Athlete reflects on basketball career, conservative Jewish faith
While playing at a prestigious basketball camp in high school, Tamir Goodman got attention for all of the wrong reasons. Goodman, an observant Jew, got… Read more »
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Syracuse firefighters protest proposed closure of fire stations outside Miner's campaign headquarters
More than 40 supporters of Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 7 interrupted the opening of Mayor Stephanie Miner’s re-election campaign headquarters by staging a… Read more »
Man robs bank near SU; no arrests yet
No arrests have been made yet in a bank robbery that took place a minute away from the Syracuse University campus on Friday, said Sgt. Gary… Read more »
Hospitals encourage, educate public on organ donation
Superintendent Richard Johns announced his leave from the Liverpool School District in an open letter to teachers, students, parents and community members on March 26.… Read more »
Committee addresses homophobia within SU Athletics
Homophobia is “an everyday experience” for Syracuse University student-athletes, according to findings from SU’s Committee on LGBT Concerns. At Wednesday’s University Senate meeting, the committee… Read more »
Big East exit fee sparks debate among senators
The Syracuse Athletic Department — not the university — should bear the $7.5 million exit fee of leaving the Big East conference, said members of… Read more »
White Ribbon Campaign at SU to raise awareness about domestic, sexual violence
Several Syracuse University student organizations will be selling white ribbons, wristbands and pins this month as a part of a community-wide awareness campaign against domestic… Read more »
Behind the curve: As enrollment increases, the honors program looks to expand opportunities for students
Push the students. Push the program. This remains the focus of the Renee Crown University Honors Program at Syracuse University. People familiar with the program… Read more »
Documentary to reveal horrors of human trafficking
Although many Syracuse University students might think human trafficking only happens in other countries, it is still a problem in the United States. To raise… Read more »
Students might not be able to return their Ostrom Avenue home this school year after fire
It's unclear when — or if — five Syracuse University students will be able to move back into their house on Ostrom Avenue this school… Read more »
Class camps out on Quad to raise awareness for homelessness, Rescue Mission
At 3 p.m. on Thursday, about 22 students will become homeless. The students, who are enrolled in SPM 101: "Personal and Social Responsibility,” are camping… Read more »
Down in the dumps: Tufts University student creates restaurant that serves food found in dumpsters
Pesto spaghetti. Curried cauliflower and peppers. Roasted chicken. Fruit salad with apples, bananas, pomegranates, grapefruit and oranges. Green salad with arugula, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes.… Read more »
Freshman leadership organization plans The Big Event for community service in Syracuse
Students are preparing to step off of the Hill and into the local community for The Big Event this weekend. The Big Event is a… Read more »
Rewarding journeys: Capstone projects provide opportunities for diverse student experiences, faculty mentoring
Editor’s Note: This series explores how the Renee Crown University Honors Program has changed since its overhaul in 2005, and where those involved wish to… Read more »
Whitman, iSchool come together to create concentration
In response to a growing relationship between marketing and technology, the School of Information Studies and the Martin J. Whitman School of Management collaborated to… Read more »
Relationship between U.S., North Korea deteriorates
To many Americans, the most familiar images of North Korean leaders are crazed, cartoonish caricatures. “But are they really?” said Stuart Thorson, a professor of… Read more »
Filmmaker Spike Lee discusses college years, path to success
Decked out in an orange sweatshirt to match his orange shoes, filmmaker Spike Lee was dressed to represent both his hometown team, the New York… Read more »
Two SU students appear in court for disorderly conduct charges stemming from February dance party
Two Syracuse University students appeared in Syracuse City Court on Tuesday afternoon. The students were arrested outside of the Schine Student Center in February following… Read more »
Price of safety: City's budget proposal could lead to less spending on police, firefighters
The city of Syracuse’s proposed budget, submitted by Mayor Stephanie Miner, could lead to less money for the city’s police department and fire department. The… Read more »
Small fire breaks out at house on Ostrom Avenue
UPDATED: April 17, 2013, 8:13 p.m. A small fire broke out on the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, forcing the five Syracuse University… Read more »
Two SU students arrested on drug charges during investigation of student death
UPDATED: April 17, 2:46 a.m. Two Syracuse University students were arrested this weekend on drug charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into the death… Read more »
Chancellor says thoughts are going out to those affected by the Boston Marathon attacks in campus-wide email
Chancellor Nancy Cantor sent out an email to students, faculty and staff on Tuesday morning saying “thoughts and prayers” are with those affected by the… Read more »
R&B singer-songwriter Trey Songz to perform at Block Party
R&B singer-songwriter Trey Songz will perform as direct support to Ke$ha at Block Party on April 26. An opening act will be named at a… Read more »
Assembly elects Finance Board member to represent students on Board of Trustees
A Finance Board member and former assembly representative was elected as Board of Trustees liaison, a position that assembly representatives deemed one of the most… Read more »
