This 4/20, SU should be able to allow marijuana on campus
Federal laws shouldn’t prohibit private universities from allowing marijuana on campus. Read more »
Writer archives: Samantha Kolb
Social media is only reinforcing rape culture. Millions serve as bystanders.
Social media glorifies rape culture instead of holding it accountable. Read more »
The recent rise of anti-Semitism shouldn’t be ignored
It’s unacceptable that discussions of the rise of anti-Semitism are few and far between. Read more »
Our environment needs more environmental students
The planet depends on an increase of environmental majors. Read more »
It’s too soon to return to the Carrier Dome
Even with enhanced COVID protocol, SU should not allow fans back into the Dome. Read more »
Professors need to make their virtual classes more inclusive
Professors can make the virtual learning experience much more equitable by simply utilizing a pre-semester student survey. Read more »
Cuomo stopped punishing recreational marijuana users. So should you.
While many New Yorkers have their doubts about the addicting effects of legalized marijuana, in reality the safest decision is to legalize the drug. Read more »
Under Biden, the Environmental Protection Agency is in better hands
Biden’s nominee for administrator of the EPA, Michael Regan could be the long-awaited solution to Syracuse’s problems of environmental injustice and racism. Read more »
After 4 years of partisanship, Biden's inauguration did the opposite
Even as a right-leaning independent, our columnist found Biden’s Inauguration to serve as a beacon of hope for America. Read more »
Plan for residential instruction in the spring exudes ignorance
Syracuse University administrators are shedding a blind eye to the fact that social gatherings are inevitable on a college campus. Read more »
Columbus statue reminds us only of racism and genocide
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh’s decision to remove the city’s Christopher Columbus statue is an important step in upholding Indigenous people. Read more »
Strict guidelines resulting from spike in COVID-19 cases are necessary
Irresponsible choices from students have resulted in a spike of COVID-19 cases and a slew of new restriction to students’ activities on campus. Read more »
Mercury pollution has threatened Onondaga Lake wildlife for decades
After years of attempted clean up, Onondaga Lake fish are still unsafe to eat, and they threaten both humans and the wildlife around them. Read more »
Lower carbon emissions are a silver lining from COVID-19 pandemic
As we’ve been locked away in our houses, carbon emissions have fallen to 14-year lows, showing the true silver lining of this pandemic. Read more »
Plastic bag ban is good start to combat climate change
Conservative columnist Skylar Swart argues that New York’s ban on single-use plastic bags has little effect on the environment and only serves to annoy NY residents. Read more »
SUNY-ESF response to coronavirus not strong enough
Environment columnist Samantha Kolb argues that after SU moved some of its classes to online-only after spring break, SUNY-ESF should follow and better communicate with students. Read more »
Syracuse Grows helps environment while giving back
Environment columnist Samantha Kolb argues that Syracuse Grows, a local nonprofit that runs community gardens throughout Syracuse, is an important part of local environmental initiatives Read more »
