SU should rethink playing football against Liberty University
It’s not about wins and losses, it’s about whether SU considers itself an inclusive university for everyone. Read more »
Letters to the Editor
SU abroad prioritizes COVID safety
Whether abroad or local to Syracuse, we are all faced with the challenge of being thoughtful about and respectful of local COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Read more »
While it seems like the easy solution, SU should avoid a return to hybrid learning
Online classes require an entirely different course structure than in-person classes. Read more »
SU students, protect the Syracuse community and wear a mask
As a mother and neighbor, I am asking for your help in keeping the vulnerable safe. Read more »
We need to stop overlooking the mental health of men
Mental health has garnered attention during this pandemic, but men’s mental health is still neglected. Read more »
Syracuse University must invest in campus food pantry programs
Our reader argues that food insecurity isn’t a problem that students at Syracuse University should face. Read more »
The Daily Orange’s firing of a columnist is an act of censorship
Our reader argues that systemic racism is real, but The Daily Orange was wrong to fire a conservative columnist for saying that it isn't. Read more »
Student Association official urges students to vote in elections
Student Association Board of Elections and Membership Chair David Bruen writes that the student body should vote in this year's SA elections, which close Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Read more »
Genetically engineered trees a risk to environment
Our reader argues that releasing genetically engineered American Chestnut trees into the wild is a danger to the overall health of our ecosystem. Read more »
Crouse-Hinds protest follows trend of student activism at SU
SU professor Aileen Gallagher claims that #NotAgainSU protests at Crouse-Hinds Hall are just another event in a timeline of student actions starting in 2014. Read more »
Syverud should take responsibility for Crouse-Hinds protest
Our reader argues that SU Chancellor Ken Syverud should take responsibility for the administration’s response to the #NotAgainSUprotest at Crouse-Hinds Hall, “a situation of his own making.” Read more »
The Daily Orange wrong to capitalize ‘Black’ in style change
Our reader argues that the Editorial Board’s decision to capitalize ‘Black’ is problematic and creates similarities between the publication and “black nationalist” groups. Read more »
Impeachment upholds American democracy
Our reader argues how impeachment is necessary to protect against presidential abuse of power. Read more »
Diverse core requirements better prepare students
Our reader argues how SU core requirements prepare students to succeed in a real-world working environment. Read more »
SU supports student financial aid programs
Our reader argues how HEOP and SSS programs are supported by the SU administration. Read more »
SU administrator supports student voices on curriculum changes
Our reader argues that a liberal arts curriculum is important for diversifying knowledge in all colleges Read more »
University Senate LGBTQ committee supports #NotAgainSU
Committee calls for “transparency and accountability” from SU administration and expresses “support for and solidarity with... vulnerable, marginalized, and targeted groups” at SU. Read more »
Chancellor strengthens religious communities on campus
Our reader says Chancellor Syverud’s involvement with religious communities on campus creates a safe environment for students. Read more »
Healthcare should be a human right
Our reader argues how programs like Medicare for All guarantee Americans the human right of healthcare access. Read more »
Diversity initiatives show SU is committed to lasting change
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford says SU’s diversity initiatives need to be acknowledged and that lasting change comes with time. Read more »
Campus racism can lead to violence
Our reader responds to a previous letter to the editor in regard to campus racism. Read more »
Turn your anger toward those at the higher levels of our society
Our readers urge students to turn their anger toward those at the higher levels of society. Read more »
Campus racism doesn’t necessarily imply violence
Our reader argues that campus racism doesn’t necessarily imply impending violence. Read more »
For sustainable change, all campus stakeholders must be involved
Although as a campus community we rightly need reassurance, we should resist the temptation of the single action bias, which assumes that we can rely on a single action, and in this case, a single person, to respond to threats. Read more »
