There are moments you remember exactly where you were. Precisely how you heard.
Radio reception was always spotty during Linda Epstein's drive home through the Poconos. So, she shut off the radio as she traveled back for Winter Break as a Syracuse University senior in 1988.
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner has accepted the nomination to co-chair the New York State Democratic Committee. She was nominated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Laurie Fine filed her libel lawsuit against ESPN Monday, adding four extra pages in
response to ESPN’s decision to release the full recording of the 2002 phone conversation between Fine and Bobby Davis.
Men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim is the most highly compensated employee at Syracuse University, with a total compensation of $1.9 million in 2010.
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted of the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing that killed 270 people, including 35 Syracuse University students, has died.
Syracuse University’s Board of Trustees stepped in to approve eight College of Law candidates for promotion during its May 12 meeting after a University Senate committee declined to endorse the candidates.
Associate Dean Randall Korman was made the interim dean-designate of Syracuse University’s School of Architecture on Thursday.
Terry Brown, former CEO of civil engineering firm O’Brien and Gere, will now serve as the new director of the Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship — a position that has not been filled since last August.
Mediterranean cuisine restaurant Pita El Saha, located on Marshall Street, will close because its owner is retiring.
One day after Laurie Fine announced she was suing ESPN for libel, ESPN released the full recording of the 2002 phone conversation between Fine and Bobby Davis.
Syracuse University student Maria Cristina Sanfeliu-Cruz remains in critical condition at Upstate University Hospital, said Kathleen Paice, the hospital’s media and events coordinator, in an email.
Two Syracuse University international students were recently arrested on charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. The incidents were unrelated.
After 10 years on Marshall Street, Mediterranean cuisine restaurant Pita El Saha is expected to close and be replaced with the frozen yogurt chain Yogurt Crazy.
The construction of a communications center within the Department of Public Safety resulted in a 39 percent increase in service calls received from the Syracuse University community.
GENEVA, N.Y. — Laurie Fine spoke about the reduction in the quality of life she and her children experience as a result of ESPN’s coverage of molestation accusations against her husband at a news conference Wednesday.
Laurie Fine announced Wednesday morning that she is suing ESPN for libel pertaining to the network’s reporting of molestation allegations against her husband, former Syracuse University associate men’s basketball coach Bernie Fine.
Bobby Davis and Mike Lang appealed the dismissal of their defamation suit against Syracuse University men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim and the university on Tuesday.
Melvin Stith, dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, was elected to the board of directors of Aflac Inc. at the company’s annual meeting this month.
Laurie Fine will hold a news conference Wednesday to address accusations made against her by the individuals who have accused her husband, Bernie Fine, of molesting them.
Students stood and applauded in adoration at the end of Aaron Sorkin’s address on Sunday. The frenzy of cheers during his speech came to a climax at Sorkin’s last line: “And my friends, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
Aaron Sorkin revealed to his commencement audience Sunday that he had recently celebrated his 11-year anniversary of being free of cocaine, an addiction that had once controlled him.
The Syracuse University Board of Trustees approved a 3.6 percent increase in tuition for the 2012-13 academic year as well as a 5.7 percent increase in undergraduate financial aid.
Jim Boeheim’s use of rhetorical hyperbole and personal opinion provided reason for a judge to drop the slander suit against Syracuse University and Boeheim on Friday.
With his feet propped up on his desk, arms behind his head and a smile on his face, Bob Heisler would welcome Daily Orange staff members into his office to talk about anything.
Syracuse University officials broke ground on Dineen Hall, a $90 million College of Law building, Thursday.
The same social media tactics that facilitated the Arab Spring Revolution are no longer large factors in influencing successful grassroots mobilization in Egypt.
Each school at Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry will hold individual convocation ceremonies to present its graduating students with their diplomas. Ceremonies will be held Saturday before the commencement ceremony Sunday.
Graduates will help preserve the environment as they take part in commencement this year.
The 2012 Senior Class Giving Campaign has received more donations than previous years due to increased student awareness and the campaign’s activity on Syracuse University’s campus.
Six months after graduation, 65 to 70 percent of Syracuse University seniors have usually obtained jobs, compared to the 35 to 40 percent job rate of years past.
When Syracuse University officials announced award-winning screenwriter and producer Aaron Sorkin would be the 2012 commencement speaker, many in the SU community reacted with enthusiasm.
A year after graduation, Timothy Davis-Reed received a call from his former roommate Aaron Sorkin, who asked him to take a look at a draft of his first play. They sat down on the floor of Sorkin’s sublet apartment in New York City as the last page was ripped from the typewriter and passed from the hands of one friend to the next.
A male Syracuse University student was rendered unconscious and robbed on the 800 block of Sumner Avenue early Sunday morning.
The Syracuse University senior struck by an Express Taxi cab Wednesday night remains in critical condition at Upstate University Hospital after sustaining a head injury.
An early morning shooting outside the Sheraton University and Hotel Conference Center that left one wounded did not involve members of the Syracuse University community, Department of Public Safety Chief Tony Callisto said.
Shots were fired outside the Sheraton University and Hotel Conference Center early Saturday morning. Ten casings were recovered said a Syracuse Police Department officer at the scene.
Government officials, Southside Community Coalition members and others from the community gathered in an empty lot on South Salina Street on Friday morning for the groundbreaking of the Southside Food Co-Op.
Mark Robbins will step down as dean of the School of Architecture to fill the position of executive director of the International Center of Photography.
The Syracuse Police Department identified the female struck by an Express Taxi cab Wednesday night as Syracuse University senior Maria Cristina Sanfeliu-Cruz.
An Express Taxi cab struck a woman at approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday on the 700 block of Comstock Avenue. The woman is currently in critical condition, said Sgt. Gary Bulinski of the Syracuse Police Department.
Syracuse men’s lacrosse player Kevin Drew is continuing substance abuse counseling for a drinking problem after being arrested for driving while intoxicated last October.
An allotment of funds for Student Association’s formal violated the organization’s codes, but several members have expressed this was the result of a miscommunication.
Laura Beachy challenged her audience, who gathered for the screening of her new film about what happens to witnesses.
Though it was meeting for the final time during the spring 2012 semester, Student Association confirmed a new chief of staff and voted on several critical pieces of legislation.
The salaries of Syracuse University professors rank 31st among 67 comparable institutions, according to this year’s American Association of University Professors Committee Z Report.
For many women, the very thought of trying on a bathing suit can result in feelings of self-objectification, shame and dissatisfaction.
Jeffrey Rosen, owner of the Israeli basketball team that hired Bernie Fine, said he had no reservations about hiring the former Syracuse University associate men’s basketball coach.
SUNY-ESF will construct a new academic research building in an effort to rehabilitate the campus and accommodate a growth in enrollment and research.
Less than 24 hours removed from the White House Young America Series, Dylan Lustig sat slouched at his desk in the Student Association office. He looked tired as he discussed the event, which he called his greatest success halfway through his first term as president.
When Aislinn Brackman sent her professor an email saying she’d have to miss class for a meeting at the Vera House, she didn’t expect a positive response. But Avik Chatterjee didn’t give her the reaction she anticipated.
Both the economy and the environment will benefit from a recent $3 million grant for a new project at the Syracuse Center of Excellence.
Israeli storyteller Noa Baum will perform “A Land Twice Promised,” a one-woman show focused on the discourse between two Israeli and two Palestinian women, on Monday.
The event will be held at 8 p.m. in Room 304 of the Schine Student Center at Syracuse University.
The few snowflakes swirling around Tom Millas’ head served as yet another reminder of how much MayFest has changed in four years.
Despite temperatures in the high 30s and occasional snow flurries, red solo cups littered the streets and music blared along Euclid Avenue on Friday afternoon — evidence of this year’s MayFest.
A State Supreme Court justice withheld decision to proceed with the ongoing defamation case filed against Syracuse University and men’s head basketball coach Jim Boeheim.
Lawyers representing Syracuse University and men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim will again request a dismissal of the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed against them during a hearing Friday afternoon.
PART 1 OF 2
Futility. Fear. Distrust.
These are three common themes used by critics of Chancellor Nancy Cantor to describe the atmosphere on campus in her eight-year tenure at Syracuse University.
PART 2 OF 2
Freezing out vocal critics, conducting angry rants, dismissing unfavorable media and limiting access to information have one victim in common: shared governance.
Paying off traffic tickets is a nuisance for Dmitri Krioukov, who recently went above and beyond the typical methods of flirtation or flattery to get out of paying his.
A plaque at Syracuse University’s Faraday House in London ensured there was not a single day Perry Russom would not think of the tragic bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
Friends and family will remember Jessica Pfeifer as a selfless, adventurous young woman whose passion was in helping others.
An $854,525 grant to fund management degree programs for U.S. veterans was awarded to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.
Professor Bill West, part-time faculty member in the English department at Syracuse University, died of complications from cancer Tuesday night at Upstate University Hospital.
Former associate men’s basketball coach Bernie Fine has been hired by an Israeli basketball club — his first job since being fired by Syracuse University in November.
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center began the final phase of its expansion project, which began in 2005, last Friday.
Lawyers representing Syracuse University and Jim Boeheim are trying to use the words of celebrity attorney Gloria Allred against her.
Only three people cast their ballots for the New York Republican primary during the 15-hour window when the voting polls were open at E.S. Bird Library.
A television program titled “Protecting Our Children,” which was created to raise awareness of child abuse, will air on Syracuse news stations Wednesday evening.
When then-Comptroller Jeff Rickert crafted the Student Association’s tier system, he envisioned a framework that would protect the financial interests of Syracuse University students.
A key election for the last undergraduate representative on the Syracuse University Board of Trustees was the main topic discussed Monday night by the Student Association.
Syracuse University students and the university’s chapter of the New York Public Interest Research Group are working to halt legislation that would nearly double student loan interest rates.
Student Association Chief of Staff Taylor Carr resigned Monday due to his frustrations with the organization and its current leadership.
New York residents will cast their ballots Tuesday to help determine the Republican nominee for the 2012 presidential election.
The Syracuse Department of Public Works will offer a new program to remove excess trash from off-campus housing properties during the three weeks after the end of the semester.
People with a more positive outlook on life have a lesser chance of facing cardiovascular problems.
The falling rain didn’t dampen the spirits of a small group of individuals who gathered to protest U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Syracuse University on Monday.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton admits to making mistakes, a concern she said often stops U.S. officials from becoming more involved in world affairs because they are too afraid of error.
In the boardroom of his production company, Dick Clark earned a reputation as shrewd, tactful and always demanding perfection.
In a momentary lull between speakers at the #140cuse Conference, social media professor Anthony Rotolo took the stage to make an announcement. The #140cuse hashtag had hit 10,000 tweets.
A string of bomb threats at the University of Pittsburgh in the last two months has led the institution to put its emergency plan into practice.
David Yaffe has always been able to best express himself through words.
The assistant professor of English at Syracuse University will be awarded the 2012 Roger Shattuck Prize for Criticism, which honors two critics with rising potential who also have a substantial body of work.
Charles Maynard smiled as he held a petri dish containing a cluster of light green cells that would someday grow into a rare towering American chestnut tree.
A Syracuse University alumna and former editor in chief of The Daily Orange served as co-editor on The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation into widespread violence in local schools.
A Syracuse University student group plans to protest U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to campus Monday.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit Syracuse University on Monday to meet with students and participate in a conversation about foreign policy.
A senior in SUNY-ESF and member of the Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity died Thursday morning, according to an email sent to the campus community.
The School of Information Studies is expanding its Upstate Information Technologies scholarship to now cover graduate students studying data science and social media.
When it comes to solving the critical issues that face the United States, community involvement is not better than education, said Marion Wilson, associate professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Less than one week after recanting his initial accusations of sexual abuse against Bernie Fine, Zach Tomaselli changed his story again Wednesday, claiming that he was abused by Fine.
For many years, the relationship between the Syracuse Police Department and residents living in the city’s Near Westside has been one filled with tension and animosity.
Adequate assistance to international students is not supplied by Syracuse University, according to a report presented at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting. This has proved heartbreaking for Sam Gorovitz.
Showing a continued devotion toward environmental protection, Syracuse University highlighted Earth Week with its annual Showcase for Sustainability.
Approximately two weeks ago, University of California-Los Angeles officials caused a stir within the community when they falsely notified 894 wait-listed students of their acceptance to the school.
Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies will host a social media conference to discuss the effects of emerging real-time Internet on business.
Television personality and Syracuse University alumnus Dick Clark died Wednesday at the age of 82.
After the shooting of Kihary Blue, a 19-year-old football and basketball player at Henninger High School, the city of Syracuse experienced a surge of gang violence motivated by retaliation.
Macs are no longer the virus-free computer.
Vice Chancellor and Provost Eric Spina is up for his first evaluation by students and faculty at Syracuse University.
The rare opportunity to interact with officials from the White House is being offered to Syracuse University students in a forum examining the critical issues facing the United States.
Stone Canoe, Syracuse University’s annual arts, literature and social commentary journal, will have a new addition to the list of awards it gives for works of short fiction, creative nonfiction, technology writing, visual arts, arts leadership and poetry writing.
White tablecloths and black and gold balloons created an elegant atmosphere in Goldstein Auditorium, where attendees gathered Tuesday evening for the 44 Stars of Excellence Awards and Gala Celebration.
The basketball season may be over, but the rivalry between Syracuse University and University of Connecticut is still as competitive as ever.
The Syracuse City School District’s proposed budget recommends that Elmwood Elementary School close due to budget deficits and the school’s history of poor academic performance.
New research is explaining nature’s role in the tragedy of the Titanic and is helping to explain how a ship deemed “unsinkable” could sink.
After feeling like he was being ripped off by his university’s bookstore, Tito Bohrt wanted to find a new way for students to sell their books on campus and get more money for them.
Between July and September 2011, the city of Syracuse saw more than 1,700 crimes total on the North, East, West and South sides of the city.
The budget season of the 56th Student Association officially ended Monday after the general assembly approved all of the Finance Board’s budget appeal recommendations for the fall 2012 semester.
Sen. Charles Schumer announced his support for a bill that would halt student loan interest rate increases on the steps of the Hall of Languages on Monday at noon.
Plans to construct a 100,000-square-foot practice facility for the Syracuse University football team have been on hold for about a year, said Eric Beattie, director of campus planning, design and construction at SU.
Laurie Tewksbury’s childhood friend, Stephanie Boyle’s great aunt and mother, Jamie Goldfarb’s grandparents, Jack McGowan’s father.
All have been affected by cancer, and all were among those remembered or honored at Relay For Life in the Carrier Dome on Saturday night.
Hearing the piercing snarl of a weasel-like mammal as it thrashed in a cage was just part of a day’s work for Tim McCoy.
William Mellen was peeling potatoes when he noticed his arms were covered entirely in giant black spiders. Thirty seconds later, they were gone.
Students who plan on voting via absentee ballot in the New York state primaries are running out of time. Applications must be received by mail Tuesday or be delivered in person to the Onondaga County Board of Elections by April 23, the day before the New York state GOP primary. All students who wish to complete a ballot must be registered voters in New York state. Here are four easy steps to voting with an absentee ballot:
After a spike in business during the past two weeks, Boba Suite Tea House owner Glenda Nunez announced Sunday the shop will remain open on South Crouse Avenue.
Zach Tomaselli, the third man to make sexual abuse allegations against Bernie Fine, now says he made up the entire story. In a series of email exchanges to The Daily Orange, Tomaselli wrote that he never actually met Fine and has been lying for months.
The slander suit against Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim should move forward, a lawyer representing two former ball boys argued Wednesday.
To the attentive audience that filled Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday evening, Thomas Wolfe said he senses a unique energy building whenever he comes to Syracuse University for the annual event, “Take Back the Night.”
As the world of social media continues to grow, it begins to affect other aspects of people’s lives. Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are working to find ways to incorporate sexual health education into social media.
Lorna Rose and Michelle Campbell saw the image in their heads: the two of them standing onstage in the Carrier Dome in front of a crowd of cheering students.
George Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder Wednesday for shooting and killing unarmed Trayvon Martin, and many students at Syracuse University think it’s about time.
To assess the effectiveness of its collections, services and facilities, Syracuse University will be conducting an external review of its libraries in the fall.
NPR’s Michel Martin enjoys making people feel uncomfortable.
Zach Tomaselli was sentenced Wednesday to three years and three months in prison for sexually abusing a boy in Maine. He will begin serving his sentence April 18, according to an article published Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Delegates from the international relations program returned home victorious for the first time after a week at the National Model United Nations conference in New York City.
Syracuse Say Yes to Education provided financial aid guidance to Syracuse City School District students and parents for the first time Saturday.
John Wood’s greatest piece of advice for students is to do things that scare them.
Students are using their creativity and design skills to revitalize the Onondaga Creekwalk.
Student loan interest rates will double July 1 for about eight million loan borrowers.
People filled every seat in Maxwell Auditorium on Tuesday night, overflowing into the aisles. All were waiting for the arrival of Bill Bradley, the inaugural speaker for the Tanner Lecture Series on Ethics, Citizenship and Public Responsibility.
The final event for the Advocacy Center’s Take Back the Night campaign will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Hendricks Chapel.
When it comes to spring concerts, almost every university holds a big one. Some, like Brown University, host music festivals that span multiple days and feature many artists.
Syracuse University will welcome Bill Bradley, former New Jersey senator and NBA Hall of Famer, to speak on the major political crossroads many Americans face today.
In its first budget meeting of the 56th session, Student Association determined the fate of 119 bills from various student organizations at Syracuse University.
Media outlets claimed the findings of Zunli Lu support arguments that human-induced global warming is a myth. But Lu claims his findings actually do not question the established warming trends, and now he is trying to set the record straight.
