Administrators address student questions at SA forum
Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read more »
Daily Archives: December 4, 2017
Here's how Student Association chairs have advanced several initiatives over the semester
Some initiatives include student organization listening tours, extended library hours and the relaunch of SA’s Chat & Dine program. Read more »
Syracuse rugby co-founder Peter Baigent, 71, remembered for commitment to the sport
Baigent was not only responsible for creating the Syracuse club team but also USA Rugby. Read more »
Architecture professor to take next steps in 5-year research project in Serbia
Mitesh Dixit is an architect, philosopher, lecturer and educator who is wrapping up his first semester at Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner urges state officials to not consider I-81 tunnel option
Miner, in a statement on Monday, said the tunnel replacement plan would not be “feasible financially.” Read more »
20-year-old Brandeis student elected as youngest member of Massachusetts Democratic State Committee
Jonathan Goldman, a college student, plays squash and is now the youngest member of the committee. Read more »
The GOP tax bill isn’t popular, but it’s what Syracuse needs
Conservative columnist Joshua Nelson argues that taxing tuition benefits is necessary if it allows for a corporate tax cut that could create jobs. Read more »
Sophomore Taylor Williams 'keeps on keeping on' with her tattoo
Taylor Williams, a sophomore at Syracuse University, draws inspiration from her tattoo, which is parallel to a large scar on her back from a major surgery. Read more »
Antwoine Anderson shines in crowded depth chart as Connecticut grad transfer
Anderson chose UConn because of a crowded depth chart and has already made his way into the starting lineup. Read more »
Beat writers all predict a low-scoring matchup between Syracuse and Connecticut
SU lost to UConn last season, 52-50, in Madison Square Garden. Read more »
Here’s what SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati have worked on this semester
Student Association President and Vice President — James Franco and Angie Pati, respectively — share how they’ve worked on SA objectives throughout the semester. Read more »
Professor: Keystone oil pipeline leaks remain a mystery
The leaks can be dangerous to the environment, though, said Cornelius Murphy, a SUNY-ESF professor of environmental resources engineering. Read more »
Tax reform could affect Syracuse University's planning for major campus infrastructure projects
SU has proposed several major infrastructure projects, including renovations to the Carrier Dome and construction of the National Veterans Resource Complex. The Republican tax reform plan could make those projects more costly for the university. Read more »
15 years after arriving at Syracuse, Gerry McNamara still beloved in hometown
Gerry McNamara, one of Syracuse’s all-time greats and a current assistant coach, still owns a firm place in the heart of his hometown: Scranton, Pennsylvania. Read more »
Syracuse basketball opponent preview: What to know about Connecticut
A player to watch, a stat to know and more ahead of SU’s matchup with UConn on Tuesday night. Read more »
Syracuse’s Miranda Drummond has shown she can do a little bit of everything
The transfer forward is first on the team in points per game and second in several other statistical categories. Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore breaks down struggling Huskies
A reeling UConn squad that lost two games by a combined 55 points, then needed overtime to beat two mid-majors, makes Syracuse a “heavy” favorite, Amore said. Read more »
Syracuse loses to West Virginia, 3-0, ends season in quarterfinals of NIVC
SU held leads in all three sets but couldn't finish and saw its season end. Read more »
Our reader responds to article on deer management
Our reader responds to news story on curtailing the Syracuse deer population, and discusses how culling is one method of management. Read more »
3 takeaways from contentious Interstate 81 tunnel study released Monday
The study was released by a multinational engineering firm called WSP on Monday. Read more »
Brock Turner doesn’t deserve your pity. He deserves a longer sentence.
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses the patriarchal white privilege often exemplified in sexual assault cases like Brock Turner’s. Read more »
SA forum provides much-needed access to Syracuse University administrators
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the Student Association forum, which will connect students with often inaccessible SU administrators. Read more »
