Tag: Barack Obama
Refugees face distinct challenges when applying for college
As college application season begins, students will be applying to colleges all over the country. In Syracuse, refugees face linguistic, cultural, and administrative barriers to entry. Read More »
Pucciarelli: Trump’s proposed budget cuts wouldn’t be the end of the world for arts and humanities groups
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli explains why he thinks the arts and humanities could continue to flourish in the United States, despite President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts. Read More »
Pucciarelli: There’s more to Trump’s story on Obama wiretapping claims
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli gives his take on why Trump shouldn’t have to apologize to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for his claim that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower prior to the 2016 election. Read More »
In Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” reality is the scariest thing
Movie columnist Lilly Stuecklen discusses how comedian Jordan Peele tackles societal issues with his smart new horror film. Read More »
Ohio Gov. John Kasich to deliver keynote speech at Newhouse-sponsored Toner Prize Celebration
The announcement of Republican Gov. John Kasich speaking at the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting award ceremony comes at a time when President Donald Trump is in contentious relationship with the press. Read More »
Male politicians should follow the example of New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo and defend women’s reproductive rights
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson commends New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his proposal to incorporate Roe v. Wade into the state’s constitution. Read More »
How the WISE Women’s Business Center empowers and supports entrepreneurship
The WISE Women’s Business Center has helped hundreds of women find the support and guidance needed to build successful companies, giving them opportunities to network and ask questions. Read More »
Sanctuary or not, Syracuse University has a responsibility to enforce policies protecting undocumented students
Student Life columnist Aishwarya Sukesh explains the rhetoric behind the term “sanctuary campus” and why it’s the policies — not the name — that matter most to undocumented students. Read More »
The 4 things you need to know about Trump's plan for student loans, or lack thereof
Business columnist Alex Straus breaks down the four most important aspects regarding President Donald Trump's plans for student loans: issuers, who qualifies, interest rates and profits. Read More »
Syracuse University should host panel to help students understand complexity of sanctuary campus movement
The Daily Orange Board calls on Syracuse University to host an informative panel to contextualize the implications of making SU a sanctuary campus. Read More »
Donald Trump sworn in as 45th president of the United States
Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States on Friday at noon. Read More »
A breakdown of the Obama administration’s legacy, and how Trump will make short work of it
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn takes a look at the successes of President Barack Obama’s administration and how Obama's legacy will be affected by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. Read More »
Obama had an unstable record as president, but millennials can learn from his values
Conservative columnist Alex Deitrich analyzes President Barack Obama’s work in office as both a policy-driven leader and a people-driven leader. Read More »
How ordinary people can work to enact environmental policy under an anti-climate change Trump administration
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman breaks down the environmentally unfriendly stances of President-elect Donald Trump and three of his Cabinet appointees, and argues that citizens should empower themselves to advocate for environmental policy. Read More »
The danger of fake news in the Donald Trump era
Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains why fake news is a threat to both journalism and the current political climate in the United States. Read More »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF have properly addressed sanctuary campus issue
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's efforts to protect undocumented students. Read More »
Syracuse University should be commended for extending overtime pay
Syracuse University has embraced its status as a private institution by rightfully ignoring a federal judge's attempts to curb President Barack Obama's act to increase the threshold for overtime pay. Read More »
Undocumented students look to Syracuse University to fight Trump’s promised immigration agenda
Amid Donald Trump's promises to reverse the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, college campuses across the United States have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented students. Read More »
Humans of New York founder to speak at Syracuse University in March
Brandon Stanton, who started the blog Humans of New York in 2010, will speak in Goldstein Auditorium on March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Read More »
Syracuse University researchers awarded grant to find cybersecurity threats in smart electrical grids
A four-person Syracuse University research team was awarded a $344,184 National Science Foundation grant for the study of the potential creation of cybersecurity threats with the modernization of electric power grids. Read More »
National overtime pay rule blocked days before implementation
A U.S. District Judge blocked the Fair Labor Standard Act last Tuesday, which would qualify more than 4 million people for overtime pay. Read More »
Here's what's coming to Netflix in December
Netflix is closing out 2016 more quietly than last, with no big Christmas specials. However, there will be new content coming December to watch over your christmas break. Read More »
In lecture hosted by SU Republicans, conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza says Trump 'will bring some refreshing changes to America'
Author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza talked about his perspective on the Democratic Party at his lecture on Monday night. Read More »
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama call for unity and an ‘open mind’ after Donald Trump's victory
Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and United States President Barack Obama spoke about uniting the nation and keeping an open mind during Clinton's concession speech after she lost the presidential election to Republican candidate Donald Trump. Read More »