Before the event started, Ryka Aoki mingled. She walked down the aisle in Watson Theater and stopped by groups of students, thanking them for coming. During her introduction, she giggled, curtsied and waved at the audience.
Walnut Park will be split into three sections on April 27 for MayFest, a daylong event of food and music entertainment free for all Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF undergraduate students.
CitrusTV and a Rock the Dome concert proposed to take place next fall received zero funding from the fall 2012 Student Association programming budget.
Two months ago, a hooded sweatshirt held little significance aside from a warm article of clothing.
Little semi-automatic robots are allowing buildings to harness a new type of wind energy and could be the future of architecture. The inspiration came from termite mound research by J. Scott Turner.
Zach Tomaselli is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday to a state prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy in 2009.
Zahra Suratwala, Nyla Hashmi and Zainab Alwan all have one thing in common: They have a story to share about femininity and their faith.
University Union officials hosted a forum Thursday night in response to student reactions to this year’s Block Party artists, electronic artist Kaskade and indie-rock act Cold War Kids.
Melvin Stith announced Thursday that he will step down as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
Scientists from Boston University and the University of Toronto discovered the earliest known evidence of fire found on rock samples from the Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa.
Boldness is a not word Brian Tarrant is afraid of. Throughout his lecture at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center on Wednesday evening, he emphasized the importance of going after what you want.
The principle deputy and adviser to the U.S. secretary of state and the holder of the highest rank in the Foreign Service will be a part of a discussion on foreign policy Friday.
This year’s Whitman Day featured PepsiCo Inc. Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston, who has played a vital role in the company’s success.
Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a nation in which people would be judged by their character rather than the color of their skin.
With a bubble tea in mind, Ali Al-Bassam peaked into Boba Suite Tea House and thought it looked like a nice place to relax and read. It was his first time there, and the staff seemed welcoming.
Indie-pop duo Phantogram will open for Cold War Kids and Kaskade at this year’s Block Party, University Union officials announced Wednesday. The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. April 27 after MayFest, a daylong event that takes place in Walnut Park.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo traveled to Syracuse on Wednesday afternoon to highlight the 2012-13 New York state budget passed last week by state legislators.
Some business program administrators play what educators call the ranking game. They look at the numbers. They study the statistics. And then they do whatever it takes to get their program’s national rank up.
Officials from the World Bank visited Syracuse University last week to discuss their partnership in establishing a platform to assist developing countries.
A man sang along to Stevie Wonder as the singer’s voice echoed across the speaker system in Watson Theater.
A group of Syracuse elected officials and community organizations came together last week to voice their opposition to the recently proposed deal between Verizon and other cable companies that would potentially end the competition for services between them.
Seniors preparing to graduate this spring are facing good news.Employers will significantly increase the number of college graduates they hire this year, according to a National Association of Colleges and Employers survey.
The New York State Department of Health banned the sale of synthetic marijuana Thursday, an order to take immediate effect.
Syracuse University will welcome back Brian Tarrant to speak about the challenges of being a student-athlete as part of the 2011-12 Alumni Speaker Series.
A series of contentious elections incited extensive debate among members of the Student Association during their Monday night meeting.
Dissolvable tobacco products have been on the market since the early 2000s. Tobacco companies like R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. brand them to be healthier, yet a U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientific advisory panel said they could have the potential to increase the number of tobacco users.
If he hadn’t taken a shortcut home four years ago, there’s a strong possibility John Adams would not be the first representative for University College in the history of the Student Association.
Boba Suite Tea House will be forced to close if owner Glenda Nunez and her staff cannot raise about $10,000 by April 15.
British high school graduates will have the opportunity to take classes at Syracuse University’s abroad location in London beginning this fall.
Students and professionals shared ideas for making their schools greener Monday at the eighth annual Northeast Campus Sustainability Consortium Conference. The conference was held at the Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center.
CNN’s “silver fox” Anderson Cooper will be the emcee at the sixth annual Mirror Awards ceremony, an event sponsored by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Handing off saws in a timely manner and other technical teamwork elements allowed the SUNY-ESF Woodsmen teams to rank up enough points to finish first overall at the seventh annual East Coast Lumberjack Roundup.
The New York State Department of Health banned the sale of synthetic marijuana Thursday, an order to take immediate effect.
Watching Courtenay Nash sip hot chocolate in a Starbucks café will be unforgettable in the memory of Andrew Nash.
Handmade board games, monster habitats and other projects made from construction paper adorn the walls of the Early Education and Child Care Center. Little coats neatly line a hallway, and teachers speak calmly to children waking up from a nap at about 3:30 p.m.
Syracuse University was ranked as one of the worst colleges for free speech for the second year in a row by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.
When Terry Tempest Williams brought her son home from Rwanda for the first time, he asked all about the hype regarding America. She brought him to PetSmart. All the clothes, beds and toothbrushes made for dogs took Louis by surprise. In his country, they shot dogs.
The 2012 Tully Award for Free Speech was postponed due to an intractable visa problem for recipient Lamees Dhaif in Dubai, said Roy Gutterman, director of the Tully Center for Free Speech.
Two vehicles collided at the corner of University Place and Ostrom Avenue on Saturday afternoon at approximately 2:20 p.m. No one was injured.
The last of the 2011-12 University Lectures will conclude Thursday with free speech advocate, conservationist and author Terry Tempest Williams.
For Patricia D’Amore, the design of lecture halls can be just as distracting as the number of students in it.
As renovations to the Syracuse Stage near completion, more revitalization and restoration projects are on the way for the city of Syracuse.
Gregg Tweedy doesn’t need to be reminded that his son has cancer.
Bernie Fine’s house is now selling for $549,900 — four months after federal agents searched and removed several file cabinets from the property as part of their investigation.
In the wake of University Union’s announcement about its biggest concert of the year, the Syracuse University community responded vocally with partial excitement, confusion and overall disappointment.
Campaigns for the Onondaga County Clerk’s Office began this week, as the Democratic and Republican parties narrow down their candidates.
The Syracuse University College of Law is among 20 law schools nationwide included in a class action lawsuit challenging schools’ post-graduation employment rates.
After implementing more aggressive recruiting practices and new programs, Syracuse University received 143 applications from students in the Arabian Gulf region, an increase from past years.
Philanthropy at Syracuse University is about long-lasting effects achieved not only through alumni contributions, but through students as well.
The Trayvon Martin shooting and “Kony 2012” viral video sparked national conversation and inspired a discussion among students and staff at Syracuse University.
Keneshia Grant turned to face a group of more than 200 protesters standing in front of Hendricks Chapel on Monday night who all wore hoodies for a reason that had nothing to do with the cold.
The phrase “text me later” is commonly heard on the Syracuse University campus. But the saying may have large consequences, as a study shows cellphones reduce users’ social consciousness and are linked to more selfish behavior.
As she maneuvered the city streets of Kampala, Uganda, Nina Keehan passed billboard after billboard plastered with images of Yoweri Museveni, the country's president who is widely suspected of rigging elections to maintain a now 26-year rule.
DJ and record producer Kaskade will headline this year’s Block Party on April 27, University Union officials announced Tuesday. Indie-rock band Cold War Kids will precede the electronic music expert. The show’s opening act will be announced at a later date.
The Syracuse Common Council postponed its vote on a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, proposal for the developer of a new Syracuse University bookstore complex on University Avenue.
Police are awaiting a toxicology report for a Syracuse University student found dead on the first floor of DellPlain Hall at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday.
After the viral success of the Kony 2012 video and the shooting of Trayvon Martin, Syracuse University will hold an educational forum Monday to address the particulars of each issue.
Academic integrity, student transportation to the NCAA Tournament and medical amnesty were discussed by committee leaders at the Student Association’s cabinet meeting held Friday.
Entering a field where very few women tread, Beverly Bond admitted to being a lifelong introvert.
Green buds and flowers are popping out of tree branches early around campus with the warmer temperatures — an occurrence happening all across the eastern United States.
University Union plans to bring four artists to Walnut Park this year as part of Syracuse University’s third annual MayFest celebration. Officials announced each artist, from order of performance, on Sunday via Twitter starting at 8 p.m. and released each next artist in 30-minute intervals.
One minute to go. The crowd outside Chuck’s tries to peer into the window at the screen at the front of the bar. Faegan’s is filled with fans wearing orange, drinks in hand, eyes glued to multiple screens. At Varsity, both Syracuse locals and students take over every table.
Students sat in a makeshift student section, composed of dining room chairs, couches and patio furniture, in the attic of 823 Ackerman Ave. to cheer on the Orange during its NCAA game against Ohio State University.
With 12 people crammed into a small lounge on the third floor of Brewster Hall, TJ Pruden had to guard his chair.
A student was found dead on the first floor of DellPlain Hall at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday.
In Ben Marcus’s newest novel, “The Flame Alphabet,” the words of children can lead to death.
After seven years of deliberation, Syracuse University’s faculty harassment policy has changed.
Thirty percent of children in Somalia and neighboring countries are acutely malnourished, and 20 percent of the population is without food entirely. When the Syracuse University chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity heard of these challenges from another fraternity chapter, they took action.
With all the talk about the end of the world in December as foretold by the Mayans centuries ago, rumors of disaster and the apocalypse are more prevalent than ever. This prevalence has even made its way into the academic sphere. Michigan State University is offering a course on zombie survival this summer.
In a moment of scholarly zeal, one of Clint Tankersley’s foreign students divulged he had memorized Tankersley’s entire lecture.
Plans for a fitness center and bookstore on University Avenue could face difficulties after Syracuse Common Council members expressed concern about an agreement that would grant tax-exempt status of university-owned property to a private developer.
Tickets offered to Orange Club donors through Syracuse University for the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament sold out Tuesday.
Syracuse University will welcome international students next year through a new student exchange program.
Syracuse University will implement a new system April 4 to make voice mail more convenient and technologically advanced.
The Food and Drug Administration recently sent a warning letter to Breathable Foods Inc. regarding concerns with the labeling and safety of its inhalable caffeine product, AeroShot.
Architecture is more than just designing, said innovative architects Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown to a packed Slocum Hall Auditorium on Tuesday.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is among the agencies receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to aid in housing efforts for the homeless.
Student Association officials announced Monday evening that a bus will be provided to students for the Orange’s Sweet 16 matchup against Wisconsin.
A decrease in flu cases this year, both nationally and on the Syracuse University campus, may be due to the warm winter season.
President Barack Obama nominated Syracuse University Dean of Libraries Suzanne Thorin on March 12 to serve on the National Museum and Library Services Board.
Students ordering food online through Campusfood will notice a significant change to the website, as the business was recently bought by GrubHub. The new Campusfood homepage now has a large red box that outlines the change and encourages customers to move their account to GrubHub.
When the charred bodies of four young girls were found in the back stairwell of a Baptist church in Alabama in 1963, free speech advocate Mary Beth Tinker felt connected to them and other youth suffering during the civil rights movement.
The Dunkin’ Donuts located on 746 S. Crouse Ave., adjacent to Marshall Street, will be closed for construction until Saturday. Officials plan to reopen the store at 5 a.m. Saturday, according to a notice left on the front window of the venue by Dunkin’ Donuts staff.
Although weather predictions for the upcoming week are unseasonably high with possible temperatures reaching the upper 70s and lower 80s, the air conditioning will not be turned on in North Campus buildings.
For weeks, Noriko Tomita worried from the safety of her Syracuse home.
The football sitting in a plastic display case atop the headstone of former Syracuse University running back Ernie Davis was stolen from its resting place in Elmira, N.Y., sometime last week.
After Syracuse University alumnus and award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin was named commencement speaker for the graduating Class of 2012, students had an overwhelmingly positive response.
Elizabeth Mix spent her Spring Break among the sound of clanking hammers to help rebuild homes of Hurricane Katrina victims in Chalmette, La.
After the Syracuse men’s basketball team was called out for poor academic performance during a Wednesday press conference with the U.S. Secretary of Education, head coach Jim Boeheim disagreed, saying Syracuse is academically fit.
Lawyers for Jim Boeheim argue his statements toward two of Bernie Fine’s accusers are constitutionally protected opinions—not defamatory statements.
Students looking to purchase a ticket for the Orange’s second-round matchup of the NCAA Tournament against No. 16 UNC-Asheville on Thursday will have a limited opportunity.
The U.S. attorney general is looking into concerns that the New York Police Department monitored Muslim mosques and student associations.
After being suspended earlier in the year for making insensitive comments, Department of Public Safety Assistant Chief Mike Rathbun is no longer employed by Syracuse University.
The Syracuse University Sport Management Club donated $30,444 to the Upstate Cancer Center at Upstate Medical University as a result of its most successful annual sport auction in December 2011.
Writer, producer and actor Aaron Sorkin is the 2012 commencement speaker at this year's graduation ceremony, university officials announced Thursday.
After Bernie Fine was accused of sexual abuse in November, Syracuse University athletics department officials said they have continued to handle media inquiries for the men's basketball team on a case-by-case basis. But not all media outlets have been granted entry to the team's practices, signaling a shift from previous policy.
The incident happened at a nearby Target. A Muslim woman in a black headscarf was shopping when another woman approached her.
Construction on a new Marriott Hotel in downtown Syracuse is slated to begin Thursday.
The hotel is part of The Inns at Armory Square, which is a project to include both the 100-room Marriott and a 75-room Courtyard Residence Inn on the same property in Armory Square, said Linda Hartsock, director of the Connective Corridor. The space will also contain 15,000 square feet of retail shops and on-site parking.
Student Startup Madness, a tournament-style competition for college student start-up groups created by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, will debut over Spring Break at a South by Southwest event in Austin, Texas.
3-D computer-aided designs will be presented in a free exhibition titled "Creativity through Exhibition Design II" at The Warehouse Design Gallery from March 9-30.
Syracuse University alumnus Christopher Boucher fascinated an audience in Gifford Auditorium in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall on Wednesday with a reading from his wacky post-modern novel, "How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive."
Students at Utah Valley University created a brand of lip balm designed to change flavors when two wearers are kissing. Some of the unique flavor combinations include "fire and ice," "raspberry and lemonade" and "peaches and cream."
From what Donte Davis remembers about being drug tested by Syracuse University's athletic department, there was little wiggle room to get around the rules.
After much discussion between students and faculty, The Warehouse will now be open to design majors from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Fiction novelist Jonathan Franzen instantly captured the attention of the audience with his quick-witted and literary-based jokes while speaking to a crowded Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday night.
Social media expertise combined with a passion for specialty coffee is the formula for Steve Rhinehart's "Counter Talk" blog.
Students and teachers can influence situations involving plagiarism positively and negatively, said panelists from different fields at Syracuse University in a discussion sponsored by E.S. Bird Library on Tuesday.
Michael Gaut spent his Saturday morning improving his poetry skills at the South Side Communication Center on South Salina Street.
A book by School of Information Studies professor R. David Lankes won the American Library Association's "Best Book in Library Literature" award for 2012, and it is sparking conversation throughout the librarian community.
A highly contested election for the last remaining representative position for the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications was the main issue tackled by the Student Association on Monday night.
The Syracuse University Entrepreneurship Club has launched a new venture called Orange Outfitters to create affordable, designer T-shirts for SU's schools and clubs.
Jonathan Franzen, writer for The New Yorker, will discuss creative writing and writing about society with students Tuesday night as part of the University Lecture Series.
When Paul Smyth's name was announced as the winner of the Emergency Medical Services Advisor of the Year award, he was surprised to learn that students within Syracuse University Ambulance nominated him for the honor.
A requirement in President Barack Obama's 2010 health care law for health insurance to cover basic birth control services for women
Following Monday night rumors that Nicki Minaj would headline University Union's Block Party concert, UU reaffirmed that plans for the event have not been finalized.
UU issued a statement about the April 27 spring concert after the rumors spread via Twitter. The comments ultimately resulted in similar responses of denial from both the accounts of Nicki Minaj and UU.
Multiple members of Syracuse men's basketball teams during the past decade failed drug tests, yet were still allowed by the school to play, according to a story published by Yahoo! Sports on Monday.
A top North Korean nuclear negotiator will travel to the United States this week for talks involving the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Although he displayed a laid-back posture and donned black Converse All-Stars, Ron Meyer, president and chief operating officer of Universal Studios, is still a businessman.
Nestled in the heart of a 15,000-acre forest preserve in the Adirondacks is SUNY-ESF's Northern Forest Institute, which is now offering students the opportunity to take full-semester courses for the first time.
Ian Eagle began a discussion with Syracuse University students Friday by setting the record straight: "Yes, it's my real name," said the voice of the New Jersey Nets.
Benjamin Burtt will be remembered by his colleagues and students as a pleasant, organized professor with a passion for teaching and a great influence over those he taught.
Students in the Class of 2013 will conclude their college careers at Syracuse University on May 12, 2013, inside the Carrier Dome, the very same place they first started their journeys four years ago.
Alternative indie-rock group Titus Andronicus will headline a concert in the Schine Underground on Thursday, March 29. The concert, presented by WERW and the Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association, will start at 7:30 p.m. and will feature openers Caveman and student group The Vanderbuilts.
Bright green T-shirts could be spotted in a sea of orange during Saturday's men's basketball game against Louisville.
Indie rockers Real Estate will headline University Union's second Bandersnatch Music Series concert of the spring semester. UU officials announced the band will play March 28 in the Schine Underground at 8 p.m. with a soon-to-be named opener.
Emma Edwards has to think outside the box to conquer an ironic challenge in expanding student awareness about the Syracuse University Sustainability Club.
The life of a monk is filled with vows of celibacy and silence. Monks practice restrictions on their diet, dress and use of electronic devices. Now, 17 students at the University of Pennsylvania are getting a taste of this culture in a new class on monastic life and aestheticism.
