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Chief sets fall plans
Focus geared toward off-campus issues
By Melanie Hicken
Syracuse University Public Safety Interim Chief Tony Callisto may have only recently joined the SU community, but he has quickly transitioned himself to the job. Past and current colleagues describe Callisto as a hardworking, enthusiastic man who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Court waives Ginocchetti case to grand jury
By Laura Van Wert
The pretrial hearing for Syracuse University student Timothy J. Ginocchetti, which was to take place at 4p.m. today, has been waved to the grand jury, representatives from the Onondaga County District Attorney's office said. Ginocchetti is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his mother to death on Aug.
Campus Brief
By Eric Hughes
Timothy J. Ginocchetti's preliminary court hearings will take place today at 4 p.m. in Manlius Town Court. He was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his mother to death on Aug. 23, police said. Ginocchetti is also set to appear in court Thursday.
LGBT studies minor begins its first semester
By Erin Fitzgerald
Syracuse University will add another course of study this fall with the induction of a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender studies minor. The university accepted the minor in April. The program will be lead by Margaret Himley, an associate professor in writing, and Andrew London, an associate professor of sociology and director of graduate studies in the sociology department.
Assembly discusses goals at first meeting
By Erin Fitzgerald
Syracuse University's Student Association congregated last night in Maxwell Auditorium among a flourish of hugs and hellos. SA president Wayne Horton welcomed the association back by congratulating its work during last semester. "SA's going to be a part of some groundbreaking things at the university," said Horton.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2006
Organizers encourage student involvement in walk
By Melanie Hicken
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.2 million people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year worldwide. This is just one reason why organizers of the 11th Annual Syracuse Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk are encouraging Syracuse University and State University of New York Environmental School of Forestry students to get involved.
Former vice chancellor resigns; interim position filled
By Eric Hughes
Former Vice Chancellor Deborah Freund officially announced her departure from Syracuse University on May 19, 2006, and remained at her position on campus until June 30. Since Freund was the University of California, Los Angeles' leading candidate to become its new chancellor, it was widely assumed she was resigning from SU so that she could accept a new position at UCLA.
Syracuse bus system receives recognition from transit authority for 'excellent service'
By Zachary Kineke
Carousel Mall and South Campus-bound Syracuse University students may not know it, but they now have the honor of riding on America's best mid-sized transit system. The Central New York Regional Transportation authority, better known as Centro, received the "Outstanding Public Transportation Achievement Award" earlier this month from the American Public Transportation Association, a non-profit organization with more than 1,500 members that serve more than 90 percent of public transit customers in America.
