Op-eds Archives – Page 2 of 13

Russia won’t invade Ukraine — for now

Op-eds OpinionsFebruary 16, 2022

#OPINION: The entire Western bloc, as well as the news media, is buzzing with rumors of an impending confrontation, with British officials putting troops on alert. Regardless of the rhetoric, Russia is unlikely to invade Ukraine in the near future.

How SUNY’s vaccine mandate infringes our liberties

Op-eds OpinionsFebruary 3, 2022February 2, 2022

#OPINIONS: If we continue to require vaccination for in-person classes, we must provide services for those who refuse the vaccine. Individual liberties must be safeguarded while the public is protected.

TPUSA’s chapter approval by SBU is a win for political diversity

Op-eds OpinionsJanuary 23, 2022

If we are going to be selective about what groups are allowed at SBU, everyone should be held to the same standards. If diversity is a value we intend to uphold, dissenting views should not be met with such hostility.

Why the battle to protect artists starts with us

Op-eds OpinionsJanuary 19, 2022

Too often, record labels abuse their authority over artists’ master recordings to maximize profit at the detriment of artists who create original material. It is critical that we raise awareness of these issues in order to prevent mistreatment.

23andMe’s privatization of genetic data restricts the research community

Op-eds Opinions UncategorizedNovember 23, 2021

Due to their privatization of data, 23andMe restricts the ability of the research community to make significant progress outside of specific collaborations with the company.

Organizers must be held accountable for tragic deaths at Astroworld

Op-eds OpinionsNovember 21, 2021

The 10 deaths at Astroworld Festival were the result of catastrophically failed planning by festival organizers, planners, police and private contractors. Travis Scott and his team must be held accountable for their deadly oversight.

Hospitals must prioritize the treatment of COVID-vaccinated patients

Op-eds OpinionsNovember 15, 2021

#OPINION: It is time to stop prioritizing the treatment of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. We can no longer enable the selfishness of the unvaccinated.

Biden’s $1.2 Trillion infrastructure package has passed, but what’s next?

Op-eds OpinionsNovember 14, 2021

On Nov. 5, President Biden’s $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in Congress and will be signed by the President within the next week. The bill will provide billions of dollars to states for the improvement of roads and other transportation infrastructure, as well as the expansion of broadband internet service, endeavors which will hopefully stimulate the economy.

Economic barriers inhibit lower-income students

Op-eds OpinionsNovember 14, 2021November 14, 2021

#OPINION: The fact that there are so many barriers to education and to succeeding in the workforce highlights an overarching problem within education and employment systems in this country.

Billionaires and charitable organizations must work together to end world hunger

Op-eds OpinionsNovember 7, 2021

#OPINION The World Food Programme (WFP) needs continued funding from billionaire investors such as Elon Musk. However, as the cost of addressing world hunger increases, the WFP must do a better job of communicating specific spending plans to convince donors.

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To incoming freshmen: Practice gratitude and balance in college

SBU must increase support and advertisement of undergraduate research on campus

Gene splicing: Why the past should be left behind

Earth Day: In honor of an abundant planet

To find home, look to your heart