In the face of an overdose crisis, SU needs mandatory Narcan training
Having students and faculty equipped with Narcan will undoubtedly save lives on and off-campus. Read more »
Writer archives: Conor Sarasin
INACCURATE LABEL: Weed isn't a gateway drug. You’re being swayed by outdated propaganda
The argument for marijuana’s description as a gateway drug usually comes from the idea that people who have done or are addicted to hard drugs tried marijuana prior. This is correlation, not causation. Read more »
Valentine's Day is not so appreciative of the Earth it’s polluting
Love being a largely universal desire makes it easier for corporations to force capitalism through tangible gifts around Valentine’s Day. The one who suffers the most from a boom in production is the one we should love the most — Earth. Read more »
The Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport project can tackle certain healthcare issues
If funding to programs like ET3 increases, important issues within the healthcare system can be tackled, beginning at the stress put on the healthcare system being lowered. Read more »
Capitalism, advertising create societal pressure around the holidays
As soon as the next holiday rolls around, the ads start playing, the music comes back on and there seems to be no other choice than to keep up with the spending. Read more »
The Environmental Bond Act is critical for New York
Not only is the bond a major step for New York, but it also provides a path for other states to take aggressive and necessary steps to protect our planet’s people. Read more »
Marginalized individuals' voices in environmentalism need to be prioritized
The environmental crisis faces us all but the direct consequences of climate change do not hurt everyone equally. They fall hardest on predominantly low-income, Black and Indigenous people and other communities of color. Read more »
