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'The Express' world premiere draws SU football legends, Hollywood celebrities
By Amanda Allison
Floyd Little went through 12 tissues during the world premiere of "The Express" Friday at the Landmark Theatre. He said his wife couldn't understand why he was so emotional, why this former Syracuse University star running back was crying during a movie about football.
Residence hall named for Davis
By Daniel Bortz
The new residence hall under construction on Comstock Avenue will be named "Ernie Davis Hall," Chancellor Nancy Cantor announced Saturday. Cantor made the announcement prior to the 3:30 p.m. football game between Syracuse University and Pennsylvania State University.
Groups cope with earlier Homecoming deadlines
By Ryan Balton
This year's homecoming festivities are earlier than normal, which made advertising more difficult and put homecoming court candidates under pressure, homecoming chairs said. Homecoming events will occur Sept. 18-21, almost a month earlier than the previous year.
Car crashes into tree by Watson Hall
By Daniel Bortz
A van crashed front first into a tree on Comstock Avenue next to Watson Hall Sunday afternoon. Three people - the driver and her two daughters - were in the car when the accident occurred, according to Department of Public Safety officials. No other vehicles were involved.
State of the Black Union plans campus diversity task force
By Kelly Outram
The State of the Black Union at Syracuse University announced Saturday it will create a task force to pursue the advancement of blacks at SU. The creation of the task force is the first step in creating a more diverse atmosphere at the university, said Kim Harris, senior coordinator for SU's State of the Black Union.
Car-sharing company comes to SU campus
By Kasey Panetta
There's a new transportation option for Syracuse University students without cars at school. SU administrators signed contracts Tuesday with Zipcar, a company that rents cars to students on an hourly or daily basis. Students can pay a $35 annual fee, granting them access to the company's Web site.
Arrests made after Euclid fight
By Megan Saucke
Two 20-year-olds were arrested early Sunday morning in connection with a street fight on the 700 block of Euclid Avenue, Syracuse police said. Gary Foster was charged with two counts of harassment in the second degree, unlawful possession of marijuana and disorderly conduct, and Jessie Sudakow was charged with disorderly conduct, Connellan said.
