Writer: Madeline Johnson
Plastic straw bans are limiting for people with disabilities
Plastic straw bans — like those instituted in Syracuse dining halls last year —limit accessibility to those who have disabilities and chronic illnesses. Read More »
You Op to Know: Independent columnist discusses gun violence as a public health issue
Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Independent Columnist Madeline Johnson discuss the impacts of addressing gun violence as a public health issue. Read More »
Gun violence must be treated as a public health issue
Gun violence directly impacts the mental health and well-being of survivors, but it also affects the entire community. Read More »
Kamala Harris is not a progressive
Our Independent columnist believes that presidential candidate Kamala Harris is not a progressive Democratic Party candidate. Read More »