Midterm Elections 2014: Meet the candidates for N.Y. Governor, 24th Congressional District seat
On Tuesday, New York voters will go to the polls to cast their ballots in several midterm elections. Read more »
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CVS eliminates Apple Pay service in stores nationwide
Apple Pay is trying to eliminate the need for a wallet, but some companies are not allowing its use in their stores. Students hoping to… Read more »
New York voters to decide future of 3 propositions on Tuesday
When New York state voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they will be able to vote on three propositions in addition to voting for… Read more »
SU faculty, staff donate more to political campaigns, organizations than in past midterm elections
Syracuse University faculty and staff members donated more than $25,000 to political campaigns and organizations this election season — an increase from past midterm elections.… Read more »
Cornell University terminates contract with JanSport after company maintains connection with sweatshops
Cornell University recently became the 15th U.S. college to drop its contract with JanSport after the manufacturer’s parent company refused to guarantee improved worker safety… Read more »
New York Attorney General investigates Monster Energy's marketing tactics toward college students
When looking for a boost during long nights of studying, students sometimes turn to drinks like Monster Energy. But the company may be encouraging students… Read more »
Ask the Experts: Supreme Court permits Texas voter ID law
The Supreme Court issued a court order on Saturday that allowed a Texas law requiring voters to be able to present a photo ID such… Read more »
Emory University freshmen create system to test for Ebola
From their first day of biology classes at Emory University, freshmen Rostam Zafari and Brian Goldstone have defied expectations. During class, Professor Rachelle Spell jokingly… Read more »
Technology companies failing to hire minorities, research shows
Technology companies are failing to hire the increasing number of minorities graduating with computer science and computer engineering degrees, according to recent research by USA… Read more »
Georgia Tech introduces ability for students to pay for campus items with bitcoin
Students at the Georgia Institute of Technology can now use the cryptocurrency bitcoin to pay for everything from tuition to concession-stand hot dogs. Bitcoin is… Read more »
Music business initiative aims to stimulate New York economy
Several music-based organizations are hoping to create financial incentives that would help grow the music industry in New York state. New York is Music, a… Read more »
Ask the experts: Professors discuss Supreme Court's non-decision on same-sex marriage appeals
The Supreme Court began its fall session last week by deciding not to look at cases brought up by five states regarding the legality of… Read more »
Members of Hong Kong program respond to recent protests in region
Despite student-led protests in Hong Kong pushing for democracy, the Syracuse University study abroad program in Hong Kong has not been affected. Over the past… Read more »
University of Rochester professor, student create cloaking device
Two physicists at the University of Rochester recently unveiled a new device that can cloak objects using nothing but properly arranged glass lenses. Professor John… Read more »
JPMorgan Chase confirms cybersecurity breach, SU community reacts
While JPMorgan Chase & Co. is only the latest bank to suffer a security breach, a Syracuse University program is working to prevent similar cyber-attacks… Read more »
Ask the experts: What does the Ebola outbreak mean for the United States?
Since its original outbreak in late March, Ebola, an infectious and generally fatal disease, has become more rampant and has now spread to 11 countries.… Read more »
National gas prices drop, New York gas prices remain 7th highest in nation
Syracuse University students who drive to and around campus won’t see gas prices dropping anytime soon. Gas prices are projected to fall below $3 a… Read more »
University of Oregon community reacts to controversy over community art class
Fliers seeking models for community figure drawing sessions set off a chain of events this fall that culminated in an international media storm and a… Read more »
White House's "It's On Us" campaign pushes men to fight sexual assault on college campuses
The White House is tapping into a new resource in its campaign to prevent campus sexual assault: men. The “It’s On Us” campaign, announced on… Read more »
Princeton students create app allowing users to connect anonymously
College students across the country now have yet another way to meet each other: an app, created by Princeton University students, that allows people to… Read more »
SU and SUNY-ESF students participate in largest climate march in history
More than 100 Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students were among the 400,000 people who took to the streets of New York City to chant, pound… Read more »
Ask the experts: What does Obama's plan to combat ISIS mean for the nation?
On Sept. 10, President Barack Obama announced a plan to “degrade, and ultimately destroy” the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or ISIS, formerly an al-Qaida affiliated group.… Read more »
Report says the number of older Americans still paying student debt has increased
Recent graduates are no longer the only ones saddled with student debt. Americans older than 65 currently have $18.2 billion in student debt, according to… Read more »
Mount Holyoke College creates policy to enroll transgender students
Mount Holyoke College recently became the second women’s college in the United States to create a policy stating that the school will welcome transwomen, as… Read more »
