Writer: Abby Weiss
THE ONE: Joe Biden's 1st wife Neilia Biden shaped his life, career while at Syracuse
One of the most significant stories about Joe Biden is the lesser-told one about his first wife Neilia. Using the same tactics she practiced on her students, the CNY native mentored Biden during the time in Syracuse together. Read More »
The Daily Orange releases spring 2021 diversity report
The Daily Orange is committed to becoming a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the community we serve, and this report is only part of that process. Read More »
Duck: Abby Weiss
Asst. news digital editor | Fall 2020; Asst. culture digital editor | Spring 2021; Digital managing editor | Fall 2021 Read More »
The Daily Orange creates mission and value statements to better define goals
We created nine values to remind current and future staff members the impact The D.O should have on our community. Read More »
The D.O. answers your questions about SU’s meal plan changes
After Syracuse University made the decision to remove meal swipe options at Schine Student Center and campus convenience stores, The Daily Orange received questions from readers on Instagram. Read More »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. Read More »
Syracuse Stage welcomes actors back to theater with production of ‘I and You’
For the first time since September, actors and crew were able to travel to the Syracuse Stage theater this spring to produce the play “I and You.” Read More »
NYS Fair vendors, visitors get a taste of normalcy at offseason food fest
Vendors who participated in last year’s drive thru served NYS fair favorites in a walkup event. Read More »
Group of 100+ alumni create mentorship program advocating for Asian students
SU Asian Pacific Islander American Plus is a collective of Asian American or international Asian alumni who advocate for current SU students. Read More »
How SU gave award-winning artist Bernard Lee the drive to pursue illustration
Lee, who graduated SU in 2011 with a degree in illustration, is an award-winning freelance illustrator and an adjunct professor at Fullerton College. Read More »
Award-winning illustrator Lisk Feng discusses obstacles as freelance artist
Award-winning illustrator Lisk Feng spoke to SU students over YouTube livestream Thursday night as part of the Visiting Artist Lecture series. Read More »
From NY to Mexico, 'Stage Five' film wants to empower domestic violence survivors
A production company run by several SU students is creating a film called Stage Five about domestic abuse. Read More »
NY is relaxing restrictions on venues. So where do theaters go from here?
New York state changed its guidelines on entertainment venues. But that does not mean Syracuse theaters reopen their doors anytime soon. Read More »
Las Naranjas hosts 1st ‘Día de la Mujer’ event to celebrate Latina women
Organization leaders gave presentations about notable Latinx activists and artists, as well as the issue of femicide in Latin America. Nearly 40 people attended the Zoom event. Read More »
PRSSA’s all-female executive board wants to boost inclusivity in PR
The 11-member executive board for the 2020-21 year is made up of all women. Read More »
Art exhibit portrays the Black experience through lens of one family
The exhibition, a representation of the African Diaspora, tells the stories of Lavett Ballard’s family and issues affecting the Black community. Read More »
Students create free tutoring club to bridge gap between SU and local schools
Upskill Education, an SU student-run nonprofit, provides virtual one-on-one free tutoring to students in grades kindergarten through college. Read More »
SU program helps younger Onondaga County students advance in STEM field
Syracuse University’s STEP Program provides academic services to city school students interested in pursuing careers in STEM. Read More »
SU alumna ‘Coach Dar’ helps launch app to spread kindness on social media
Darleen Santore, an SU alumna, is working with celebrities like Tim Tebow to promote a social media app that aims to spread positivity and prevent online bullying. Read More »
SU Abroad cancels all spring 2021 in-person programs
Students can defer their spring 2021 abroad application and receive priority placement for summer 2021 or the fall 2021 programs without reapplying. Read More »
Students happy with how long on-campus classes lasted, relieved to go home
Students were surprised that the university was able to keep classes in-person for so long into the semester. Read More »
Students concerned some spring classes will be unavailable online
The university will hold classes entirely in person, making them inaccessible to students studying remotely. Read More »
Protests of forceful arrest of minor continue, mother speaks out
A video circulated last week showing Onondaga County police using profane language and force during an arrest of a 15-year-old boy. Read More »
#NotAgainSU organizers reflect on progress 1 year after protests
While the protests increased awareness about racism at SU, there will likely have to be more movements like #NotAgainSU before real change comes to pass Read More »