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Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read More »
Beckley-Forest: US states, cities should publish records of police wrongdoings
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest suggests that communities nationwide follow in Chicago’s example of putting police misconduct records online. Read More »
Gutierrez: 'Sharing economy' shows promise in US market
Business columnist Matthew Gutierrez suggests that businesses should take advantage of the benefits a “sharing economy” has to offer. Read More »
Arne Duncan announces he is stepping down as secretary of education
Arne Duncan, the secretary of education and a member of President Barack Obama’s cabinet, announced on Friday that he is stepping down at the end of the year. Read More »
Sarconi: Computer science classes will prepare students for next-generation jobs
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why New York City's decision to bring computer science courses to its public schools is a transformative opportunity to prepare students for the future job market. Read More »
Positive signs: Syracuse officially welcomes 53rd-best recruiting class in country
Twelve months ago, Scout.com rated Syracuse’s 2013 recruiting class as the 73rd best in the country. Wednesday — when a list of 25 players was ironed out by pens and hats in every corner of eastern United States — Syracuse finished national signing day right outside the top 50, at No. 53. Read More »