For sustainability's sake, rethink nuclear energy
Environment columnist Victoria Chen discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s renewable energy initiative and the need to close outdated nuclear plants like Indian Point Energy Center. Read more »
Daily Archives: October 11, 2016
School of Education professors awarded grant to examine teacher education simulations
Ben Dotger, professor of teaching and leadership, and Sharon Dotger, associate professor of science education, are the two professors who received the grant. Read more »
Syracuse University architects design ‘concrete island’ to protect Colombian shoreline
The project utilizes light concrete, allowing tiles to float on water. The tiles are linked together to create the island, which acts as a buffer to lessen the effects of flooding and erosion. Read more »
SUNY-ESF student calls for anti-abuse animal legislation
SUNY-ESF graduate student Zainab Tariq calls for legal protection for porcupines. Read more »
Tennity Ice Pavilion revamps cooling system after ice melt in April
It took Tennity Ice Pavilion 187 days to replace its permanent ice-making system. Now, officials hope the facility should be set for the next 20 years. Read more »
Options for replacing portion of I-81 in Syracuse down to 2
The remaining options consist of the Viaduct Alternative, which would be a wider version of the highway, and the Community Grid Alternative. Read more »
Syracuse University student selected as 2016 Astronaut Scholar
Geoffrey Vaartstra, mechanical engineering student at Syracuse University, was selected to receive the 2016 Astronaut Scholar Scholarship. He was recognized for his research in water purification methods. Read more »
Syracuse men's cross country's Philo Germano turns setback into motivation
Philo Germano once scrapped for recognition at SU. Now he’s an All-American. In between tested his will. Read more »
Sheridan Street finds niche at center attacking midfielder for Syracuse
Sheridan Street may not be shooting or scoring as much, but she's found her role with Syracuse as a center attacking midfielder after playing forward last season. Read more »
Lockheed Martin plant in Syracuse awarded contract from the US Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin’s plant in suburban Syracuse an initial $148.9 million dollar contract for electronic warfare defenses for its ships. The contract was awarded for the production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block 2. Read more »
Emma Lamison emerging as late-season point producer for Syracuse field hockey
Emma Lamison leads the team with 10 points in Syracuse's last three games. She's taken over the No. 1 spot on penalty corner insertions and has become a scoring option. Read more »
LA has changed humor columnist Ian McCourt
Humor columnist Ian McCourt is spending this semester abroad in Los Angeles. Needless to say, he is now a changed man. Read more »
Grimes is not a sellout and never has been
Emera Riley says stops hating on Grimes for being a sellout, because as a completely independent artist, she isn't one. Read more »
Gustav Stickley House to be transformed into inn, event space
There famous Gustav Stickley House, located at 438 Columbus Ave., is being restored in a two-phase process, and turned into an inn and event space. Read more »
Election humor columnist slides into Donald Trump ghosttweeter's DMs
The Daily Orange scored an interview with Donald Trump's ghosttweeter, a former employee of the 45th St. AT&T. He was recently fired from the campaign. Read more »
Video: An inside look at Syracuse University's Crouse Chimemasters
The SU Chimemasters, perhaps SU's most elusive student group, has recently received four new bells as part of the Campus Framework plan. Here is an inside look at what they do. Read more »
Graduate student combines love of learning with opera singing
Syracuse alum and graduate student Maria Whitcomb combines her education in business, communication, and music to help her growth as an opera singer. Read more »
Deric Brown, who was shot and killed by Syracuse police, was recent hire of Syracuse University
Deric Brown, the man who was shot and killed by a Syracuse police officer on Sunday, was recently hired by Syracuse University as a temporary custodial employee, police said. Read more »
Syracuse slides 7 spots to No. 10 in NSCAA rankings
Syracuse dropped seven slots, out of the top five and on the very fringe of the top 10. It faces No. 15 Virginia Tech for its next test in a season that started with the Orange reeling off eight straight games. Read more »
Former Syracuse defensive end Amir Ealey pleads not guilty to rape charges
Amir Ealey pleaded not guilty to rape charges on Tuesday. Read more »
National Labor Relations Board rules private colleges' restrictions on players 'unlawful'
The National Labor Relations Board ruled that players at private colleges must be allowed to post on social media, discuss their safety and speak with the media. Read more »
Where presidential and New York state candidates stand on the issues: Health care
Where do the 2016 election candidates stand on the issue of health care in the United States? The support or appeal of the Affordable Care Act is among the major topics within health care. Read more »
Nun and scholar addresses the question 'What are nuns up to?'
Sister Sandra Schneiders discusses and corrects the common misconceptions the secular public has when it comes to nuns, their beliefs and their lifestyles. Read more »