Students in alcohol-related emergencies will soon be able to call for help without fear of punitive action on first offense.
Douglas Biklen was chosen for the 2011 UNESCO/Emir Jaber al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for his work promoting education and equal opportunities for people with educational disabilities.
Orange Television Network and Ithaca College Television have forged a partnership to encourage cross-promotion and exchange knowledge.
A former scientist at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University was found to have falsified reports in federally funded projects, including two published studies.
A judge dismissed Zach Tomaselli's order of protection against Syracuse University's former associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine on Wednesday before hearing any evidence.
Visual artist Anna Schuleit spoke to a crowd of students, professors and alumni Tuesday about her projects involving the mentally ill. Schuleit described much of her work with mental institutions around the country as well as her current life as a painter.
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, a man who wears many hats, will speak from experience on diversity in the entertainment industry.
State Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. announced last week that he has restored $11.5 million in School Improvement Grants for the Syracuse City School District.
Charlie Jiao, a first-year medical student at Upstate Medical University, received an email last week notifying him that the College of Medicine was on probation.
Gary Shaheen and Romel Mackelprang ventured to Ghana in early February to establish an inclusive entrepreneurship program.
In the past two days, speculation has risen regarding Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's involvement in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing in Lockerbie, Scotland.
Albany -- Two of Bernie Fine's accusers came to Albany on Tuesday to show their support for a bill that would extend the statute of limitations concerning child sexual abuse.
Department of Public Safety officials discussed protocols and addressed safety concerns raised by students with members of the Student Association at Monday night's meeting.
Medical students will need to learn more about the human mind than those in previous years if they want to pass the new Medical College Admission Test.
As families become busier in today's society, sitting down for a meal has become less realistic and unhealthy fast foods are now the easiest option. Cultural changes like these are believed to contribute to childhood obesity.
It's a title you can never escape from. A title so heinous it becomes your identity.
Sex offender.
The money collected from the rise in student tuition for the upcoming 2012-13 academic year will be used to provide more services for students and uphold facilities at Syracuse University, officials said.
When sophomore Mike Cacciatore wrote his campus initiative, it was four pages long. It needed more detail, so he expanded it to five. Parts needed to be changed. He rewrote it. It needed more detail. He expanded it to seven.
A panel of experts agreed the media has both great power and responsibility in reporting about sexual abuse during a symposium in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium on Thursday.
As provost of the University of Michigan in 2003, Nancy Cantor worked tirelessly to help prepare the university for a landmark affirmative action case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Judges and spectators gathered in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Saturday afternoon for the Alexia Tsairis photography competition.
An off-campus robbery occurred early Saturday morning at 1 a.m. on the 700 block of Euclid Avenue.
Two cars collided on Euclid and Lancaster avenues early Friday morning, resulting in one of the cars flipping over and crashing into a tree.
The president of Road to Recovery, a group that supports victims of sexual abuse, said he is treating a victim who has been molested by another coach at Syracuse University.
In their 56-48 victory against South Florida on Monday night in the Carrier Dome, the Orange donned a color unrelated to their name: gray.
When an image of President Barack Obama was hung behind the front counter of Ernie Davis Dining Center in honor of Black History Month, some interpreted the framed poster —synonymous with Obama's 2008 bid for presidency — as a political message.
The number of emergency transports due to alcohol-related incidences has significantly risen at Syracuse University in the past year.
The walk of shame is a commonly used expression by college students to describe the trek from a late-night hookup's apartment across campus to one's dorm room, clad in last night's clothes.
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host a symposium titled "When Games Turn Grim: Can Media Cover Sports Scandals Responsibly?" on Thursday to examine the media's coverage of notorious sports scandals.
When Margaret Clevenger was 8 years old, a trip to Follett's Orange Bookstore meant getting pom-poms to cheer on the Syracuse University basketball team or choosing a Beanie Baby from the store's display.
The defamation suit filed against Syracuse University and men's head basketball coach Jim Boeheim will now be moved to Syracuse.
After about a year of inactivity, the Syracuse Citizen Review Board was reinstated under recently passed legislation.
Centro's work on a new transportation hub, set to open in June, will be completed this spring.
Former students and colleagues describe Samuel V. Kennedy III as an old-school newspaper guy, something people just don't see anymore.
Pan Am Flight 103 bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was released from prison on compassionate grounds because it was said he only had months to live. But two and a half years later, he is now declaring his innocence in a collection of "deathbed memoirs" to be published next week.
The Syracuse University Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse will receive a $55,750 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation.
Linda Hartsock is thinking big to make Syracuse the next "happening place."
"You see so many vibrant communities fused with art, music and technology, and we are trying to make that here in Syracuse," she said.
Onondaga County Supreme Court Justice Brian DeJoseph reserved decision Tuesday on a request by Syracuse University and men's head basketball coach Jim Boeheim to move the defamation suit against them to a court in Syracuse.
As a member of the Learning About Israel in the Middle East project, Sam Taylor was shocked to hear that the New York Police Department was monitoring Muslim college students at Syracuse University for suspicious terrorist activity.
Lawyers involved in the defamation case against Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University will argue to move the venue of the lawsuit from New York City to Syracuse during a hearing Tuesday morning.
A medical amnesty policy and explicit cyberbullying language will be added to Syracuse University's Code of Student Conduct.
In an effort to ensure veterans' work experience is recognized when they transition into the civilian workforce, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed Mike Haynie of Syracuse University to aid him with the initiative.
A unique mix of general assembly elections and team building activities dominated the Student Association's Monday night meeting.
Contraception made only for women may be a thing of the past as the potential for male birth control continues to evolve.
@SyracuseU's daily flood of followers and constant re-tweets allow Syracuse University to be among the top educational institutions in social media practice. But the strategies the university's Twitter account uses to achieve such results remain in question.
The New York Police Department has monitored Muslim college students in areas beyond New York City limits, including Syracuse University.
Though there was no dancing or singing Friday afternoon, enthusiasm could still be seen in the hundreds of male students anticipating bids during spring recruitment.
Upstate Medical University's medical school was placed on probation Thursday by an accrediting organization after concerns were raised about the school's curriculum.Upstate Medical University's medical school was placed on probation Thursday by an accrediting organization after concerns were raised about the school's curriculum.
The notoriously outspoken TV and radio personality of ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, covered more than just sports during his visit to Syracuse University on Thursday night.
Strict legislation is cracking down on texting and driving in New York state.
For Alexia Zambalas, Sunday mornings are spent wading into a small, cement-circled pond with a net to help volunteers and workers at Carpenter's Brook Fish Hatchery catch trout.
One message to the central administration stood out at Wednesday's University Senate meeting: more transparency. "A recurring theme has been transparency in almost all of the comments," said Samuel Gorovitz, a philosophy professor and often outspoken university senator.
The Daily Orange: You have a lot of experience running successful political campaigns. What do you think of the campaigns that the current Republican candidates are running?
Rove: Each election is different, and these ones got a lot of things undercurrenting it to make it very unusual. The fundamental nature of campaigns, it used to be television ads would drive a lot of the dialogue. Now with the 20-some odd debates, that has drawn people into being engaged in this in a way that has made television ads less important and the ongoing dialogue of the campaigns more important. People are paying a lot of attention. When you have six or seven million people tuning into a presidential debate and you have 20-some odd of these, most people watch more than one. A lot of people are plugged into this in a way that's pretty unusual.
The university will raise tuition by about 3.6 percent for the 2012-13 academic year — a relatively small increase amounting to around $1,307.
One message to the central administration stood out at Wednesday's University Senate meeting: more transparency. "A recurring theme has been transparency in almost all of the comments," said Samuel Gorovitz, a philosophy professor and often outspoken university senator.
The Interfraternity Council is developing new changes to security that would put the Department of Public Safety in charge of monitoring the areas where the fraternity houses are located during house parties. Jeff Cucinell, vice president of external affairs at IFC, said Chestnut Street Security Inc.
An auditorium full of students rapidly typing on their laptops and iPads does not faze Doug Craig, who encourages the use of Twitter during his speeches. Craig, senior vice president of digital media and e-commerce at Discovery Communications, gave a speech titled "Digital and Social TV: The Power of Real-Time Engagement" as part of the Newhouse Global Leaders in Digital and Social Media Speaker Series.
Protestors lined the pathways between the Schine Student Center and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Wednesday in response to Karl Rove's visit to Syracuse University. "I think we have a fantastic welcoming party for him," said Amy Snider, president of the College Democrats, in a speech at the protest.
The Syracuse community's avid appreciation for Orange basketball and the revenue the team brings to the city's economy are now being cited by Bobby Davis and Mike Lang's attorneys as reason to move their defamation suit against Jim Boeheim out of Onondaga County. The lawyers filed papers Tuesday claiming residents' "obsession" with Syracuse University basketball prevented the former ball boys from receiving a fair trial.
President Barack Obama was the topic of choice for Karl Rove on Wednesday during a talk in Goldstein Auditorium.
Despite what is recorded in history textbooks, passed down verbally or kept in people's memories, parts of history can fall through the cracks as people and events vanish from public knowledge over the years. Brown University senior Malcolm Burnley recently uncovered a forgotten piece of history while researching for a class project.
The stairs leading to Mount Olympus can be intimidating after sunset. As a freshman, Courtney Stafford recalled that her only sense of relief came from seeing a blue light at the bottom of those stairs.
Republican strategist and campaign mastermind Karl Rove will talk politics Wednesday in Goldstein Auditorium.
In opposition to Karl Rove leadership over several super political action committees, the Syracuse University College Democrats will conduct a peaceful rally outside the Schine Student Center on Wednesday during his speech.
The entrance to the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center immediately draws attention to a large display of orange banners, awards and memorabilia. But what is not instantly noticeable is the building's high level of environmental performance.
Many people consider drinking alcohol to be a normal part of the college experience. However, severe alcohol abuse, or chronic alcoholism, is considered a disease, according to a 2006 study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
A new study shows the need to use Facebook can be stronger than an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Social scientists say that more than 350 million people suffer from this condition, known as Facebook Addiction Disorder.
Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras presented her budget last week with a spending plan of $373 million.
University Union President Rob Dekker discussed the processes involved in scheduling concerts like Rock the Dome with members of the Student Association on Monday during the SA meeting held at 7:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Complex.
Sugar is so dangerous to one's health that researchers are suggesting it should be regulated, similar to tobacco and alcohol products.
Facebook officials said in an announcement Wednesday they are hoping to raise $5 billion when the company goes public. The company was formally privately owned by founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
High school students across the country are often encouraged to enroll in Advanced Placement courses. These classes not only appeal to many schools because students have the potential to earn college credit, but because studies show the courses also better prepare students for college.
Two positions that administrators hope will benefit the educational needs of students were created by the Office of Academic Affairs at Syracuse University.
Upon entering Ernie Davis Dining Center for this semester's Black History Month-themed dinner Feb. 7, students were greeted with a poster of President Barack Obama hanging above the counter at the dining hall's entrance.
For most people, choosing between using a men's bathroom or a women's bathroom is an easy decision. They don't have to consciously consider their own gender, comfort or safety. Most people don't have to worry about potentially being beaten, harassed or intimidated while trying to use the restroom.
Student Association members constantly work on initiatives, many of which have been successful in the past. However, in the last several semesters, two heavily discussed and well-known projects have been seemingly stalled by means outside the control of the representatives themselves.
The request made by two of Bernie Fine's accusers for Syracuse University to turn over a roster with the names of former basketball players was denied in a New York City court Friday.
More than 400 people promised to take part in one small, sustainable act through the DOT campaign at the men's basketball game against Connecticut on Saturday.
Jim Boeheim has won on the basketball court for most of this season. Now he's searching for a victory off the court as well. Boeheim, along with other coaches at top basketball schools around the nation, is participating in "Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge" in hopes of winning $100,000 for the charity of their choice.
The brother of Marcus Sales, Syracuse University wide receiver, was sentenced to five years probation Friday for a drug case that kept his brother from playing this past season, according to The Post-Standard.
A journey back to Guatemala turned into a cultural exploration project for photographer Efren Lopez. It inspired him to connect the Latino community with the art world for his new local photo exhibit. The Syracuse University student and U.S. Air Force photographer opened the small collection of photographs, "The Photographer as a Child: Memories of Guatemala," Jan.
Researcher Sadie Ryan was about 50 meters away from the crowd of wild chimps, who screeched and scampered through the dense African forest. "We didn't even know they were there, and suddenly they just started shouting," said Ryan, an assistant professor of ecology at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, in collaboration with digital agency 360i, announced the establishment of the 360i and Newhouse Digital Advertising Alliance on Monday. This initiative will aid in the creation of a digital advertising program at Newhouse, according to a Feb. 6 SU News press release.
Product design students at Columbia College Chicago, an arts and media school, had the opportunity to design a game for Marbles: The Brain Store.
Syracuse Say Yes to Education has chosen the Syracuse University men's basketball game against Louisville at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3, to be the second annual Say Yes Day in the Carrier Dome.
Syracuse University design majors launched an online petition Tuesday to protest the shortened Warehouse hours, which went into effect Jan. 27.
University Senate sponsored an open forum for the Syracuse University community to address Chancellor Nancy Cantor with questions or concerns Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium.
Jim Boeheim's longstanding affinity for sarcasm, hyperbole and blunt comments are being referenced by his lawyers as justification to request the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit filed against him.
Growing up in nearby Saratoga, N.Y., Matt Werenczak always rooted for Syracuse University sports. Now, even his grandparents have stopped cheering for the university.
When the Bernie Fine sexual abuse scandal broke in mid-November, Syracuse University was thrown into the national spotlight. New developments in the case are being discovered almost daily, which have led to increased confusion in separating the individual parties involved. More than a dozen lawyers and firms have become involved in the case and its relative lawsuits. Compiled below are the top eight major players and their affiliation with the case.
The Near Westside has experienced a significant decrease in crime during the past year that can be linked to the recent installation of security cameras in the area, said Common Councilor Bob Dougherty.
New York City fashion photographer and Syracuse University alumna Lindsay Adler spoke to students, parents and faculty in a packed Watson Theater on Tuesday evening. Adler touched on a variety of topics including her career in the photography business and the success of inspiring photographers and fashion designers at SU.
Next fall, Syracuse University will offer a new Master of Science program in sport venue and event management. The 36-credit hour degree will be a part of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, but it will interact with three other colleges on campus as well.
This winter's warmer-than-normal weather has been an obstacle for the Syracuse University Ski Racing Club. Due to the lack of snow, skiers said they are frustrated and are finding it hard to stay motivated through the season, which started in the beginning of January and lasts until Spring Break.
Students looking to change up their nightlife options may not need to go farther than the mall.
Hendricks Chapel held a forum Tuesday evening for students and community members to discuss child sexual abuse for a second time in response to the recent child molestation allegations against Bernie Fine. The panel, composed of men and women with different connections to sexual abuse, spoke of the implications of child abuse and how to prevent it.
After a four-monthlong search, Syracuse University appointed Ryan Williams as associate vice president for enrollment management and director of scholarships and student aid. Williams will start in his new position March 5.
The Lewiston (Maine) District Court clerk's office confirmed Tuesday that Zach Tomaselli, the third accuser in the Bernie Fine case, obtained an order of protection against former Syracuse University associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine, according to a Feb. 7 article by The Post-Standard.
The assistant chief of Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety is on a 30-day suspension after making comments in the workplace that were considered insensitive.
Detectives’ interview recording proves Tomaselli first named UConn road game as alleged abuse site
The audio recording of an interview between two Syracuse police detectives and Zach Tomaselli, the third accuser of Bernie Fine, reveals Tomaselli initially claimed he was molested on a road trip to attend a Syracuse basketball game at Connecticut, not a game at Pittsburgh.
Zach Tomaselli, the third man to bring forth allegations of molestation against Bernie Fine, is reporting to have obtained a temporary order of protection from harassment against the former associate men's basketball coach Monday.
Developers for a new bookstore and gym complex on University Avenue, which will also include retail stores, have drawn up a plan they hope can solve tax-related issues that delayed construction, said Cameron Group LLC partner Thomas Valenti.
This semester, 80 undergraduate students are getting the opportunity to work with officials from Destiny USA and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo to expand their social media presence.
A bill to repeal a prior action eliminating the mention of the emergency reserve fund in the Student Association codes was proposed during the SA meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Kittredge Auditorium. The general assembly will vote on the bill at next week's meeting.
A forum on child sexual abuse will be held at Hendricks Chapel at 4 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the effects of child sexual abuse, the barriers causing silence, bystanders, how to report suspicions, local advocacy services and the legal process.
Women feel pain more intensely than men, according to a study recently conducted at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, which surveyed 11,000 men and women.
Both young men had blood alcohol content levels above 0.18. Both were dangerously intoxicated, got behind the wheel of a car and caused property damage.
Enthusiastic cheers and chants rang out across the Syracuse University campus Sunday as sororities revealed their bids to hundreds of female students participating in spring recruitment.
A car struck a Syracuse University student and member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity while he crossed Comstock Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Syracuse University sophomore struck by a South Campus bus early Saturday morning is recovering at Upstate Medical University Hospital.
Indie-pop group Cults will headline University Union's first Bandersnatch Music Series show of the year Feb. 29, officials announced Sunday. Cults will perform in Syracuse University's Schine Underground at 8 p.m. alongside a to-be-announced student opener.
Hackers associated with the group Anonymous hacked the Syracuse Police Department's public information website as well as police websites in Salt Lake City and Texas, Syracuse police said.
Sheltered by the safety net of a college campus, students sometimes feel a disconnect between campus inhabitants and those who populate the city.
