Week in News: VPA dean to step down, SU falls in national ranking and more
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Off-campus students report stolen money, wallets
Off-campus students living near South Campus have reported stolen money and wallets, according to an email sent out by the Department of Public Safety. 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 »
SPD makes arrest in off-campus burglaries
SPD has made arrests in a number of recent off-campus burglaries, the Department of Public Safety announced Friday. Read more »
Ann Clarke to step down as VPA dean
Ann Clarke, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is stepping down at the end of the 2015-16 academic year, SU announced Thursday. 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 »
University Senators discuss plans, committee chair nominations during first meeting
Most of Wednesday’s meeting was conducted in senate subcommittees scattered throughout Maxwell Auditorium, where senators discussed upcoming plans and committee chair nominations. 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 »
GSO holds first meeting, elects officials
During the first meeting of the semester, Graduate Student Organization President Can Aslan discussed several initiatives the organization had undertaken since last semester. 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 »
Juice Jam date conflicts with Rosh Hashanah
Juice Jam will be held on Rosh Hashanah this year, causing some students who celebrate the holiday to decide between going to the concert or going to services. The university has also scheduled football games on Yom Kippur the past two years. Read more »
Committee calls for honorary degrees nominations
A University Senate committee is calling for the SU community's input for honorary degrees, which are special degrees given out at commencement. 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 »
Poll: Should students be made aware of all local crime?
In light of the recent stabbings on Marshall Street, do you think students should be notified of all crime near campus? 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 »
Acropolis manager discusses criminal activity near restaurant
Four men were stabbed outside of Acropolis Pizza House on Marshall Street Sunday morning. The restaurant was also the site of increased criminal activity in 2012. Read more »
Syracuse University sophomore readjusts to campus life after 2 years with Republic of Korea Army
Chang Hwan Oh, a sophomore sport management major at Syracuse University, spent two years away from the university as he served in the Republic of Korea Army. Oh aspires to be a sport agent. Read more »
Luxury off-campus apartments to open next fall
Five new off campus luxury apartments are slated to open to students next fall. Altogether, the housing complexes will house around 500 students. Read more »
SU alumnus aims to help students with run for Syracuse school board
Ray Blackwell, a Class of 2015 Syracuse University alumnus, is now running on the Green Party ticket for the Syracuse City School Board in hopes of helping the next generation of students in the city. 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 »
Syracuse City Council proposal causes backlash from local, independent taxi companies
A recent proposal from the Syracuse City Council would expand Syracuse Regional Airport Taxi's services into the city. The proposed ordinance received considerable backlash from local taxi drivers and companies. Read more »
Gallery: SU students remember 9/11 with flags near Schine Student Center
Five members of the SU community placed U.S. flags on the infield between the Schine Student Center and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to remember those who died in the 9/11 attacks. Read more »
