Before taking a side, reflect on the consequences across communities
How did we once sit next to one another, honoring the tenacity and determination for the survival of our ancestors to now, abandoning those same morals? Read more »
Columns
Letters from our community in response to the Israel-Hamas war, on-campus protests
Over the past weeks, The Daily Orange has received Letters to the Editor from a range of Syracuse University’s community members regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read the collection here. Read more »
Boosting local businesses can repair Syracuse's growing lack of tourism revenue
It's essential for SU to play a part in this, and examine how the university's growing student population and housing concerns impact local businesses. Read more »
TikTok furthers generational political divides, fuels conflict
As governments and international bodies grapple with these challenges, the conversation around TikTok's influence is a microcosm of larger discussions about the power and responsibility of digital platforms in the modern world and throughout our generation. Read more »
Investing in community-based birthwork can help mend structural health inequities
Community-based doulas in particular possess an unparalleled skill set that centers individuals' needs concerning perinatal healthcare, but also transportation, housing security and food security. Read more »
A parasocial relationship shouldn’t replace genuine connection
Parasocial relationships are just one example of the dangers of being chronically online. They can be anything from platonic to romantic, and are based on wanting to be close to or with the figures we’re obsessed with. Read more »
Being an activist is bigger than 'infographic culture'
Though convenient, infographics don’t have to be fact checked before being posted and can contribute to the circulation of misinformation. Read more »
Dress up how you want, not how you're expected to
This doesn’t just apply to Halloween, of course – we make these choices every day, whether it’s to protect ourselves from danger, deviate from social norms or anything in between. Read more »
The path from 'gray market' marijuana to legal needs to be more accessible
For people affected by the war on drugs and those in the “Legacy Cannabis Market,” entering the legal marijuana market has been nearly impossible. Read more »
Ryan McMahon’s impressive track record should secure his victory
McMahon realizes the housing crisis is rooted in the fact that 30 percent of Syracuse residents are living in poverty. His solution? Career opportunities. Read more »
Onondaga County can benefit from Bill Kinne’s community-focused approach
In contrast, Kinne's approach, which emphasized transparency, collaboration and practical solutions, offers a more community-centered response to these challenges. Read more »
Barbie is a beginning, the rest is up to us
But it’s easy to get caught in a false sense of progress if we stay too long; and therefore crucial for us to continue the fight for real, active change by being wary and critical of brands like Mattel in the real world. Read more »
Building a ‘tolerance to change’ is a lifelong process
As my parents drove away from my dorm I quickly realized that my tolerance to change wasn’t as high as I thought it had been. Read more »
Creating original stories for people of color advances equity in Hollywood
If we keep pushing out remakes in which the main character’s race has been swapped but everything else stays the same, how can Hollywood evolve and tell stories that actually represent people of color? Read more »
As fears of 'woke' culture spread, New York should prohibit book bans
Banning books in public schools and libraries infringes on this right by denying students and patrons access to ideas based on their viewpoint. Read more »
With slow licensing rollout, the cannabis industry makes it unsafe to roll up
Opening more dispensaries for consumers to buy marijuana from reliable sources would help curb the illicit market and make smoking safer. Read more »
SU’s Academic Strategic Plan should encourage student participation in local elections
While campus efforts have focused on voter registration, there's been a noticeable lack of effort from the university itself to educate students about why and how local elections can impact them for the upcoming election. Read more »
Ground your NYC fantasies by listening to native New Yorkers
With an average salary of $51,008, native New Yorkers are struggling to keep up with rent, forcing them to leave the city and retreat to places with a lower cost of living. Read more »
A 'culture war' threatens legitimate political participation
Conservatives have always been sidetracked by the “liberal media,” but now we’re in the midst of a mutual rubbernecking that has us more focused on winning the “culture war” than we are with discussing real political topics. Read more »
Students vape to reduce stress, but it does the opposite
It is important for college students to understand the connection between nicotine addiction and a decline in mental health to assess why they actually depend on vapes and e-cigarettes. Read more »
Grindr is warping perceptions of intimacy
Grindr is the newest incarnation in a long tradition of spaces designated for connecting queer people, but my experience with the app often left me feeling more lonely and comparing myself to others. Read more »
Questions, answered: Is it ethical to use ChatGPT in class?
Learn how to use ChatGPT’s ambitious intelligence in a valuable and constructive way. Your classmates are using it to replicate their work, you can use it to elevate yours. Read more »
SU can better serve its students by embracing AI
Not all professors can incorporate AI as extensively, but more need to teach students how to use AI tools properly while still upholding academic integrity. Read more »
When you bet on sports, the odds aren't in your favor
When betting becomes a must, either to make money or to fuel addiction, the results will falter in the long run because of how volatile the practice is. It’s unwise to rely on money that might not be there. Read more »
