizes the unfulfilled promises of the Judicial Review Board in its failure to announce the decision of an investigation into Student Association President Eric Evangelista. Read More »
Isolated incidents of harassment should be considered in the development of stronger harassment protocols at Syracuse University
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Syracuse University to broaden and strengthen its protocols regarding harassment prevention. Read More »
Syracuse University chancellor’s condemnation of Trump’s executive order on immigration was sufficient, but should have come sooner
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers Chancellor Kent Syverud’s denouncement of President Donald Trump’s executive order adequate, but contends that it should have been made weeks ago. Read More »
Syracuse University needs to do more for those on campus concerned about Trump’s immigration ban
The Daily Orange Editorial Board urges Syracuse University to accommodate community members who are concerned about President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders about immigration. Read More »
Hungry Chuck’s demolition isn’t the end of Chuck’s, and is actually a smart move for the future of Marshall Street
The Daily Orange Editorial Board recognizes the controversy behind the demolition of Hungry Chuck’s, but acknowledges that the construction of the complex that will replace it is worth it in the long run. Read More »
Koch brothers’ donation to Syracuse University is a red flag for academic freedom at the expense of two of the country’s richest men
The Daily Orange Editorial Board is wary of the Koch brothers’ grant to the Whitman School influencing students’ academic freedom and ability to conduct independent research. Read More »
Syracuse University should get involved with the greater communities it resides in, but only to a point
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s new Community Engagement Initiative, but cautions the administration to ensure it is financially feasible to extend the university’s role in the greater community. Read More »
Syracuse University was wise to create a centralized tutoring center, but needs to publicize it
The Daily Orange Editorial Board supports Syracuse University's consolidation of tutoring services in E.S. Bird Library, but encourages the university to promote the center on a wider basis. Read More »
Syracuse Police Department's establishment of a Homicide Task Force is a smart move following deadliest year in Syracuse's history
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the city of Syracuse and the Syracuse Police Department for its joint establishment of the Homicide Task Force. Read More »
If Cuomo wants to uplift upstate economies, he needs to put money toward local businesses, not the state fair
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts toward uplifting upstate economies are better suited toward promoting local businesses, rather than the New York State Fair. Read More »
Syracuse University should host panel to help students understand complexity of sanctuary campus movement
The Daily Orange Board calls on Syracuse University to host an informative panel to contextualize the implications of making SU a sanctuary campus. Read More »
Updates to Academic Integrity Policy will benefit students in terms of efficiency and transparency
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s updates to its Academic Integrity Policy, which ensure efficiency and transparency for the academic violation process. Read More »
Chancellor's address to Syracuse University community was substantive, and should continue in future
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud delivered a succinct and informative address to the SU community on Tuesday afternoon that touched on the most important issues affecting the university. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud's address to the university is a step in the right direction for a transparent administration
On Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Kent Syverud will directly address the Syracuse University community, giving him the platform to start fresh with a transparent administration in 2017. Read More »
SA's accomplishments under Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde 'commendable,' but certain initiatives shouldn't lose momentum
The Daily Orange Editorial Board gives its takes on SA's progress under President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde this semester and what initiatives deserve attention heading into the spring. Read More »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF have properly addressed sanctuary campus issue
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's efforts to protect undocumented students. Read More »
Syracuse University should be commended for extending overtime pay
Syracuse University has embraced its status as a private institution by rightfully ignoring a federal judge's attempts to curb President Barack Obama's act to increase the threshold for overtime pay. Read More »
SU should consider adding paternity leave to tenure-track policies
The Daily Orange Editorial Board advises that Syracuse University look into explicitly including paternity leave into its policies. Read More »
Preferred name options key to creating trans* inclusive campus
Syracuse University’s Student Association should move to implement its preferred name change options as soon as possible, in order to best accommodate transgender and gender nonconforming students at SU. Read More »
Faculty salary committee a start to transparency
The Daily Orange Editorial Board follows up on the status of Syracuse University's Committee Z reports. Read More »
Campus groups should keep moving, despite budget cuts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board advises student organizations to not be discouraged if facing decreased Student Association funding. Read More »