Cost of credits for required internships could decrease
For sophomore biology major Stephen Acheampong, finding a summer internship that pays and provides quality experience has been a struggle. “I’ve been looking for a… Read more »
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Putting a foot down: Florida Atlantic University stands up to professor for offensive class assignment, consequently suspended from class
When a Florida Atlantic University student refused to participate in a class assignment that he felt denounced his religion, his professor suspended him as a… Read more »
PR director steps down from position, not enrolled in classes
The Student Association's public relations director has resigned after serving in the organization without being enrolled in classes. Colin Crowley initially notified upper-level SA cabinet… Read more »
Parallel lives: Students choice to predominantly interact with those of similar backgrounds creates divide on campus
For Kishi Animashaun Ducre, the issue of identity solidarity on campus is oftentimes framed as an exclusively African-American issue. Ducre, an assistant professor of African-American… Read more »
SU officials threaten to cut ties with Adidas
Syracuse University has taken action regarding athletic-wear company Adidas’ refusal to pay severance to more than 2,500 factory workers. Officials within SU Auxiliary Services sent… Read more »
Number of fall 2013 applications match previous years
Applications are holding steady for Syracuse University’s fall 2013 study abroad programs in comparison to past years. SU Abroad received 755 applications for its fall… Read more »
Supreme Court hears arguments on California same-sex marriage ban
Big court cases don’t necessarily lead to big decisions. That’s the consensus among many experts after the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday concerning… Read more »
London gap year targets international students
This year, Syracuse University offered a new way for international students to transition into American college life. This fall marked the pilot year for the… Read more »
Comcast CEO discusses changing dynamic between cable, broadcast
When Brian Roberts was a child, his father often brought him to his office. He showed the most interest in the company among his siblings,… Read more »
Suspended guidance: City school district cuts more than 90 jobs due to budget constraints
The Syracuse City School District Board of Education voted to cut more than 90 jobs within the city’s public school system amid budget cuts, inefficient… Read more »
Assembly elects 5 students as representatives
Campus segregation, diversity, sustainability, poor faculty advising and a lack of communication are among the spectrum of issues a newly elected crop of student representatives… Read more »
Utility tax extension faces opposition among legislators
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed utility tax extension, which would cost taxpayers a projected $3 billion during the next five years, faces the State Assembly this… Read more »
The dean search dossier: Search committee narrows candidates for next Whitman dean down to three
Three candidates are under consideration for the position of dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. Vice Chancellor and Provost… Read more »
Student Association, ITS work together to potentially increase student printing quota
Students’ printing quota may increase through a joint effort between the Student Association’s Academic Affairs Committee and Syracuse University’s Information Technology Services. At the beginning… Read more »
Student group helps campus community answer tax questions
As tax season approaches in April, Syracuse University students are assisting their peers in alleviating their tax confusion. The Beta Alpha Psi Tax Assistance group… Read more »
Dialed up: Stereotypes of women during Samsung phone launch create controversy
During an extravagant release event that included orchestra accompaniment and all-star Broadway producers, Samsung introduced its Galaxy S4 smartphone to the market. The event at… Read more »
Cutting ties: Student group urges SU to end relationship with Adidas, seeks to promote fair labor practices
More than a decade after a student group organized a naked bicycle ride through campus to protest Syracuse University’s ties with sweatshops, the movement for… Read more »
National Orange Day celebrates SU's founding with special menu, community service
Syracuse University celebrated its 143rd birthday with orange Dreamsicle cake. The Carrier Dome and the city’s National Grid building glowed orange to recognize the anniversary,… Read more »
Breaking out: SUNY-ESF students spend a week in Costa Rica to learn about sustainable living
Thomas Decker’s Spring Break involved more than laying on a beach. Decker, an environmental resources engineering major, was one of 12 students who explored the… Read more »
Summer courses to help international students adjust to U.S. academic system
A bridge program to acclimate international students to academic and cultural aspects of the United States during the summer is in the works at Syracuse… Read more »
Memorial service in Hendricks to honor life of student
A memorial service for Jason Morales, a senior sport management major who died last month, will be held Monday afternoon in Hendricks Chapel. The service… Read more »
Search for dean continues as vice chancellor receives final list of candidates
The search for the new dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is drawing to a close, as the final list of candidates… Read more »
Reading between the lines: Harvard University administrators search deans' email accounts to find source of media leak regarding cheating scandal
Students and faculty members at Harvard University are now using their school email addresses more carefully after school administration secretly searched the email accounts of… Read more »
Campus Chiropractics to help students with back problems
A new Marshall Square Mall business, Campus Chiropractics, is catering to the aching backs of the Syracuse University community. Don Janowski, a native of Syracuse… Read more »
