Your questions answered: The D.O.'s advice to the class of 2027
The Daily Orange answered questions that freshmen asked about Syracuse University as they settle into the first couple of weeks. Read more »
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Ahead of contract negotiations, SGEU collects graduate worker feedback
SGEU plans to negotiate with SU administration about better treatment for graduate student employees after forming a union in the spring. Read more »
Hochul visits Onondaga Nation territory, 1st NY Gov. to do so in 50 years
Governor Kathy Hochul and Onondaga Nation leaders discussed opportunities to collaborate with the Nation on issues like education and health care. Read more »
SU begins construction on Schine esports facility, continues Link Hall renovation
With preparation for construction underway, the university hopes to open a new esports venue in the Schine Student Center by the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more »
Hungry Chuck's up for lease, only open for special events
The building that houses Hungry Chuck’s is officially up for lease, Christopher Snyder of University Hill Realty confirmed with The Daily Orange. The bar will… Read more »
Brandon Williams announces re-election campaign for NY-22
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Rep. Brandon Williams announced his re-election campaign standing between Syracuse… Read more »
SU review of legacy admissions to be finalized
The statement comes nearly two months after the United States Supreme Court banned affirmative action admissions policies. Read more »
Goldstein Dunkin' to be replaced with Starbucks
The new Starbucks location comes after two others in Syracuse closed last year. The Dunkin' in Schine will remain. Read more »
Columbus Monument Corp. will appeal ruling that would allow Syracuse to proceed with statue removal
Now that the city can continue toward the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue, there is potential for future legal action when the administrative approval process is complete. Read more »
Observations from BA’s 69-54 win over BCU: Riller sparks comeback after early turnovers
After falling behind early because of early turnover troubles, Boeheim's Army fought back against Blue Collar U and advanced to the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament. Read more »
Jeremy Jordan named new dean of Falk College
Jeremy Jordan has been a faculty member for the University of Miami, Mississippi State University and the University of Memphis. His tenure begins September 1. Read more »
Adam Weitsman settles with Federal Government after lawsuit regarding air pollution
The complaint requests that the court mandate Weitsman and Upstate Shredding “take other appropriate actions to remedy, mitigate, and offset the harm to public health and the environment caused by the violations.” Read more »
Chuck Schumer, Kathy Hochul attend official groundbreaking for I-81 Viaduct Project
The $2.25 billion Interstate 81 Viaduct Project will replace the Almond Street viaduct with a community grid of surface-level streets and a business loop. Read more »
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for 800,000 borrowers
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan will target borrowers who have been repaying loans for at least 20 years. Read more »
SU clinical psychology Ph.D. student dies
Nicole Ellerbeck was studying for a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at SU's College of Arts and Sciences. Read more »
SCOTUS blocks President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel billions in student loans, which could impact Syracuse University's students and alumni. Read more »
SCOTUS outlaws affirmative action admissions policies in joint decision for 2 cases
The Supreme Court ruled to overturn affirmative action, a policy that allows colleges and universities to consider race in admissions processes. Read more »
Election results: establishment-endorsed candidates lose in city, county primaries
Voters in Onondaga County cast ballots on Tuesday for which candidates will move ahead to represent their parties in the November general election. Read more »
Andrew Sears named new dean of School of Information Studies
Sears will take over as the new dean on Aug. 1 and oversee the undergraduate and graduate programs for the School of Information Studies. Read more »
DPS identifies juveniles who used anti-Asian language near Marshall St.
The individuals were not affiliated with the university, DPS confirmed in the bias incident report. Read more »
Syracuse's first legal cannabis dispensary opens in Armory Square
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management confirmed that FlynnStoned will be the largest cannabis shop in the state. Read more »
Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act in Brackeen v. Haaland decision
The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, which aims to keep custody of Indigenous children within their communities, on Thursday. Read more »
NYC files lawsuit against Onondaga County for refusing asylum seekers
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by New York City, names Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and other state county officials for refusal to accept asylum seekers. Read more »
Kristi Schoff has experienced food insecurity in the Northside. Now she helps fight it.
After experiencing food scarcity firsthand, Schoff operates a food pantry to help the Northside community dealing with a similar, frustrating situation. Read more »
