Syracuse seeks to secure federal funding for K-9 training
The Syracuse Police Department is hoping to strengthen its K-9 unit through a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. Read more »
Daily Archives: October 4, 2016
Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan remembered by friends and professors for friendly, polite demeanor
After being found dead on Friday afternoon, the Syracuse University community remembers Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan for his friendly smile and passion for basketball. Read more »
Jennifer Bleakney uses speed to emerge as go-to forward for Syracuse field hockey
Jennifer Bleakney, a former high school track star, uses speed as her main skill to be make an impact for Syracuse. Read more »
John-Austin Ricks turns in serviceable performance in place of Miles Robinson in loss to Albany
John-Austin Ricks started in place of Miles Robinson at center back. Robinson was called up to the U.S. U-20 national team this week and missed Tuesday's game against Albany. Read more »
Albany upsets No. 3 Syracuse men's soccer, 2-1
No. 3 Syracuse hasn't won in its three games since getting off to the best start in program history, starting 8-0. Read more »
Ady Cohen finds her fit for Syracuse ice hockey as 3rd-string goalie
The stops in Ady Cohen's life have led her to Syracuse. The freshman is battling for playing time with the Orange. Read more »
Oscar Mayer Weinermobile comes to SU campus
The famous Oscar Mayer Weinermobile graced Syracuse University's campus on Tuesday, as part of it's nationwide tour across the country promoting the company. Read more »
Radio is dead and corporations killed it
According to music columnist Emera Riley, contrary to what the song says, video didn’t kill the radio star. The 1996 Telecommunications Act did. Read more »
Iconic wooden bat brand originally crafted in Syracuse is making a comeback
Not many know the story of Joseph Kren, an immigrant whose bat making company thrived in Syracuse. His bats were used by baseball legends and can be found today in Cooperstown. Read more »
SU grad student responds to faculty member on Whitman dean firing
A response to Professor Jackie Orr: For seventeen years, Mastercard’s slogan has been “Priceless…and for everything else, there’s Mastercard.” Even your credit card company acknowledges… Read more »
Junior sings, plays instruments to get unique sound
Junior, Iain Standing sings and plays guitar, bass, drums and theremin to create one-of-a-kind, avant-garde music Read more »
Students hold red tape demonstration against sexual assault
Syracuse University students demonstrated Tuesday on the Quad against sexual assault. Read more »
No evidence of clowns on Syracuse University campus, DPS says
DPS started receiving calls about clown sightings Monday night on Stratford Street, Sumner Avenue and South Campus, but DPS officers did not find a single person in a clown costume after reviewing video surveillance, interviewing witnesses and patrolling the area. Read more »
Rapper Lil Wayne to perform at Onondaga Community College
Rapper Lil Wayne, who recently collaborated with Ty Dolla Sign, Imagine Dragons, Wiz Khalifa and Logic on "Sucker for Pain," will perform at OCC. Read more »
Expert shares insight on Congress overriding presidential veto on bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
An assistant professor from the University of New Haven gives his expertise on Congress overriding presidential veto on a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
Chinese government concerned about Syracuse University student murdered in Dewitt
In a statement released Tuesday, the Chinese government called on local authorities to solve the case as soon as possible. Read more »
University Lecture series for the fall semester begins Tuesday
The University Lecture series at Syracuse University for the fall semester kicks off Tuesday. Read more »
ACC announces new locations, dates for most neutral site championships
The ACC found new locations (and some different dates) for all its neutral site championships scheduled for North Carolina, except women's basketball. Read more »
Student Association meeting highlights launch of various initiatives
With many different initiatives launched in the past week, Vice President Joyce LaLonde updated the voting members on what has been going on. Read more »
SU Construction Update: The National Veterans Resource Complex construction plan is ongoing, two additional feedback sessions to be held
In an email to Syracuse University community, Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala said the National Veterans Resource Complex construction project planning is moving forward and two additional information sessions to be held. Read more »
Syracuse University launches an internationalization council to further global engagement
The council was created in response to a recommendation made by the Academic Strategic Plan Working Group on Enhancing Internationalization. It will work toward providing “advice, information, feedback and support” on internationalization initiatives. Read more »
Syracuse University students take gap years despite negative connotations
Gap years, once considered only for the well-to-do or for those who weren’t planning to attend college, are becoming more common. Three students share their gap year stories and how these breaks have impacted their college experiences. Read more »
Syracuse volleyball's Jalissa Trotter follows in mother's footsteps on collegiate stage
Jalissa Trotter's mother played volleyball in college. Now, she's following in her footsteps as a contributor for Syracuse. Read more »
