Proposed justice system changes may positively impact Syracuse
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that justice system reforms proposed by presidential candidate Kamala Harris could increase equality in cities like Syracuse. Read more »
Writer archives: Lauren Spiezia
Expanding options on admissions application would empower SU to provide better resources to students
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that expanding options on admissions application would empower SU to provide better resources to students. Read more »
Title X changes make Syracuse Planned Parenthood patients more vulnerable
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that federal changes to Title X, a program that allocates funds for reproductive health care, could adversely affect lower-income communities. Read more »
Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand’s campaign focused more on finger-pointing than policy
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia says Kirsten Gillibrand doomed her campaign by focusing more on finger-pointing than on policy. Read more »
Annual sexual assault prevention training would benefit students
While Syracuse offers a variety of training programs and resources related to sexual assault for its students and staff, yearly education could prove worthwhile. Read more »
Stay involved with SU after you graduate
Being an involved SU alum is beneficial for students and graduates. Read more »
Buttigieg could unite both sides of the aisle
2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s campaign is a fight against polarization. Read more »
Reporters have new race-related coverage guidelines
AP Stylebook race-related coverage updates will lead to more accurate reporting and encourage discussion in newsrooms Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new initiative focuses on tools to alleviate poverty
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia discusses the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Buffalo. Read more »
You Op To Know: Moderate columnist discusses New York senator’s reintroduction of Voter Empowerment Act
This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia discuss New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s role in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act. Read more »
America needs voting reform before next election
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia applauds New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D), who has led a group of legislators in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act. Read more »
Background checks bill could reduce gun violence
A new gun control bill mandating background checks could reduce gun violence rates in the United States. Read more »
Valentine’s Day is an over-commercialized holiday
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a day to celebrate love, but it has increasingly become an over-commercialized holiday. Read more »
DPS should share all details of Ackerman assault
The assault was reported in the 800 block of Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
Women’s March leaders’ comments do not represent organization as a whole
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia believes that the voices of a powerful few should not drown out thousands of activists determined to defend women’s rights. Read more »
SA’s Good Samaritan Policy idea should be considered at SU
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that Good Samaritan Policies can increase students’ trust in their university. Read more »
