Penn State favored by 5 over Syracuse in season opener
Syracuse is a five-point underdog to Penn State, according to 5dimes.com. The Orange plays the Nittany Lions Aug. 31 in the season opener for both… Read more »
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Dean of Libraries prepares to step down, leaves influence on university
In eight years, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian Suzanne Thorin’s influence has extended beyond the walls of E.S. Bird Library. Since 2005, Thorin has… Read more »
Facing the future: Administration presentations, faculty forums address potential changes in academic strategy at SU
Dialogue — it’s something many faculty members at Syracuse University say doesn’t happen enough. The SU administration presented “Navigating the Changing Landscape,” a series of… Read more »
Assembly passes bill changing presidential election protocol
Even though it was the last Monday meeting of the spring 2013 semester, the Student Association made a significant change to its presidential election process… Read more »
Song bird: Twitter launches app that combines social media, music
iTunes reigns king when it comes to music for the past decade. Billboard magazine reported in September 2012 that Apple’s online store accounts for 64… Read more »
SU increases lobbying for first quarter of 2013
Syracuse University spent $90,000 on lobbying during the first quarter of 2013 — an increase from the $60,000-$80,000 the university typically spends per quarter. “There… Read more »
Two SU students reach final round of National Debate Championships for first time
Making it to the final round of the National Debate Championships put two members of the Syracuse University Debate Society in the record books. Debate… Read more »
Increasing number of academic departments use online course evaluations
As the end of the semester approaches, students at Syracuse University are turning to their computers in order to fill out course evaluations. The Office… Read more »
Chancellor, group of students meet to discuss diversity on campus
Chancellor Nancy Cantor met with Ronald Taylor, the organizer of last week’s sit-in protest, on Monday morning about concerns regarding the university’s support of minority… Read more »
Two cars collide on corner of Comstock Avenue, Marshall Street
Two cars collided on the corner of Comstock Avenue and Marshall Street on Monday afternoon, resulting in minor injuries to one of the drivers. The… Read more »
Collective knowledge: Despite periods of tension, relationship between Maxwell, Arts and Sciences provides opportunities for students
Mark Brown applied to the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 1961 for the graduate program in philosophy. But by the time he… Read more »
Remembrance Scholars host 5K race to benefit victims of Boston Marathon bombings
In past years, Alexandra Doney was only a spectator at the Boston Marathon. But this year, she took first place in a race honoring victims… Read more »
Students start online petition about payment of Big East conference exit fee
Two Syracuse University students have started a petition calling for SU Athletics, not the entire university, to pay the $7.5 million Big East conference exit… Read more »
Bicycle Safety Committee works to strengthen cycling culture at ESF
At SUNY-ESF, almost 1-in-4 students ride their bikes to class. About 5 percent of faculty and staff regularly bike on campus. For the college community,… Read more »
Water pipe bursts at house on Euclid Avenue Sunday night
A water pipe burst Sunday night at 423 Euclid Ave., causing minimal damage to the two floors of the house. The pipe burst collapsed a… Read more »
Students celebrate end of the school year with bouncy castle, inflatable pool on Euclid Avenue
UPDATED: April 28, 10:21 p.m. Despite being in the middle of a losing game of Kan Jam, Ian Campbell embraced the atmosphere of freedom and celebration… Read more »
Students celebrate in Walnut Park with costumes, free food, musical performances
Students dressed as gorillas, bananas, clowns, Gumby and a penguin were all spotted in Walnut Park on Friday afternoon — a sign of Syracuse University’s… Read more »
Syracuse University names next general counsel
UPDATED: April 26, 5:53 p.m. Syracuse University has named Dickens “Deke” Mathieu its next senior vice president and general counsel — a job that involves serving… Read more »
Sit-in protest at Schine Student Center calls attention to diversity issues on campus
There was nothing out of place about the students sitting on the circular bench in the center of the Schine Student Center. Talking and laughing,… Read more »
Indecent exposure: Pasadena City College professor comes under fire for inviting porn actor to speak
As controversy surrounds an unorthodox class offered at Pasadena City College, the professor stands behind his decision to invite actors starring in pornographic films as… Read more »
New York State Assembly committee approves medical marijuana bill
The New York State Assembly Health Committee has passed a bill authorizing the legalization of medical marijuana. If the bill passes in the assembly and… Read more »
Conservative political commentator Ann Coulter discusses future of Republican Party
Syracuse University changed its mascot to a fruit to be more politically correct. Or at least that’s what political commentator Ann Coulter said when she… Read more »
Students look to bookstore, other alternatives to resell books
Beginning Thursday, students can sell many of their textbooks back to the Syracuse University Bookstore for up to 50 percent of the books’ original retail… Read more »
