Editor's picks: The top opinion stories of 2023
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Opinion
Personal Essay | A Brazilian Christmas Story
I first moved from Brazil in 2014. As a 9-year-old I didn’t understand what the holidays would look like, but over time I began to understand that my culture could be carried wherever I was. Read more »
‘All-or-nothing’ mentalities shouldn’t define your New Year’s resolutions
New Year’s resolutions, though intended to be a positive way to make life changes, are oftentimes extreme. Read more »
There shouldn't be a standard for cultural identity
I still don’t know how to prove that I’m “Indian enough.” However, I’ve now realized I don’t need to validate my identity for anyone. Read more »
It’s exhausting to constantly evaluate your femininity
When it comes to sports, these stereotypes become especially apparent. As a female sports fan, I have noticed how it impacts the way I present myself. Read more »
Sustainable action at SU requires effort, but shouldn't be seen as impossible
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. I found my passion for environmental conservation after interviewing a… Read more »
Media literacy education is necessary for every student
The mainstreaming and pervasiveness of conspiracy theories and disinformation has become one the most serious challenges to the foundation of American political consensus and governance. Read more »
Comprehensive archives can empower Syracuse's minority communities
Historical context that involves the community, especially those directly affected by historical injustices, in the policy-making process is crucial. Read more »
'Pharmageddon' calls for local pharmacy support, better employee conditions
CVS and Walgreens workers organized a three-day long walkout via social media, dubbed “Pharmageddon,” to protest their working conditions. Read more »
How to protect your peace at a school full of chaos
As I stayed in, I looked into Orange After Dark events, weekend late-night activities where I could go with friends to meet new people in an environment that doesn’t involve alcohol. Read more »
It’s our responsibility to sustain holiday nostalgia
As we get older, we have to be willing to take an active role to recreate that holiday “magic” and fun for ourselves, however that may look for you. Read more »
Pro-Palestinian speech is a stance for liberation, not antisemitism
Anti-Palestinian and anti-Jewish sentiments are simply different sides of the same worthless coin. No matter what side you bet on, it will flip in favor of denying people’s humanity. Read more »
Before taking a side, reflect on the consequences across communities
How did we once sit next to one another, honoring the tenacity and determination for the survival of our ancestors to now, abandoning those same morals? Read more »
Moderate messages from SU administration fail to protect Jewish students
We as members of the direct or indirect Syracuse community demand that you stop sitting on the sidelines, stop sending moderate messages through email and start using your voice. Read more »
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 »
Thanksgiving can be a celebration, but we should look into its history of erasure
Thanksgiving represents a celebration of white America. It is a yearly reminder for Indigenous peoples of how colonialism has dwindled their populations and rid them of ownership of a land they knew best. Read more »
Boosting local businesses can repair Syracuse's growing lack of tourism revenue
It's essential for SU to play a part in this, and examine how the university's growing student population and housing concerns impact local businesses. Read more »
TikTok furthers generational political divides, fuels conflict
As governments and international bodies grapple with these challenges, the conversation around TikTok's influence is a microcosm of larger discussions about the power and responsibility of digital platforms in the modern world and throughout our generation. Read more »
Investing in community-based birthwork can help mend structural health inequities
Community-based doulas in particular possess an unparalleled skill set that centers individuals' needs concerning perinatal healthcare, but also transportation, housing security and food security. Read more »
A parasocial relationship shouldn’t replace genuine connection
Parasocial relationships are just one example of the dangers of being chronically online. They can be anything from platonic to romantic, and are based on wanting to be close to or with the figures we’re obsessed with. Read more »
Executive Committee of SU AAUP calls for greater academic freedom from administration amid Israel-Hamas war
We caution university leadership in using all-university email communications to implicate — even obliquely — specific departments and individuals for speech and statements they made within their rights of academic freedom. Read more »
Being an activist is bigger than 'infographic culture'
Though convenient, infographics don’t have to be fact checked before being posted and can contribute to the circulation of misinformation. Read more »
In welcoming each other, we can find new homes
The remarkable nature of this culture is that not only was a stranger allowed to sleep in their house but that the stranger felt comfortable enough to do so, as well. That is the essence of welcoming in Middle Eastern culture: feeling like you are family. Read more »
Dress up how you want, not how you're expected to
This doesn’t just apply to Halloween, of course – we make these choices every day, whether it’s to protect ourselves from danger, deviate from social norms or anything in between. Read more »
