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Editorial: Obama for President

Nov 5, 2012

The Sun endorses President Barack Obama for reelection.

Seance With the Founders: Lincoln 2012

Nov 2, 2012

Ezra and A.D. talk about the upcoming presidential election.

Editorial: Smith for Fourth Ward

Nov 1, 2012

The Sun endorses Stephen Smith (D-4th Ward).

Editorial: Prioritizing Social Justice

Oct 31, 2012

In order to effect cultural change, the administration should affirm social justice as a core value and an integral part of a university education. A social justice requirement course is a potential way to achieve this.

Editorial: Defending Diversity

Oct 30, 2012

This term, the United States Supreme Court may decide whether or not race is an appropriate factor to consider when admitting students to a university. Cornell, along with several other colleges, submitted an amicus brief in the case arguing that the court should reject Fisher’s challenge and should allow race to continue to be considered as one part of a holistic admissions decision process. The Sun commends the University for submitting the brief and hopes the Court rules in favor of Texas.

A Course of Action for Sexual Assault

Oct 25, 2012

 

It is time for a concrete response and plan of action from the University.

Editorial: A Pragmatic Budget

Oct 24, 2012

We urge the Common Council to approve the mayor's proposed budgets, including the unpopular cuts to the police department.

Editorial: What Does It Mean to Be 'Illegal?'

Oct 16, 2012

The Sun is instating a policy to no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" in its coverage.

Editorial: Putting the Brakes on the State's Traffic Safety Grant

Oct 4, 2012

The New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee's grant to the CUPD, as part of the annual roadway safety campaign, was an inefficient use of resources. 

Editorial: Educating the World Through MOOCs

Oct 3, 2012

Introducing MOOCs would be a step forward for the University.

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