Guest Column: Free speech can’t exclude adult entertainment
If we want to fight nationally against moving backward in time, we must use media of the past to inform us. Read more »
Columns
Opinion: Universities must meet antisemitism with strict accountability
Suspension may serve as a consequence, but it doesn’t address the underlying environment that allowed such an act to occur in the first place. Read more »
Don’t devalue your apologies. Save them for when they matter most.
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I’ve recently found myself ending every other sentence with a… Read more »
Opinion: Brandy Melville’s sizing methods remain harmful to women
Embracing diverse body types across our generation and supporting clothing that celebrates uniqueness over conformity should both be central to Generation Z’s approach to style in 2025. Read more »
Opinion: Traveling around Syracuse isn’t as easy as it should be
On such an all-encompassing campus like SU, students shouldn’t be forced to choose spending the entirety of their weekly allowance over walking miles outside in single-digit weather. Read more »
Opinion: The FDA’s Red No. 3 ban isn’t enough
This administrative disparity highlights the need for more consistent evaluation and enforcement of food safety standards to strengthen American welfare from the ground up. Read more »
Opinion: TikTok ban risks free speech, doesn't solve security threats
With everyone’s attention on Tiktok, politicians are ignoring similar risks already present in domestic media outlets. Read more »
Opinion: Don’t scroll past tragic news without reevaluating your role
It’s impossible to not be over-exposed to information like this, so the duty falls on us to use our social media presences and aptitude — as well as our voting power — to influence aid. Read more »
Opinion: SU undermines history, future of Black activism with uneven recognition
Explore the university library’s archives, educate yourself where others fail to do so and reclaim the chronicles that have been sanitized or suppressed. Read more »
Opinion: Gen Z should explore sustainability through fashion
Thrift stores have long been a staple for those on a budget, but today they are an essential part of an eco-conscious lifestyle. Read more »
Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own
Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read more »
Opinion: Asian cooking style works better for U.S. students
Learning from diverse traditions is important for young adults trying to figure out what works best for their well being. Read more »
College winter break isn’t much of an escape
In full transparency, part of the reason I don’t like winter break is because it terrifies me. I’ve never been a fan of change, and going home reminds me of how prominent it’s been throughout my life. Read more »
Opinion: Americans unknowingly flirt with 'Squid Game’s' hidden meaning
The lessons from South Korea are clear: unchecked capitalism and concentrated power breed corruption, inequality and societal decay. We as Americans must confront our own chaebols and the creeping normalization of authoritarian rhetoric. Reform is possible, yet also imperative. Read more »
Winter requires embracing freshman struggle, intentional transition
A constant theme in college life that also applies to surviving winter is the act of transitioning, which students must do intentionally. Read more »
Opinion: Men must prioritize greater social hardships over finances
This creates a thought-provoking divide on the different ways men and women perceive shared domestic issues. It’s critical that we challenge the polarization caused by divisive, unsympathetic rhetoric. Read more »
Within 4B movement, make change for the collective, not individuals
While subscribing to the motivations behind 4B might make American women feel safer in the short term, we should use the response as a starting point in feminist action instead of an end goal. Read more »
Opinion: HHS must commit to public welfare, not RFK Jr.’s opinions
As the department navigates the evolving landscape of public health, effective leadership must be pragmatic. Read more »
Opinion: Don’t let friendships fall victim to political polarization
Amid the MAGA movement’s toxicity, progressive students have an opportunity to show why understanding and connection are still possible and needed, even across the deepest divides. Read more »
Opinion: Capitalism gutted the true spirit of Christmas
An anti-capitalist Christmas doesn’t discard joy, but rather reinvents it, centering community over commerce, sustainability over spectacle and justice over indulgence. Read more »
Opinion: 4B movement empowers but is unrealistic
Even as it dies down, however, the ideology behind the movement shows solidarity between women worldwide, and especially now in the US. Read more »
Opinion: Trump emphasizes loyalty over qualifications for new cabinet
He does not govern so much as disrupt, appointing figures who embody his disdain for convention and relish in polarization. Read more »
NY Health Act is our solution to universal healthcare
The NYPIRG urges members of the local community, especially students, to rally behind the New York Health Act and show Gov. Kathy Hochul that universal healthcare is crucial for a more equitable, compassionate and financially stable state. Read more »
Letter to the Editor: SU employees face unfair, costly parking prices
We are writing to advocate for the central administration and budget staff to commit to and invest in a more affordable solution for SU employees. Read more »
