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The RAISE Act’s points system doesn’t score with US economy
UPDATED: Aug. 30 at 8:49 p.m. During his campaign, President Donald Trump made immigration reform one of his top priorities. While he hasn’t delivered a proposal for “The Wall,” the GOP has delivered...
View ArticleThe destruction of Confederate statues is a blow to American history
Confederate statues are toppling across the country, and New York has been no exception. New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently ordered Confederate-named roads in the state to be renamed and statues...
View ArticleIt’s time to change the way we respond to mass shootings
The Monday attack in Las Vegas is the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history — a record that’s been broken several times this decade alone. If we want things to change, we need to stop...
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Girls deserve leadership opportunities that only Boy Scouts can provide
The Boy Scouts of America’s decision to allow girls into the program has spurred mixed reviews, which is expected for a national organization with diverse views among its members. Many parties, like...
View ArticleBen Walsh’s bipartisan platform can help Syracuse reach its potential
When choosing a presidential candidate, I was drawn to Bernie Sanders because I value politicians who have plans of action. I don’t want to attach my vote to someone who makes campaign promises and...
View ArticleMayor-elect Ben Walsh talks all things Syracuse following his win
The story of Ben Walsh’s victory in the Syracuse mayoral race has swept the national political landscape. I sat down with the mayor-elect to reflect on his campaign and discuss the future he envisions...
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Students can benefit from colleges looking at their social media
Social media was a staple in the childhoods of many college students today. In fact, it was an influential part of the development of the entire generation. In the years that followed their initial...
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SU should consider options to provide longer-term mental health services
Syracuse University, along with a number of American colleges, is trying to adapt to the influx of students with mental health needs. While in some ways, the school has been very successful in this...
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SU should do more to promote education about native, indigenous populations
Every official event at Syracuse University begins with an acknowledgment that the campus stands on indigenous lands that belonged to the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. However, most...
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Grants, tax credits for Syracuse firms is corporate welfare
On Oct. 9, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the expansion of two firms — JMA Wireless and Bankers Healthcare — in the Syracuse area. The expansion, along with new and revitalized downtown facilities,...
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New cash bail law will promote a legitimate criminal justice system
In January, a law that eliminates cash bail for the majority of misdemeanors and non-violent felony offenses will go into effect across New York. This new law will ensure that people who are arrested...
View ArticleSU tried to downplay racist vandalism in Day Hall
Universities possess the preeminent objective to educate young adults, not only in scholarly endeavors, but in a much larger sense, to mold productive and informed members of society. However, this...
View ArticleMembers of Greek life should embrace suspension of social activities
Syracuse University has suspended all social activities of fraternities on campus after members and guests of a fraternity yelled a racial epithet at a black woman on Saturday night. The decision to...
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Colleges should focus on preventing alcohol abuse
A 19-year-old died at a Washington State University frat house on Nov. 12 and investigators believe alcohol may have played a role in his death. The body of a Cornell freshman who was last seen at a...
View ArticleOpting-in surveillance technology raises the stakes
The past century has seen historic leaps in technological innovation. But if we want to enjoy these new technologies, we must be ready to face the dangers that come with them. One of these dangers is...
View ArticleDestiny USA shooter deserves justice, not punishment
Americans have always held a certain fascination for the apparent flaws of their country’s criminal justice system. In recent years, shows like Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” have capitalized on this...
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