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Convocation kicks off academic year
By Max Nerenberg
University administrators and faculty heightened the ambition of first year students in Friday morning's Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.
Baker out as director of SU Greek life: After shaky tenure, he moves on to Penn State
By Laura Van Wert
Roy Baker, director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs at Syracuse University, announced his resignation in July. He formally left the university on Aug. 17 and will start in a similar position at Pennsylvania State University today. SU is conducting a national search to replace Baker.
University Union | Third Eye Blind to headline Juice Jam Festival: Fourth annual show moves to South Campus and out of parking lot
By Andy McCullough
Third Eye Blind will headline the fourth annual event, which will move from the Standart Parking Lot, which rests in the shadow of Lawrinson Hall, to near Skytop Hall on South Campus.
Drummer, SU grad found dead in bay
By Melissa Daniels
John Pike, a 2006 Syracuse University graduate and drummer for indie-pop band Ra Ra Riot, was found dead earlier this summer in Buzzard's Bay in southern Massachusetts, rocking the world of families, friends and fans of the band made up of Syracuse residents and SU alumni.
Ginocchetti Trial | Former SU student gets 15 years for killing mother
By Ben Peskin
Former Syracuse University senior Timothy J. Ginocchetti was sentenced July 16 to 15 years in state prison for stabbing his mother to death in August 2006.
Pike's fans mourn, remember his legacy through Web
By Heath Williams
Following the discovery of Pike's body, Ra Ra Riot's MySpace page was bombarded with messages of condolences. Not until recently have the messages returned to their usual candor of congratulating the band after each performance.
Beyond the Hill | Oberlin's mission is to have greener grass on its side
By Chelsea Prince
As concern for global warming increases, Oberlin College in Ohio is committed to rooting out the problem. Oberlin has been an early leader in battling what may be the most exciting crisis in world history. And in the intrepid battle against the supposed man-made environmental enemy, Oberlin's approach to environmental reform is a breath of fresh air.