This year, Syracuse University dropped in ranking on the Peace Corps Top Colleges list in producing volunteers for the agency. The university, which was ranked 11th in the nation last year, fell to 13th for 2012.
The Carrier Dome will be a secure venue for Thursday's Rock the Dome concert due to the collective efforts of the Department of Public Safety, the Syracuse Police Department, Dome staff and hired ushers.
Within minutes, the words "visionary," "mastermind" and "influencer" were all attributed to guest speaker Steve Stoute, who visited Syracuse University on Wednesday night in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium.
Syracuse center Fab Melo has been reinstated and will be eligible to play against St. John's Saturday after missing three straight games, the Syracuse athletics department confirmed in a statement Thursday.
Lawyers representing Bernie Fine's accusers demand that men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University release 25-year-old records in attempts to sue Boeheim and SU for defamation.
Despite what may seem like dozens of revelations in the case against Bernie Fine, Syracuse University students and residents remain frustrated with the lack of credible information about the investigation more than two months after his termination.
Syracuse men's lacrosse player Kevin Drew told a City Court judge on Wednesday he is making significant progress responding to a drinking problem that led to his arrest in October.
It all came down to a vote.
Only a week after Syracuse police evicted and arrested several members of Occupy Syracuse from Perseverance Park, Mayor Stephanie Miner held a special meeting with the Syracuse Urban Renewal Agency on Tuesday in City Hall. The meeting, which was open to the public, was held to pass a resolution that prevents protestors from staying in the park throughout the night.
Undergraduate applications to Syracuse University remain high for the third year in a row.
Twenty five years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first prescription drugs based on the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
The Syracuse Common Council announced last week it will help pay for the expenses of the Central New York chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' investigations of animal abuse, said Common Councilor Bob Dougherty.
The Student Association held several rounds of elections for positions in the general assembly, Judicial Review Board, Finance Board, University Senate and Administrative Operations Committee at Monday night's meeting in Maxwell Auditorium.
Lee Doyle spoke in front of a crowd of eager advertising majors and other Syracuse University students in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium on Monday evening. The presentation, titled "Building Brands in a Digital World — Digital Changes Everything," focused on advertising in the digital world.
Cutting calories or carbohydrates are diet methods people frequently use to lose weight quickly, but these extreme measures prove to be ineffective and damaging to the body and self-esteem.
The National Association of Black Journalists at Syracuse University, with support from the Black Communications Society, will host marketing executive Steve Stoute in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Davis says he believes Boeheim deliberately ignored "improper behavior" or did nothing to intervene
The wife of Bernie Fine had sexual relations with multiple basketball players, according to an affidavit by Fine's first accuser, the New York Daily News reported late Monday night.
Groundbreaking for renovations to Newhouse II could start as early as spring 2013 and will involve restructuring the exterior of the building and upgrading the studios. "Right now, we are proceeding into the design work," said Eric Beattie, director of the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction.
After receiving an email Jan. 23 stating The Warehouse will no longer be available to students 24 hours a day due to inappropriate and illegal behavior, Syracuse University design majors held a meeting to discuss a plan of action to get the old hours reinstated.
Delicious smells wafted over Goldstein Auditorium on Sunday afternoon. Chefs frantically chopped, stirred, peeled, sliced and cooked with all their might, hoping to win the title of Syracuse's first Iron Fork Champion.
Otto the Orange unveiled his new and improved costume to the largest Carrier Dome crowd this season at the men's basketball game against West Virginia on Saturday.
Within the depths of Huntington Hall, 17 avid gamers spent their entire weekend designing games as part of the 2012 Global Game Jam. Given only minimal resources and a 48-hour deadline, the participants were challenged to design and create games for the worldwide event.
A skeletal structure surrounded by backhoes, cranes and building materials reside beside the Carrier Dome. This site will become SUNY-ESF's Gateway Building, which will be a focal point of campus with a cafeteria, conference rooms and an exercise facility.
Food Network celebrity chef Anne Burrell signed copies of her book, "Cook like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons and Culinary Secrets," in the Syracuse University Bookstore on Sunday. Afterward, she spoke to students, teachers and community members in the Panasci Lounge about how she discovered her passion for cooking and turned it into a career
Carole Brzozowski wants to connect the dots between performing arts, the Syracuse community and the human condition. Though lofty, she said she believes it's possible.
Students from spoken word and hip-hop communities have the opportunity to participate in a unique program that offers financial aid throughout their college careers.
Syracuse University will kick off the speaker series "Memory and Commemoration, as Fact or Fiction" Thursday at 6 p.m. in Watson Theater with internationally renowned artist Shimon Attie.
Changes to Syracuse University's Academic Integrity Policy led to an increased number of referrals for academic violations by university faculty last semester.
As of next semester, Syracuse University will no longer be housing students in the Parkview Hotel and Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center.
Adjustments to bus schedules last semester appear to be successful in providing more efficient transportation for South Campus residents.
After a semester in a new house and this year's recruitment process just around the corner, Alpha Gamma Delta President Colleen Baker feels the women finally have a place of their own.
Nike announced Wednesday that the men's basketball team at Syracuse University will be one of nine basketball programs in the country to wear their new Hyper Elite Platinum uniforms during one game this season.
Lawyers representing Syracuse University and men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim requested to move the defamation lawsuit filed against them from New York City to Onondaga County. But plaintiffs argue the change of venue to a county of Orange fans could make an impartial trial difficult.
Laughter fills the Student Association headquarters in the Schine Student Center on a Friday afternoon as representatives chatter about new ideas and the weekend to come. President Dylan Lustig looks on as he stands against the open door of his personal office.
It had all the makings of a scandal from the start.
A prominent figure at the center of conflict. Revelations unfolding daily. Timeliness.
Hunt has been suspended from all football-related activities
Syracuse quarterback Terrel Hunt was arrested on Tuesday evening after police said he stole from a Hollister store in Carousel Center. He has since been suspended from all football-related activities.
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will hold a symposium Feb. 23 to discuss the media's handling of the Bernie Fine and Pennsylvania State University cases
Although orange seems to be the only color in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University sporting events, Dave Jacobs and Lawrence Moten have invented a product to make the stands even brighter — all while showcasing the rambunctious spirit of Syracuse sports fans and supporting local charities.
President Barack Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night in an effort to unite the American people. The president concentrated on issues such as the economy and higher education during his annual State of the Union speech.
City transportation planners have recently begun construction for bicycle lanes throughout Syracuse, said Chuckie Holstein, the Greater Syracuse executive director of the Forging Our Community's United Strength program.
A recent proposal by New York state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman may bring down the amount of prescription drug abuse in New York and on college campuses like Syracuse University.
Though no stalking offenses have been reported to the Department of Public Safety this year, officials said that a single offense was reported both last year and the year before.
Syracuse University is not only known for basketball and record snowfalls, but also for physical fitness, according to an article in Men's Fitness magazine.
Three years after the Transnationalizing LGBT project received a Chancellor's Award, its members have held two conferences on the subject and are now working toward an even larger goal: the publication of a scholarly journal on the topic.
The Student Association granted funds to several organizations, including Jerk magazine, with the passing of special programming legislation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation granted Syracuse University funds to establish the TransLIVE University Transportation Research Center on Jan. 17. The center, a collaboration among five universities, will conduct research on the sustainability of transportation and infrastructure.
Her office looked empty by late Wednesday afternoon. One circular wood table was cleared off except for a candy bowl in the center; two, tall imposing bookshelves were unfilled except for a few three-ring binders; and neat stacks of papers lined her desk, which stretched from two large windows past a bulletin board that now had more push pins than papers hanging from it.
At least one Syracuse University student was involved in a two-car collision outside the entrance to Thornden Park on Ostrom Avenue Monday afternoon at about 1 p.m. One individual was injured and driven away from the scene by an ambulance.
Said he will ask police to end Fine investigation
Zach Tomaselli, the third man to bring forth allegations of molestation against Bernie Fine, admitted to falsifying emails he forwarded to The Daily Orange and another media outlet.
Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari will unleash his humor in Syracuse while performing stand-up on April 13, University Union officials announced Sunday. UU will host "An Evening With Aziz Ansari" at the OnCenter Arena at 8 p.m.
With the same prowess he displayed on the basketball courts almost 50 years ago playing for the Syracuse Orangemen, Dave Bing served Syracuse University once again as the keynote speaker for the 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Plans to create the Syracuse Philharmonic, an effort supported by Syracuse University to restore a professional symphony to the city, have fallen through.
Follett's Orange Bookstore, a longtime textbook supplier for Syracuse University students, will close its doors for the last time Friday, Feb. 24.
Christine Garvey said it is important people realize child sexual abusers are not always a "stranger in a trench coat," but that in most instances, the abuser is someone the child and his or her family knows.
Longtime Pennsylvania State University football coach Joe Paterno, who transformed from admirable football icon to the center of controversy to bedridden victim in a span of two months, died of lung cancer early Sunday morning at age 85.
A snow leopard crouches low to the ground on a barren, snow-covered rocky ledge. This image, along with a sequence of other pictures showing the cat in its natural environment, was a thrilling discovery for SUNY-ESF biologist James Gibbs.
A committee to review internal investigations by the administration in light of alleged misconduct will take shape this semester, as per a resolution passed at Wednesday's University Senate meeting.
Twenty-four hours after being told they must vacate Perseverance Park, the Occupy Syracuse members were still camped out and rallying for their cause.
For Syracuse University graduate student Matthew Werenczak, being expelled from the School of Education was the last thing he expected.
Visitors of the Syracuse University School of Information Studies' website Wednesday were greeted by a washed out, black-and-white homepage with bold gray text reading "Stop SOPA."
Dan Leonard doesn't worry about what other people think of him. For the male sex abuse survivor, it's important to put a name and face to sexual abuse.
Syracuse University will honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday at the university's 27th annual celebration in the Carrier Dome. The event will feature Dave Bing, mayor of Detroit and SU alumnus, as its keynote speaker.
University Union will host its first-ever student film festival Feb. 10, officials announced Sunday. The event, called SyRECuse, will be held in both the Kittredge and Gifford auditoriums in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall simultaneously, allowing for more than 500 viewers total, said Tenaysia Fox, co-director of UU Cinemas.
Researchers at Cornell University have recently discovered something that once seemed impossible — an "invisibility cloak."
Try as they might, "Brother Jon" Grey said he's not moving.
Wikipedia, Mozilla Firefox and WordPress are go-to web platforms for most college students — used for everything from research to socializing. And on Wednesday, they're shutting down.
Though the 34 students who were awarded Syracuse University's first Posse scholarships will arrive on campus as part of the Class of 2016, the majority of the scholarship winners do not share the same geographic and financial backgrounds of many students who commit to SU.
Newly elected Student Association President Dylan Lustig enthusiastically began the first meeting of the 56th session by presenting his cabinet appointments to the general assembly.
Syracuse University recently created the position of associate vice president of public relations to oversee the Office of News Services and the university's communications agenda.
Students are spending less annually on textbooks, according to a Jan. 13 Student Watch study conducted by OnCampus Research.
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office can now charge insurance companies for its helicopter services after the Federal Aviation Administration granted the Sheriff's Office a Part 135 Commercial Air Carrier Certificate on Jan. 10.
Randi Bregman has been in the field of sexual abuse advocacy for two decades. But until recently, Vera House's executive director had never seen more attention on the crime than these past few months.
VanHooser says he lied to get back at Fine
The fourth man to accuse Bernie Fine of sexual abuse admitted to lying Friday and said Fine never molested him as a child.
Students have had mixed feelings about University Union's Rock the Dome concert lineup, co-headlined by rappers Ludacris and Rick Ross, since it was announced Jan. 4.
Syracuse University was recognized as a partner in a government employment initiative called Summer Jobs+, a program that will enlist businesses and nonprofit organizations to work together to provide disadvantaged youth with employment opportunities for the summer, according to a Jan. 5 SU News release.
For Central New York, the winter of 2011-12 has exhibited warmer temperatures than usual and has proved to be one of Syracuse's least snowiest since 1950.
Stress may not only have an effect on brain function but also on brain size, according to a Jan. 9 article in Time magazine.
Syracuse University alumnus C. James Zeszutek is defending SU men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim in a defamation lawsuit filed by two former ball boys against the coach and the university, according to a Jan. 11 article published in The Post-Standard.
Rappers Ludacris and Rick Ross will co-headline University Union's first-ever Rock the Dome concert on Feb. 2, UU officials announced Wednesday.
"This is something we hope will become a new staple concert as well as a new tradition for Syracuse University," said Kenny Consor, director of UU concerts.
Boeheim’s initial statements could be “very damaging" to other victims
Randi Bregman knows how difficult it is for victims of sexual abuse to come forward, but when public messages discredit those victims, it complicates an already painful process.
Bernie Fine's accusers will have to go through multiple stages in order to prove they were defamed in their upcoming lawsuit.
The president of Road to Recovery, a group that supports victims of sexual abuse, said he is skeptical of the district attorney's handling of the allegations against Bernie Fine.
"The whole thing is very strange," said Robert Hoatson, president and co-founder of Road to Recovery.
An early morning fire at Ernie Davis Middle School in Elmira on Wednesday destroyed memorabilia of the late Syracuse University running back Ernie Davis.
Federal prosecutors set up an anonymous tip line on Wednesday for the public to call with information regarding the Bernie Fine investigation.
The third person to accuse Bernie Fine of sexual abuse pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges Tuesday, according to an article in the Lewiston (Maine) Sun Journal.
Syracuse University is one of three universities participating in So.cl, Microsoft's new social network to function as a site for student collaboration and information gathering.
Jongwoo Han was stunned when his mother called from South Korea and told him North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Il, was dead. They knew the chairman's health was not good but never expected to hear this news now.
George Hicker, a former player on the Syracuse University men's basketball team and 1968 alumnus, resigned from his position on the Board of Trustees earlier this month.
Syracuse University's South Side Innovation Center will receive funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to launch its pilot program aiming to help aspiring entrepreneurs start businesses in the clean energy sector.
After former associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine was fired, Brad Sobotka, a 1986 Syracuse University alumnus and information manager for the Annual Giving Program at SU, was named the new adviser for the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity.
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications was named the top journalism school in the country Friday, according to a survey conducted by NewsPro, a magazine for news professionals.
The name of the fourth accuser in the Bernie Fine sexual abuse case was published by The Post-Standard on Thursday.
In the wake of the Pennsylvania State University and Bernie Fine scandals, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday he will introduce new legislation adding to the list of individuals mandated to report physical or sexual abuse.
Whenever the homesickness seemed too great, Andrew Johnson knew he could turn to his Posse.
Johnson, a student at Grinnell College in Iowa, is one of 10 college seniors from Los Angeles awarded full tuition to Grinnell through the Posse Foundation. Posse works with 39 partner undergraduate colleges across the nation to award high-achieving public school students from one of eight major U.S. cities with full college tuition.
The third accuser in the Bernie Fine case was arrested and charged for violating bail conditions on Tuesday, according to an article published by the Sun Journal on Wednesday morning.
University Place closed between College Place and South Crouse Avenue on Tuesday at about 9 a.m. due to a water main break, causing the Centro City buses and the Quad Shuttle to operate using Waverly Avenue instead of University Place.
Two former men's basketball ball boys announced they will file a defamation lawsuit against Syracuse men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University during a press conference Tuesday with their lawyer.
The two former ball boys who accused Bernie Fine of molestation hired high-profile attorney Gloria Allred and will file a lawsuit against Syracuse University, according to an article published by The Post-Standard on Tuesday.
The third person to accuse former Syracuse associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine of molestation will likely face prison time for sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy.
A graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs was suspended after being accused of choking another student during a domestic dispute on campus.
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $10 million grant to Syracuse on Monday to finance more work on the Connective Corridor.
When a gunman shot and killed a police officer and himself during a traffic stop on the Virginia Tech campus Thursday, many in the country were reminded of the 2007 shooting in which a Virginia Tech student opened fire, killing himself and 32 others.
Acts still in discussion phase, announcement to come later
University Union will host the first-ever "Rock the Dome" concert on Feb. 2 in the Carrier Dome. It's an event UU hopes will reoccur yearly, said Rob Dekker, UU president.
A lawsuit accusing Bernie Fine, former Syracuse University associate head men's basketball coach, of sexually abusing then 13-year-old Zach Tomaselli in a hotel was filed by Tomaselli Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Pedestrians redirected to alternative stair case
At about 2 a.m. on Friday, the Syracuse Department of Public Safety responded to a car accident at the top of the Mount Olympus stairway.
Advocates for victims of child sexual abuse called on Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick on Thursday morning to organize a grand jury with an independent prosecutor to investigate additional crimes of Bernie Fine, former associate men's basketball coach at Syracuse University.
The Syracuse University Office of First-Year and Transfer programs ended its three-month search for a new director with the hiring of Carrie Grogan Abbott, former associate director of admissions and student services for SUAbroad.
No one understands the price of freedom quite like Terry Anderson.
Adds Syracuse's 2005 investigation believed to be inadequate
There is "little doubt that an inappropriate relationship existed" between Bernie Fine and former ball boy Bobby Davis, the Onondaga County district attorney said Wednesday morning.
The final University Senate meeting of the semester, held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Maxwell Auditorium, generated the most discussion thus far, as members focused on the allegations facing Bernie Fine, former associate head men's basketball coach.
The news of sexual abuse allegations against Bernie Fine hit close to home for some advocacy groups at Syracuse University.
In comparison to past years, the number of students withdrawing from one or more classes was on par with years past. This semester, 7,883 undergraduate students dropped one or more class.
Fox News host Andrea Tantaros discussed her career as a media expert and national political commentator with a full audience Wednesday night. Students from all different backgrounds and political views gathered at the auditorium in the Life Sciences Complex for the controversial lecture.
