'Stealth-like' changes to Falk College blind-sided faculty
I am hugely disappointed with the “heavy-handed,” disrespectful and disruptive manner by which reorganization decisions were made and communicated. Read more »
Guest Column
SU’s Preferred Name Policy must be more consistent in supporting trans students
SU’s Preferred Name Policy is meant to be a step toward bridging the gap for trans students who are either unable to legally change their name or are waiting for this change to be formally processed. But without clear communications and consistency, the system falls short. Read more »
March on Washington for Gaza through the eyes of a Palestinian American journalist
This was different. I knew I had to be present and serve as a witness in whatever way that spoke to me on an internal, even spiritual level. That may be why I found inspiration and beauty in quieter moments like prayer or following light when it inevitably cut through darkness, creating a relationship that existed in the contrast, where the duality of pain and perseverance coexists. Read more »
Natural hair deserves to be celebrated at predominantly white institutions like SU
Navigating the complexities of being a minority at a predominantly white institution (PWI) like SU is a challenging and complex journey of self-acceptance entwined with cultural identification. The most significant of these challenges is accepting natural hair in a setting where professional standards sometimes dismiss and undermine the deep-rooted diversity of Black beauty. Read more »
The lack of news coverage shouldn’t stop us from talking about the war in Ukraine
It’s not fair to expect everyone to know everything about every global issue, but it is fair to expect the news to try and cover it. Read more »
Sustainable action at SU requires effort, but shouldn't be seen as impossible
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I found my passion for environmental conservation after interviewing a… Read more »
Despite her trailblazing career, Sen. Feinstein’s passing affirms the need for age limits
How we remember and understand Senator Feinstein could potentially define our generation’s evolving view and reflection on American politics. Read more »
Community-based doulas' work justifies higher reimbursement rates
In order for community-based doulas to continue providing life-saving services to those who need it, they must be adequately compensated for their work. Read more »
Working toward our ideal: Pessimism won't bring the change we desire
A previous column from The Daily Orange viewed pessimism as “dissatisfaction-fueled motivation” as a call to action. We do need to acknowledge negatives to functionally correct them, but that’s contrary to pessimism. Read more »
As an international graduate student, I am not afraid to unionize
I would like to dispel some of the concerns international students could have as SGEU reaches super-majority support. I have considered many of these concerns myself, as an international student with an F-1 visa. Read more »
Maurice Brown, Onondaga Legislator candidate, emphasizes community values
Students are a part of this community. You ride unreliable Centro buses, you rent from absentee landlords. The problems you face also confront tens of thousands of other families living alongside you in this city. Read more »
Even with heavy emphasis on Greek life at SU, it’s not the only way to build relationships
I think one of the most dangerous myths about college in general is that it has to be “the best four years of your life.” It puts pressure on students who are already pushing themselves to stay on top of work and start planning for their future, to make sure they have the perfect social life. Read more »
Unionization process has left out marginalized graduate students
However, the recent move to impeach the GSO president because of her advocacy for students’ concerns is deeply disturbing for me to witness. She was advocating on the behalf of graduate students who have concerns about unionizations and the implications, including myself. Read more »
Stop looking at Black people to speak for all Black people
Black people are not a monolith or a token and one person from the community cannot and should not be looked at to think for or represent all Black people, yet we are constantly looked at to do so. Read more »
Best Buddies is crucial in eradicating stereotypes, discrimination of neurodiversity
Through the partnership, members of Best Buddies and InclusiveU have the opportunity to form personal bonds with students who possess disabilities. Buddies are specifically intended to be formed between an individual who possesses intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and one who does not. Read more »
Rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation significantly hurts queer, transgender people of color
Ensuring healthcare for our transgender community members brings us one step closer to ensuring equality and equity for so many disadvantaged people in our country. Read more »
Black mothers, birthing people should not be dying in Onondaga
We need to raise the bar on what is acceptable maternity care. It is not fair that birthing people, especially Black people, have to go into labor on defense because they are chronically aware of what they are up against: a racist, ableist, xenophobic and profit-driven health care system. Read more »
Myths surrounding veteran students need to be deconstructed
Looking back, my decision to transfer to this university has been one of the best decisions of my life. With all the resources offered, SU has made student veterans feel comfortable and belonged. Read more »
I am a Republican, and I believe in a woman’s right to choose
Even though I am pro-choice, I still consider myself a Republican. I don’t need to subscribe to every concept or every policy. There’s room for nuance and disagreement even in my own thinking. Read more »
Decades-long advocacy of Vera House's Randi Bregman should not be overlooked
SU needs to stay engaged with Vera House, an organization whose value to the community is unquantifiable in that it provides for all people, especially those with disabilities and immigrants. Read more »
Columbia has overstayed its welcome in Harlem
The recent move by Columbia students and tenant organization The United Front Against Displacement to protest the gentrification of their city and implementation of the university's Co-Designing Smart Cities course is a testimonial to the institution’s continuous disregard for its surrounding Black communities. Read more »
Iran abolishing its morality police isn’t enough
The Iranian regime is only making these moves as publicity stunts to quell the protests that have hit the country and made waves internationally. Read more »
Lockdown drills are a reminder of empty promises in the U.S.
In a lockdown drill, I want to feel as if coming home is likely. Sitting in a corner does not secure my safety. Read more »
Since the murder of Mahsa Amini, the Iranian regime has only become more brutal
All we see in the news and in social media are the cycle of news of Iranian youth being shot dead on the streets, with more news of people mourning for them and some being shot while mourning. Read more »
