Syracuse hopes to carry Big East success into nonconference tilt with Cornell
Syracuse hasn't lost a regular-season matchup with a Big East opponent in exactly two years. Since its April 16, 2011, loss to Georgetown, SU has… Read more »
Daily Archives: April 15, 2013
Mightier than the sword: Rapper Jay Foss writes honest, smooth lyrics, infuses education into hopeful music career
While some rappers find success in being boastful, Jordan Foster finds his own claim to fame by going in the opposite direction — wielding a… Read more »
Allen set to join Syracuse quarterback fray this summer
For three years, they both sat on the bench, watching behind a future NFL Draft choice. One in Oklahoma, watching Landry Jones lead the Sooners… Read more »
Watchful eye: Through online textbook technology, company allows professors to see what their students read
Even though textbooks can be costly, they are often barely opened. But with new online textbook technology, professors might know just how often students look… Read more »
SU Press works with technology platform to customize textbooks, lower costs
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the number of clean digital files publishers give the AcademicPub virtual library was misstated. Publishers provide more than… Read more »
City to replace bike lane lights damaged by vandalism
Due to excessive vandalism, the city of Syracuse will replace the Connective Corridor lights along University Avenue in the coming month. The waist-high red lights,… Read more »
Mayor's proposed budgets calls for closure of Fire Station No. 7
The budget proposed by Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner for 2013-14 calls for the closure of Fire Station No. 7. Located on 1039 E. Fayette St.,… Read more »
Out of the ashes: Fall Out Boy delivers evolved pop sound on reunion album
Don’t press play on “Save Rock and Roll” and expect the short, fast and loud confessionals of “Take This to Your Grave.” Don’t look for… Read more »
SU alumna, marathon icon attends Boston Marathon without injury
Marathon icon and Syracuse University alumna Kathrine Switzer is safe in Boston following Monday’s Boston Marathon explosion. Switzer, also known as K.V. Switzer, was the… Read more »
List of Syracuse University community members running in Boston Marathon who have been identified as safe
Here is a list of people with Syracuse University connections who were running in the Boston Marathon today and have been confirmed safe. We will… Read more »
Archbold Gymnasium opens on time Monday without damage from steam leak
Archbold Gymnasium opened at the scheduled time on Monday despite a steam leak that led to the evacuation of the building late Sunday night. The… Read more »
Stikkel: Margaret Thatcher achieved success without extreme feminism
The successes of Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister who died last Monday, demonstrate that women’s achievements do not require extreme feminism. Feminism has… Read more »
SU satirical news group looks to poke fun at campus stereotypes without being offensive
When it comes to making a joke, The Kumquat’s motto is, “no one is safe.” The Kumquat, Syracuse University’s only satirical news show, was founded… Read more »
Camp Kesem holds vigil to honor cancer victims
The Quad was almost empty Sunday night except for nearly 30 people gathered in front of Hendricks Chapel. The people cupped their hands around the… Read more »
Projecting good vibes: Indie rockers play relaxed, intimate show
Instead of the usually belligerent, screaming fans who inhabit rock concerts at The Westcott, the crowd on Sunday mirrored the vibes of a low-key indie-rock… Read more »