Educator outlines flaws, issues with American education system
As a research professor and advocate, Diane Ravitch understands the state of today’s American education system. Ravitch said government programs such as Race to the… Read more »
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Challenge accepted: Following first run, South Campus ropes course turnout satisfies Syracuse University
With a successful initial run, the Syracuse University challenge course hasn’t had any trouble roping in customers. “We had quite a few weekends where we… Read more »
Event uses postcards to promote diversity
In the Panasci Lounge, postcards from anonymous people were put on display, answering a simple question — who are you? Some cards described the individual’s… Read more »
Law professors analyze ruling that allows Northwestern football players to form labor union
A ruling issued by a regional labor relations board has allowed a group of student- athletes to form a labor union, highlighting their concerns with… Read more »
Man pleads guilty to harassment after incident on Chinook Drive
CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this story, the circumstances surrounding the disturbance were misstated. Witness affidavits say the disturbance began after White was found… Read more »
Community's candidate: Alumnus runs for Massachusetts governor with support of local friends, reflects on time at SU
From playing on the green to making green, Jeff McCormick has always been a leader. McCormick, a Syracuse University alumnus, not only led his teammates… Read more »
Experts address issues in Crimea at discussion
When protests broke out in Kiev this past winter, hostility soon spread to the rest of the region. As a result, part of the Ukraine… Read more »
Class of 2014 give back money to university as part of Philanthropy Week
Members of the class of 2014 did their part to give back to their soon-to-be alma mater when Syracuse University celebrated Class Act Day on… Read more »
Syverud attends meeting, responds to student questions
Chancellor Kent Syverud answered student questions for nearly 40 minutes on a wide range of topics relating to communication, student life and academics during Student… Read more »
Iranian filmmaker to guest lecture in course
For a select group of students, being able to work with Abbas Kiarostami, filmmaker, poet, video artist and photographer is nothing short of “a miracle.”… Read more »
Dean holds town hall meetings with students
In an effort to interact with Martin J. Whitman School of Management students and hear their concerns, Dean Ken Kavajecz is hosting town hall style… Read more »
Judge denies ESPN's motion to dismiss Laurie Fine libel suit
On Monday a federal judge denied ESPN’s motion to dismiss a libel suit filed by Laurie Fine, the wife of former associate men’s basketball coach… Read more »
David Remnick to deliver commencement address May 11
David Remnick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and editor of The New Yorker, will deliver the 2014 Commencement address May 11 in the Carrier Dome. Remnick,… Read more »
Slowly but surely: Professor travels to Micronesia, aids in protection of islands' endangered snail population
A State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry professor is helping the United States protect endangered snails in Palau, a chain… Read more »
State officials consider reallocating legal defense funds in upcoming budget
New York state faces further questions of constitutionality as officials have proposed to continue reallocating money from the fund designated to provide legal defense for… Read more »
Professor researches mobile app security
Correction: In a previous version of this article, Carlos Caicedo's concern for an app's stability using javascript was misstated. Caicedo said that Native Android applications… Read more »
Petition seeks rule change that would allow transfer students to join greek life in first semester
A petition to allow transfer students to participate in greek life during their first semester at Syracuse University has garnered more than 350 signatures since… Read more »
Students work to found film fraternity chapter
Alfred Hitchcock, George Lucas, Julie Andrews and Steven Spielberg are well-known for their contributions to the film industry, but they have something else in common.… Read more »
NYPIRG urges state officials to reform Tuition Assistance Program
Syracuse University’s tuition is expected to reach $40,380 for the 2014–2015 academic year — a 3.6 percent increase from the 2013-2014 academic year’s tuition. With… Read more »
DPS arrests man after 'disturbance' call on Chinook Drive
UPDATED: March 30, 2014 at 10:29 p.m. A Brooklyn man was arrested after the Department of Public Safety responded to a call about a “disturbance"… Read more »
Ron Paul outlines views, role of youth in politics
From the start of his lecture at Syracuse University Wednesday night, former U.S. representative and presidential candidate Ron Paul appealed to a young audience. Paul… Read more »
After nine fraternity-related deaths nationwide, SAE chapters are being forced to comply or close
In December 2013, Bloomberg News called Sigma Alpha Epsilon the deadliest fraternity in the nation. Since 2006, nine people have died in events related to… Read more »
Senators hold forum on boycott, discuss SU's rejection of American Studies Association decision
Two months after Syracuse University released a statement rejecting the American Studies Association’s boycott of Israeli universities, several university members expressed dissatisfaction that they were… Read more »
Newhouse to host screening of film about creator of hydrogen bomb
Richard Garwin is known for creating the first hydrogen bomb, a technology that altered the course of history. But many people are unaware of his… Read more »
