Tag: technology
Rotten Tomatoes is unreliable when it comes to film criticism
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin explains how Rotten Tomatoes has ruined the freshness of film criticism with the use of its binary system and arbitrary ratings. Read More »
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head to head during first presidential debate
The first presidential debate held on Monday night was divided into three segments. Candidates discussed the job market, race relations and cyber-security, among other topics. Read More »
Chipotle's burrito delivery drones smell like success
Business columnist DeArbea Walker explains why Chipotle’s investment in burrito delivery smells like success in light of PR disasters. Read More »
5 tips for freshmen to stay plugged in at SU
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger offers his top five tips for freshmen and their electronics at SU. Read More »
Syracuse University professor to become first woman to win prestigious science award
The Young Scientist Prize will be awarded to Manning at its international conference on Statistical Physics July 18 through July 22 in Lyon, France. Read More »
Sarconi: 5 takeaways from an interview with EA Sports' Peter Moore
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi gives his top five takeaways on the future of the technology industry from his interview with Peter Moore, an Electronic Arts Sports executive. Read More »
Homan: This year’s technology-themed Met Gala will bring extraordinary fashion
Style columnist Jackie Homan gives you everything you need to know about the MET Gala taking place Monday, from themes to memorable outfits from years past. Read More »
SU Abroad adds courses in effort to increase number of students studying abroad
SU Abroad has added or will be adding STEM programs in Florence, Madrid and Strasbourg. Read More »
Recently appointed law school dean lays out goals in inaugural address
Craig Boise looks to innovate and keep in mind how technology is changing the law and legal education as dean of SU's law school. Read More »
University of Vermont professor researches possibility of printable solar cells
Matthew White, a professor of physics at the University of Vermont, has dedicated 12 years of scientific research to solar cells. Read More »
Horn: New York has a bright future if it continues to invest wisely in technology
Business columnist Theo Horn discusses the positive aspects of New York’s decision to invest in Soraa, a California-based manufacturer of LED lights. Read More »
Study shows black college students are more likely to pursue lower-paying majors
The study analyzed 137 detailed majors, the number of black students represented in the majors and the median earnings for black students in each major with a bachelor’s degree. Read More »
iSchool research assistant professor works for DoodleBook, a platform that uses cartoons for scientific learning
Jun Wang has taken his passion for education to the internet and now oversees the topics addressed on DoodleBook.org, as well as the illustrators who make concepts come to life through cartoons. Read More »
What a Harvard business professor said about the Internet during a lecture at Syracuse University
Shane Greenstein, a Harvard Business School professor, spoke in Hinds Hall on Monday afternoon. He discussed how the Internet started as an open network and quickly became privatized. Read More »
Sarconi: Samsung and Google initiatives demonstrate technology’s untapped potential to make practical change
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that more companies should work to genuinely improve the lives of users through innovation, rather than focus their energies into material progress. Read More »
Why international students, labor union are at odds over student visa program
An extension to the Optional Practical Training program that allows STEM graduates to work in the United States for an additional 17 months will be vacated in May. A rule to replace that one is currently under review at the White House's Office of Management and Budget. Read More »
Sarconi: The ‘most dangerous’ app could force young people to pay attention
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi examines our diminishing attention spans and suggests that extreme apps could help offset the trend. Read More »
Jaipuriar: Digital distractions are inevitable, but students can find balance to address ‘nomophobia’
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar discusses the impact of technology-related distractions in college classrooms and ways in which they can be minimized. Read More »
Drone use should be promoted, not restricted, on the Syracuse University campus
The Daily Orange Editorial Board offers its take on drone regulation at Syracuse University. Read More »
Sarconi: Google Cardboard is best bang-for-buck virtual reality device for college students
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the improvement of Google Cardboard in contrast to pricier options. Read More »
Semester in Review: The most popular Opinion editorials of fall 2015
Check out the top Opinion editorials of The Daily Orange during the fall 2015 semester. Read More »
Cuneo: An open letter to millennials
Take a second to stop complaining and read this humor column. Read More »
Sarconi: Snapchat should embrace a consistent model, not overwhelm users with updates
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses Snapchat’s recent changes and suggests that the app should work toward simplicity rather than host a number of features that clutter the user experience. Read More »
Gala: Provocative behavior applicable to generations beyond millennials
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala suggests that the widespread use of social media, particularly the Yeti app, is contributing to negative perceptions of millennials. Read More »