Georgia Regents University professor teaches Kendrick Lamar in English course
A professor at Georgia Regents University is now putting Kendrick Lamar’s album “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” on a shelf with James Joyce’s “Dubliners” and the… Read more »
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Sen. Schumer re-introduces bill to allow victims of 9/11 to take legal action
On Thursday, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will re-introduce the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill, if passed, will… Read more »
Report says men who dropout of college earn more than women who graduate college
A recent study has shown that while the income gap between men and women is decreasing, the gap still exists, regardless of investment in education.… Read more »
Cuomo faces potential challenges in Tuesday's Democratic primary
Going in to Tuesday’s state primary election, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing two challengers who could make his re-election bid more difficult than… Read more »
SU earns No. 58 spot in 2015 U.S. News and World Report rankings
Syracuse University rose four spots to No. 58 in the 2015 U.S. News and World Report National University rankings, which were released late Monday night.… Read more »
True colors: NC State students receive support, criticism for date-rape preventing nail polish
Four students at North Carolina State University have been met with both support and controversy for working to produce a nail polish that lets women… Read more »
Students file petition after The Cooper Union decides to charge undergraduate tuition for first time
The students, faculty, alumni and board of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are anxiously waiting for a judge to rule… Read more »
Former SU student leaves school to fight for Israel in Gaza
Harel Rush came to Syracuse University from Los Angeles in the fall of 2012 to study mechanical engineering. Like a majority of freshmen, he joined… Read more »
Departing graduates find improving job market, economy
The class of 2014 will have an easier job search than last year’s seniors as employers slowly, but increasingly, look to hire new college graduates.… Read more »
Paint Brawl: UT-Austin appeals decision for man to keep painting of Farrah Fawcett
Charlie’s Angels actress Farrah Fawcett died in 2009. Now, the University of Texas at Austin is fighting with her former lover over ownership of a… Read more »
Running strong: One year later, SU community reflects on tragedy for inspiration for 2014 Boston Marathon
Colleen Keilty has mapped out parts of the Boston Marathon course more than a dozen times to help her train for this year’s marathon. But… Read more »
Picture this: Tennessee Wesleyan College uses Snapchat to interact with students
In 2011, the smartphone application Snapchat gave users a new way to communicate, with short messages that last for up to 10 seconds on the… Read more »
Filed away: Onondaga Nation submits petition, asserts human rights violation by federal government
When a group of 60–70 people arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to file a petition against the federal government, they brought with them a… Read more »
SU students, faculty reflect on impact of Hurricane Isaac, Katrina
No matter how mild the storm, hearing another hurricane is bound for the Gulf Coast is a nerve-wracking experience for Syracuse University students and faculty… Read more »
Beyond the Hill: Dead languages: George Washington University ends foreign language requirement
Students at George Washington University are no longer required to fulfill foreign language and culture requirements. A nearly unanimous vote on April 16 created a… Read more »
Ask the Experts: How will Arizona's new immigration law affect US, Mexico relations
On April 23, Arizona passed the toughest law on immigration that aims to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants, according to an article in The… Read more »
Ultra-fix: Study likens frequent tanning to drug, alcohol addiction
Despite the recent temperature changes and more regular sunshine, many college students continue to use indoor tanning booths to get their UV "fix." A recent… Read more »
Ask the experts: Should Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be sentenced in US court or by military tribunal?
The federal government is debating whether to try an alleged co-conspirator of the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, in a federal court in New… Read more »
Beyond the Hill: Change to change: Penn expands health care to provide for student sex changes
The University of Pennsylvania will extend its health insurance coverage beginning in the fall to cover the costs of a sex change for undergraduate students.The… Read more »
Teach for America: Program to offer degree in teaching
The New York State Board of Regents unanimously voted April 20 to approve a pilot program allowing non-university institutions, such as Teach for America, to… Read more »
Cracking down: Department of Labor imposes stricter guidelines against unpaid internships
Internship series: Part 1 of 3Before Letecha Dixon accepted an unpaid internship at Giant magazine last summer, she wondered if it would be worth the $3.40… Read more »
Ask the experts: Have school lunches become a national security threat?
An organization of retired military leaders has deemed school lunches a threat to military recruitment because of the food's adverse health affect on students, according… Read more »
Beyond the Hill: Georgia Catholic college ends semester month early due to budget shortfall
Campus community members at Southern Catholic College in Georgia gathered for an announcement April 12, from which they learned they would be starting summer a… Read more »
Buzz kill: Study shows drinking in teenage years increases risk of breast cancer
Regularly consuming alcohol may put teenage girls at a higher risk for developing benign breast disease in their 20s, according to a recent study conducted… Read more »
