Writer: Evan Butow
Conservatives resorting to transphobia, prayers in Nashville shooting ignores gun violence
Our leaders' actions do not match their words. In the past, Republicans have claimed that mass shootings are a result of a mental health crisis, yet they have offered no solutions. This time they claim it’s because Hale was transgender, while at the same time banning access to life-saving gender-affirming care for transgender youth across the country. Read More »
The same-sex marriage bill is a huge step for the LBGTQ community
The act is a big victory for supporters of LGBTQ rights who feared that marriage equality might be overturned. Read More »
Syracuse legislators building an aquarium is a mistake
While the creator(s) of the plan intended to benefit the local economy, the city made a mistake allocating millions of dollars that could have gone toward fighting high poverty, crime or substance abuse rates. Read More »
SU's move to the 'BLUE' masking level leads to confusing, contradicting policies
SU needs to stop trying to please both sides and pick one. They either need to require masks or drop them. Read More »
Professional Greek organizations at SU are valuable alternatives to social ones
For students who are looking to get involved in Greek life but wish to avoid the gender-specific and often expensive world of social Greek life, professional Greek letter organizations provide an exciting alternative. Read More »
Gov. Kathy Hochul's mask mandate should be extended, not struck down
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Rademaker set a dangerous precedent by striking down Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate. Read More »
SU should do everything it can to avoid returning to hybrid learning
Having classes on zoom last year was not effective. SU should do everything they can to prevent the same during this spring semester. Read More »
The SU community will be negatively affected if the debt ceiling does not rise
The Syracuse community cannot afford for the federal government to default on its debts - doing so would be disastrous. Read More »
Attack on Marshall Street, violence should not be tolerated in our community
Violence in the SU community cannot be tolerated, and SPD must do a better job of responding to incidents such as this one. Read More »
Destress from midterms by spending time outside
This weekend, or any time you’re feeling stressed, make sure to get out into the wilderness, the further away from civilization the better. Read More »
Unless it cleans up its act, SU IFC should get off campus
Fraternities claim to be dedicated to promoting leadership, brotherhood, service and academic excellence, but in reality, many cause more harm than good. Read More »