Cuomo resigns, SU alumna Kathy Hochul to take over as NY governor
Cuomo's resignation comes after months of sexual assault allegations and calls from New York leaders for him to step down. Read more »
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At SU, international students are targets of stereotyping and racism
SU international students call for change as they frequently face microaggressions on campus. Read more »
Biden extends pause on federal student loan payments to Jan. 31
Biden's extension of the pause applies to federally held loans, which cover about 85% of all federal student loans. Read more »
Syracuse men’s basketball finalizes 2021-22 nonconference schedule
Syracuse will play in both the Jimmy V Classic and the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament as part of its 2021-22 nonconference schedule. Read more »
Alan Griffin to play for Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league team
Alan Griffin averaged 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounded in the 2020-21 season. Read more »
SPD requires officers keep body cameras on during entirety of time at scene
The Syracuse Police Department revised its body camera policy to require that officers record the entirety of their presence during police encounters. Read more »
New York will mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for state workers
New York state employees and patient-facing health care workers at state-run hospitals and facilities will be required to get vaccinated by Labor Day or take mandatory COVID-19 tests each week. Read more »
TV show set to film in Syracuse looking for extras of East Asian descent
Hiring call for people of East Asian descent as the comedy “Imposters” starts filming in Syracuse in August. Read more »
Meaghan Tyrrell earns Inside Lacrosse Breakthrough Player of the Year honors
Syracuse attack Meaghan Tyrrell named Inside Lacrosse’s women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year after posting 112 points in the 2021 season. Read more »
Former softball standout Sydney O’Hara returns to SU as assistant coach
Sydney O’Hara holds the program record for saves and will return to her alma mater as an assistant coach. Read more »
3 Syracuse organizations that are fostering safe spaces for LGBTQ community
Even as Pride Month comes to a close these organizations will continue to offer different forms of in-person and virtual support to the LGBTQ community. Read more »
How NFTs further open the door to world of crypto and pop culture
Sales of non-fungible tokens, better known as NFTs, are changing the way that artists, buyers and investors interact. Read more »
Buddy, Jimmy and Jim Boeheim to join USA East Coast for Spain tour
This year, Guy Rancourt, USA East Coast’s director, confirmed to The Daily Orange that the Boeheim brothers will play in the international tour. Read more »
2 SU alumni talk evolution of their band Lore City, bringing new album to life
SU alumni want to spread unity and positivity through their new album dropping this month. Read more »
Former Texas pitcher Ariana Adams transfers to Syracuse
After an 11-0 record at Texas, pitcher Ariana Adams is utilizing her extra year of eligibility to finish her career at Syracuse. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Semitic incident near Waverly and University Aves
The occupants of a silver SUV reportedly shouted anti-Semitic language and threw an egg at a group of students Saturday. Read more »
Student arrested for possession of firearms
The South Campus resident has been taken into custody and placed on interim suspension. Read more »
North Carolina goalie Kimber Hower transfers to Syracuse
The Tar Heels finished with the best scoring defense in the nation, allowing only 6.47 goals per game. Read more »
Buddy Boeheim signs deal to sell 'Buddy Buckets' merchandise
Boeheim’s deal comes a day after the NCAA officially suspended its rule preventing college athletes from profiting off their name, image and likeness. Read more »
Parking and Transportation takes over safety escort shuttle service from DPS
Parking and Transportation Services staff will handle the operation of the program, instead of the Department of Public Safety, following recommendations made in a report by former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Read more »
4-star forward Justin Taylor commits to Syracuse
The Charlottesville, Virginia native joins Kamari Lands as the two players who have committed to Syracuse's class of 2022 so far. Read more »
Almost all SU students, faculty on campus fully vaccinated as NY emergency ends
90% of students on Syracuse University's campus this summer and 97% of faculty and benefit-eligible staff have been fully vaccinated, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces an end to New York state's 15-month long COVID-19 emergency. Read more »
Kayla Treanor discusses goals, bringing BC experience to SU in press conference
Kayla Treanor was introduced as the new women’s lacrosse head coach, replacing Gary Gait after he became Syracuse men’s lacrosse’s head coach. Read more »
Sir Elton John to perform at Carrier Dome September 2022
The concert will be one of over 300 performances in John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. Read more »
