As young adults, we are some of the first people experiencing the long-term negative effects that social media can have. We should be worried that current youth will experience the same fate if internet safety regulations don’t change. Read more »
Our columnist argues that the American tendency to focus on self-betterment for the new year can be harmful, and points to Jewish, Muslim and Sikh practices of reflection as healthy alternatives. Read more »
Fortunately, climate action is in the works, and good news is out there. Not only was 2023 a historic year for heat and climate disasters, but it was also a historic year for progress. Read more »
Despite diversity and inclusion efforts — which have been minimal at best if we’re being honest — Hollywood can’t tear itself away from its history of segregation, discrimination and erasure, much less a present moment that allows actors to have a new set of demands. Read more »
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. To close out 2023, The Daily Orange Opinion staff highlighted… Read more »
I first moved from Brazil in 2014. As a 9-year-old I didn’t understand what the holidays would look like, but over time I began to understand that my culture could be carried wherever I was. Read more »
New Year’s resolutions, though intended to be a positive way to make life changes, are oftentimes extreme. Read more »
I still don’t know how to prove that I’m “Indian enough.” However, I’ve now realized I don’t need to validate my identity for anyone. Read more »
When it comes to sports, these stereotypes become especially apparent. As a female sports fan, I have noticed how it impacts the way I present myself. Read more »
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 »
The mainstreaming and pervasiveness of conspiracy theories and disinformation has become one the most serious challenges to the foundation of American political consensus and governance. Read more »
As I stayed in, I looked into Orange After Dark events, weekend late-night activities where I could go with friends to meet new people in an environment that doesn’t involve alcohol. Read more »
As we get older, we have to be willing to take an active role to recreate that holiday “magic” and fun for ourselves, however that may look for you. Read more »
Anti-Palestinian and anti-Jewish sentiments are simply different sides of the same worthless coin. No matter what side you bet on, it will flip in favor of denying people’s humanity. Read more »
Over the past weeks, The Daily Orange has received Letters to the Editor from a range of Syracuse University’s community members regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read the collection here. Read more »
Thanksgiving represents a celebration of white America. It is a yearly reminder for Indigenous peoples of how colonialism has dwindled their populations and rid them of ownership of a land they knew best. Read more »
It's essential for SU to play a part in this, and examine how the university's growing student population and housing concerns impact local businesses. Read more »
Community-based doulas in particular possess an unparalleled skill set that centers individuals' needs concerning perinatal healthcare, but also transportation, housing security and food security. Read more »
Parasocial relationships are just one example of the dangers of being chronically online. They can be anything from platonic to romantic, and are based on wanting to be close to or with the figures we’re obsessed with. Read more »
We caution university leadership in using all-university email communications to implicate — even obliquely — specific departments and individuals for speech and statements they made within their rights of academic freedom. Read more »
The remarkable nature of this culture is that not only was a stranger allowed to sleep in their house but that the stranger felt comfortable enough to do so, as well. That is the essence of welcoming in Middle Eastern culture: feeling like you are family. Read more »
The insuppressible state of grieving arises as soon as the unnerving shock regresses. It is such a strange biological response to something which we do not fully understand. Read more »
At SU, many students experience inconsistencies with their advisors. But those on the pre-health track need better, more personable help in particular given the intensity of their curriculums. Read more »
By practicing inclusion and looking to engage with Best Buddies, SU students can help give everyone the opportunity to have unique experiences that better the community as a whole. Read more »
