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Rochester resident offers advice to Republican leaders following the GOP tax bill

Rochester resident proposes that Republican leaders reverse the recent GOP tax cut and focus on combatting poverty. Read More »

December 23, 2017 at 9:17 pm

Our reader offers advice to seniors as their college career winds down

Our Reader Obi Afriyie offers advice to his fellow classmates as they embark on their last semester of college. Read More »

December 18, 2017 at 2:15 pm

Students respond to Chancellor Kent Syverud's remarks regarding disability at Dec. 6 University Senate meeting

Student leaders, including members of the Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee, Disability Law Society, Disability Student Union, and Access Collective, respond to Chancellor Kent Syverud after a recent University Senate meeting. Read More »

December 14, 2017 at 4:38 pm

Our reader reflects on death of son, Lockerbie scholar as Pan Am anniversary approaches

As Pan Am anniversary approaches our reader reflects on death of her son who was a Lockerbie scholar. Read More »

December 10, 2017 at 4:24 pm

New York State must shift its focus when it comes to climate change

New York needs to focus on natural gas when it comes to curtailing climate change. Read More »

December 9, 2017 at 6:50 pm

Our reader responds to D.O. article on Student Association and Residence Hall Association initiatives

Our reader responds to D.O. article on Student Association and Residence Hall Association initiatives and the RHA's lack of exposure. Read More »

December 6, 2017 at 6:25 pm

Our reader responds to article on deer management

Our reader responds to news story on curtailing the Syracuse deer population, and discusses how culling is one method of management. Read More »

December 4, 2017 at 9:05 pm

Student Association encourages students to share concerns, question administrators at forum

Our reader highlights a lack of diversity at Syracuse University and encourages students to voice that, along any other concerns, at the Student Association's first open forum. Read More »

December 2, 2017 at 10:26 pm

Our reader: Victims of sexual harassment are not to blame, their perpetrators are

Our reader recounts experience of sexual harassment and urges other victims to come forward. Read More »

November 27, 2017 at 9:23 pm

Congress, Katko should consider Trump tax plan's disastrous effect on students

Our reader shares why she believes President Donald Trump's tax plan will hurt college students' finances and discourage them from pursuing higher education. Read More »

November 12, 2017 at 4:33 pm

Our reader: Ben Walsh shouldn’t be running as an independent

Our reader uses Ben Walsh’s voter history and campaign endorsements to explain why him running as an independent is deceptive. Read More »

November 5, 2017 at 5:54 pm

Cornell University Ph.D. candidate urges students to consider a New York state constitutional convention

Cornell University Ph.D. candidate urges students learn more about the possibility of a New York state constitutional convention, so students can participate in important, and impactful, public discourse. Read More »

October 25, 2017 at 9:06 pm

Syracuse University student reassures fellow seniors about graduation

Syracuse University senior comforts fellow peers, and encourages them to relate to the realities of entering adulthood after college. Read More »

October 25, 2017 at 8:45 pm

Conservatism is a front for opposition to positive social programs

Our reader explains why he thinks the word “conservative” is a code word for opposition to social programs that most Americans actually support. Read More »

October 15, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Syracuse University student discusses the real price of college

Syracuse University student expresses concern over tuition hikes and considers the necessity of a college education. Read More »

October 10, 2017 at 9:09 pm

Our reader: We should reflect on the history of Syracuse's nickname

Our reader imagines if Syracuse University and The Onondaga Nation collectively influenced Syracuse's nickname. Read More »

October 10, 2017 at 9:05 pm

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications graduate student informs community of upcoming flu clinic

S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Graduate student informs people the upcoming flu clinic which will administer flu vaccines. Read More »

October 9, 2017 at 11:08 pm

Syracuse law student reflects on the influence of ride-hailing services

Syracuse law student considers how legislation about ride-hailing services are important and influence people's daily lives. Read More »

October 6, 2017 at 11:54 pm

Department of Drama Chair addresses distinction between Syracuse Stage and Drama Department

The Drama Department Chair addresses a D.O. article covering a production and points out the important distinction between the drama department and Syracuse Stage. Read More »

October 4, 2017 at 7:26 pm

Syracuse University alumna addresses the perceived implications of divesting from fossil fuels

Syracuse University alumna calls on the administration to focus more on tangible goals which better the university and less on divestment and its implications. Read More »

September 27, 2017 at 10:02 pm

Syracuse University student discusses the lingering prejudice toward minorities

Syracuse University doctoral student addresses the issues minority communities face, and recognizes that reconciliation is far from over. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 8:06 pm

Syracuse University student analyzes the use of technology in daily life

Syracuse University student calls on people to recognize the benefits and limitations of smartphones in every day life. Read More »

September 26, 2017 at 7:56 pm

Our Reader: It's time policymakers stand up to climate change

NYPIRG's Project Coordinator at SU/ESF calls upon state and local elected officials to actively participate in combatting climate change. Read More »

September 18, 2017 at 7:46 pm

Our Reader: Graduate child care subsidy is absurdly insufficient

Syracuse University graduate student calls attention to the economic exploitation that graduate students experience, and urges change. Read More »

September 13, 2017 at 11:42 pm