Childcare in Onondaga County deserves more than temporary solutions
Overall investment in childcare will be extremely helpful, especially as COVID restrictions are rolled back and parents no longer are able to work from home. Read more »
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Break-ins and burglaries should not be the norm. DPS needs to be more proactive.
Intercepting burglaries is a difficult task, but it shouldn’t be on the student body. Read more »
BeReal is just not that real
The standards we are now expected to meet solely to receive the temporary satisfaction of positive feedback makes way for long-lasting mental health issues and potential social media addiction. Read more »
Looking for a multicultural experience abroad? London is the best option.
London offers a cultural experience that is hard to find anywhere else in Europe. Read more »
The cost of attendance at Syracuse University is not worth it
When applying for college, many people choose not to apply to Syracuse because it is so expensive. SU has a lot of work to do in rethinking its cost of attendance. Read more »
SU needs to recognize the struggles of international students
Socially, I just feel out of the loop. We really never know about these plans because it's very word of mouth. It would be hard if I didn't have any other international students to connect with. Read more »
Latinx: When being inclusive becomes insensitive
The term Latinx may come from a place of inclusion but it also developed from ignorance. The biggest critique of the term is its lack of understanding of the Latin community and its language. Read more »
Biden's student loan relief is a step in the right direction for minority students
Biden’s student loan repayment plan seems to be a step in the right direction in addressing the problems people of color face financially with higher education. Read more »
SU's cost of attendance is worth it for students
Paying $58,440 in tuition for Syracuse University seems like quite a lot of money, but the cost of attendance is ultimately worth the University’s amenities and priorities. Read more »
African American Studies Department should have Black professor to be head of the Department
After its history hiring white people as AAS department chairs, now is a perfect time for university to step in. Read more »
Elton John's Saturday show was a hit, but it came at the cost of CO2 emissions
SU missed how unsustainable large-scale concerts can be, including Elton John’s Farewell Tour. Read more »
It is time for SU to fix overcrowding at dining halls like Ernie Davis
Eating a meal under harsh fluorescent lights with a multitude of loud conversations around them is not something students think about when they pay for their meal plans at Syracuse University. Read more »
Enjoy the warm weather before it's too late
Once the fall comes around, we’ll be wishing for the heat to return. I recommend embracing the opportunities that warm weather provides before campus returns to its usual frigid state. Read more »
Syracuse legislators building an aquarium is a mistake
While the creator(s) of the plan intended to benefit the local economy, the city made a mistake allocating millions of dollars that could have gone toward fighting high poverty, crime or substance abuse rates. Read more »
Biden’s loan forgiveness is a step in the right direction, but more has to be done
Coming out of the pandemic, families undoubtedly struggled in many aspects of life, but especially and maybe most notably, financially. Combine that with rising costs and inflation and you can see why now more than ever families will need financial support especially for college. Read more »
Dear SU students, the Syracuse community is your home too
When the city proposed constructing the I-81 viaduct, 15th Ward residents rallied together and fought to keep their homes, businesses and memories from being demolished. With the Urban Renewal Project, which brought the city the Everson Museum, government buildings and an expansion of Downtown Syracuse, it was becoming clear that 15th Ward residents had to leave. Read more »
COVID-19 restrictions at SU may be lifted, but pandemic anxiety is far from gone
As students return to college this month, there is anxiety in the air about Syracuse University’s COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. While some students can finally have the college experience that was put on hold for two years, we can’t ignore that there are still outbreaks, cases spreading and effects of the pandemic. We are not back to normal—we are recovering. Read more »
With a new semester on the horizon, here's how you can set yourself up for success
Whether you’re a first-year or a senior, this school year will be full of new experiences and challenges. Here’s a guide to tackle the semester head-on. Read more »
Take advantage of summer break and get ahead of the curve
Summer is here and with it comes an opportunity to get ahead of the curve and one step closer to your post-graduation goals. Read more »
It’s imperative to keep up with current events. Here are 4 ways to do so over break
Just because the semester is over, students should not stop being informed about the world and their community. Students should take advantage of all the information accessible at their fingertips. Read more »
Enjoy summer break, but make sure to spend it sustainably
This summer, whether in the city or at the beach, take these tips to ensure a more sustainable relationship with nature. Read more »
Students and the city of Syracuse should make an effort to eliminate litter
In a neighborhood whose primary residents are permanent, not students, it is no surprise the neighborhood is kept clean and residents take pride in the places they live year round. Read more »
Remember to destress during your finals
oo much stress can affect students’ behavior, thoughts, feelings and body. Read more »
The new Veo scooters pose potential risks
Beyond any accident involving a larger vehicle, someone who has consumed alcohol on an electric scooter could be prone to minor accidents that still run the risk of injury. Read more »