A new voice will lead the Belfer Audio Archive when Jenny Doctor starts as its new director in January.
A group of students can make a huge difference in their community as shown by the Foundation of Young Philanthropists on Wednesday afternoon.
One of Stephen Zaima's greatest passions is traveling.
In the final installment of the Raymond Carver Reading Series, Christopher Kennedy, director of the MFA creative writing program and associate professor of English at Syracuse University, answered questions from about 40 students of the ETS 107: "Living Writers" class and read from many of his works.
This past semester, Yale University offered a course that focused on why people went out at night, what thrills the experience of nightlife provided and how the rhythms and bass tempos of dance music set the tone for those outings.
On the afternoon of Dec. 7, 1941, Ellie Ludwig was in her sorority house at Syracuse University when startling news came on the radio.
The court hearing for a Syracuse men's lacrosse player was adjourned to a new date at the Onondaga County Courthouse on Tuesday.
The search for Syracuse University's Class of 2013 commencement speaker process kicks off on schedule with the launch of the official commencement website.
Tax exemptions for the ongoing Carousel Center expansion will continue for another six months following an additional deadline extension for the completion of the project's first phase.
Hotel Skyler in Syracuse recently became one of only three LEED Platinum certified hotels in the United States.
Changes to the Syracuse University Library system are moving along as scheduled. The South Campus Library Facility is the latest project for SU and is the largest piece to the library's changes.
As Brianne Murphy was growing up, her mother was a strong union supporter who always advocated for fair wages and equal employment, among other causes.
AUBURN, Maine — The Maine man who accused Bernie Fine, former associate men's basketball coach at Syracuse University, of molesting him has "come clean" and admitted to sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy.
Funding for Syracuse University's billion-dollar campaign is continuing to gain momentum and is slightly ahead of schedule, with $930 million raised since the campaign started in 2005.
One semester following the R.A.P.E. Center's name change to the Advocacy Center, officials noticed an overall positive response.
The final Student Association meeting of the 55th session and the fall semester was one of farewell speeches and heartfelt goodbyes. The meeting proved especially meaningful for President Neal Casey and Comptroller Jeff Rickert as they addressed the assembly for the last time.
Despite a few setbacks, including equipment coming in late, the Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center is still on track for renovation completions before the new year.
Even without the thinnest layer of snow on the ground, Tuesday's showing of "The Art of Flight" is anticipated to leave the audience aching for more snowboard action.
People with higher IQs are more likely than their lower- IQ counterparts to smoke marijuana and take illicit drugs, according to a Time magazine article.
Church members are a no show
With the anticipation of the Westboro Baptist Church protesting outside the Syracuse-Florida men's basketball game Friday night in light of the allegations against Bernie Fine, students and community members came out in full force to counter the expected protest.
The Syracuse University administration does not plan to publicly release the results of its 2005 investigation into the allegations against Bernie Fine, Chancellor Nancy Cantor said on Friday.
The sound of holiday cheer rang throughout Hendricks Chapel on Sunday evening as various musical groups participated in "Holidays at Hendricks."
Cuts in federal aid have made affording college more challenging for students across the United States, prompting the education secretary to speak up about the cost problems facing those looking to further their education.
As Eric Stone walked through Illick Hall's Roosevelt Wildlife Collection, observing the hundreds of animals, he was in his element. By gently stroking a stuffed duck for just a few seconds, Stone was able to detect the specific species, sex and ecological importance of the animal.
In the wake of her first 100 days on the job, Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras plans to implement reforms and revitalize a district that graduates 50 percent of its 21,000 students — 75 percent of whom are not proficient in English or math.
When Neal Casey first began his campaign to become president of Student Association, he came with big ideas.
Syracuse University sophomore center Fab Melo's charge of fourth-degree criminal mischief will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble for one year, said City Court Judge Stephen Dougherty in domestic violence court Wednesday.
Cries of "Hey ho, hey ho! Police brutality has to go!" could be heard from the steps of Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday afternoon as about 50 students, faculty and Syracuse residents rallied together to protest against police brutality.
After approximately two years of construction, renovations on Bowne Hall and the surrounding area were completed this month.
Statements made by Syracuse University head basketball coach Jim Boeheim after Tuesday's game against Eastern Michigan left students impressed by the way Boeheim is handling the allegations against Bernie Fine.
Students who wish to have the opportunity to meet with Syracuse University alumni and visit companies in the Silicon Valley area must have their applications in by Friday.
One morning, Bruce Smith said he spotted a student simultaneously working out on an elliptical machine in the gym and reading "Black Dog of Fate," Peter Balakian's memoir about his grandmother's survival in the Armenian Genocide. Smith said he would like to live in a world where all students copied this act.
It was a good idea gone wrong.
In August, the University of Southern Mississippi distributed 700 Samsung Galaxy 10.1 mobile tablets to some Honors College, McNair Scholars, Southern Style and Gulf Coast students.
Dennis DuVal, who served as Syracuse police chief in 2002, knew about the allegations against Bernie Fine when they first surfaced nine years ago, according to a statement by Police Chief Frank Fowler released Tuesday.
Chancellor Nancy Cantor expressed support for Jim Boeheim two days after the men's basketball head coach backed down from earlier statements supporting Bernie Fine.
Upon entering the position of the Student Association comptroller, Jeff Rickert had hopes of allocating large amounts of money to student organizations smoothly and ensuring that the best programs received the most money. Now, with his second term coming to an end, Rickert said he has done just that.
Robert Hoatson, an advocate for victims of sexual abuse, said a woman contacted him Nov. 21 and said her family member had also been affected by Bernie Fine. He has not spoken with the family member who was allegedly affected.
To Robert Thompson, the weather in Syracuse over the past couple of days is appropriate given the situation hanging over the university.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle collided into a tollbooth in the Marion parking lot Tuesday night.
Syracuse University students looking to study abroad in Cairo next semester will still be able to do so — for now.
Author Peter Balakian will retell the past hardships his grandmother faced during the Armenian Genocide with Syracuse University students Wednesday.
As the end of the fall semester approaches, some students are filing for housing relocation for the spring semester.
While some brave shoppers were out early Friday in search of the best Black Friday deals, at least one person went out of his or her way to send a message.
Weight loss may be just as easy as popping a stick of gum in your mouth.
Although official U.S. combat operations ended in Iraq in August 2010, up to 50,000 U.S. troops continue to occupy the country. As the end of 2011 approaches, so do the final days of the occupation.
It wasn't long ago that Rabbi Brad Hirschfield believed he possessed the ultimate truth about religion.
At 17 years old, he left his home in Chicago and moved to Israel based on a message from God.
Despite the firing of Bernie Fine, former associate head coach of men's basketball at Syracuse University, the Department of Public Safety didn't step up enforcement Sunday night.
The last moments preceding the verdict of Student Association's presidential race proved to be nerve-racking and stressful for Dylan Lustig. Although Lustig won 2,167 to 972, he said he felt the race was evenly matched with Taylor Carr.
Syracuse University professor David Bennett gave a presentation regarding his views on the university's change in admissions strategies to the general assembly at Monday's Student Association meeting.
The firing of Bernie Fine, former associate head coach of the men's basketball team, left students and Syracuse residents alike buzzing Sunday night, but it also prompted conversation about the future of head coach Jim Boeheim.
The Syracuse Police Department said it will disclose the records relating to the Bernie Fine investigation to the Onondaga County District Attorney's Office following a weeklong battle that was scheduled to be settled in court Tuesday.
Shortly before 2 p.m., media personnel who had been camped out at Manley Field House all day sprang into action when they saw two men walking down the hallway and enter a locked part of the building. One was holding a stack of papers in his hand.
Following Sunday's announcement that Syracuse University officials fired men's basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine, students' opinions are mixed.
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Bernie Fine and Jim Boeheim meet when Fine was a student manager and Boeheim was a freshman on the Syracuse University men's basketball team.
College Coaches and Professionals Reporting Act
For New York state Assemblyman James Tedisco, the one good thing that could come out of the Bernie Fine allegations is an increased awareness of child sexual abuse. Tedisco, along with fellow Assemblyman George Amedore, recently proposed the College Coaches and Professionals Reporting Act, a reporting law for college campuses.
Onondaga Country District Attorney William Fitzpatrick deemed Syracuse University's decision to fire Bernie Fine "very appropriate" in the wake of molestation allegations against the SU associate head basketball coach.
Despite questions surrounding the legitimacy of the claims from the three people accusing Bernie Fine, former associate head coach of men's basketball at Syracuse University, of sexual molestation, experts say the false reporting of sexual abuse is rare.
Bernie Fine's status with the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity is unclear after he was fired from his coaching job Sunday night.
On Nov. 5, one of the biggest scandals in the history of college sports began to unfold. Former Pennsylvania State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was arrested for a slew of sexual abuse charges. Legendary football coach Joe Paterno and President Graham Spanier were fired for their lack of action upon supposedly learning of the abuse in 2002.
The Syracuse University alumni community is trying to remain strong during a time when its alma mater is the focus of a national news story revolving around an investigation of sexual abuse.
Two homes on the 700 block of Livingston Avenue were burglarized during Fall Break.
Bernie Fine is still innocent in spite of his termination from Syracuse University on Sunday night, said former men's basketball player and SU trustee George Hicker.
Bernie Fine, the associate head coach for men's basketball at Syracuse University, was fired from the university Sunday.
A third person has stepped forward and accused Bernie Fine, associate head coach of men's basketball, of sexual molestation. The accusations prompted the hours-long search of Fine's home on Friday.
Bernie Fine's wife admitted concerns about her husband's molestation of a Syracuse University men's basketball team ball boy in their home in a 2002 tape-recorded telephone conversation, according to a story and video published by ESPN on Sunday.
Police searched the DeWitt home of Syracuse men's basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine on Friday afternoon, according to an article published by The Post-Standard.
Says Syracuse University administration has been helpful
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick called the actions of Mayor Stephanie Miner and the Syracuse Police Department "hypocritical" Wednesday evening, and reiterated he eventually will get the information he requested.
Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick criticized the way the Syracuse Police Department has handled its investigation of Bernie Fine, Syracuse University's associate head basketball coach, at a press conference Wednesday.
Housemate arrested on nine charges to appear in Onondaga County Court
A SUNY-ESF student was arraigned in Syracuse Criminal Court on Tuesday, three weeks after he and his housemate were arrested during a police raid at their Westcott Street residence. Police confiscated cocaine, marijuana, LSD, mushrooms, at least $5,000 and a shotgun during the raid.
In light of the recent child molestation allegations against Bernie Fine, associate head coach for men's basketball, the Syracuse University administration will be receiving advice from a public relations consultant.
The Syracuse Police Department will not release information as it arises during its investigation into molestation allegations against Syracuse University associate head coach Bernie Fine, Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner announced in a five-paragraph press release Monday.
Don McPherson got to know Bernie Fine well as a member of the Syracuse athletics family. But McPherson, the former SU quarterback who has spent more than 20 years speaking out against social issues such as sexual abuse, said his thoughts are a little jaded.
The Syracuse men's basketball game against Colgate on Saturday, for the most part, felt like any other game this season for fans. But it was the little details — an empty seat next to head coach Jim Boeheim and national news cameras scanning the crowd — that reminded attendees this game was different.
A burgundy Chrysler minivan with New York plates was stopped and searched at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Marshall Street just before 3 a.m. Saturday. Two men were waiting outside the car, one handcuffed.
In the wake of Bernie Fine being placed on administrative leave by Syracuse University, men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim released a statement on Friday announcing the move of graduate assistant Gerry McNamara to the coaching staff.
An empty hammock swayed in the breeze. A pot lay tipped over in middle of the lawn. Friday's newspaper sat untouched in the mailbox in front of Bernie Fine's home.
The Fine house seemed isolated from the rest of the neighborhood as a small cluster of cameras and reporters standing in the street focused its attention on any movement coming from the house.
Dave Siock was shocked when he learned of the allegations against men's basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine.
Siock, a Syracuse center from 1988-93, has known Fine since he was a young kid attending basketball camps. He worked with him closely every day at practice, and went to him whenever he needed advice.
Bernie Fine, the Syracuse basketball associate head coach who has been accused of molesting two former team ball boys, has denied the allegations in a statement released by his lawyer, Karl J. Sleight, on Friday:
A South Campus bus and a Caz Limo collided Friday afternoon on the corner of Colvin Street and the Manley South parking lot.
Kevin Quinn, vice president for public affairs at Syracuse University, said Friday afternoon Chancellor Nancy Cantor would not be speaking on the Bernie Fine case at present. Cantor has already discussed what she knows and and can say given the current investigation through an email sent to the SU community Friday morning, Quinn said.
Media outlets lined up outside the Carmelo K. Anthony Center Friday, a day after molestation allegations were made against Syracuse basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine.
ESPN, which broke the story late Thursday night, was in the parking lot outside the basketball facility, with a satellite dish on top of its news van. A camera was set up, and ESPN reporter Mark Schwarz did a report at one point late in the morning time. Afterward, he immediately retreated back to the news van.
Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor sent out the following letter regarding the allegations against men's basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine just before 6:30 a.m. on Friday:
Dylan Lustig spent the majority of Thursday night pacing in his apartment wearing a suit and tie, waiting for a phone call that would affect the next year of his life.
Stephen DeSalvo was off-campus in his Syracuse home when he learned he would be comptroller of Syracuse University's Student Association's 56th session.
Taylor Carr almost knew his evening would end in tears, and he was prepared to wait out for the worst.
George Hicker, former Syracuse University men's basketball player and a member of the SU Board of Trustees, rejected the idea that Thursday's allegations against Bernie Fine are in any way accurate.
More than 2,350 miles away, Bernie Fine has a supporter. Eric Devendorf, the former Syracuse guard who is in Boise, Idaho, with the Stampede of the NBA Development League, firmly believes the allegations are untrue.
A former assistant coach from Syracuse's 1986-87 Final Four team said he was shocked to hear of the allegations that SU associate head coach Bernie Fine molested two ball boys.
A former men's basketball team manager for the 1985-86 and 1986-87 seasons refutes allegations that Syracuse associate head coach Bernie Fine molested two ball boys.
Allegations that men's basketball associate head coach Bernie Fine molested a former team ball boy have sparked surprised reactions on and around the Syracuse University campus.
"Wow," said Clarice Muron-Bendaoud, an undeclared sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. "Everybody was so worked up about Penn State; nobody imagined it would happen here."
Syracuse police are investigating an allegation that an assistant coach on the men's basketball team molested a team ball boy for more than a dozen years.
Kelli Uhlberg describes the newly instated Fall Break as a blessing.
"It has really helped me. Since traveling alone takes at least a day, I felt that I had no time to spend with my family and friends back home," said Uhlberg, a sophomore fashion major from Denver. "But now I have a lot more time that I can allocate toward them."
As Fall Break approaches, some students living on South Campus will be spending the holiday in their apartments. With that, the Department of Public Safety and the Office of Residence Life are making sure students staying on campus remain safe.
In the wake of the sexual abuse allegations against a former assistant football coach at Pennsylvania State University, Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor sent an email to students, faculty and staff Wednesday asking the community to be vigilant about child sex abuse and how to report it.
Student Association elections broke the record number of votes since polling became available online in 2002. Students previously only voted on paper at polling stations around campus.
Occupy Wall Street protesters were removed from Zuccotti Park in Lower Manhattan, their place of demonstration for the past two months, on Tuesday morning by police, according to an article published Tuesday in The New York Times.
Melvin Stith left Syracuse on Wednesday for Chicago, where the first Ph.D. Project Hall of Fame ceremony will be held Thursday.
A group of students at Saint Mary's College of Maryland are living life at sea, literally. The college, bordered on one side by the St. Mary's River, is using the Sea Voyager cruise ship as a dorm for the second half of the fall 2011 semester.
Tucked quietly on the first and second floors of Lyman Hall, student interns, clad in business attire, sit at desks behind secured doors, manning cybersecurity operations for JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bob Herbert's presentation of "Wounded Colossus" Tuesday night was more of a call to action than a lecture. The distinguished journalist concluded the University Lectures series by discussing the need for increased civic involvement and political change.
A female Syracuse University student suffered no injuries Tuesday evening when the vehicle she was driving crashed into a tree and flipped over on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue near the entrance to the Comstock Art Facility.
Syracuse University College of Law alumnus and disability law attorney Howard Olinsky announced Tuesday that he is donating $100,000 to the Burton Blatt Institute at SU. The donation will be used to create the Olinsky Law Group BBI fellowship.
This winter some areas of Syracuse University will have a new tool to combat the average 115.6 inches of snow: heated sidewalks around select campus buildings.
An increasing number of young adults are moving back in with their parents to save money in the tough economy.
The U.S. federal government is trying to copy European nations by displaying striking images of dead bodies and deteriorating lungs on cigarette cases. But as of now, these measures will not be implemented for years.
Come Jan. 1, the Syracuse City School District's school board will consist of six white members and only one black member.
The Middle East was recognized as a region of autocracy and repression for decades, until civilians throughout chose to revolt eight months ago. Revolution was not an instant solution.
Two bills, concerning the Chinese Students and Scholars Association and Jerk magazine, did not receive funding at Monday night's Student Association meeting after presenting budget appeals. Both bills were heavily discussed.
The Student Association election received 1,886 ballots as of 9 p.m. Monday, said PJ Alampi, the Board of Elections and Membership Committee chair, at the close of the SA meeting.
Elections expert Peter Brown told the audience Monday afternoon that if he had to bet on who would win the 2012 presidential election, he would put his money on Republican Mitt Romney.
Award-winning journalist and author Bob Herbert will conclude this season of University Lectures by discussing the political and social issues in present day American society.
