Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students
Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read more »
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Snapchat launches new app features
Snapchat launched several new features for the mobile app, including a facial recognition feature that allows users to meme themselves. Read more »
Professor at Florida State University teaches class to combat stereotypes about the blind
A new course at Florida State University called the "The Blindness Experiment" aims to educate students about blind culture and shatter negative stereotypes about the blind. Read more »
Katko talks I-81 on call with Secretary of Transportation
Rep. John Katko outlined a series of infrastructure projects, including changes to I-81, on a call with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation on Wednesday. Read more »
News to Know: 11 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Sept. 15–23)
Here's all the news you need to know from this week. Read more »
Institute launches platform of alcohol interventions for colleges
A subgroup of the National Institutes of Health announced a platform — CollegeAIM — that provides college staff with a guide of interventions to prevent student drinking and the problems associated with it. Read more »
$15 minimum wage effects unclear at SU
It's unclear how exactly New York state's new $15 minimum wage will affect Syracuse University. Read more »
Report shows data on sexual assault at 27 universities
A report released by the Association of American Universities showed the percentages of students affected by sexual assault and misconduct on the campuses of 27 universities in the United States. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss controversial Charlie Hebdo cartoon
Two professor discuss Charlie Hedbo's recent controversial cartoon, which depicted the migrant three-year-old boy who washed up on the shore of a Turkish beach a few weeks ago. Read more »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
SU explores idea of opening a tuition-free, veteran-focused medical school
Syracuse University faculty and administrators are discussing the possibility of opening a tuition free, veteran-focused medical school. Those who graduate would have to care for veterans in VA hospitals across the nation. Read more »
Community rallies for Bernie Sanders at Westcott Street Cultural Fair
Syracuse community members held a rally in support of Bernie Sanders at the Westcott Street Cultural Fair on Sunday. The rally was volunteer-led and not organized by anyone in Sanders' official campaign. Read more »
Study finds majority of college students have good personal financial skills
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants conducted a study to determine if college students are financially astute, finding that 57 percent of college students consider themselves to have good financial skills. Read more »
This week in New York state and Syracuse politics: Sept.13–20
Here's what you need to know in New York state and Syracuse political news from the last week. Read more »
Week in News: SU creates committee to explore veteran-focused medical school, and more
Here's a look at some of the top news stories published by The Daily Orange this week: Read more »
CNN hosts 2nd Republican primary debate
The second Republican debate was hosted Wednesday night on CNN. Vox reported that Carly Fiorina was the winner of the mainstream debate. Read more »
Study by SU professor shows New York benefits most from clean power plan
A recent study by a Syracuse University professor demonstrated the health benefits of a new initiative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read more »
UNC-Greensboro professor offers course on the Coen brothers
Professor Jeffrey Adams of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro teaches a course about the themes in movies directed by the Coen brothers. Read more »
Academics discuss national trend of hiring more temporary faculty
The Campaign for the Future of Higher Education held a conference call Wednesday to discuss the trend of universities and colleges in the United States increasingly hiring faculty on a temporary basis. Read more »
SU professor launches bid for Congress in Thornden Park
Eric Kingson, a social work professor at SU, officially announced that he is challenging Rep. John Katko for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more »
Apple to release more than 50 additional emojis in software update
The release of Apple’s latest software update, iOS 9.1, comes with more than 50 new emojis. Read more »
News to Know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Sept. 8–15)
Here’s all the news you need to know from the last week. Read more »
Seedat discusses ride-hailing services coming to Syracuse
SA President Aysha Seedat is advocating for ride-hailing services to come to Syracuse. She argues that having a service like Uber in Syracuse could improve student safety. Read more »
Obama announces changes to FAFSA, will take effect in October 2016
The Obama administration has made several changes to financial aid form FAFSA to make the process of applying for federal aid for college more efficient. The changes will go into effect in October 2016. Read more »
Ask the Experts: European Union deals with refugee crisis
Two professors in the Maxwell School of Citizenship discuss how they think the European Union and the United States should handle the flood of refugees from Syria and other countries. Read more »
