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Writer: Sam Norton

Institutional reform at SU requires discomfort to promote real progress

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton argues for institutional restructuring in the wake of the expulsion of Theta Tau, the professional engineering fraternity. Read More »

April 29, 2018 at 6:54 pm

SU students must confront racism on campus without administrative help

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton discusses letting students decide how to respond to the Theta Tau video and racism on campus. Read More »

April 20, 2018 at 5:32 pm

Confronting gun violence requires a cultural overhaul, not just stricter legislation

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton argues that the trials and errors of young protesters can lead to a better future. Read More »

March 25, 2018 at 8:07 pm

‘Accidental Anarchist’ changes the world on purpose

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton discusses his reaction to the documentary “Accidental Anarchist.” Read More »

March 1, 2018 at 6:32 pm

New Democratic Socialists of America chapter expands leftist Syracuse

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton details the chapter’s policies and goals for revitalizing Syracuse. Read More »

February 13, 2018 at 10:30 pm

Syracuse University must prioritize accessibility and inclusion while implementing Invest Syracuse

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton offers his take on Invest Syracuse and how it will change the student experience at SU. Read More »

January 22, 2018 at 10:52 pm

If Americans want to truly celebrate the season of giving, it’s time to abandon consumerism

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton explains the difficulties of celebrating the Christmas season amid a consumer-based culture. Read More »

December 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

If Syracuse University won’t mention the Graduate Student Union, we must make its voice louder

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton responds to an email from Syracuse University administrators addressing the GOP tax bill’s potential effects on graduate students. Read More »

December 3, 2017 at 11:22 pm

College Democrats and Republicans fail to acknowledge the roots of political issues at debate

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton breaks down how SU’s political clubs failed to suggest real change at their debate on Wednesday. Read More »

November 30, 2017 at 1:23 am

Ending sexual harassment means rejecting how society objectifies us all

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton explains how today’s society divides us by gender representation, and solving it means viewing people as people instead of objects. Read More »

October 19, 2017 at 12:05 am

Breaking down the Green Party platform in Syracuse

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton outlines the political initiatives of the Onondaga County Green party and explains why its approach is sound. Read More »

October 1, 2017 at 11:02 pm

Football fans and Syracuse athletes should stand with NFL players challenging racism

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton calls on all football fans — and SU athletes — to support NFL players’ protests against our racist society. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 11:17 pm

How capitalism is killing the environment

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton calls for environmental consciousness by advocating for a change in who controls how planetary resources are used. Read More »

September 21, 2017 at 3:18 am

Meet The D.O.’s new Anarchy columnist

Anarchy columnist Sam Norton explains how today’s capitalist society is far from ideal, and that’s why he supports a system rejecting it. Read More »

September 13, 2017 at 10:45 pm