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Writer: Brendan Germain

Germain: Newly-elected SA leaders' next hurdle is implementing the four pillars of their campaign

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain outlines newly elected SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati's plans for implementing their campaign pillars. Read More »

May 1, 2017 at 6:15 pm

Germain: If elected, James Franco and Angie Pati have a long road ahead of them. But they’re still the right choice for SA.

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain gives tough love to his picks for Student Association president and vice president, James Franco and Angie Pati. Read More »

April 18, 2017 at 11:12 pm

Germain: Syracuse University students will present messages to Trump on giant vagina sculpture. Here’s why that matters.

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain explains the significance of the #readmylips campaign, which encourages women on college campuses and elsewhere to voice their concerns on women’s issues to President Donald Trump. Read More »

March 26, 2017 at 10:43 pm

Yale rightfully renames college dedicated to white supremacist, but decision was more complicated than it seems

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain explains why Yale University’s decision to rename Calhoun College was admirable, but more complicated than choosing between backwardness and progress. Read More »

February 27, 2017 at 8:31 pm

How universities and their students can combat the rise of fake news

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain explains how to combat false information in the media both online and in day-to-day interactions. Read More »

February 1, 2017 at 11:12 pm

With a sexual assault investigation underway, Syracuse University needs to step up its procedure awareness

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain explains how Syracuse University could’ve better promoted and distributed information regarding the Office of Civil Rights’ Title IX investigation. Read More »

January 25, 2017 at 12:19 am

Seniors, what you’ve done does not dictate where you can go

Student Life columnist Brendan Germain describes the three cornerstones of a successful senior year at college: peers, professors and projections. Read More »

January 19, 2017 at 12:42 am