Opinion: Trump’s political censorship fuels immigrant helplessness
Trump’s control-starved flood of bigoted executive orders are gutting immigrant communities like mine, leaving me feeling alienated and impotent. Read more »
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Opinion: Media literacy is required to protest current executive action
We’ve reached a point where people completely disregard other points of view — and thoroughly-researched factual content — in order to remain sheltered in their own thought-bubble. Read more »
Opinion: Reading comprehension is necessary for political literacy
Most importantly, read widely and intentionally. Our ability to think and act critically determines the strength of our democracy and the security of its future. Read more »
Personal Essay: Holocaust Remembrance Day allows opportunity for education
It’s been 80 years since the Holocaust ended, and as time goes on, it’s of the utmost importance that we continue to dedicate our time to education about the Jewish plight and never forget the horrors of the Holocaust. Read more »
Opinion: Americans are affected by overseas conflicts more than they think
Citizens nonetheless attribute these spikes to elected officials despite real evidence of the international consequences of war. Read more »
Guest Column: Free speech can’t exclude adult entertainment
If we want to fight nationally against moving backward in time, we must use media of the past to inform us. Read more »
Opinion: Universities must meet antisemitism with strict accountability
Suspension may serve as a consequence, but it doesn’t address the underlying environment that allowed such an act to occur in the first place. Read more »
Don’t devalue your apologies. Save them for when they matter most.
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I’ve recently found myself ending every other sentence with a… Read more »
Opinion: Brandy Melville’s sizing methods remain harmful to women
Embracing diverse body types across our generation and supporting clothing that celebrates uniqueness over conformity should both be central to Generation Z’s approach to style in 2025. Read more »
Opinion: Traveling around Syracuse isn’t as easy as it should be
On such an all-encompassing campus like SU, students shouldn’t be forced to choose spending the entirety of their weekly allowance over walking miles outside in single-digit weather. Read more »
Opinion: The FDA’s Red No. 3 ban isn’t enough
This administrative disparity highlights the need for more consistent evaluation and enforcement of food safety standards to strengthen American welfare from the ground up. Read more »
Opinion: TikTok ban risks free speech, doesn't solve security threats
With everyone’s attention on Tiktok, politicians are ignoring similar risks already present in domestic media outlets. Read more »
Opinion: Don’t scroll past tragic news without reevaluating your role
It’s impossible to not be over-exposed to information like this, so the duty falls on us to use our social media presences and aptitude — as well as our voting power — to influence aid. Read more »
Opinion: SU undermines history, future of Black activism with uneven recognition
Explore the university library’s archives, educate yourself where others fail to do so and reclaim the chronicles that have been sanitized or suppressed. Read more »
Opinion: Gen Z should explore sustainability through fashion
Thrift stores have long been a staple for those on a budget, but today they are an essential part of an eco-conscious lifestyle. Read more »
Opinion: City of Syracuse isn’t putting residents’ wellness ahead of its own
Problems facing residents may ease with economic growth, but in the meantime, people’s lives in this city will not get easier without intervention. Read more »
Opinion: Asian cooking style works better for U.S. students
Learning from diverse traditions is important for young adults trying to figure out what works best for their well being. Read more »
College winter break isn’t much of an escape
In full transparency, part of the reason I don’t like winter break is because it terrifies me. I’ve never been a fan of change, and going home reminds me of how prominent it’s been throughout my life. Read more »
Opinion: Americans unknowingly flirt with 'Squid Game’s' hidden meaning
The lessons from South Korea are clear: unchecked capitalism and concentrated power breed corruption, inequality and societal decay. We as Americans must confront our own chaebols and the creeping normalization of authoritarian rhetoric. Reform is possible, yet also imperative. Read more »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2024
This past year, our columnists covered topics like injustices overseas and women’s rights as well as calls to action in the Syracuse University community. Here are The Daily Orange's 10 best opinion stories of 2024. Read more »
Winter requires embracing freshman struggle, intentional transition
A constant theme in college life that also applies to surviving winter is the act of transitioning, which students must do intentionally. Read more »
Opinion: Men must prioritize greater social hardships over finances
This creates a thought-provoking divide on the different ways men and women perceive shared domestic issues. It’s critical that we challenge the polarization caused by divisive, unsympathetic rhetoric. Read more »
Within 4B movement, make change for the collective, not individuals
While subscribing to the motivations behind 4B might make American women feel safer in the short term, we should use the response as a starting point in feminist action instead of an end goal. Read more »
Opinion: HHS must commit to public welfare, not RFK Jr.’s opinions
As the department navigates the evolving landscape of public health, effective leadership must be pragmatic. Read more »
