Syracuse University student victim of attempted robbery at knifepoint
A Syracuse University was the victim of an attempted robbery on Remington Avenue on Tuesday. The perpetrator demanded money from the student while holding a knife. Read more »
Daily Archives: March 24, 2016
Jim Boeheim and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few have relationship far beyond basketball
Jim Boeheim and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few have a relationship that extends far beyond basketball. Read more »
10 fun facts about South Carolina and Sioux Falls
Check out five things to know about South Carolina and Sioux Falls, South Dakota each. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse prepares to face Gonzaga in Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament
Syracuse players practiced on the United Center court on Thursday. The Orange will face Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 on Friday at 9:40 p.m. Read more »
Syracuse's walk-ons enjoy NCAA Tournament run from separated vantage point
The walk-ons may not play during Syracuse's NCAA Tournament run and they may not sit on the bench during games, but they have enjoyed watching their team's run. Read more »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.9 percent in 2016-17
In addition to the tuition increases, room and board costs will increase between 2 and 2.5 percent. Read more »
Gonzaga poses threat to Syracuse with versatile tandem of Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis
Gonzaga big men Kyle Wiltjer and Domantas Sabonis combine to pose a versatile threat to Syracuse. Read more »
NCAA Tournament: On the Beat previews Syracuse-Gonzaga basketball Sweet 16 game from the United Center
Beat writers Matt Schneidman and Sam Blum breakdown the Sweet 16 game between Syracuse and Gonzaga in Chicago. Read more »
Syracuse's practice time thrown out of whack by late game
Syracuse's practice times have changed based on NCAA Tournament games. It's 9:40 p.m. game against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 has forced the Orange to practice later in the week leading up to the matchup. Read more »
With tight rotations abound in NCAA Tournament, importance placed on deep bench minimized
Seven NCAA Tournament teams are in the bottom 21 Division I teams in bench minutes. The numbers show that "depth' is overrated in March Madness. Read more »
Japanese artist showcases photographs at Light Work Gallery
Miki Soejima, a Japanese artist now living in London, gave a talk March 23 during the opening of her exhibit, “The Passenger’s Present,” at the Light Work Gallery. Read more »
Syracuse basketball players vote for best and worst dancers on team before 'Big Dance' Sweet 16
Syracuse players and Mike Hopkins voted for the team's best and worst dancers the day before SU plays in the "Big Dance's" Sweet 16. Read more »
Fire contained in 2nd-floor room at students' Livingston Avenue house
A fire in a Livingston Avenue house owned by Syracuse University students may have started due to "something electrical" on Thursday. Read more »
LIVE BLOG: Follow along during Media Day for Syracuse and Gonzaga in Chicago
Syracuse and Gonzaga, along with Iowa State and Virginia, will hold open practices and interviews Thursday afternoon at the United Center in Chicago. Read more »
Selection of Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker sustains concerning trends
The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that the choice of Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker perpetuates a historical lack of diversity in keynote guests. Read more »
Sarconi: Virtual reality could help esports become as popular as the NFL
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the growing industry of esports and argues that, when paired with virtual reality, it has the potential to reach the success of professional contemporary sports. Read more »
DiBona: Millennials use Maria Sharapova's drug controversy to advance own agenda
Mark DiBona argues that response writers and millennials alike have victimized Maria Sharapova to advance social justice agenda after the athlete recently tested positive for a banned substance. Read more »
5 facts to know about Donald Newhouse
Donald Newhouse is the world's 116th wealthiest billionaire. Read more »
SU student calls on young people to register to vote
Syracuse University student Yara Osman calls on the student body to ensure it is set to vote in upcoming elections. Read more »
Local reader points out fact errors in March 8 Liberal column
Miguel Balbuena of Syracuse, New York cites errors in Liberal columnist Joanna Orland's March 8 column "Citizen efforts should supplement government policies for holistic progress." Read more »
Events to look out for this weekend
Here is a roundup of big lectures and events happening this weekend. Read more »
Syracuse basketball predictions for Sweet 16 matchup with Gonzaga
Beat writers Sam Blum, Jesse Dougherty and Matt Schneidman make picks for the Syracuse-Gonzaga game. Read more »
Syracuse University continues work on accessibility, but some say more needs to be done
Over the years, Syracuse University has been making progress in increasing the campus's accessibility and inclusivity for students with disabilities. But some say there is still work to be done. Read more »
