SUNY-ESF announces plans to divest from fossil fuels
SUNY-ESF has announced that it is divesting from fossil fuels. SU took the same course of action in March. Read more »
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Centro funding, originally in question, restored by U.S. Congress
The Centro funding that was in jeopardy due to a U.S. Congress bill, will not be cut, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. John Katko announced Tuesday. Read more »
SA votes to approve stipends for president, vice president and comptroller
The Student Association assembly votes to distribute a $2,500 stipend for SA President Aysha Seedat and Comptroller Phil Kramer. A $1,500 stipend was also approved for SA Vice President Jane Hong. Read more »
SA president does not say if refunds will be given after broken down bus incident
Student Association discussed an incident on Sunday night where an SA-sponsored bus broke down, delaying students returning home from Thanksgiving break about 5 hours. Read more »
Data reveals SU Athletics as most economically-efficient department among Power Five schools
Recently-released government data shows that the SU athletics department has been doing well in bringing in revenue in the two major sports — men's basketball and football. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers for peace vigil about climate change
About 50 members of the Syracuse community held a vigil to support combating climate change as the UN Climate Talks in Paris started Monday. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss future of US strategy to combat the Islamic State after Paris attacks
The Daily Orange talked to professors about U.S. involvement to combat the Islamic State in the Middle East. Read more »
SA Briefs: 4 takeaways from Nov. 30 meeting
Here are four takeaways from the Student Association's Monday night meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read more »
DPS Chief considers implementing active shooter response training
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado discusses the idea of implementing active shooter response training for incoming students in the wake of a spike in active shooter incidents on college campuses. Read more »
Parents weigh in on college afforability in national survey
Parents of high school students participated in a survey from Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY Magazine about proposed government policies targeting the soaring cost of college tuition. Read more »
Start-up creates portable alarm to deter crime, promote safety
The ROBOCOPP Grenade, a turquoise keychain-sized device with a robot on the front, is a portable alarm that rings for 30 minutes when the top is pulled off. Read more »
SA-sponsored bus breaks down during trip back to Syracuse University
A bus sponsored by the Student Association broke down on I-81 during its trip back to Syracuse University with about 50 SU students on board. Read more »
SU officials meet to discuss student athletic fee, student attendance at sporting events
The Syracuse University Student Association and the athletics department are collaborating on ways to increase student attendance at sporting events. Proposed methods include the implementation of a student athletic fee and a point-based spirit program to incentivize attendance at less popular events. Read more »
Interactive crime map: Nov. 19-29
Here's all the crime that happened near campus in the last week. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization continues process of unionization
The Graduate Student Organization is waiting on interested students to take the next, independent steps toward the process of graduate student unionization. Read more »
Syracuse University participates in national campaign to help transitioning veterans
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently paired with Walmart and several other organizations in the launch of the 18-month "Greenlight A Vet" campaign. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students work with community to improve parks, playgrounds in Auburn, NY
Students involved in the Center for Community Design Research at SUNY-ESF are working with community members in Auburn, New York to improve the city's parks and playgrounds. Read more »
Department of Education releases report on improvements to FAFSA, student aid
The government provides about $130 billion a year in federal student aid, which includes Pell Grants for low-income families and federal student loans. Read more »
Syracuse officials to promote six officers to sergeant
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Syracuse Police Department Chief Frank Fowler will promote six police officers to the rank of sergeant during a Monday ceremony. Read more »
Cuomo announces increased police presence at Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood clinics across New York state will see increased security after an attack on a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood clinic left three dead and nine injured. Read more »
ESPN calls for lawsuit to be tossed in Bernie Fine case
ESPN has asked a judge to toss out a defamation lawsuit brought by Laurie Fine, the wife of former SU associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine. Read more »
What we know: A breakdown of Syracuse's NCAA appeal results
Here's what we know about Syracuse University's NCAA appeals results, which were released on Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer fired, will coach final game vs. Boston College
Scott Shafer has been fired, Syracuse Athletics confirmed Monday morning. He went 13-23 in nearly three seasons as head coach. Read more »
