Antonucci: Sean Hannity's argument in support of Cliven Bundy uses wrong view
In the last week we’ve seen the rise of Cliven Bundy in his stand against the federal government’s land ownership, and his fast fall with… Read more »
Writer archives: Max Antonucci
Antonucci: Gun regulations should include behavior
After the Frazier Miller shooting spree against Jewish people in Kansas two weeks ago, which killed three people, I was surprised at how little coverage… Read more »
Antonucci: Affordable Care Act needs alternatives outside of single-payer system
Even with all the major aspects of the Affordable Care Act now in effect, conservative criticism of the law is still here. Thirty-one million Americans… Read more »
Antonucci: Different groups need different taxes
Regardless of what issue is floating around the public sphere, taxes are always a reliable dividing point. If anyone mentions taxes, at least half of… Read more »
Antonucci: Hobby Lobby case hinges losing argument on 'religious freedom'
“Religious freedom” is a big phrase being thrown around a lot lately, especially in the contraception debate. Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores recently was brought… Read more »
Antonucci: Media needs to look past Obama handling Ukraine
Despite Russia and Crimea being one of the biggest stories for the past few weeks, the conservative media is better off cutting its losses at… Read more »
Antonucci: Ron Paul provides vital, alternative perspective
Former Congressman Ron Paul’s political career has always been a big interest of mine since I first began following politics, and more so since I… Read more »
Student concludes semester-long quest to compare Italy, America
At the beginning of the semester, I asked myself: Which is better, America or Italy? The answer came to me a while ago, and even… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist finds that Italian families depend on each other more than American households
For the past few months, I could never really understand the relationship between my host mother Daniella and her son Paulo. It honestly came across… Read more »
Antonucci: Students should take advantage of local events, integrate into new culture
One of my teachers recently said something that surprised me: Before 9/11, abroad students were eager to integrate into Italian life completely. But after it… Read more »
Antonucci: Fall break travels leave columnist homesick for Italy
After exploring what Eastern Europe has to offer during the 10 adventurous days of Fall Break, I've finally returned to Florence. And I’m relieved. Through… Read more »
Antonucci: Foreign friendships develop through experiences, not dwelling on future
Fall break has started, and all the frantic traveling has taken me far away from Florence to a homey hostel in Budapest. I'm almost completely… Read more »
Antonucci: Poverty in Italy leads to realization of privilege, causes sympathy
Italy has a lot of amazing sights: the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Tuscan countryside, to name a few. But… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist chooses fall break destinations for quality of experience, not quantity of locations
The most important part of any study abroad semester is definitely fall break: those 10 days when Europe is study abroad students’ playground. But it… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist explores Italian culture through wine-making
I've never been much of a drinker. I've never cared for beer's taste or fizziness, and American wine has always been too strong for me… Read more »
Antonucci: Trips abroad provide opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth
If your character doesn't change when you’re abroad, then you're not really abroad at all. After a few weeks in Italy, I've come to see… Read more »
Antonucci: Political discussion leads to disagreements, awareness, involvement among Italian citizens
As someone interested in politics, my first glimpse into an Italian-style political discussion was thrilling. Admittedly, I wasn't prepared to see it up close. It was a… Read more »
Antonucci: Italians prefer to speak English to tourists instead of their native tongue
On the first day of classes in Florence, everyone was talking about their attempts to speak Italian with the locals — easier in theory than… Read more »
Antonucci: Cramped spaces serve to bring strangers closer together, connect on emotional level
The very first thing I noticed when I arrived in Florence last Tuesday was a simple observation, yet it's already defining my entire first week’s… Read more »
Antonucci: Anticipation of leaving the country leads to questions about American superiority complex
As you’re reading this, I will have already left America and will hopefully be arriving in Italy. But as I wrote this, I was doing… Read more »
Antonucci: Student anxiously awaits studying abroad in Florence
While all my Syracuse friends are returning to campus, I'm one of many playing the waiting game to study abroad in Florence, Italy. And while… Read more »
'Conscience of society': Professor Alejandro Garcia recognized for 35 years at SU, awarded 2013 Daniel and Mary Lou Rubenstein Social Justice Award
Living in a poor Hispanic household, Alejandro Garcia’s altruistic beliefs began as a child with his parents. He recalled how his mother still found a… Read more »
With Open Arms
Tiffany Steinwert grew up in a working-class family in Cincinnati that stressed the importance of the acceptance of others. [photos] Steinwert’s mother worked on weekends,… Read more »
Stephen Barton, panel of experts open discussion on gun control
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the title of the event was misstated. The event was "Guns and America: Joining the Conversation." The… Read more »
