DiBona: Diversity of movies, not choice of host, will increase Academy Awards viewership
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that the Academy Awards is fighting a losing battle, even with Chris Rock as this year’s host. Read more »
Daily Archives: October 26, 2015
Beckley-Forest: Mishandling of Benghazi hearing embarrassed GOP, let Hillary Clinton off hook
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest explains why the House Select Committee on Benghazi failed to deal a blow to Hillary Clinton’s campaign or hold her accountable. Read more »
The story behind the Syracuse field hockey rap song
Indianapolis-based rapper Tevin Studdard made a rap about the Syracuse field hockey team. Here's the story behind it. Read more »
Lockerbie memorials honor Pan Am Flight 103 victims
Memorials that honor the 35 Syracuse University students who died in the Pan Am Flight 103 crash are all around Lockerbie, Scotland. Read more »
SA letter to push for Uber to come to Syracuse
A letter from SA might be sent to New York state leaders in hopes of bringing an Uber-like service to Syracuse. Read more »
Parent of two Syracuse University students expresses safety concerns
Louis Macchia, a parent of two Syracuse University students, expresses concern for student safety in light of recent off-campus crime. Read more »
Student calls on Syracuse University to provide more sustainable food options
Syracuse University student Daisy Gan challenges Syracuse University to become a more sustainable campus. Read more »
Seedat looks to create joint student government council
SA President Aysha Seedat is looking to create a joint council for all student governments on the Hill. Read more »
Local business sells T-shirts, hand-crafted cups and art
Syracuse University alumnus Travis Adenau and his partners Jimmy Becker, Dan Mabie and Zachary Field started the beginning phases of their business in high school. Read more »
Congressional candidate Steve Williams discusses campaign
Syracuse lawyer Steve Williams talks about his campaign platform as he runs for the Democratic nomination for New York state’s 24th Congressional District. Read more »
Officials discuss breakthroughs in Pan Am Flight 103 bombing investigation
An investigation by filmmaker Ken Dornstein, who directed a film titled "My Brother's Bomber," led to his discovery that a Libyan government official was involved in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Read more »
Syracuse local runs historical tours of the city
While Michael Heagerty began sharing his knowledge of the city of Syracuse to tourists asking questions, he transformed that knowledge into a business a greater endeavor — NOexcuses Tours. Read more »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Oct. 26)
Here are three takeaways from Student Association’s meeting Monday night in Maxwell Auditorium: Read more »
Chris Clark: Syracuse pulled my offer and I wanted to go there
Former Syracuse commit and five-star tight end Chris Clark told The Daily Orange that SU pulled his offer, which is why he won't be attending Syracuse anymore. Read more »
Liam Callahan brings fierce personality to Syracuse
Liam Callahan has brought an outward intensity to the soccer field since he was 4 years old, and now hypes up his Syracuse teammates before each game with demonstrative speeches. Read more »
SU to open new space in Bird Library to host entrepreneurial programs
Syracuse University was one of five schools in New York state to receive part of a $4.5 million grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to establish an entrepreneurship program. SU received $900,000 from the grant. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Faculty discuss Obama's announcement to leave American troops in Afghanistan until 2017
Syracuse University faculty discuss President Barack Obama's decision to have American troops remain in Afghanistan until the end of his term in 2017. Read more »
Homan: Skinny jeans shouldn't go out of style
Has the death of skinny jeans arrived? Style columnist Jackie Homan thinks not. Read more »
Institute receives grant to help people with disabilities enhance decision making, community integration
The Burton Blatt Institute recently received a $2.5 million grant for a new five-year project to enhance the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving the way they live in communities and participate in daily life. Read more »
14 Instagram pics for Halloween inspiration
Get inspiration for your Halloween makeup, costume and grub with these Instagram posts. Read more »
Syracuse football primer: What to know for Florida State week
Here's everything you need to know about Syracuse's upcoming matchup with Florida State. Read more »
On the Beat podcast: Syracuse-Pittsburgh recap
The On the Beat team recaps Syracuse-Pitt from Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse football recruiting: 5-star TE Chris Clark reportedly no longer transferring to SU
Former UCLA tight end is reportedly no longer going to transfer to Syracuse according to multiple media reports. Read more »
Syracuse-Louisville game time set for 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 7
Syracuse and Louisville's game on Nov. 7 will be played at 12:30 p.m. Read more »
