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 »
Writer archives: Christina Levin
NY poverty level in 2010 higher than US average
An additional 68,000 New Yorkers fell into poverty in 2010, according to a Sept. 13 U.S. Census Bureau news release. The Census Bureau, which summarized… Read more »
Federal grant to aid electronic science librarians in iSchool
A $741,000 federal grant will help Syracuse University's School of Information Studies foster the next generation of electronic science librarians through a doctorate fellowship for… Read more »
ESF : Powerhouse: Campus receives grant to use clean-energy technology
A $963,000 grant will help generate heat and electricity for the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry.The heat and electricity… Read more »
Entrepreneurial minor to begin in fall semester
A new entrepreneurial minor will be offered to Syracuse University undergraduates beginning in the fall, through the efforts of four different schools. The minor —… Read more »
Speaker discusses Muslim stereotypes, shares first-hand experiences
Khalid Latif has been instructed to wait in a glass box separated from other passengers in line to board a plane. He has also been… Read more »
Health & Science : Gaining by losing: Study finds dropping excess weight may improve brain power
Among the health benefits of shedding a few extra pounds is increased brain performance, according to an April 14 Time magazine article.John Gunstad, associate professor… Read more »
Spoken word poet begins Take Back the Night 2011 events
Omékongo Dibinga's cousin died from AIDS last year after she contracted it from her pastor in the Congo. One of Dibinga's other cousins is battling… Read more »
New York budget cuts funds to education
Although funding for the Tuition Assistance Program wasn't cut when the New York state budget passed last week, spending was cut for other higher education… Read more »
Health & Science : Take it easy: Study finds taking breaks may reduce stress, save energy
UPDATED: April 5, 2011, 11:30 p.m.Individuals may be more productive and less stressed while studying if they stop to refuel, according to a study published… Read more »
Climate Action Plan continues toward 2040 carbon neutral goal with efforts from VPA
The College of Visual and Performing Arts is continuing to spearhead the university's effort to become carbon neutral by 2040. The carbon neutral plan has… Read more »
Researcher discusses gap between male adolescence, adulthood
Somewhere between growing up too fast and never growing up lies 'GuyLand.' Michael Kimmel, a researcher on men and masculinity, spoke Thursday in Room 001… Read more »
Masculinity researcher to discuss findings on developmental stage
Michael Kimmel's research focuses on challenging conventional notions of masculinity in today's society. Kimmel will deliver a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday in Room 001… Read more »
Planned Parenthood may face federal budget cuts
An amendment before the U.S. Senate could cut federal funding to Planned Parenthood, which may affect some students at Syracuse University. All federal funding of… Read more »
RAPE Center seeks student input for name change options
To better convey its services, the R.A.P.E. Center is looking for student input in forming a new name, which is anticipated to be in place… Read more »
