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 »
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Organization hosts first major event, encourages students to support Israel
Arrows with the words “Support Israel?” were written in chalk on sidewalks on the Quad on Wednesday afternoon, directing students to where Syracuse Students Stand… Read more »
SU community considers effects of potential harassment policy changes
Following a resolution passed by Student Association last week supporting changes to Syracuse University’s harassment policy, some members of the SU community said the proposal… Read more »
EDM group Cash Cash to headline second Bandersnatch show of the semester
EDM group Cash Cash will headline the second show of this year’s Bandersnatch Concert Series, University Union announced on Twitter Sunday night. The show will… Read more »
SU announces formation of workgroups to address diversity issues on campus
Five action-oriented workgroups will be formed to address the major concerns voiced at a diversity and inclusion forum held by Syracuse University last week, Vice… Read more »
Here's what happened this week: Diversity forum, McDonald demoted, Playboy model
Here's a round-up of the top stories published in The Daily Orange this week. NEWS: Diversity forum University community members gathered in Hendricks Chapel on… Read more »
5 former Syracuse athletes to sit on 'Life After Syracuse Athletics' panel on Friday
The panel, part of Orange Central 2014, will feature 2005 men’s basketball graduate Craig Forth, Class of 2012 graduate and football punter Rob Long, Class of 2005 rower Anna Goodale, 2003 softball graduate Julie Hammer and Class of 2000 track and field athlete Veronica Tearney. 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 »
Orange Central adds sleep-away camp event for homecoming weekend
This week’s Orange Central Homecoming celebration will feature a new event just for students. In addition to the usual attractions, “Camp ‘Cuse,” which is designed… Read more »
Senate discusses tenure, academic freedom resolution
Several faculty senators are calling for the Syracuse University administration to explain why it chose to overrule the University Senate motion to keep promotion and… Read more »
School to celebrate 90th anniversary with tour, party
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs will celebrate its 90th anniversary this weekend with a series of events including a roaring ‘20s party… Read more »
SU Libraries offers reserved study space through social media contest
One Syracuse University student will have exclusive access to his or her favorite study space during midterms through an SU Libraries contest. SU Libraries is… Read more »
University officials question reason behind spike in alcohol violations
Factors such as increased enrollment, SU’s recent party school ranking and SU students’ tendency to drink more than the national average may have contributed. Read more »
As colleges, cities add more gender-neutral bathrooms, SU lags behind
Many of SU’s dorms, including Lawrinson and DellPlain halls, have single-occupancy bathrooms available to either gender. But for students spending long days on campus, the lack of gender-neutral bathrooms continues to pose a problem. Read more »
Senators to vote on academic freedom resolution Wednesday in wake of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign firing
The University Senate will vote on a resolution on Wednesday reaffirming the need for academic freedom at universities following the firing of a professor at… Read more »
Owner of ShoppingTown Mall plans to restore reputation, attract more tenants
ShoppingTown Mall, a regional shopping center in Dewitt, has been under new management for a year, and the mall’s owners are ready to build the… 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 »
Student reports being assaulted, robbed near Oakwood Cemetery on Tuesday morning
A Syracuse University student reported being assaulted by three men on the 900 block of Comstock Avenue on Tuesday around 11:45 a.m., according to a Department… Read more »
#itooamSU photo exhibit premieres Monday night in Panasci Lounge
The Syracuse University chapter of the NAACP has been fighting for marginalized students through rallies recently, but is now using a different method to continue… Read more »
Assembly passes proposal supporting changes to SU's harassment policy
There is a new quote written on the wall of Student Association’s office: “What have we done for students?” At the organization’s meeting on Monday… Read more »
Final Fast Forward forum addresses need for unity on campus
The need to unify departments and programs across campus was one of the central points discussed at the final Fast Forward Syracuse forum on Monday… Read more »
College uses strategic planning process to focus on its future
SUNY-ESF has begun the process of setting goals for the college for the next five years and beyond. In an effort to lay out the… Read more »
National Grid expects drop in heating bill costs in upstate New York this winter
National Grid is predicting that the cost of heating bills in upstate New York will decrease by 10 percent this winter. The average household will… Read more »
