Syracuse football roundtable: the running game, how to beat Louisville and Amba Etta-Tawo
Syracuse football beat writers discuss three questions surrounding the Orange. Read more »
Daily Archives: September 6, 2016
Syracuse University deans keep high salaries after stepping down, but the policy is changing
When SU deans and administrators step down, they keep about 82 percent of the salaries they earned in their administrative roles. Read more »
Syracuse football's Ervin Philips shines at thin inside receiver spot
Ervin Philips had a career day against Colgate from the inside receiver spot. Outside of him, Syracuse is thin at the position. Read more »
Syracuse University sexual violence task force was not informed of federal investigation
SU officials did not notify the highly-touted Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence that the university is under investigation for its handling of a sexual assault case. Read more »
Hendrix College finds success after restarting football program
Hendrix restarted its football program in 2013 after a 53-year hiatus and has gone from being one of the worst Division III programs to getting votes by D3football.com. Read more »
Steven Colbert's first year at Late Show was lukewarm, now picking up steam
The Late Show with Steven Colbert marks its one-year anniversary on September 8, and it's come a long way since it's first airing. Read more »
Bon Iver’s new song uses auto-tune and that’s OK
Bon Iver doesn’t suck and he uses autotune. Pop princesses sing like literal nails on a blackboard and they use it to make themselves sound good. Please stop doing that. Read more »
Syracuse government officials debate future of lead paint program
In August 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development denied Syracuse’s application for $2.9 million in grant money to reinstate their lead paint program. This ongoing problem is being debated amongst government officials, but no solution has been provided for the citizens struggling with lead paint in their homes. Read more »
September could be the next big month for movies
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin chronicles the ups and downs of September in film, a month historically associated with mediocre cinema. Read more »
Student scores job at Bustle following a successful summer internship
Courteney Larocca is doing a lot more than just fulfilling college credit requirements this semester. Read more »
Syracuse University professors awarded $937,000 grant to increase diversity in astronomy
Syracuse University physics professors will be sharing a grant with colleagues at California State University, Fullerton to promote student diversity in astronomy and astrophysics. Read more »
Senior transforms bedroom into studio, produces music
An avid fan of rapper Kanye West and various classic rock artists, senior psychology major Alex Maiman pays tribute to both genres by fusing them into his own style. Read more »
Travel restrictions for abroad students in the Middle East
As I am starting to settle into my schedule in Amman, I am beginning to make travel plans for my fall break less than two… Read more »
New Indian restaurant on Marshall hopes to attract students with low prices
Raj Kumar, the owner of two restaurants in the Syracuse area, is bringing his low-cost Indian food to Marshall Street with Royal Indian Food, which is planning to open next week. Read more »
Luxury private student-housing complex opens this year
After seeing a gap in the housing market at Syracuse University, three SU graduates united to create a luxury housing option for students. Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim is an investor in the complex. Read more »
Community engagement program connects citizens with local government
Citizens' Academy, a free, 8-week program, seeks to teach its 35 participants about the operation of local government and hopes to inspire them to participate themselves. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces revisions to free speech policies
Syracuse University has announced some revisions to its free speech policies, according to an email sent to the SU community on Tuesday from Chancellor Kent Syverud. Read more »
Syracuse football's Amba Etta-Tawo named ACC receiver of the week
Amba Etta-Tawo had a career-high 12 catches for 210 yards against Colgate. Read more »
Syracuse field hockey recaptures No. 1 ranking in NFHCA Coaches Poll
Syracuse is back atop the national field hockey rankings as a result of the Orange's 4-0 start to the season. SU won the national title last season. Read more »
Syracuse women's soccer freshman Taylor Bennett carves out role as free-kick specialist
Defender Taylor Bennett has found her place in the Orange's lineup just six games into her college career. Read more »
How the Israeli filmmaker controversy has resonated with the Syracuse University community
The Atlantic reported Thursday that Syracuse University religion professor M. Gail Hamner disinvited Israeli documentary filmmaker Shimon Dotan because of her fear that screening his film about Israeli settlers would spark a controversy on campus. Read more »
With Dino Babers' debut, Syracuse gets a new beginning
Syracuse fans finally got the new beginning they've been waiting for since Dino Babers was hired in December of 2015. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball's Amber Witherspoon grows in 2nd year since switch from basketball
Amber Witherspoon came to Syracuse to play on the women's basketball. After her freshman year, she switched over to volleyball, where she's finding her groove. Read more »
