General Body suggestions must be noted
THE General Body’s suggested comments on Syracuse University’s Fast Forward Academic Strategic Plan should be seriously considered. The group’s suggestions relating to “The Student Experience”… Read more »
Writer archives: The Daily Orange Editorial Board
GSO gains ground, should consider union
It was appropriate for the university to reconsider the changes to its health care policies in order to better accommodate the needs of graduate students… Read more »
SU can learn from Columbia Journalism Review's Rolling Stone report
Rolling Stone's poor reporting in the article "A rape on campus," shouldn't be incentive for SU students to assume "girls cry rape." SU should use this opportunity to ensure that students feel comfortable filing sexual assault complaints. Read more »
NBA should revise draft requirements
Forward Chris McCullough must not be criticized for his decision to leave Syracuse University after his freshman year in order to join the 2015 NBA… Read more »
Parking outweighs need for bike lanes
Syracuse city officials should seriously rethink the proposal to remove the parking lanes from Euclid Avenue in order to replace them with bike lanes. Syracuse… Read more »
Changes to UU tickets serve students
University Union’s decision to change to the ticket sales policy for Block Party 2015 properly addresses the needs of the students it is tasked to… Read more »
Free speech policies should be reformed
The workgroup organized to address the free speech policies at Syracuse University needs to look further than just the Computer and Electronic Policy, and should… Read more »
Greek organizations should work to improve council interactions
In light of the negative exposure Greek life organizations have received in the past few weeks, Syracuse University’s fraternities and sororities should work to combat… Read more »
Debate should host all SA candidates
Student Association’s lack of invitation to the write-in candidates running for office to its election forum is unwise. This decision perpetuates the stigma of exclusivity… Read more »
Recruiting young presents slippery slope
The recent trend of Division I coaches recruiting younger and younger athletes — particularly in men’s lacrosse — must be limited. And coaches and athletic… Read more »
SU veteran services should be replicated
Syracuse University’s continued partnership with the Institute of Veterans and Military Families is one that other institutions of higher education should try to emulate. The… Read more »
Toner Prize ceremony shouldn’t focus on Hillary Clinton's scandals
Hillary Clinton will not answer questions at the award ceremony for the Toner Prize. This is appropriate, considering that questions would likely change the focus from Toner's legacy and the award recipients to Clinton's own recent scandals and potential presidential candidacy. Read more »
New title of vice president and special assistant to the chancellor rewards undeserving Daryl Gross
The Daily Orange editorial board does not believe that outgoing Syracuse Director of Athletics Daryl Gross deserves his new titles. Read more »
New York must pay its debt to schools
It’s time New York state gives local schools the money it owes them. Earlier this month, Mayor Stephanie Miner and New York City Mayor Bill… Read more »
Health insurance policy needs publicity
While Syracuse University requiring students to have health insurance is commendable, the university needs to make the details and reasoning behind the decision better known… Read more »
Academic support must be better monitored
Syracuse University needs to better scrutinize its academic support services. The services currently in place, while sufficient, leave room for misconduct in their lack of… Read more »
Blatant rule-breaking warrants harsh NCAA penalties at SU, elsewhere
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Boeheim, Gross deserve to be penalized for roles in NCAA violations
The NCAA sanctions that were released Friday dealt harsh punishments to Syracuse University men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. In addition to Boeheim rightfully being… Read more »
SU hazing crackdown must continue
Syracuse University made the right decision suspending the Nu Alpha Phi fraternity for hazing, and should take care to enforce its zero tolerance policy in… Read more »
Students need late-night transportation
Syracuse University students who are concerned about their safety and need to get home late at night have to wait for Centro and Ultimate Arrival… Read more »
‘Campus Safety and Security Act’ can set higher standard
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Mayor Stephanie Miner were on campus Monday to discuss the Campus Accountability and Safety… Read more »
Snow removal deserves more attention
This February was Syracuse’s coldest in recorded history, as the temperature never rose above freezing and the average temperature was a frigid 9 degrees Fahrenheit.… Read more »
Outskirts of campus lack Blue Lights
The mission of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is to provide a safe learning and living environment, and it does so through patrol services,… Read more »
Adjuncts should use spotlight to educate
Tomorrow is the first National Adjunct Walkout Day, and while Syracuse University professors are not organizing an official walkout, this day should still raise awareness… Read more »
