Students, stop gatekeeping environmentalism
Environmentalism is not hard to partake in. It does not mean an entire life switch. It is not reserved for the institutions that pollute. Read more »
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Syracuse University should reduce its use of single-use plastics
There are a variety of single-use plastics around SU. The Starbucks cups, plastic lids at CoreLife Eatery and Halal Shack in Schine Student Center, even plastic utensils at dining halls. Read more »
Brewing coffee at home is a healthier option for the environment than going out for it
By opting for home-brewed coffee, students can simultaneously reduce their environmental burden and spending habits while increasing their ability to discern what good coffee truly is. Read more »
Students are not to blame for the amount of litter at SU, it’s a policy issue
By coming together and taking action, both in our community and across the state, students can combat the litter problem that so many campuses face. Read more »
‘Lamb’ blends horror and family drama to present a terrifying take on parenthood
The film follows María and Ingvar, remote farmers whose decision to take in a half-human half-lamb hybrid as their own child sets them on a chilling path. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates outline environmental, economic commitments at forum
Khalid Bey, Ben Walsh and Janet Burman gave their policy ideas for an audience of dozens in person and over a hundred people online. Read more »
College of Law appoints new Career Services employees
Virginia Robbins will be the interim assistant dean of Career Services while Dafni Kirtsis will join as the director of Externships and Career Services. Read more »
Students, faculty pursue sustainability projects after receiving SU grant
The grant awards up to $75,000 per project and has provided funding for sustainability projects since 2016. Six projects received funding in April 2020. Read more »
Earth Day perpetuates action — not just discussions
This Earth Day, students should take action against environmentally-unfriendly issues at SU. Read more »
The environment is counting on you to eat healthier
SU students need to eat a more environmentally-friendly diet and SU needs to serve us it. Read more »
Where do Syracuse's Democratic mayoral candidates stand on the environment?
Both Greene and Bey said that while Walsh hasn’t done anything wrong in terms of his pro-environmental efforts, he also hasn’t done enough. Read more »
Our environment needs more environmental students
The planet depends on an increase of environmental majors. Read more »
Plastic bags at SU dining halls pose sustainability challenge
SU has made its own efforts to reduce plastic usage in dining halls, but the pandemic has made it difficult to make campus more sustainable. Read more »
SUNY-ESF replaces plastic products in vending machines with aluminum
The change went into effect this semester, after ESF signed the #breakfreefromplastic campus pledge last year. Read more »
We need to stop overlooking the mental health of men
Mental health has garnered attention during this pandemic, but men’s mental health is still neglected. Read more »
Syracuse needs to take climate change seriously
Climate change is a threat to us all, not just those in Texas or California. Read more »
We need to vote this November to save our environment
Climate change is real, and it’s getting worse. To make progress in this fight, we need a new general on the battlefield. 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 »
Safety from COVID-19 doesn't have to sacrifice sustainability
Syracuse University and dozens of retail institutions have shied away from reusable containers due to the perceived risk of COVID-19 spread. Their policy changes are hurting the environment. Read more »
Professors collaborate on environment and energy projects across state
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read more »
Destiny USA organizes sensory-friendly events
Three entertainment parks in Destiny USA mall — WonderWorks, Apex Entertainment and Museum of Intrigue — hold sensory-friendly events and create more accessible environments. Read more »
Syracuse retailers adjust to plastic bag ban
A state-wide ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect Sunday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to begin search process for new president
The names of individuals nominated for SUNY-ESF president will remain confidential to the public throughout the search process to encourage a deeper pool of candidates. Read more »
Former congressman talks conservative solutions to climate change
Bob Inglis spoke to the Syracuse University chapter of College Republicans on Wednesday night. Read more »
