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Syracuse resident condemns University Neighborhood vandalism
Syracuse resident Ben Tupper discusses how the defacing of a decorative trash receptacle in the University Neighborhood sends a hateful and offensive message to its residents. Read More »
Syracuse resident responds to May 3 Business column on I-81
Syracuse resident Dave Ashley writes a Letter to the Editor in response to Business columnist Theo Horn's column titled "Horn: Tunnel construction best choice for I-81 renovation," which advocated for a tunnel to be built as an update to interstate roadway. Read More »
SU student calls for better transportation system to benefit campus community
Syracuse University student Andrea Isabel López explains how better transit will provide more enriching opportunities for the university community and calls for increased, consistent transportation options. Read More »
SU student discusses lack of unity, support in Greek community
Syracuse University student Willow Faulkner urges that members of the Greek community "work together to increase support" at events across councils and organizations. Read More »
SU student warns democracy 'in peril,' calls for increased political involvement
Syracuse University student and Democracy Matters Co-President Jessica Faunce urges the local and university communities to think more critically about campaign finance. Read More »
SU student critiques The DO's facilitated communication reporting
Syracuse University doctoral student Katherine Vroman defends facilitated communication as a valid method of aiding non-verbal individuals to participate in greater society. Read More »
SU professor responds to April 19 rebuttal regarding Institute on Communication and Inclusion
Syracuse University professor Sandra Lane responds to a April 19 Letter to Editor on facilitated communication titled "SU faculty respond to DO facilitated communication reporting, Editorial Board." Read More »
Syracuse University student calls for more critical dialogue in Greek life
Syracuse University student Sharmin Rahman discusses the backlash she received in supporting Alex Purdy's "Why I Left My Sorority" and encourages the campus community to speak up against injustice. Read More »
Syracuse resident advocates against establishment politics
North Syracuse resident Marlin Kisselstein urges community to be cognizant of establishment politics. Read More »
Reader responds to April 7 Liberal column on Democratic unity
Howard Sachs responds to Joanna Orland's 4.7 Liberal column "Young Democrats should unite behind party, not divide over candidates." Read More »
SU student invites campus community to Earthfest 2016
Syracuse University student Sarah Epelman calls on the campus community to attend Earthfest, an annual environmental sustainability festival. Read More »
Philip Kramer endorses James Franco for SA Comptroller
Student Association Comptroller Philip Kramer writes a Letter to the Editor expressing support for James Franco as the next SA Comptroller. Read More »
Syracuse University student calls for food waste consciousness
Syracuse University student Charlotte Oestritch discusses the importance of being conscious of food waste and offers local ways to get involved with NYPIRG. Read More »
SU student calls for more permanent civic pride to address economic realities
Syracuse University student Liam Kirst discusses the local community's pride for SU basketball and the importance of duplicating civic pride on a more permanent level. Read More »
Syracuse ANSWER Coalition member says Madeleine Albright visit 'mocks' meaning of ethics
Syracuse ANSWER Coalition member Collin Chambers responds to the selection of Madeleine Albright to speak at an event part of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs' Tanner Lecture series on ethics, citizenship and public responsibility. Read More »
SU student calls on community to promote awareness of 'REV-NY' program
Syracuse University student Sarah Epelman writes a Letter to the Editor calling for increased local dialogue on the Reforming the Energy Vision initiative. Read More »
SU student calls on young people to register to vote
Syracuse University student Yara Osman calls on the student body to ensure it is set to vote in upcoming elections. Read More »
Local reader points out fact errors in March 8 Liberal column
Miguel Balbuena of Syracuse, New York cites errors in Liberal columnist Joanna Orland's March 8 column "Citizen efforts should supplement government policies for holistic progress." Read More »
SU professor, congressional candidate Eric Kingson responds to DO Editorial Board on local 'minimum wage challenge'
Eric Kingson, a professor of social work at Syracuse University and candidate for representative of New York state’s 24th Congressional District, writes a Letter to the Editor in response to The Daily Orange Editorial Board's argument that the "minimum wage challenge" is well-intentioned, but ultimately insensitive. Read More »
SU student expresses frustration with commencement scheduling
Syracuse University student Frieda Projansky writes a Letter to the Editor in response to scheduling conflicts that dual students may encounter for commencement. Read More »
SU alumnus responds to DO Editorial Board on 'minimum wage challenge'
Syracuse University alumnus Roland Van Deusen writes a Letter to the Editor in response to the March 8 Editorial Board by The Daily Orange. Read More »
SU alumna responds to DO article on Georgetown study of black college students and lower-paying majors
Syracuse University alumna Rahimon Nasa writes a Letter to the Editor in response to an article published by The Daily Orange on March 7 regarding a recent study at Georgetown University. Read More »
SU student expresses concern over genetically engineered foods
Syracuse University student Charlotte Oestrich writes a Letter to the Editor on behalf of NYPIRG regarding the lack of federal legislation requiring the identification of genetically engineered foods. Read More »
SUNY-ESF student responds to recent protest against Canada Goose jackets
Ella Farmer, a student at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, writes a Letter to the Editor expressing that Canada Goose promotes animal cruelty. Read More »