Since the start of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, migraines and headaches have become a significant issue for members in the U.S. armed forces and are seriously affecting their lives, according to an article published by The Washington Post.
Student Association presidential candidates Taylor Carr and Dylan Lustig discussed stances on community service and outreach at Sunday's SA debate.
Despite weeks of planning, the live stream scheduled to play on the SA debate website did not function at the beginning of the debate because of technical difficulties, said Ben Slutzky, the CitrusTV general manager. The stream was eventually posted online and people were able to see it, but it did not reach as many viewers as CitrusTV would have liked, he said.
The frigid rain let up for a minute, the skies parted a little and the white light of the sun shined through what was, moments ago, a dark gray gloom.
For Syracuse University students from Pennsylvania, last week's news of the unraveling sexual abuse scandal at Pennsylvania State University came as a shock.
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety and the Syracuse Police Department responded to concerns that a non-SU affiliated person was being housed in Boland Hall on Sunday night.
More than 20 million veterans living in the United States today have made sacrifices for the safety of their fellow Americans.
When Syracuse University alumnus and critically acclaimed actor Taye Diggs walked into the University Bookstore on Saturday afternoon, Kimberly Havens started shaking.
When established alumnus Sean O'Keefe said he was glad to be back at Syracuse University on Thursday during the Orange Central Showcase event, he really meant it. Fifteen months ago, O'Keefe suffered a near-death experience.
Engineering students helped destroy more than 200 bridges Saturday morning to teach local students engineering fundamentals.
Goldstein Auditorium shook with laughter time and time again Saturday night. Several hundred people made up a diverse crowd, as students, alumni and community members came to see the stand-up comedy show
Max Newland, bassist for the Vanderbuilts, took the stage in front of a familiar audience: his classmates.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In Stuart Selber's technical writing class last Monday, he and teaching assistant Michael Faris tried something a little bit different than usual.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Just before kickoff between Penn State and Nebraska at noon Saturday, the sidelines were empty. The players, coaches and athletic officials were absent. They were already on the field, huddling together in a circle at the 50-yard line to kneel down in complete silence amid more than 107,000 people in Beaver Stadium.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ― Perhaps everyone expected one last press conference.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ― As if cued, the sea of light rose as one. More than 10,000 white wax candles held high, tiny flames flickering against the night sky. With all eyes and attention fixated on the podium atop the steps of Old Main, the mass motion coincided perfectly with the tender words sung by Andrew Adamietz.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — At about 4:30 p.m. Friday, entering McLanahan's Student Store and Penn State Room on College Avenue included hitting a wall of people about 15 feet inside.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ― As the sun finished setting at 6:50 p.m. and darkness crept in around Beaver Stadium Thursday, the tents of Paternoville remained bathed in light.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ― The son of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno issued a statement on his father's behalf Friday, indicating that Paterno has hired an attorney.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State wide receivers coach Mike McQueary has been placed on administrative leave, university President Rod Erickson announced Friday.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ― On the steps of Old Main, Peter Buckland strives to shift the focus of conversation. In his hands is a large white piece of poster paper on which are written three words in green marker.
The last two cars of a train, one of which was carrying a large amount of propane, overturned on the railroad tracks between Brighton Avenue and Colvin Street, said Jenn Horvath, public information officer of DPS.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State's Board of Trustees announced Friday that trustee Kenneth Frazier will head a special investigation committee, which will look into the circumstances that gave rise to a grand jury report that charged former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky with a series of sexual assaults involving eight young boys.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — What started as a conversation in a Tuesday morning public relations class for Kyle Harris and Jess Sever has turned into a Friday night candlelight vigil expected to draw nearly 10,000 people to Penn State's Old Main Lawn.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ― Though the landscape of tents remains the same, this was anything but an ordinary week in Paternoville.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In Paternoville, the scene was much different Wednesday night than the one on College Avenue. There weren't any riots, tipped over television news trucks or downed lampposts. Instead, there was silence.
Two vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of Waverly and Comstock avenues just outside Park Point on Thursday afternoon.
Media outside Joe Paterno's house Thursday morning
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Amy Miller rode her bike slowly down McKee Street at about 9 a.m. and came to a stop right in front of Joe Paterno's house.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Only a shade of what was done hours earlier remained by 5:45 a.m. Thursday.
Two lampposts were still down near College Avenue. Both metal posts were snapped at their concrete bases. One of the posts, across from the Student Book Store on College Avenue, had its glass broken while the other post had its lights on and illuminated a dark morning. Thousands of Pennsylvania State University students flocked the downtown area Wednesday night into Thursday morning to display their anger over the firing of longtime football coach Joe Paterno, 84.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ― Despite a sign one block away indicating the road is closed except for local traffic, Joe Paterno's modest ranch house was surrounded by media the morning following his dismissal from Pennsylvania State University.
In the midst of a sexual abuse scandal involving a former assistant football coach at Penn State University, the university's Board of Trustees fired Joe Paterno, 84, in the middle of his 46th season as head coach.
Chaos descended on the calm, shattering the quiet of Lockerbie, Scotland, for years to come.
Although the University Senate meeting lasted about 10 minutes, several motions were passed, including a name change for the Department of Public Administration to the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs.
This year's Orange Central Homecoming will feature a parade, multiple sporting events, award ceremonies and events run by distinguished alumni.
Fifteen-time NBA all-star Shaquille O'Neal will appear at halftime during the men's basketball game against Fordham University on Saturday to promote "The Stupid Drink." O'Neal will also be on campus to film a commercial developed by students.
Verizon Wireless will open a branch on Marshall Street on Friday, offering student discounts and diversifying the storefronts on campus.
Poet Jennifer Grotz's engaging style and colorful personality brought her work to life when she visited the Syracuse University campus Wednesday.
Those looking for laughs during Syracuse University's Orange Central 2011 will not be disappointed.
Two Smith College professors have been pulling pranks on students for years. Their latest stunt: telling students the school would only be serving local vegetarian food.
The moment Steve Kimatian realized he lost the city auditor race Tuesday, he stood silently for several minutes, his hands on his hips and face full of disappointment.
Democrat Khalid Bey has won the District 4 Common Council seat against Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins with a slim margin.
For a moment, there seemed to be an inkling of justice.
No one person can justify the deaths of 270 lives, including 35 Syracuse University students, in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. But if anything came close to sealing the wounds of losing a loved one more than a decade after the bombing, it was the conviction of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Syracuse University will continue its tradition of lending resources to military veterans with the opening of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
Poet Jennifer Grotz will be making an appearance at Syracuse University after her visit to campus last year was canceled due to a snowstorm.
New Yorkers now have another resource on the Internet to find work in today's job market after Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration took the initiative to create a "Jobs Express" website in late October.
After a five-month investigation into the football team's coaching staff, the Skaneateles Central School District released a report detailing the illegal recruitment of at least nine players since March 2010.
When Pan Am Flight 103 was reduced to wreckage and rubble on Dec. 21, 1988, a pall was cast on members of the Syracuse University community, near and far.
Stephen DeSalvo enjoys politics. The Student Association comptroller candidate spends a great deal of time watching CNN and always has news websites open on his laptop.
The upcoming Syracuse winter isn't causing Occupy Syracuse to go away. Instead, the expected snow is forcing the movement, aimed at fighting social and economic injustice, to adjust
Representatives passed the Finance Board's recommendations to fully, partially and not fund bills, during the Student Association annual budget meeting. SA President Neal Casey said the meeting ran smoothly.
Honest, passionate feminine voices can find outlets in online magazines, according to a panel of female staff members for three online magazines.
Following the 107 to 14 vote that gained Palestine full membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Oct. 31, the United States cut off all funding to the U.N. organization after attempting to block the vote.
Although the idea of the freshman 15 may concern many students entering college, a new study shows it may just be a myth.
The race for city auditor in Onondaga County closes Tuesday and has become especially heated with allegations of corrupt practices and fierce competition between the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Teammates, friends and co-workers alike view Taylor Carr as a leader both on and off the soccer field.
Carr, Student Association presidential candidate and junior public relations major, was captain of the varsity soccer team at his high school before attending Syracuse University. At age 15, he began working as a referee for youth soccer teams. Today, he referees teams in Upstate New York an average of three days per week while running SA's Student Life Committee.
The lead singer of Manchester Orchestra will headline the second show in the Bandersnatch Music Series, University Union officials announced Saturday. Andy Hull will perform alongside We Barbarians and another unannounced opening act Dec. 5 in the Schine Underground at 8 p.m.
More than 90 student organizations are vying for a slice of the $429,442.17 made available by the student activity fee to host events this spring.
Syracuse University recently joined the 50K Club, a group of 123 universities across the nation that charge more than $50,000 for tuition, room and board, and other fees, according to a study titled "Trends in College Pricing" published by The College Board.
Open enrollment for 2011 faculty benefits starts Monday and continues through Nov. 18, featuring a non-revisit policy unlike last year.
Amy Goodman is one of the few people in the radio business who will say that static can be a good thing.
College kids in New York looking to save a few bucks now have an easier way to search for discounted textbooks on the Internet.
GDF SUEZ Energy Resources presented checks worth $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, to two collaborative organizations of which the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a member: the Sustainable Enterprise Partnership and the Syracuse Center of Excellence, according to a Nov. 3 ESF News Release.
Two SUNY-ESF students were arrested on charges of drug possession Tuesday night following a police raid of their Westcott Street residence.
Dylan Lustig doesn't think of himself as a politician.
The Student Association presidential candidate is a student first, above all else.
Syracuse University moved up four spots to 49th in this year's Trojan Brand Condoms' sixth annual Sexual Health Report Card.
With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, colleges and universities need to continue establishing a multifaceted online presence. Syracuse University thrives in this digital revolution, led by a student social media team.
Chuck D advised the audience to use college as a way to develop skills rather than just an avenue to obtain wealth while he spoke to an auditorium of Syracuse University students Wednesday night.
Since its re-establishment in Hendricks Chapel last spring, the Quaker presence at Syracuse University has attracted minimal student interest.
The White House rejected petitions regarding the legalization of marijuana Monday, including one that had reached almost 75,000 signatures in support, according to a Huffington Post article published Monday.
By 2016, Onondaga Lake may become a day-trip destination rather than a landmark acknowledged only for its pollution.
Yale University, which obtained possession of Eugene O'Neill's "lost" work, intends to print the play next year.
O'Neill, often considered America's greatest playwright and the father of modern American drama, attempted to destroy all copies of his work "Exorcism," a play based on his life works.
Candidates for the 4th District Common Council seat went head-to-head Tuesday night.
A group of defendants known as the Hancock 38 began a series of trials at the DeWitt Town Court on Tuesday evening. The protesters, many who are senior citizens, were arrested in April for lying across the entrance of Hancock Air National Guard Base in Mattydale. Approximately 30 of the original 38 will stand trial.
After singing and playing his guitar to a traditional Hebrew song, Aaron Kintu Moses personally introduced himself to the audience by asking a question.
Those aimlessly roaming the Internet late at night can now go to class instead. Some students at colleges, like Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, have been attending lectures past midnight since the idea originated there in 2009, according to an Oct. 26 USA Today article.
As debates heat up among sport and academic professionals, the NCAA made a groundbreaking move Thursday and approved a measure that will provide additional compensation to student-athletes.
The Syracuse Police Department will spend more than $155,000 in grants to expand its collection of surveillance cameras across the city. The Syracuse Common Council approved the funding Oct. 24. Surveillance cameras became a controversial topic last year when Syracuse police requested approval to use an $84,400 grant to purchase five security cameras. With more cameras on the way, The Daily Orange takes a look at two different views: one for and one against the cameras.
The Student Association general assembly erupted in applause with the election of the 71st representative at Monday night's meeting. This final representative election for the 55th session brought the general assembly to 100 percent capacity.
Just a week away from Election Day, races around the city of Syracuse are heating up. The Daily Orange highlighted four city election races: 4th District common councilor, city auditor, 5th District common councilor and councilor-at-large.
Turkey's call for aid in the aftermath of the country's earthquake early last week fell on receptive ears in Syracuse.
Members of the Syracuse community celebrated the opening of the Onondaga Creekwalk, a public trail that connects Armory Square to Onondaga Lake along Onondaga Creek.
There is a direct link between wallet size and health, according to a new study that confirms economic inequality is a key part of what makes people ill.
Students can now do more than just satisfy their hunger with Two Degrees nutrition bars — they will be giving children the vital nutrition they need to survive.
When Emma Edwards saw the Syracuse University Sustainability Division table at orientation day, she was eager to join.
President Barack Obama announced a new series of measures Wednesday that he hopes will make repaying federal college loans easier for students. The decision followed a USA Today article published last week, which reported that student loans would reach $1 trillion before year's end.
Despite the efforts of Syracuse University officials, Pauline Yang still worries about student loans.
Free legal clinics offered by the Syracuse Say Yes to Education program, in partnership with the Syracuse City School District, opened Tuesday night. This marks the fourth year Say Yes has offered the clinics, which are located in seven different locations throughout the district, to students and families in the program.
The existence of water on Mars was uncovered in 2008 when NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander found evidence of water ice beneath the planet's surface. But that discovery only led to more questions.
The way Busso von Alvensleben sees it, the European Union is learning a tough economic lesson.
The Syracuse lacrosse player facing charges of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest stemming from a Monday morning incident is scheduled to be in Syracuse Criminal Court at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 7.
Some of the nation's top scientists gathered in a packed Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday night for a "State of the Earth" interview-style discussion focused on the planet.
The special collection of rock legend Bruce Springsteen will now be housed at Monmouth University — in his hometown.
Alaina Mallette went above and beyond after taking a science class at Syracuse University last semester.
Syracuse University reported $50,000 in lobbying expenses for the third quarter of 2011, but it did not lobby the federal government on any specific issues.
All Syracuse University students studying abroad in Istanbul are safe and were not affected by the Oct. 23 earthquake in Van.
The felony drug charges against suspended Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales have been dropped, defense lawyer Michael Vavonese said Wednesday.
A Syracuse lacrosse player is facing charges of driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest after damaging a car owned by the SU men's lacrosse head coach early Monday morning.
With Jon Huntsman and Mitt Romney, two Mormon presidential candidates running in the 2012 elections, the Latter-day Saint Student Association at Syracuse University uncovers myths regarding their religion by doing what they know — living their faith.
Almost a month after The Chronicle of Higher Education published an article criticizing Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor's leadership, the article still sparks discussion within the campus and higher education communities.
Moira Gunn's illustrious career in the field of science and technology includes a past at NASA as a scientist and engineer. The host of NPR's "Tech Nation" will conduct an interview-style discussion with three other prominent scientists Wednesday at Syracuse University.
Eager to witness the beautiful serenity of a Syracuse fall, German Consul General Busso von Alvensleben will be visiting for the first time Wednesday to deliver a speech discussing the chaos of the European crisis.
Craig Schwitter sees carbon emissions as more than a "big problem" for the world. Carbon, he said, is a potentially fatal problem that demands large-scale solutions.
In a rematch of the 2010 25th Congressional District race, challenger Dan Maffei (D-Dewitt) is already giving incumbent Ann Marie Buerkle (R-Onondaga Hill) a run for her money in the 2012 campaign.
Darius Makuja will never forget July 9. It was the day the Republic of South Sudan became an independent country, and the day, as he tells it, that he became a free man.
More than 40 people congregated at Erwin First United Methodist Church on Monday night to talk about safety in light of a string of robberies in the East neighborhood.
Lewis Kelley and Matt Murphy have been friends for as long as Kelley can remember.
The duo played on the same little league team when they were young and attended Fayetteville-Manlius High School together. After graduation, the friends planned to live together at Syracuse University, but were unable to because of Murphy's health.
Student Association members passed a bill that allows any recognized student organization to request to hold a debate between candidates on the ballot for SA president or comptroller.
David Cykiert graduated Syracuse University in 2005 with $120,000 in loans. When the New York Rangers fan tried to attend games in New York City, it cost him a fortune.
Rather than facing the consequences of binge drinking, college students are using "drunkorexia" to prevent beer bellies and still party.
Half of all Americans support the legalization of marijuana, the highest amount on record, according to a new Gallup poll.
Jeffrey Karson plunged deep into the unknown this month with Aleece Nanfito and Darcy Joyce as they participated in an expedition that explored the deep sea floor off the coast of Portugal.
A former Syracuse University student died Thursday in the comfort of his immediate family at UpstateGolisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, according to an obituary on The Post-Standard's website.
When Moammar al Gadhafi died at the hands of rebel forces in Libya on Thursday, Susan Cohen was delighted.
Libyan Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted of perpetrating the Dec. 21, 1988, terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 that killed 35 Syracuse University students returning from studying abroad, remains alive after being released from prison on compassionate grounds in 2009.
The condition of the ROTC cadet who was hospitalized after getting shocked Tuesday has improved from critical to fair during the weekend.
Dan Klamm will make a quick office move Monday.
President Barack Obama announced Friday that the United States will withdraw all troops from Iraq by the end of the year, drawing to a close a long and conflict-ridden war that took the lives of about 4,500 troops.
Macaran Baird strongly supports collaboration between mental health and medical care. He has worked tirelessly during his career trying to merge the two separate entities.
Students celebrated National Chemistry Week and Mole Day on Sunday at the Chemistry in Health celebration at Manley Field House.
Moammar al Gadhafi, disgraced Libyan dictator, is reported dead after months at war with Libyan rebels, according to an Oct. 20 article from The New York Times. Libyans celebrated as the Al Jazeera television network televised what was said to be Gadhafi's body.
Colleen Bench has attended plenty of parents weekends since beginning as director of the SU Parents Office in 1993. But the fall 2001 weekend stands out in her mind.
