Health & Science : Shedding the myth: Nationwide study proves 'Freshman 15' unfit for reality
Although the idea of the freshman 15 may concern many students entering college, a new study shows it may just be a myth.According to a… Read more »
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Aiming high: Junior presidential candidate looks to bring goals full circle
Teammates, friends and co-workers alike view Taylor Carr as a leader both on and off the soccer field. Carr, Student Association presidential candidate and junior… Read more »
Open enrollment begins, returns to non-revisit policy
Open enrollment for 2011 faculty benefits starts Monday and continues through Nov. 18, featuring a non-revisit policy unlike last year. This time frame is the… Read more »
Toe-to-toe: Newhouse professor faces off with Democratic candidate for city auditor position
The race for city auditor in Onondaga County closes Tuesday and has become especially heated with allegations of corrupt practices and fierce competition between the… Read more »
Baruch College student launches textbook site for New York students
College kids in New York looking to save a few bucks now have an easier way to search for discounted textbooks on the Internet. Flierguy.com,… Read more »
Student Association : Funding to be based on groups' past successes
More than 90 student organizations are vying for a slice of the $429,442.17 made available by the student activity fee to host events this spring.These… Read more »
SU joins 123 other colleges in 50K club
Syracuse University recently joined the 50K Club, a group of 123 universities across the nation that charge more than $50,000 for tuition, room and board,… Read more »
Democracy Now! producer discusses arrest at 2008 Republican National Convention
Amy Goodman is one of the few people in the radio business who will say that static can be a good thing. 'In this high-tech… Read more »
University Union : Manchester Orchestra lead singer to perform Dec. 5
The lead singer of Manchester Orchestra will headline the second show in the Bandersnatch Music Series, University Union officials announced Saturday. Andy Hull will perform… Read more »
ESF : Making moves: ESF community makes advance in, out of classroom
GDF SUEZ makes donation to SEP, Center of Excellence GDF SUEZ Energy Resources presented checks worth $15,000 and $10,000, respectively, to two collaborative organizations of… Read more »
Chuck D tells crowd of education's value
Chuck D advised the audience to use college as a way to develop skills rather than just an avenue to obtain wealth while he spoke… Read more »
White House defeats 7 marijuana petitions
The White House rejected petitions regarding the legalization of marijuana Monday, including one that had reached almost 75,000 signatures in support, according to a Huffington… Read more »
Religious Society of Friends struggles to gain following on campus
Since its re-establishment in Hendricks Chapel last spring, the Quaker presence at Syracuse University has attracted minimal student interest. 'We've had a hard time getting… Read more »
Beyond the Hill : From the ashes : Yale University to print more than half-century old play
Yale University, which obtained possession of Eugene O'Neill's 'lost' work, intends to print the play next year.O'Neill, often considered America's greatest playwright and the father… Read more »
Youthful energy : Sophomore presidential candidate Lustig looks to bring transparency
Dylan Lustig doesn't think of himself as a politician.The Student Association presidential candidate is a student first, above all else.'I am not different from anyone.… Read more »
Student team uses social media to promote SU
With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare, colleges and universities need to continue establishing a multifaceted online presence. Syracuse… Read more »
Sex health rank rises to No. 49
Syracuse University moved up four spots to 49th in this year's Trojan Brand Condoms' sixth annual Sexual Health Report Card. The report card ranked 141… Read more »
Religious Society of Friends struggles to gain following on campus
Since its re-establishment in Hendricks Chapel last spring, the Quaker presence at Syracuse University has attracted minimal student interest. 'We've had a hard time getting… Read more »
Company releases preliminary plans for Onondaga Lake public park, nature preserve
By 2016, Onondaga Lake may become a day-trip destination rather than a landmark acknowledged only for its pollution. Honeywell International Inc. announced a preliminary plan… Read more »
Hancock 38 trials begin following April arrests, defendants arraigned
A group of defendants known as the Hancock 38 began a series of trials at the DeWitt Town Court on Tuesday evening. The protesters, many… Read more »
Councilor candidates debate jobs, education
Candidates for the 4th District Common Council seat went head-to-head Tuesday night. The candidates, Khalid Bey and Howie Hawkins, spoke in front of about two… Read more »
Late-night classes rise across nation
Those aimlessly roaming the Internet late at night can now go to class instead. Some students at colleges, like Bunker Hill Community College in Boston,… Read more »
NCAA approves option of providing up to $2,000 to student-athletes
As debates heat up among sport and academic professionals, the NCAA made a groundbreaking move Thursday and approved a measure that will provide additional compensation… Read more »
City : Eye on you: Syracuse police to spend more than $155,000 for security cameras
The Syracuse Police Department will spend more than $155,000 in grants to expand its collection of surveillance cameras across the city. The Syracuse Common Council… Read more »
