Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read more »
Daily Archives: November 30, 2015
Gala: Millennials can find meaning outside of organized religion
Generation Y columnist Alison Gala argues that the generational shift toward spirituality gives millennials freedom from self-exploration from the strict rules of some religious institutions. Read more »
SA votes to approve stipends for president, vice president and comptroller
The Student Association assembly votes to distribute a $2,500 stipend for SA President Aysha Seedat and Comptroller Phil Kramer. A $1,500 stipend was also approved for SA Vice President Jane Hong. Read more »
SA president does not say if refunds will be given after broken down bus incident
Student Association discussed an incident on Sunday night where an SA-sponsored bus broke down, delaying students returning home from Thanksgiving break about 5 hours. Read more »
Data reveals SU Athletics as most economically-efficient department among Power Five schools
Recently-released government data shows that the SU athletics department has been doing well in bringing in revenue in the two major sports — men's basketball and football. Read more »
Syracuse community gathers for peace vigil about climate change
About 50 members of the Syracuse community held a vigil to support combating climate change as the UN Climate Talks in Paris started Monday. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss future of US strategy to combat the Islamic State after Paris attacks
The Daily Orange talked to professors about U.S. involvement to combat the Islamic State in the Middle East. Read more »
Beat writers award superlatives for Syracuse football season
Daily Orange football beat writers Sam Blum, Matt Schneidman and Paul Schwedelson dish out superlatives for the 2015 season. Read more »
Cheap gifts for everyone on your holiday list
Check out this list before you go out Christmas shopping. Read more »
SA Briefs: 4 takeaways from Nov. 30 meeting
Here are four takeaways from the Student Association's Monday night meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. Read more »
DPS tests single-button system that would lock all buildings on campus
Over Thanksgiving break, DPS tested a system in which a single button would lock all buildings on campus. Officials hope the button will be fully operational by spring 2016. Read more »
Cuneo: A breakdown of my Thanksgiving break movie binge
Humor columnist Danny Cuneo finally had time to catch a few movies over break. Here's his take on them. Read more »
4 ugly holiday sweater trends to try
It’s official — it is now sweater weather in Syracuse. Read more »
DPS Chief considers implementing active shooter response training
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado discusses the idea of implementing active shooter response training for incoming students in the wake of a spike in active shooter incidents on college campuses. Read more »
Parents weigh in on college afforability in national survey
Parents of high school students participated in a survey from Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY Magazine about proposed government policies targeting the soaring cost of college tuition. Read more »
Victoria Beckham, Diane von Furstenberg and other big fashion names are giving back this season
This week style columnist Jackie Homan wrote about members of the fashion industry who are choosing to give back with charity. Read more »
Start-up creates portable alarm to deter crime, promote safety
The ROBOCOPP Grenade, a turquoise keychain-sized device with a robot on the front, is a portable alarm that rings for 30 minutes when the top is pulled off. Read more »
Head coach Leonid Yelin reacts to Syracuse missing NCAA tournament
Syracuse didn't make the NCAA tournament. Leonid Yelin reflected why that was on Monday. Read more »
Week in Sports: Syracuse wins Battle 4 Atlantis, ends Shafer's tenure with a win and more
Another wild week in Syracuse sports wraps up as men's basketball wins a tournament, football is on the hunt for a new head coach and volleyball is left out of the NCAA tournament despite a 23-8 record. Read more »
Syracuse rises to No. 20 in the AP Poll after three-win week
Syracuse women's basketball moved up to No. 20 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll this week. Read more »
Riley Dixon named to All-ACC 1st team, Brisly Estime and Ron Thompson to 3rd
Riley Dixon became the first Syracuse player to be named first-team All-ACC. Brisly Estime and Ron Thomspon received third-team honors. Read more »
On the Beat: Battle 4 Atlantis recap, Wisconsin preview
The Daily Orange beat writers break down what led to a surprising Battle 4 Atlantis win for the Orange and what to expect in SU's near future. Read more »
Syracuse enters the AP Poll at No. 14 after winning the Battle 4 Atlantis
With wins over then-No. 18 Connecticut and then-No. 25 Texas A&M last week, Syracuse entered the Associated Press Top 25 ranked 14th on Monday. Read more »
Tickets to see Luke Bryan in the Carrier Dome sold out Monday morning
Tickets for Luke Bryan's performance sold-out in less than three weeks. Read more »
