Maxwell search committee sets precedent for Syracuse University leadership selection
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the example set by the Maxwell search committee for the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
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Diversity discussions lack participation from SU community despite calls for increased dialogue opportunities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the hypocritical trend of the Syracuse University community's lack of engagement in diversity-related dialogue circles hosted by the administration. Read more »
Drone use should be promoted, not restricted, on the Syracuse University campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board offers its take on drone regulation at Syracuse University. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s approach to divestment sets standard for SUNY system
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses SUNY-ESF's decision to divest from the fossil fuel industry and suggests that the college's decision-making process in regard to the commitment should act as an example for other institutions in the State University of New York system. Read more »
New York state should refrain from criminalizing homelessness in a forward-looking move to improve resources
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses and critiques Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent measures to combat homelessness across the state of New York. Read more »
Campus Master Plan lacks communication
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reflects on Syracuse University's Fast Forward initiative and argues that the Campus Master Plan must improve communication with the university community. Read more »
University hires should be based on skill, not quota obligation
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses community suggestions raised at Monday night's diversity forum and argues that Syracuse University's hiring process should be based on qualifications, not meeting quota requirements. Read more »
Course evaluations are important, but should not define class
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses course evaluations and argues that they are valuable, but must be considered by faculty members with professional judgement. Read more »
Student Association assembly’s vote for leadership stipends is justified
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's vote to grant its president, vice president and comptroller with stipends and agrees that the move is fair. Read more »
Benefits of Syracuse University's travel policy offset faculty criticisms
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the petition against the current Syracuse University travel policy and argues that the fiscal efficiency of the policy should outweigh staff and faculty concerns regarding convenience. Read more »
Student Association must bring back Chat & Dine program
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association's efforts to restructure its Chat & Dine program. Read more »
Syracuse University’s impressive handling of athletics budget should be continued
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the budgeting successes of Syracuse University Athletics and suggests that the department should work to remain as fiscally efficient as possible. Read more »
Scott Shafer's replacement should be named soon to reduce risk and uncertainty
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses why Syracuse University must quickly announce the replacement for SU football head coach Scott Shafer. As of Sunday night, one had not been named. Read more »
US, New York state should accept Syrian refugees
The Daily Orange Editorial Board unanimously agrees that the United States should accept Syrian refugees. Read more »
Syracuse University should back Centro if campus bus services face cuts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Syracuse University should oppose legislation that would impose budget cuts on Centro, but only if the cuts would affect on-campus bus services. Read more »
Creation of campus lockdown button should proceed with caution
The Daily Orange Editorial Board considers the creation of one button that would lock the outside doors on a large number of campus buildings and argues that the Department of Public Safety must first work out the circumstantial requirements for the use of such a system before it is implemented. Read more »
Syracuse University should consider ‘check in’ system for campus emergencies
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the possibility of a "check in" system in which students would be able to notify their families of their safety in emergency situations. Read more »
Department of Public Safety should consider monitoring Yik Yak for threatening posts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Department of Public Safety should consider taking Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, into account when it comes to student safety. Read more »
Syracuse University's free speech policies should be clarified, centralized
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses a report from a workgroup on free speech and calls for Syracuse University to make its speech policies clearly and readily available to the university community. Read more »
Options needed for reporting incidences of sexual assault
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that a variety of options should be made available for survivors of sexual assault when it comes to the ways in which incidences are reported. Read more »
Alumnus responds to Nov. 5 Daily Orange Editorial Board on THE General Body
Syracuse University alumnus Ben Kuebrich responds to Nov. 5 "THE General Body should acknowledge administration's efforts" Editorial Board. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden’s visit strengthens visibility of sexual assault prevention efforts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that Vice President Joe Biden's visit is a positive step for drawing attention to anti-sexual assault discussion, but participation from the university community will strengthen prevention efforts. Read more »
THE General Body should acknowledge administration's efforts
The Daily Orange Editorial Board reflects on the actions of the Syracuse University administration over the past year and argues that THE General Body should recognize the measures the administration has taken to address its concerns. Read more »
DPS should omit vague descriptors in public safety notices
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that vague descriptions are not helpful in identifying a suspect and should be left out of safety notices from the Department of Public Safety. Read more »
