Writer: Aiden Walsh
The reality of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder
It’s far — really far — from just washing hands or straightening things. Even writing this, I have extreme anxiety and guilt that I won’t capture the full picture of what OCD is. On a typical day, about 80% of my waking hours are consumed in obsessions and compulsions. Read More »
I don't regret taking a gap year. You should consider it
If school was an ‘open wound’ for me, taking a gap year was ‘stopping the bleeding. Read More »
Tik Tok's new feature amplifies fears of using one's own voice
Consistent use of social media features like the voice changer feature on TikTok suggest that social media platforms are not making progress to ensure that all people can feel comfortable to be themselves. Read More »
Biden’s loan forgiveness is a step in the right direction, but more has to be done
Coming out of the pandemic, families undoubtedly struggled in many aspects of life, but especially and maybe most notably, financially. Combine that with rising costs and inflation and you can see why now more than ever families will need financial support especially for college. Read More »
SU should do away with the Whitman curve
The Whitman grading policy is unnecessary and complicated, encouraging students to focus on grades and competition more than learning the material and comprehending the concepts taught in the classes. Read More »
Ukraine's historic resiliency shows it will win the war against Russia
The world is watching and they see the Ukrainians being the victims of Putin's military advances. Read More »
The dangers of Fraternities on campus heavily outweigh their benefits
It is important for students to realize the magnitude of their actions, in Greek life and beyond. Read More »
U.S. colleges need to do a better job at maximizing student's educational experience
Colleges and universities should work to maximize how much more prepared students are for life upon graduation. Read More »
How to be happier, less stressed in your day-to-day life
"The idea of sisu is that life doesn’t require a lot to be happy. It is essential to be content with yourself and what you have." Read More »
Proposed I-81 community grid alternative could benefit Syracuse
The “community grid” solution is the best plan to fix the complex issues that I-81 has spurred for generations of Syracuse residents. Read More »
SU needs more options for students with dietary restrictions
Students who have dietary restrictions often struggle to find appropriate food on-campus. Read More »