Tag: letters to the editor
Letters from our community in response to the Israel-Hamas war, on-campus protests
Over the past weeks, The Daily Orange has received Letters to the Editor from a range of Syracuse University’s community members regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read the collection here. Read More »
I have a body with a uterus, and only I should be allowed to choose
To Republican men who believe in access to abortions: you may believe in my right to choose, but your Republican ideals don’t. Read More »
Black Graduate Student Association: A graduate student union is in our best interests
Working at SU, an institution boasting an endowment of over 1 billion dollars, should not mean scraping by paycheck to paycheck, being unable to afford doctor’s visits or having to rely on a community food bank for your next meal. Read More »
The SU community shouldn't be quick to judge the Coker twins' legacy
We encourage an open, healing dialogue and plan of action from the Remembrance Scholars and the SU community to find a positive and constructive way forward from this painful moment. Read More »
Schools in Indigenous communities lack proper funding
Due to the severity of damages to infrastructure, an additional $6 million ($2 million per school) should be allocated on an annual basis for maintenance and improvements moving forward. Read More »
It’s not unpatriotic to remove the Columbus statue
Mayor Walsh ought to move forward with the removal of the Columbus statue. Read More »
SU should rethink playing football against Liberty University
It’s not about wins and losses, it’s about whether SU considers itself an inclusive university for everyone. Read More »
SU abroad prioritizes COVID safety
Whether abroad or local to Syracuse, we are all faced with the challenge of being thoughtful about and respectful of local COVID-19 mitigation efforts. Read More »
SU students, protect the Syracuse community and wear a mask
As a mother and neighbor, I am asking for your help in keeping the vulnerable safe. Read More »
Campus racism can lead to violence
Our reader responds to a previous letter to the editor in regard to campus racism. Read More »
Grad shocked by lack of response by chancellor to racism on campus
SU graduate says their wish for the university’s the leader would be one who is an empathetic person, who provides help and support for all students, not one who merely sweeps hate crimes under the rug. Read More »
Syverud, SU administration cannot honestly work against racism
SU graduate Syverud and the SU administration cannot honestly work against racist, anti-Jewish, anti-immigrant, anti-Black speech and acts, because many of their own actions on a university policy level have been white supremacist and anti-women at their core. Read More »
Cuomo’s comments about chancellor inexplicable and disgraceful
Emeritus professors of history David H. Bennett and James Roger Sharp say that Gov. Cuomo’s comments about chancellor inexplicable and disgraceful. Read More »
We’ve given those responsible for racism on campus too much power over us
Our reader says that we are letting those responsible for racism on campus win by allowing them to affect our education and our ability to walk freely in our own community. Read More »
SU leadership has repeatedly condemned racism and then moved on
The executive council of Syracuse University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors says SU leadership has repeatedly condemned racism and then moved on. Read More »
SU must guarantee the safety of all members of university community
Members of the Sociology Graduate Student Association demand that the Syracuse University administration implement policies and procedures to effectively guarantee the safety of all members of the SU community. Read More »
Racist acts are being carried out by a small percentage of people
A Day Hall resident says that the terrible actions of one student shouldn’t be responsible for the stigma looming around Day Hall and Syracuse as a whole. Read More »
SU puts public perception above protecting its students
Our reader says that SU puts public perception above protecting its students. Read More »
Member of Student Alumni Council says Boost the ’Cuse was inspiring
Our reader says that it was inspiring to greater community come together during Boost the ’Cuse to expand the resources and programs that define the student experience. Read More »
SU graduate challenges former Islamic Society president’s definition of terrorism in recent article
SU graduate and former Remembrance Week speaker Ed Kinane, argues that terrorism is about much more than a former Islamic Society president’s definition of terrorism. Read More »
SU graduate says we need to find the funding, talent and resources to improve public education
Our reader argues that public schools have fallen short of delivering high quality education in many cases. Read More »
Reader says Juul will not be exiting the spotlight any time soon
Our reader argues that there are various ailments that have allegedly resulted from e-cigarette use. Read More »
University professor responds to hearing racial slur on campus
Stephen Kuusisto condemns a racial slur he heard directed at a veteran on campus. Read More »