Tom Feane, a Syracuse University ROTC cadet, remains in critical condition after coming into contact with a fallen 34,000-volt power line Tuesday evening.
Students and parents will be asked to pause and think about more than just the Syracuse football team's performance during Friday night's game against West Virginia in the Carrier Dome.
As Gabrielle Bernstein walked onstage in front of a large crowd in Gifford Auditorium, her initial appearance was not that of a self-proclaimed "Spiritual Junkie." The slender blonde in skinny jeans and a pair of high-heeled boots looked more like a Syracuse University student than an entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
Iain Haley Pollock stands at the front of Gifford Auditorium behind a podium, staring out at his audience. Students queue the aisles behind microphones, ready and waiting to question him about his recent published book of poems, "Spit Back a Boy."
With 30 years of experience at the local and national level, including work in seven countries and more than 40 states, Macaran Baird wants to educate the American people and students about the harmful effects "overmedicalization" of normal life traumas can have on people around the world.
Fordham University received a generous gift earlier this month when famous actor Denzel Washington donated $2.25 million to the school's theater program.
An Army ROTC cadet was hospitalized Tuesday night after coming in contact with a downed high-voltage wire while on military training grounds in Salina, according to multiple reports.
Syracuse volleyball head coach Jing Pu was relieved of his duties Monday in the middle of his 17th season at SU.
Following much discussion at Monday night's Student Association meeting, the Designation of Surplus Funding bill was passed with a 45-10 vote, allocating $1,427,195 located in the Student Activity Fee account to University Union and the general fund.
Mike Tirico has maintained a strong relationship with Syracuse University for the last 28 years, both as a student and an alumnus. On his most recent visit, Tirico brought a group of prominent panelists with him, many of whom were also SU alumni.
As a part of the 2011 Alumni Speaker Series, Syracuse University will host motivational speaker, best-selling author and spiritual guru Gabrielle Bernstein on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Gifford Auditorium.
Iain Haley Pollock's poetry has been described with words such as "timeless," "impressive" and "resonant with high style and blues."
Advertising mogul Chuck Porter spoke as part of the Eric Mower Advertising Forum to a crowded JoyceHergenhan Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Porter, the CEO and co-founder of the renowned ad agency Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, discussed research through different mediums of advertising throughout the years.
Occupy Wall Street spread globally Saturday, leading more than 900 cities throughout the world to join a movement that originated in the United States.
Onondaga County will bring in $5.6 million less in property taxes in 2012 than it will this year, resulting from the approval of the $1.2 billion county budget last week.
After more than an hour of debate, the Student Association passed a controversial bill, the Designation of Surplus Funding, at Monday night's meeting. The bill proposed that SA award University Union with $1 million in the next five years.
Social media giant Facebook is now being used to diagnose drinking problems among college students, according to a recent study conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Washington.
In addition to being a deadly sin, envy serves a social purpose.
Mike Tirico, an ESPN broadcaster and Syracuse University graduate, will return to his alma mater Tuesday.
After depriving themselves of food to eat, tents to sit in and electronic devices to play with, students huddled together Monday evening for the Sleep Out on the Quad event.
At 11:45 a.m. Monday, Taylor Carr announced his candidacy for Student Association president to the general student body.
At Syracuse University, there are curb cuts, brick paths, construction zones and, more than anything else, stairs. For wheelchair users like Stephanie Woodward, the SU campus leaves much to be desired in terms of accessibility.
Stephen DeSalvo, a member of the Student Association Finance Board and general assembly, will run for comptroller of SA's 56th session with the goal of bringing greater transparency and equality to the student fee.
Employees and customers at the Carousel Center celebrated 21 years of operation Saturday with a sparkling cider toast and complimentary cupcakes near the namesake carousel.
More than a year and a half after the launch of Apple's original iPad, the official Facebook application explicitly designed for the device was released, according to an Oct. 10 CNN article.
Despite a significantly smaller turnout at the annual Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty Hunger Walk on Sunday at Hendricks Chapel, participants raised five times as much money as last year in overall donations.
In the middle of Oakwood cemetery, John Zaffis stood surrounded by a group of more than 40 students from Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF. Zaffis, a nationally recognized ghost hunter, was trying to communicate with spirits that inhabited the cemetery.
When Hollywood meets the Hill, an undeniable, two-way connection is forged. Syracuse University adds a unique diversity to its student body, while Los Angeles alumni bring remarkable value and prominence to the school.
The David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics gained a new graduate program at Wednesday's University Senate meeting held at 4 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium. The meeting lasted approximately 20 minutes.
When Al Forbes got engaged three weeks ago, she realized it was time to tell her family that she is a lesbian.
BlackBerry users throughout the world experienced service delays this week due to a core switch failure in the company's infrastructure, according to the BlackBerry website.
Four Loko, the alcoholic beverage that drew controversy on college campuses last fall, is taking on a new look next spring. The drink will stay the same, but a few changes will be made to its design.
Matthew Krisiloff, founder of Entom Foods, wants you to eat bugs.
Student abuse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication for study purposes is a trend that growing nationwide — and seemingly at Syracuse University, too.
With the faint sound of classical music audible on the second floor of Hinds Hall, it is clear that Ian MacInnes is in his office. The music follows the new University Senate moderator's tone: subtle, calming and reassuring. MacInnes can only speak of himself modestly, and his sincerity is noted.
David Sedaris' father kept a metal serving spoon next to his plate on the dinner table when Sedaris was growing up. During meals, he used it to whack Sedaris over the knuckles or on the head.
Dylan Lustig formally announced his candidacy for Student Association president to students in the Schine Student Center Atrium at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
A Syracuse University alumnus will give back to his alma mater on behalf of his wife, who died in 2008. The school led them to each other and to their successful careers in teaching and research.
The number of Hispanics and Latinos enrolling in college increased 24 percent last year, according to a recent Pew Hispanic Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
The Japanese Student Association is putting fundraising efforts to assist those affected by the earthquake and tsunami off the coast of Japan last March on hold.
The West Genesee School District was awarded more than half a million dollars from the U.S. Department of Education to improve its physical education department.
On his 20th birthday, Luc Logan was en route to the war fields of Afghanistan. Logan would spend the next year of his life navigating the battlefront, his worldly possessions in a rucksack as he weathered the uncertain Afghan terrain in a fight against the Taliban.
Tuesday marks a celebration for Syracuse University's LGBTQ community and allies through National Coming Out Day, a tradition held by college campuses and communities nationwide since the 1980s.
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck and partners will highlight the Global Universal Design Commission's effort to build support for the voluntary adoption of universal design at a global conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Blanck said.
Dylan Lustig, the vice chair of the Student Engagement Committee, and Eugene Law, Student Association parliamentarian, presented a bill that stimulated heavy debate before it was passed at Monday's Student Association meeting, held at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium.
The witty social criticism and satirical mastery of best-selling author David Sedaris helped sell out a 1,500 seat lecture for Tuesday night.
Ernie Davis Hall was awarded with the LEED Gold certification plaque Monday. It was the first time any Syracuse University building has received recognition by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Apple has done it again with the unveiling of the iPhone 4S, the newest generation of the iPhone.
Dylan Lustig, vice chair of the Student Engagement Committee, will run for president of the Student Association with the slogan: "We are giving the Student Association back to the students."
Taylor Carr, Student Life Committee chair, will run for president of Student Association's 56th session with the goal of making SA more connected to the community.
Al Davis, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, owner of the Oakland Raiders and a 1950 graduate of Syracuse University, died Saturday. He was 82.
Rappers Lil B and Kreayshawn and indie rock group Neon Indian will headline University Union's slate of November concerts, UU officials announced Saturday.
Equipped with signs and banners, about 40 students stood outside Hendricks Chapel on Friday protesting the national political leadership.
The groundbreaking ceremony for Syracuse University's library facility on South Campus took place Friday next to the Hawkins Building, where the site will stand.
The Quad became a home away from home for many students last week as they inhabited shacks that they built themselves for the fourth annual Shack-A-Thon.
The race and American culture of Los Angeles in the ‘60s and ‘70s was the topic of Eric Lott's discussion at the Stephen Crane Lecture series on Friday.
Dogs at a Mattydale animal shelter are spending less time in cages and getting adopted sooner thanks to the Paws in Motion program, in which students volunteer to walk dogs.
A suspect was arrested early Thursday in relation to the recent South Campus burglaries, according to an email sent to South Campus residents on Friday.
Stephen Kuusisto takes pride in being part of a global community eager to work for disability rights. He is also proud to be alive in a time when progress is being made for those with disabilities — a group in which he's included.
E.S. Bird Library will break ground Friday on the $5 million, 1.2 million volume expansion on Jamesville Avenue adjacent to the Hawkins Building on South Campus.
Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple and mastermind behind innovations including the iPhone and iPad, died Wednesday in Palo Alto, Calif., at the age of 56.
Mel Passler, a junior music education major, was very open about her sexuality, recalling how she came out to her mom in the car when she was 16 years old.
In a tech-savvy world, the Internet and social media are important tools in everyday life, so important that people may become very reliant on them.
Eric Lott is a rock star to David Yaffe, an assistant professor of English at Syracuse University.
Harper College, a community college in Palatine, Ill., had a goal: get 300 likes on its Facebook page. As encouragement for its fans, it promised a free course if it reached the goal.
Katrina vanden Heuvel, an award-winning editor and publisher for the The Nation magazine, discussed the United States' political agenda Tuesday. The event took place at Syracuse University's Hendricks Chapel at 7:30 p.m. and engaged both SU students and the general public.
Former Syracuse linebacker Malcolm Cater was sentenced to one to three years in state prison Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of third-degree burglary, defense lawyer James McGraw confirmed.
The Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University received a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, according to a Tuesday BBI news release.
With the creation of the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion, the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University are joining together in the fight against preventable diseases.
Car-sharing service Zipcar teamed up with Ford Motor Company to expand its services and reach out to college students.
Twelve different organizations will take over the Quad, day and night, this week in self-constructed huts to promote the issue of affordable housing.
Syracuse University, once ranked second on the list of most influential social media colleges, has dropped to seventh, according to Klout rankings.
A collection of sheet music spanning half a century will be donated to Syracuse University's Setnor School of Music.
The Life Sciences Complex ventilation system shut off unexpectedly around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, causing a building-wide evacuation.
Most county officials know that when budget time comes around, so do requests for salary increases. This year, Robert Antonacci, the Onondaga County comptroller, and Ann Ciarpelli, the county clerk, asked for salary raises to be added into the 2012 proposed budget.
The election of junior Jonathan Reyes to the Student Association's general assembly caused a lot of deliberation at Monday night's meeting.
This year, Syracuse University did something a little different than years past: It held classes on the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashana and the Islamic holiday Eid al-Fitr.
Despite Syracuse's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference, ticket sales for sporting events are expected to remain relatively similar to what they are now, said Daryl Gross, SU's athletic director.
The Syracuse Center of Excellence received the highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, Syracuse University announced Sept. 23.
This year's second University Lectures series event, featuring Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation magazine, will focus on the state of both the nation and journalism.
A recent study found living in areas with high traffic pollution correlates to a higher rate of heart attacks, according to a Time magazine article published online Sept. 21.
Bailey Marks had almost given up hope on going to Syracuse University. But only a few days before she had to mail her deposit to the State University of New York at Fredonia, Marks received an email from SU that changed her decision.
With Syracuse's move to the Atlantic Coast Conference, the university's teams will now be playing up and down the Eastern Seaboard, not just in the Northeast. This move, however, will not change SU's marketing campaign as New York's College Team, said Daryl Gross, SU's athletic director.
Several local businesses along South Crouse Avenue and Marshall Street were forced to temporarily close Sunday due to water main gate construction.
Syracuse University hosted its 13th annual Dollar Day at the Dome on Saturday, prior to Rutgers University's 19-16 double-overtime victory over SU. The event was facilitated by more than 200 members of SU's fraternities and sororities.
Does That Make Sense, an online service providing customized study guides for college students and developed by a Syracuse University alumnus, went public in September after two years of development.
When Robert Miller returned to his hometown of Margaretville, N.Y., after Tropical Storm Irene, the area was barely recognizable. Half of Main Street was devastated, entire buildings were washed away and roads were impassable.
A 19-year-old Syracuse resident was struck by a car near the intersection of Ostrom and Euclid avenues around 1 a.m. Sunday morning.
Since Syracuse announced its decision to move to the Atlantic Coast Conference on Sept. 18, much of the conversation has focused on the fact that the decision was, at its core, about money.
Before Battlefield 3, a highly anticipated video game by Electronic Arts Inc., is unleashed in stores Oct. 25, Syracuse University will have a chance to test it out early on Oct. 9. A performance by rapper Game, formerly known as The Game, will follow, University Union officials announced Wednesday.
Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, associate vice president for enrollment management and director of scholarships and student aid, will be leaving Syracuse University in mid-January to accept a position at University of California-Los Angeles.
The second burglary of the semester on South Campus occurred during the morning hours on Wednesday on the 400 block of Chinook Drive.
A Syracuse University student was the victim of an off-campus strong arm robbery Tuesday night.A Syracuse University student was the victim of an off-campus strong arm robbery Tuesday night.
King of social media and information science professor AnthonyRotolo connected Syracuse University to the rest of the world.
Health Services is offering a free flu clinic to all students in Flanagan Gymnasium, from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Award-winning author Dana Spiotta impressed more than 200 students Wednesday in Gifford Auditorium during the second event of the Raymond Carver Reading Series, with her insightful responses to readers' questions.
Dollar Day at the Dome will take place throughout campus and in the Carrier Dome leading up to Saturday's football game against Rutgers University.
Anti-Semitism has risen among universities and colleges across the United States, according to a Sept. 12 article on the Israel National News website.
For many colleges, one of the top goals is recruiting students who can pay more out-of-pocket tuition and use less of the college's financial aid, according to a survey conducted by Inside Higher Education.
Former steel executive and philanthropist, William Dietrich II, announced he was donating a $265 million gift to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. The only catch: The school can't access the money until Dietrich dies.
Ben Domingo is a man who vows to improve Health Services' customer service, clinical care and community presence, as the program worked without a formal director for nearly two years.
Academically, Syracuse University will transition from the Big East Conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference smoothly, but likely not as a top academic athletic program.
Renowned in the field of journalism for various projects involving female and Latino rights, NPR journalist Maria Hinojosa spoke Tuesday night on the lack of rights given to Latino immigrants.
Award-winning author Dana Spiotta impressed more than 200 students Wednesday in Gifford Auditorium during the second event of the Raymond Carver Reading Series, with her insightful responses to readers' questions.
The Blackboard system used by Syracuse University students and faculty may contain dangerous security holes, according to an article published by SC Magazine. But SU has yet to experience any problems from the reported vulnerability.
In 2014, the city of Syracuse should expect to see the same number of fans attending sporting events — some will just be wearing different colors. When Syracuse University makes the move from the Big East conference to the Atlantic Coast Conference, it will be the end of an era for the city and the school.
Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown Monday after passing a last-minute spending deal, an act that will provide funding for the federal government until Nov. 18. Threat of a shutdown raised much concern throughout the past week, as Washington, D.C., citizens worried about the effects of federal budget negotiations on the district's daily operations.
Due to budget cuts, Syracuse middle schools were forced to relocate six city police officers that previously worked within the schools to maintain a safe environment for students.
Tickets issued for texting while driving in New York state more than doubled during the month of August, prompting Syracuse area police forces and state officials to take action.
The Carnegie Library of today has lost the grandeur it held in March 1907.
Syracuse sophomore center Fab Melo's case in domestic violence court was postponed for the fifth time on Monday and will now be heard Nov. 30.
The Big East conference and NCAA Football Rules Committee decided the final result of Syracuse's 33-30 win over Toledo on Saturday will not be overturned, Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said in a statement Monday. The ruling was handed down despite an appeal from the University of Toledo.
When Syracuse University begins play in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2014, it will bring something unfamiliar to the current 12-team conference: on-campus beer sales at home games in the Carrier Dome.
Daniel Hege was often swept into exhilaration as he recreated some of music's timeless masterpieces during his tenure as director of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra.
Student Association President Neal Casey opened Monday night's SA meeting, held at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium, with a message of clarifying why recruitment is the current goal of SA.
Casey said SA is supposed to be a representative body, but it is not fully representative of Syracuse University.
In times of economic hardship, many Americans are forced to make difficult decisions, especially when it comes to career choices and higher education. These choices are having an effect, according to a recent study.
A decade-long study concluded college-age youths across the nation are being hospitalized for overdosing on drugs and alcohol with increasing frequency.
Syracuse University students will be able to return to the Cairo program in spring 2012, a year after some students were evacuated from the country.
Syracuse University's English department added two new tracks to the English and textual studies major. The major, one of the largest humanities majors, will give students the option to focus on creative writing or film and screen studies.
Nearly 10 months after leasing its facility to Chipotle Mexican Grill, King David's Restaurant reopened Sept. 17 on Marshall Street.
Earlier this month, Syracuse University students and Americans across the nation recognized the loss of thousands of lives from the terrorist attacks on 9/11 ten years later.
Syracuse's unemployment rate is higher than the national and state average.
An additional 68,000 New Yorkers fell into poverty in 2010, according to a Sept. 13 U.S. Census Bureau news release.
More than 100 people gathered for the SUNY-ESF Alumni and Family Fall Barbecue on Saturday afternoon to join the Moving Planet global initiative.
In 1911, 52 students were enrolled in the New York State College of Forestry. Two faculty members and a dean made up the administration. They met in two classrooms in the basement of Lyman Hall on Syracuse University's campus.
