City of Syracuse, SU commuters see decline in gas prices
Decreasing gas prices may help Syracuse University students save money on their commute to and from classes. Read more »
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Poll: Is Obama's new college scorecard an accurate measure of a school's value for prospective students?
Obama announced plans for a new college scorecard. How accurate do you think it is at rating schools? Read more »
Former Student Association president does not qualify for top 15 in Miss America
Former Student Association President and Miss Rhode Island Allie Curtis did not qualify as one of the top 15 contestants for the Miss America pageant on Sunday. Read more »
James Steinberg discusses Hillary Clinton emails, decision to step down as Maxwell dean
Maxwell Dean James Steinberg, who announced on Sept. 1 that he is stepping down as dean, discussed his decision in an interview with The Daily Orange. Read more »
SU continues to use Blackboard amid complaints, drop in popularity nationally
Over the past 10 years, Blackboard's popularity has been declining nationally while learning management systems, like Canvas and Sakai, have been gaining traction among colleges and universities around the country. Yet, SU still continues to use Blackboard. Read more »
Week in News: VPA dean to step down, SU falls in national ranking and more
Here's everything you need to know from the last week in news. Read more »
Obama announces plans for new college scorecard
President Barack Obama announced a plan for a new college scorecard on Saturday. The scorecard rates colleges, both public and private, on their value. Read more »
Poll: Are you concerned that Syracuse fell in the U.S. News and World Report National University rankings?
SU fell from No. 58 to No. 61 in this year's U.S. News and World Report National University rankings. Are you concerned? Read more »
National Science Foundation grant to benefit cyberinfrastructure at SU
The National Science Foundation awarded SU a grant worth more than $350,000 to fund a full-time campus cyberinfrastructure engineer position for two years. Read more »
SU alumna plays key role in design of One World Trade Center
Nicole Dosso, a Class of 1996 Syracuse University alumna and graduate of the School of Architecture, is one of the minds behind the One World Trade Center. Read more »
Amazon to possibly limit two-day shipping
A new Amazon Prime feature called "ship by region" will allow sellers who ship from their own factories to limit the radius to a certain distance. Read more »
Silicon Valley start-up tests driverless shuttles at Santa Clara University
Auro Robotics, a Silicon Valley start-up, is test-running a new driverless shuttle at Santa Clara University, a venue it chose because of its pedestrian campus and status as a private institution. Read more »
Syracuse University falls to No. 61 in national ranking
Syracuse University fell to the No. 61 spot in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report National University rankings, which were released Wednesday morning. Read more »
News to know: 10 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Sept. 1–8)
Here's all the news you need to know from the last week. Read more »
College marijuana usage at 35-year high, national study says
A recent national survey shows that marijuana usage on college campuses is at a 35-year high. At SU, DPS usually responds to around 1-3 marijuana complaints per week. Read more »
SU alumnus Brad Anderson, creator of 'Marmaduke,' dies at 91
Brad Anderson, Syracuse University alumnus and creator of popular cartoon "Marmaduke," passed away Aug. 30 at 91. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Obama administration renames Mount McKinley
President Barack Obama signed an executive order in late August renaming Mount McKinley to Mount Denali, its original Native American name. Some lawmakers, specifically from Ohio, are upset by the move. Read more »
Week in News: 4 people stabbed on Marshall Street, Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015 and more
Here's everything you need to know from the past week in news. Read more »
SU faculty reflect on 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans' recovery
Valerie Martinez volunteered through her alma mater, Wilkes University, to help recover and rebuild parts of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit. Ten years later, the city is still recovering in many ways. Read more »
SU not awarded federal grant to combat sexual assault
SU was not the recipient of one of 27 awards given out Wednesday by the Department of Justice to combat sexual assault. Read more »
Notre Dame students provide water bottles for homeless community
Sasha Meyer, a sophomore business major at the University of Notre Dame, has created her own not-for-profit organization entitled “The Heartening,” aimed at fighting the lack of clean drinking water confronting homeless in the South Bend, Indiana area. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Iran Nuclear Deal
The U.S. signed a nuclear arms deal with Iran in July. Several Democratic U.S. senators are opposing the deal despite President Barack Obama's support of the agreement. Read more »
Regal Entertainment Group to check bags upon admission into movie theaters
Regal Entertainment Group introduced a bag-checking policy for its movie theaters, including Regal Destiny USA and two other theaters around Syracuse. Read more »
Howie Hawkins discusses New York state's ban on fracking
The Daily Orange spoke with Howie Hawkins, who has campaigned on a banning of fracking in the past, about New York's ban on fracking. Read more »
