“How to keep your residence safe, find comfort on campus over spring break” by Sydney DePietto is an article that talks about what students can do on and off campus to keep themselves safe with all of the crime activity near Syracuse University. The Department of Public Safety at SU is who shared tips to keep students safe whether they’re traveling or staying on campus during spring break. Those leaving are advised to lock doors and windows, hide valuables, and unplug electronics, while off-campus students are encouraged to use lights and alarms to make homes look occupied. This advice comes after recent crimes near campus, including car thefts and an armed robbery. Though some may be concerned about flying due to recent plane incidents, officials say air travel remains very safe.
“Opinion: SU dining options should better accommodate alternate diets” by Sudiksha Khemka is an opinion piece about not equal access to food for people who are vegan or needing plant-based options, not always by choice either. This article elaborates on how Gen-Z has been turning to plant-based diets, while the university does offer some options for them it is not enough according to Khemka. Although Khemka did not directly quote any students to get their opinions, she talks about a specific holiday, Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival where people of the faith observe fasting by following a plant-based, “satvik” diet. Khemka explains that there are not enough options and she knows from personal experience with this holiday.