Twelve presidents and deans came in and out of SUNY-ESF during its past 100 years on campus. Each one brought a new aspect to the college and helped shape it into its present state, said Hugh Canham, professor emeritus at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Few people know more about the history of SUNY-ESF than Hugh Canham.
Bill Simmons does not think banning alcohol in his parking lots before Syracuse games will affect the number of people parking there. He'll find out for sure on Saturday.
The United Way Foundation is gearing a reprise to its annual campaign in Syracuse beginning Friday. This year's campaign is the 90th year United Way has been in service in Central New York.
Freshmen will be required to finish Part II of AlcoholEdu by Friday, yet many Syracuse University students question the value of the program.
In an age where math and science are becoming increasingly more important fields, students are becoming less prepared for the world that lies ahead, according to an article published in The Puget Sound Business Journal earlier this month
Controversy arose at the University of Akron after an email sent to black male students was considered racially biased.
With last week's release of U.S. News and World Report's annual college rankings, some students and faculty are wary about the meaning of Syracuse University's progressive slip in the regarded list, while university officials hold that the downgraded ranking does not accurately reflect the quality and initiatives of the university.
After accepting offers to join the Atlantic Coast Conference during the weekend, Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburgh will become the 13th and 14th members of a conference that just one year ago negotiated a TV contract worth nearly $2 billion.
Student Association President Neal Casey is working with fellow SA members to fulfill one of his major presidency goals: to fill every open representative seat in the assembly.
Twelve Syracuse University graduate students will use a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to research soft and biological materials.
Lyle Denniston, Syracuse University's Constitution Day speaker, asked the audience a question that introduced a new perspective of today's judicial system: Is the Supreme Court too active?
A two-year research study performed by the Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries Project revealed that Google is often used inefficiently.
The Sheriff's Office seemed to get the short end of the stick last week when County Executive Joanie Mahoney proposed the 2012 budget for Onondaga County.
After nearly two decades, the policy banning open homosexuality in the military, commonly known as "don't ask, don't tell," was repealed Monday. Service members can now freely reveal their sexuality without fear of investigation or military release.
Rachel Renock said she was shocked when she heard Syracuse University would be leaving the Big East conference for the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Construction on a massive Carousel Center expansion is still ongoing after the project received a deadline extension in June — its second extension since work began more than four years ago.
The general assembly and the Finance Board held elections to fill open positions at Monday's Student Association meeting, held at 7:30 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium.
Utica College, a satellite college of Syracuse University, has gained full independence from its parent institution.
Turnitin, a plagiarism detection program used by administrators and college professors throughout the country, has developed a student counterpart called WriteCheck.
Marijuana smokers are less likely to be obese than nonsmokers, according to a recent study.
Upstate Medical University Hospital has been placed on a "watch list" for the hospital's high frequency of safety concerns, complications and patient deaths.
Comedian Demetri Martin will deliver Syracuse University some laughs Oct. 12, University Union officials announced Friday. Martin will perform stand-up comedy in Goldstein Auditorium at 8 p.m. in the show co-sponsored by UU and the Panhellenic Council.
Approximately $3 million has been raised during the last nine months for Syracuse University's LA Giving campaign.
Syracuse University's Maxwell Auditorium was filled with former, current and past teachers Thursday evening, where Dr. Charles Payne spoke about the difficulties in the past 40 years of reforming urban education.
Syracuse University ranked high on Teach For America's "Top Contributors List" this year, with 41 graduates placed in teaching jobs.
Washington Monthly magazine recognized SUNY-ESF in its 2011 college rankings for being one of the top 10 universities in the country for community service.
The first University Senate meeting of the semester opened Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium with a new face at the podium.
Liz Carioti got a new job and a promotion within two months — from box office employee at Turning Stone Resort to box office manager in Armory Square.
Tickets available for the Oct. 11 University Lectures featuring humor author David Sedaris ran out by 3 p.m. on Wednesday at the Schine Box Office.
AirOrangeX experienced connectivity problems Wednesday, causing users across campus trouble accessing the network.
Syracuse University alumnus Rahul Mehta spoke to a crowd of more than 200 Wednesday evening in Gifford Auditorium about his first published book, "Quarantine," a collection of short stories.
Syracuse University announced Wednesday it created two new youth orchestras for middle school and high school students in Central New York.
The University of Washington is the nation's coolest school, according to the fifth annual list compiled by Sierra Magazine. More than 118 schools completed the survey, according to the Sierra Club website.
President Barack Obama presented Congress with a $447 billion stimulus package aimed at stimulating jobs for Americans at a time when the unemployment rate sits at 9.1 percent and fear of a recession is increasing. The American Jobs Act was presented Monday.
Sitting in a mud hut in Malawi, Africa, Rachel Mohler could do nothing but cry.
Inside the hut, a Malawian man — who Mohler had met just weeks earlier — was dying of AIDS. The man's family and other women from the village sobbed as they watched the man's health deteriorate.
Students in Watson Hall have reported finding cockroaches in the dormitory again.
Tuesday's release of U.S. News and World Report's 2012 edition of Best Colleges ranks Syracuse University as the 62nd best undergraduate school in the country. The data reveals a drop from the 2011 list, in which SU was ranked No. 55.
When Rachel Tjornehoj first joined the Interfaith Student Council, she thought it would be an interesting opportunity to meet new people and participate in larger service activities. But she had no idea just how large the organization's contribution would be.
Princeton University professor Kwame Anthony Appiah spoke about modern identity and its connection to social norms to a full auditorium at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Tuesday night.
Rahul Mehta, author and Syracuse University alumnus, will read from his premiere work, "Quarantine," at his alma mater Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Irene took a toll on attendance at the Great New York State Fair this year, but it didn't stop Syracuse University students from enjoying all the fair activities throughout its two-week run.
Seven of nine candidates were elected to Student Association positions during SA's meeting on Monday.
A famous marshmallow study has taken a new twist, as new research conducted at Cornell University used the concept to test the theory of self-control and its effects on a person's overall well-being.
One year after implementing a fraternity party regulation, the new policy has some Syracuse University students questioning its effectiveness.
Students received a record number of judicial referrals for violating liquor laws on campus in 2010, according to the latest Department of Public Safety statistics emailed to students Monday.
One arrest has been made and two other suspects are being actively sought for the laptop burglaries that occurred in Slocum Hall last week, according to an email sent by SU News to students Monday afternoon.
Kwame Anthony Appiah will deliver the first lecture of the 2011 Syracuse Symposium at 7:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium on Wednesday, located in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, according to a Sept. 9 press release.
Warren Weinstein, a former professor at the State University of New York at Oswego, remains missing one month after his abduction from his home in Lahore, Pakistan.
On the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2001, Syracuse University's Hendricks Chapel filled to capacity with students and community members trying to come to terms with the panic, insecurity and utter loss left in the wake of the morning's attacks. Ten years later, students, alumni and members of the Syracuse community filed into the pews once more to reflect on the decade-altering day.
Although this year's Juice Jam concert was held on Sept. 11, attendees of the event weren't outspoken about the concert's date falling on the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that hit New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety advised students to remain on high alert during the 9/11 weekend.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled the official New York State Sept. 11 Memorial Flag last Tuesday, according to a Tuesday news release from the governor's office. The flag was flown at the New York State Capitol and memorial entrance at the World Trade Center site to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Valerie Traub believes that William Shakespeare's sexuality was unclear based on studying the writer's sonnets, she said during a Syracuse University lecture Thursday night.
A number of laptops were stolen from the second and fourth floors of Slocum Hall on two different occasions, according to an email sent from SU News by the Department of Public Safety on Thursday. The first incident occurred on Sept. 5 between 1:30 a.m. and 3 a.m., and the second incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 2:30 p.m., according to the release.
About 2,977 American citizens were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks — and 1,100 of them have yet to be identified.
Leftover dining hall food will be turned into food for fish thanks to Michael Amadori.
Julia Worcester envisioned it differently. It wasn't an attack, just an unfortunate freak accident. The pilot must have made a mistake, clipped the edge of the north tower.
The precise moment many say America lost its innocence: Sept. 11, 2001, 8:46:40 a.m.
Leo Wong didn't know what the World Trade Center was until Sept. 11, 2001.
One decade since the War on Terror began, thousands of U.S. troops continue their duties in Afghanistan and Iraq.
As the United States nears the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks — a date al-Qaeda has said offers a potential opportunity to strike the country again — security at airports across the United States reminds travelers of the changes implemented over the past 10 years to prevent another violent attack.
A tree able to bear over 40 different types of fruit was selected as the symbol of Syracuse University Remembers, a series of events reflecting on 9/11.
About 500,000 sheets of paper are used each semester at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
This year's Juice Jam concert at Syracuse University has sold about 800 more tickets than last year's.
Adjuncts United, the union for adjunct professors at Syracuse University, has come to a tentative agreement with the university for a contract covering the next three academic years.
For Valerie Traub, the way Shakespeare's sonnets are interpreted is constantly changing.
Changes to the Academic Integrity Policy at Syracuse University will differentiate academic dishonesty from academic negligence, place tighter sanctions on dishonesty and revise appeal procedures.
Fall recruitment for Syracuse University's Interfraternity Council will feature changes intended to expose more men to a greater number of fraternities.
Syracuse University alumni Robert and Carol Tannenhauser will be donating $100,000 to the Burton Blatt Institute, the couple announced Tuesday. The donation is one of the largest private donations given to BBI to date.
A bill supporting the creation of an Academic Integrity Council at Syracuse University was unanimously passed Tuesday night at Student Association's second meeting of the semester.
Bus routes servicing South Campus have changed, leading to overcrowding and a general frustration among students who live there.
As textbook prices continue to rise, students at Syracuse University are saving money and turning to online retailers and used books despite the availability of on-campus rentals.
A Syracuse University professor and his students spent the summer trying to protect fire alarm boxes in New York City.
A rematch for the 25th Congressional District seat has been set after former U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei filed the paperwork Aug. 24 to run against current U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle in 2012.
Later this month, Palestinians plan to present the United Nations with a bid for statehood, which would cancel out current peace negotiations with Israel, cause a new outbreak of violence and bloodshed, and potentially divide the U.S government.
Head football coach Doug Marrone's salary is disclosed. Chancellor Nancy Cantor's salary and compensation is revealed a year after she ranked among the most highly compensated college presidents in the country. All Syracuse University employees received a 3 percent pay increase during the recession, which is the same time when the university's expenses outweighed its revenues.
Fifteen hospitalizations and one arrest occurred Friday night at the Dayglow paint party at the Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center in downtown Syracuse.
A black Ford SUV overturned on Comstock Avenue between Marshall Street and Waverly Avenue around 7:50 p.m. Monday. Bystanders rushed to the scene and helped aid the driver and passenger. The driver sustained minor injuries.
The city of Syracuse's Say Yes to Education program is planning to work on a more integrated communication strategy, one that will better explain to the community why the program is beneficial to the Syracuse City School District.
A project by a department chair and students in the L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science may change the way solar energy is harvested.
Women studying in the science, technology, engineering and math fields have more difficulty balancing romance and schoolwork, according to a study done by researchers at the University at Buffalo.
Two months ago, James Steinberg started his typical workday at 8:45 a.m., in a meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and fellow State Department secretaries. Later, he'd head to the White House, where he'd meet directly with President Barack Obama or other cabinet members. He'd speak with the press secretary and spend a few hours with reporters.
When E.S. Bird Library first opened, the top and bottom shelves were vacant of books. Only the middle shelves had books on them, and even those shelves were not completely full.
Larry Leatherman remembers exactly where he was on Sept. 11. He hasn't forgotten a single detail.
After a 10-year hiatus, Syracuse University's women's fraternity Alpha Gamma Delta returned to the Butterfield house on Comstock Avenue this fall.
Despite pressure from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the University of North Dakota has been fighting an ongoing battle to keep its school logo and mascot, the Fighting Sioux, intact.
Three students used Syracuse University's newly implemented religious observances policy to commemorate Eid al-Fitr.
After more than four months of construction, J. Michael Shoes has reopened in its original storefront on Marshall Street and is attracting a slew of customers, new and old.
A tax-exemption request for a proposed bookstore, fitness center and retail space on University Avenue is still awaiting approval from the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency.
Recent college graduates face rough times in today's marketplace and are constantly on the lookout for something to set them apart from their classmates. The latest trend suggests that the master's degree is the fastest-growing option.
A $741,000 federal grant will help Syracuse University's School of Information Studies foster the next generation of electronic science librarians through a doctorate fellowship for advanced e-science.
Raising the U.S. federal government's debt ceiling is usually a routine matter; the Bush administration raised it several times. Yet, last month, this regular policy took an interesting turn, quickly developing into a full-fledged financial crisis.
The Syracuse City School District is in a state of flux. After consistently underperforming in the classroom and state testing, the district was forced to make some major changes to try and jump-start low-performing schools.
Move-in weekend has come to an end. While some students are settling into their dorms, others have the chance to experience the year in hotels and luxury apartments — and they're pleased with their choices.
Chiddy Bang will open for artists Avicii and B.o.B at University Union's eighth annual Juice Jam, UU officials announced Monday. The Sept. 11 concert at 4 p.m.doubles as a commemorative event to pay tribute to the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
With political tensions and nerves running high among members of Congress over the United States potentially defaulting on its debt, President Barack Obama signed a bill earlier this month to lift the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling and put worries at ease for the immediate future.
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Syracuse University a $1 million grant earlier this month to fund the development of nuclear energy technologies and training and educating the next generation of U.S. nuclear industry leaders, according to an Aug. 9 news release from the Energy Department.
The small dispatch area behind the front desk at the Department of Public Safety once housed three computer systems to manage dispatching all the DPS officers at Syracuse University.
As Tropical Storm Irene made its way along the East Coast up to New York City, Jose Morenoís parents decided they would stay at their home in Manhattan near Battery Park despite the looming winds and heavy rain the storm would bring.
In the last six years, the Student Association at Syracuse University has not been able to fill all of its available seats for student representatives.
Students at Syracuse University were chosen to test a new app that makes sharing resources across different technologies, such as cellphones, computers and iPads, possible.
Yariel Garcia, a Freshman Engineering major, moves into his room in Shaw Hall last Thursday, August 25 , on the second day of freshman move-in. Garcia is just one of the 3,500 students moved in by the Orientation Leaders and the Goon Squad. Check out multimedia on the move-in by going to www.dailyorange.com, and continue to follow the D.O. Multimedia team online in the future.
University Avenue is undergoing major construction as part of a three-phase project to enhance the Syracuse Connective Corridor.
With Syracuse University's eighth annual Juice Jam concert scheduled for the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, students are questioning the decision to hold the event on a day sensitive to Americans.
Rebels in war-torn Libya have overtaken one of Moammar al Gadhafi's remaining strongholds in Tripoli. Meanwhile, NATO-led air strikes continued to rain down on the former dictator's deteriorating regime Friday, according to a CNN article published Saturday.
After receiving feedback from students, faculty, volunteers and student organizations, the R.A.P.E. Center has been renamed the Advocacy Center.
Syracuse University has introduced a new online notification system students will use to excuse themselves from class for religious observances to help clear up confusion.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Ostrom Avenue and University Place on Sunday evening.
Tropical Storm Irene hit the New York City area Sunday morning, failing to pack anywhere near the force that had caused calls for mass evacuations and spurred fears from residents along the East Coast.
After finishing construction on the hotel's 235 guest rooms, renovations at the Sheraton University Hotel and Conference Center continue on schedule in the main parts of the building.
The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry has extended its mission to increase energy efficiency out of the classroom and into the fairgrounds.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo convened an emergency session of his cabinet on Friday to discuss plans to protect New York residents and limit the potential effects of Hurricane Irene. On Thursday, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in New York in preparation for the hurricane, which is expected to hit the state late Saturday or early Sunday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency in New York on Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Irene, which could hit the state this weekend. Many projections have the hurricane making landfall somewhere in the Northeast on Sunday — possibly hitting New Jersey, Long Island or Connecticut that day — but with a wind speed that is expected to have slowed by then.
Two Syracuse University students were robbed early Thursday morning on the 1000 block of Lancaster Avenue, according to a Department of Public Safety email sent to students Thursday.
Yvonne Lee is prepared to trade in year-round sunshine for the unpredictable weather in Syracuse.
For the third time in three years Syracuse University has changed the First-Year Experience, a program designed to engage incoming freshman and transfer students together with a unique, unifying experience.
Times have changed since Cornelius Murphy was in college, where his dorm was a 12-by-12-foot room made of cinderblock.
Here are 10 notable events that happened during the 2010-11 academic year, including news about Marshall Street, sports, greek life and community involvement.
Students choose colleges based on both the perceived educational quality and costs, according to a national study by Maguire Associates and Fastweb.com.
New majors and minors approved by the University Senate during the past year will be available for the 2011-12 academic year.
Syracuse University, the largest owner of tax-exempt property in the city of Syracuse, has agreed to help its struggling hometown pay for municipal services with a deal worth $2.5 million over the next five years.
Gadhafi's whereabouts unknown
Civilians and rebels rejoiced in the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday, reacting to news that opposition leader Moammar al Gadhafi's compound was overrun, according to an article published by CNN on Tuesday.
Students and faculty at Syracuse University reported feeling the aftereffects of a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia this afternoon. The quake occurred in Virginia at approximately 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Two people were robbed at the intersection of Clarendon Street and Maryland Avenue early Wednesday morning, according to a Department of Public Safety email sent to students Thursday.
This year's Juice Jam will host two headlining acts: Swedish house-electronic artist Avicii and American rapper B.o.B., University Union officials announced Wednesday.
"This is one of the most exciting events that I've put on at UU," said Harry Roberts, UU director of concerts. "We really got the artists we were aiming for. They're both very high-energy performers."
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