Independent commission to redraw Syracuse Common Council districts
The Common Council passed an ordinance beginning the 15-month redistricting process for Council districts and accepted over $1.6 million in CARES Act funds. Read more »
Writer archives: Nick Robertson
23 SU instructors join open letter calling for Trump's removal from office
Twenty-three political science professors, Ph.D candidates and a postdoctoral fellow signed an open letter calling for President Donald Trump to be immediately removed from office through impeachment or with the 25th Amendment. Read more »
SU alum works to increase Black voter turnout in Georgia Senate runoffs
In his role, Jeremy Edwards tries to reach out to the Georgia's Black community to drum up support for Democrats in both runoff Senate races. Read more »
SU sophomore turns love of MLS into multimedia news show
Eli Lesser has run This Week in MLS since 2015, covering MLS news on Instagram and now YouTube. Read more »
How NY-22's Brindisi, Tenney became one of the closest congressional races in US
Split-ticket voters could explain why Tenney did better than polls anticipated. Read more »
Duck: Nick Robertson
Asst. Editorial Editor | Spring 2020; Editorial Editor | Spring 2020, Fall 2020 Read more »
From the Editors: We want to hear about your experiences voting
We want to know how this election and its aftermath is affecting you, as well as what your experience voting was like. Read more »
Investigation results in no evidence of additional quote fabrication
An investigation into the prior writing of former The D.O. columnist Christian Andreoli has found no evidence of additional quote fabrication beyond the original incident. Read more »
From the Editors: The Opinion section wants to amplify your voice
This year, The Daily Orange’s Opinion section is focusing on what really matters: making your voice heard. After first accepting guest columns last spring, we’re… Read more »
The D.O. wants to hear your experience protesting for racial justice
Please consider submitting a 450-word essay by July 24. Read more »
It’s time for Onondaga County DA Bill Fitzpatrick to be voted out of office
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that it’s time to vote Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick out of office. Read more »
Solvay mayor is a threat to democratic society
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Solvay’s unhinged mayor is a threat to democratic society. Read more »
Cuomo’s quoting of racial slur still not acceptable
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Governor Cuomo’s use of a racial slur on a radio program is still damaging even if it was not said maliciously. Read more »
Inclusion office can lead to more representation in local government
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that Onondaga County officials can do more to combat the lack of diversity in the local government. Read more »
Crime decreases may be proof that changes to DPS and campus security measures are improving student safety
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that crime decreases in SU’s annual security report might be proof that changes to DPS and security measures on campus are increasing student safety. Read more »
NY state gives survivors of sexual assault a vital voice
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson argues that a new law extending the statute of limitations for reporting sexual assaults is a victory for survivors and for justice in New York. Read more »
Syracuse Thinks: Juuling on Campus
We asked students at Syracuse University about their opinions on e-cigarettes and what the university can do as health concerns rise in New York state.… Read more »
SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says SU can do more to combat vape use and nicotine addiction on campus through signage and education initiatives. Read more »
Fast React | Kirsten Gillibrand accepts the inevitable
Kirsten Gillibrand announced dropped out of the race for the presidency Tuesday, and Liberal columnist Nick Robertson is not surprised. Read more »
Every liberal should go to a shooting range
Liberal columnist Nick Robertson says that liberals, especially liberal students, should experience shooting a gun to better inform their political perspectives. Read more »
