Despite down season, Syracuse finds success with blocks
Syracuse's primary strength this season has been its blocking despite the Orange having a down year overall. Read more »
Daily Archives: October 26, 2016
Opal Curless' journey from small hometown led her to bigger stage for Syracuse women's soccer
Freshman center midfielder Opal Curless traveled five hours by car each way for practices in high school. The trips helped Curless realize how much soccer meant to her. Read more »
Students and faculty discuss Islamophobia at interfaith dialogue
Audience members discuss the term and the repercussions it has had on the global community. Read more »
REACHING BACK: Remembrance Scholars strive to connect with late students without archive collections
For some Remembrance Scholars, representing one of the 35 can be easier said than done because some of the students lost in Pan Am Flight 103 do not have collections in their name in the archives. Read more »
Apartment building proposed to be built near Syracuse University
The Standard at Syracuse, a new housing project led by Landmark Properties, will be built on University Avenue. The project will provide 231 units to student residents. Read more »
University of Maryland student government withdrawals proposal for Title IX student fee
The withdrawal took place on Wednesday — the same day it would have gone before the Committee for Review of Student Fees, according to The Diamondback. Read more »
Burton Blatt Institute receives major grant to aid people with disabilities
The Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University has gotten a $6 million grant for the Southeast Americans with Disabilities Act Center. Read more »
Voting, civil rights advocates call for prevention of voter suppression on election day
Several voting rights advocates on Wednesday held a conference call to warn of the possibility of voter suppression on Election Day. Read more »
Gallery: Behind the mask of a local haunted house
Haunted house is back for the first time in full force since it burned to the ground in 2014. Read more »
Club baseball pitcher Matt Neumann battles with recovery from Tommy John surgery
Matt Neumann tore his UCL in May. He's trying to make it back for one final collegiate baseball season. Read more »
University Senate report reveals alcohol-related trips to hospital increased in 2015-16
With more than two months left in the 2015-16 academic year at that point, the number of intoxicated students transported to the hospital t approached the total number of transports reported during the 2014-15 academic year, according to the report. Read more »
Syracuse ice hockey suffers early-season struggles on power play, offense
Syracuse's power play has been inefficient, scoring only three power play goals in 29 chances. Its even strength offense has been worse, accounting for just two goals. Read more »
Syracuse University admission officers connected to Chinese firm accused of application fraud
The head of Syracuse University's Office of Admissions has refused to answer whether its admissions officers have participated in a conference held by a Chinese education company accused of committing application fraud and paying thousands of dollars to admissions officers. Read more »
The official Family Weekend drinking game
For all you students with parents coming this weekend, this one's for you. Presenting the official drinking game for Family Weekend, as told by humor columnist Patty Terhune. Read more »
Syracuse men's soccer opponent preview: What to know about No. 2 Wake Forest
Here's everything to know before Syracuse hosts Wake Forest at 7 p.m. Read more »
CNY political climate reflects presidential election
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn discusses the competing narratives in congressional and presidential races across party lines. Read more »
Getting tested is essential for everyone, relationship or not
Shortly after getting into a relationship, sex and health columnist Lydia Chan decides it's time to pop the question: "Have you been tested?" Read more »
Festival of Crafts entering 56th year of operation
The Folk Art Guild has put on the Festival of Crafts for 56 years. This year, they will host the even in the DeWitt Community Church. Read more »
Department of Public Safety looks to expand button security system
This safety initiative was launched several years ago and upgraded following an off-campus shooting last year, but now officials are hoping to overhaul the entire system. Read more »
Landmark Theater hosts annual Halloween celebration, Zombie Ball
Looking for an spooky alternative to your regular party this weekend? Check out KROCK's Zombie Ball at the Landmark Theater, which will feature a number of Halloween-inspired activities. Read more »
Chemistry professors awarded grant to promote diversity among graduate students
Nancy Totah and John Chisholm, both associate professors in the department of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, are the principal investigators of the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need award, a three-year grant totaling $738,195. Read more »
Liverpool haunted house rises from the dead after 2014 fire
After a devastating electrical fire burned it down two years ago, the Raven Haven haunted house in Liverpool is back. Read more »
This weekend's box office success and the power of counter-programming
This weekend, three new movies opened at the box office, and while three in one weekend is usually a little crowded, for whatever reason, these three films all managed to actually succeed. Read more »
