Syracuse winters present health, safety challenges for residents
Winter is coming, Syracuse residents must be prepared. Read more »
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The SU community will be negatively affected if the debt ceiling does not rise
The Syracuse community cannot afford for the federal government to default on its debts - doing so would be disastrous. Read more »
HCE program should be expanded to enhance students’ academic success
SU should incorporate more HCE programs into its curriculum to allow more first-year students to take advantage of academic resources on campus. Read more »
SU students should be required to take technology literacy courses
As jobs become more technology intensive, SU needs to implement more digital literacy programs to teach students software like Excel. Read more »
President Biden’s new vaccine mandate will help large Syracuse businesses
The new vaccine mandate is going to help Syracuse businesses by reducing the spread of COVID-19 within their stores and the greater community. Read more »
Taking free fitness classes at SU could help relieve pressure of school
Instead of falling into a state of decreased motivation this winter, students should engage in exercise classes offered at the Barnes Center. Read more »
SU needs more options for students with dietary restrictions
Students who have dietary restrictions often struggle to find appropriate food on-campus. Read more »
Students must remain patient while SU recovers from supply chain shortages
While supply chain shortages have been disappointing for SU students, they must remain hopeful that solutions will be made to the global issue. Read more »
SPD, DPS must be more vigilant around campus
SPD and DPS must be more vigilant while on duty, for their presence currently isn’t doing enough to ensure safety and prevent criminal activity. Read more »
Students’ unwarranted criticism of DPS, SPD is unproductive
The misguided attempts to reform DPS and SPD mirror those of the national anti-police movement in nearly every way, including their counterproductivity. Read more »
Pay attention to Syracuse mayoral race. Its outcome will affect SU students
Syracuse University students should be actively participating in the Syracuse mayoral election Read more »
How to avoid stress during class registration
Meeting with your advisor and planning out your classes in advance will help you avoid stress during course registration. Read more »
Avoid cultural appropriation this Halloween
SU students should have the decency to thoughtfully determine whether a costume is offensive or stereotypical. Read more »
5 businesses that should be added to Marshall Street
If Marshall Street added these five businesses, students would reap the benefits. Read more »
Frequent extreme weather changes are negatively affecting students' well-being
Shifts in weather can cause students to poorly manage their time, which can cause them to fall behind in academic and extracurricular work. Read more »
Professors have the power to help students overcome “burnout”
To limit burnout, SU instructors should offer more academic support to students and should be more lenient with extensions. Read more »
SU needs to revise its health insurance policy
SU should consider the financial burden of students with Medicaid coverage and implement a policy that is affordable and feasible for students of all backgrounds. Read more »
Marshall Street incident exposed flaws of Syracuse Police Department
The Syracuse Police Department must do better. Their actions on Oct. 15th were unacceptable and the officers involved need to be held accountable. Read more »
A fall break would benefit SU students’ mental health
SU needs to make an effort to improve students’ mental wellness and academic success by implementing a fall break. Read more »
It’s time for SU to switch out of the ‘Red’ mask wearing level
As COVID-19 cases continue to fall, it is the perfect time to reduce the masking level on campus. Read more »
SU should make its test-optional admissions policy permanent
It shouldn’t have to take a pandemic for SU to begin looking at applicants as holistic individuals rather than numbers on a scale Read more »
SU needs to lower tuition and rethink its spending habits
SU needs to lower tuition by any means possible. $55,920 per year should not be tolerated by the student body. Read more »
Destress from midterms by spending time outside
This weekend, or any time you’re feeling stressed, make sure to get out into the wilderness, the further away from civilization the better. Read more »
SU students need to prioritize sleep
Students should focus on creating healthy sleep habits by understanding and accepting that sleep may interfere with their social time. Read more »
