Writer: Kyle O'Connor
O'Connor: Police, elementary school program should be expanded across New York state
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor argues that New York City’s initiative to introduce police officers to elementary school children should be implemented in Syracuse in order to reduce crime rates and strengthen community relations with local police. Read More »
O'Connor: John Kasich's well-intentioned assault prevention advice twisted by media
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor explains how the media ignored Ohio Gov. John Kasich's intentions behind his sexual assault remark due to a bias against Republican politicians. Read More »
O'Connor: Republican Party's success depends on unification for Donald Trump
Conservative columnist Kyle O’ Connor considers the media's demonization of Donald Trump and urges New York conservatives to vote for him in the state primary on Tuesday. Read More »
O'Connor: Donald Trump's Syracuse rally unforgettably patriotic, uniting
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor reflects on his experience at presidential hopeful Donald Trump's rally in Syracuse on Saturday and picks out the three most memorable quotes from the businessman. Read More »
O'Connor: SU alumna Megyn Kelly’s Fox News career should be commended
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor discusses Syracuse University alumna Megyn Kelly and why she deserves more recognition for being an objective journalist at Fox News. Read More »
O'Connor: Madeleine Albright's past makes her a questionable choice for ethics lecture
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor argues that Syracuse University’s decision to Madeleine Albright doesn’t fit the agenda for the Tanner lecture series due to her reputation as a hard-edged politician. Read More »
O'Connor: Liberal students, faculty should be more considerate of conservative viewpoints
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor explains why a liberal-centric campus environment can perpetuate a stigma surrounding conservatism that negatively affects the experiences of right-leaning students. Read More »
O'Connor: SU-sponsored veteran resources are integral to a more supportive culture
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor breaks down the importance of measures like SU’s recently announced Center of Excellence for Veteran Entrepreneurship in the grand scheme of supporting the well-being of those who have served the United States. Read More »
O'Connor: Push for NY undocumented immigrants to be professionally certified counteracts ‘American Dream’
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor takes on a recent measure by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Regents that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses, including certification to teach in public schools. Read More »
O'Connor: Hightower case demonstrates lack of cultural support for law enforcement
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor delves into the details of the Darren Hightower case and argues that the situation is reflective of the greater cultural attitude toward law enforcement in the United States that prevents officers from doing their job Read More »
O'Connor: 3 takeaways from the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor gives his take on the performance of the remaining presidential hopefuls after they battled it out at the Feb. 26 debate in Houston. Read More »
O'Connor: Young conservatives should consider adapting views on women's health organizations in light of Zika virus
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor explains why young people with conservative values should consider altering their views accordingly in times of a health crisis like the Zika virus. Read More »
O'Connor: New York state lawmakers should keep 'big government' out of NFL drug testing
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor argues that New York state lawmakers should let private businesses like the NFL regulate their own drug testing when it comes to synthetic marijuana. Read More »
O'Connor: Rep. John Katko’s travel watchdog bill would enhance anti-terrorism efforts
Conservative columnist Kyle O’ Connor takes a stance on Rep. John Katko's proposal to monitor terrorist travel and argues that, if passed, the act would pose as a strong preventative measure in ensuring the country’s safety. Read More »
O'Connor: 3 highlights from last GOP debate before New Hampshire primary
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor picks out three telling moments from the eighth GOP debate in Manchester, New Hampshire. Read More »
O'Connor: Bloomberg's candidacy would create a ripple effect within the election
Conservative columnist Kyle O'Connor considers the effects former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would have on the 2016 presidential election. Read More »
O'Connor: Donald Trump’s experience qualifies him to lead GOP
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor endorses presidential hopeful Donald Trump as the best choice for the Republican Party. Read More »
O'Connor: Top 3 takeaways from seventh GOP debate
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor picks out three noteworthy moments from Thursday night’s Republican Party prime-time debate in Des Moines, Iowa. Read More »
O'Connor: Cuomo’s prison reform proposal capitalizes on Republican values
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor discusses Gov. Cuomo’s prison reform plan and argues that the groundwork for the initiative has already been laid by Republican politicians. Read More »
O'Connor: GOP candidate breakdown on dealing with the student debt crisis
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor takes a closer look at the plans of the top three Republican presidential hopefuls when it comes to addressing student debt in the United States. Read More »
O'Connor: Memorable moments from the 6th Republican primary debate
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor discusses the highlights of the sixth Republican presidential debate. Read More »