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 »
Columns
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 »
Opinion: Don’t let friendships fall victim to political polarization
Amid the MAGA movement’s toxicity, progressive students have an opportunity to show why understanding and connection are still possible and needed, even across the deepest divides. Read more »
Opinion: Capitalism gutted the true spirit of Christmas
An anti-capitalist Christmas doesn’t discard joy, but rather reinvents it, centering community over commerce, sustainability over spectacle and justice over indulgence. Read more »
Opinion: 4B movement empowers but is unrealistic
Even as it dies down, however, the ideology behind the movement shows solidarity between women worldwide, and especially now in the US. Read more »
Opinion: Trump emphasizes loyalty over qualifications for new cabinet
He does not govern so much as disrupt, appointing figures who embody his disdain for convention and relish in polarization. Read more »
NY Health Act is our solution to universal healthcare
The NYPIRG urges members of the local community, especially students, to rally behind the New York Health Act and show Gov. Kathy Hochul that universal healthcare is crucial for a more equitable, compassionate and financially stable state. Read more »
Letter to the Editor: SU employees face unfair, costly parking prices
We are writing to advocate for the central administration and budget staff to commit to and invest in a more affordable solution for SU employees. Read more »
Letter to the Editor: SU's AAUP speaks out against GSE disciplinary action
These issues require urgent attention, including working with faculty in shared governance on ways to make the student code, along with its interpretations and enforcements, more fair and consistent in keeping with our educational mission. Read more »
Opinion: Gen Z needs a unique identity outside of nostalgic pop culture
When people look back on what it was like to be 18 years old in 2024, they should see a distinct and unreplicable experience that our generation holds exclusively, not an imitation of a time that came before us. Read more »
Opinion: Call your loved ones, don’t just text them
As tempting as hitting the decline button on an incoming call may be, we need to make sure we hear each other’s voices once in a while. Read more »
Opinion: Under Trump’s administration, freedom of speech is selective
As we look to the future, it’s essential that we demand this equality in speech protections, recognizing that selective support for free expression not only undermines democracy but can also have serious consequences in society. Read more »
Opinion: Turn post-election despair into action against inequitable systems
We’re not doomed if we commit to taking care of each other through solidarity and justice-driven action. Show up, because some of our lives truly do depend on it. Read more »
Opinion: Political apathy doesn’t keep peace. It perpetuates privilege.
For college students directly, it’s our futures on the line when it comes to exercising our democratic right. Read more »
Opinion: AI will have irreversible effects in the music industry
As AI technologies continue to develop and reshape industries across the globe, the need for students and professionals to remain adaptable and proactive in their career development when entering the music business increases. Read more »
Opinion: Respectful political debate is absent among Gen Z
College is a prime opportunity in life to engage with others from different backgrounds who have opposing ideologies from your own Read more »
Why Trump won the election, what it means for the future of politics
Young people today are navigating a political landscape that feels unrecognizable from what they were promised — a society where their voices matter and progress aligns with their values. Read more »
Opinion: A 2nd Trump term would bolster hateful ideologies
Your ballot is more than a decision between Trump and Harris, but a chance to help pave a new future and leave the past behind. Read more »
Opinion: U.S. politics disengage students, produce cynicism
Despite their frustration, students' desire for transparency and accountability reveals a hidden democratic instinct. Beneath their anger lies a longing for a system where their voices matter. Read more »
Opinion: Grading systems need to account for mental health
By incorporating a grading approach that’s both rigorous and accommodating, faculty members can create an academic environment that’s responsive to the needs of today’s students Read more »
Opinion: Vigilance is key during Halloweekend
Halloween is a time to explore both fun and scary costumes. But be sure you do so with respect for those around you and their experiences. Read more »
Opinion: Vaping, electronic consumerism fuel injustice overseas
It’s time to stop finding comfort in products that perpetuate injustice and start building a future where wellness and freedom are shared and sustainable. Read more »
