Senate votes to lower interest rates on student loans
The Senate approved a plan Wednesday that would lower interest rates on student loans. The plan would reduce interest rates on federal loans from 6.8… Read more »
News
Lululemon store to help local shops attract more customers, attention to Armory Square
Yoga-centric athletic store Lululemon will soon land in Armory Square, becoming the most recent national chain to join downtown Syracuse. The store will be located… Read more »
SU reports $70,000 in lobbying activity for second quarter 2013
Syracuse University reported $70,000 in total lobbying activity for the second quarter of 2013 — down $20,000 from the first, but up since this point last… Read more »
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Judge dismisses Sammy lawsuit, fraternity brothers to move out within the coming weeks
After months of dispute and uncertainty, Sigma Alpha Mu’s lawsuit against Zeta Psi was dismissed from Onondaga County Supreme Court on Tuesday. Sigma Alpha Mu,… Read more »
Solar panels to heat water for South Campus apartments
Several South Campus apartments will soon harness the power of the sun to provide heating for the buildings, bringing substantial savings for Syracuse University. The… Read more »
Zimmerman verdict underscores Twitter's powerful relevance
Seconds after George Zimmerman was pronounced not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin, people took to Twitter to spread the news and express their feelings. The… Read more »
Supporters of LGBTQ rights applaud DOMA's unconstitutionality, hope for more victories
Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court announced a landmark decision in favor of LGBTQ rights, Lady Gaga gave a moving speech at the New… Read more »
Bernie Fine drops $11 million lawsuit against ESPN
UPDATED: July 2, 2013 at 10:05 p.m. Bernie Fine, the former associate men’s head basketball coach fired in November 2011 over sexual abuse allegations, has… Read more »
With ACC move, Board of Trustees chairman announces $1 million donation to SU
The chairman of the Board of Trustees on Monday announced a $1 million donation to the university, coinciding with the move to the Atlantic Coast Conference.… Read more »
SPD arrests man on Ackerman Avenue for burglaries
A man was arrested Saturday on Ackerman Avenue for burglary after a 911 caller tipped off Syracuse police about a suspicious person in a neighbor's… Read more »
Cantor discusses move to Rutgers-Newark, early exit from SU
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Chancellor Nancy Cantor's plans after leaving Syracuse University were misstated. Cantor was not planning to look for another… Read more »
Search for next chancellor unaffected by Cantor's early departure
Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s decision to leave Syracuse University on Jan. 1 to become the chancellor of Rutgers University’s Newark campus will not affect the chancellor… Read more »
Cantor to become one of the highest-paid administrators at Rutgers University
Despite taking a deep pay cut from her salary at SU, Chancellor Nancy Cantor will be one of the top-earning administrators of all three Rutgers University… Read more »
Community mourns loss of iSchool alumna
A two-time graduate of Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies has died, triggering messages of grief and condolences from the SU community. Katie Bennett, who… Read more »
Cantor chosen by Rutgers University-Newark for focus on diversity, community engagement
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the search committee chair's name and title were misstated. The committee chair is Wendell Pritchett, and he is… Read more »
Supreme Court limits affirmative action within higher education, sends decision to lower courts
In a 7-1 decision, the Supreme Court has limited affirmative action, sending the case back to lower courts to be reconsidered. The majority opinion ruled… Read more »
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis to perform in Carrier Dome on Nov. 11
Rapper and producer duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will headline a Carrier Dome concert on Nov. 11 as part of the duo’s fall tour. The… Read more »
Cantor's next step: Graphic compares Rutgers-Newark, Syracuse universities
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this graphic, Rutgers-Newark's founding date, notable alumni and news stories were incorrect. The current version reflects the correct information.… Read more »
Syra-Juice to reopen Monday after paying sales tax
Syra-Juice Juice Bar & Eatery in Marshall Square Mall will reopen Monday after New York state seized the business for not paying almost $3,000 in… Read more »
Police arrest, charge man for porch fire
Police have arrested a man in connection to a fire set on the porch of a Syracuse University student's apartment last weekend. Grigoriy Bagiryan, 19,… Read more »
New York state seizes Syra-Juice for not paying almost $3,000 in taxes
Syra-Juice Juice Bar & Eatery in Marshall Square Mall has been seized by New York state for not paying almost $3,000 in sales tax. An… Read more »
Cantor to leave SU Jan. 1 to become chancellor of Rutgers University-Newark
UPDATED: June 20, 2013 at 2:01 p.m. Nancy Cantor will become the chancellor of Rutgers University’s Newark campus, effective Jan. 1. This news comes after… Read more »
Cantor to become head of Rutgers University-Newark campus
Rutgers University officials will announce Chancellor Nancy Cantor as the head of the school’s Newark campus later today, The Star-Ledger reported. Rutgers’ Board of Governors… Read more »
Family, friends remember doctoral student for ability to inspire, motivate others
To friends and family, Joseph Hughes had an inspiring spirit that instilled values of passion, perspective and dedication. Hughes, an English doctoral student at Syracuse… Read more »
