Global icon, anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela dies at 95
After becoming South Africa’s first black president, leading the movement to end South African apartheid and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Nelson Mandela lost a… Read more »
Daily Archives: December 5, 2013
Duck: Meredith Newman
I’ve been known for knowing people’s secrets, but I have a final one of my own: I’ve always come to house for any D.O. function… Read more »
Duck: Kristin Ross
If I was iffy about working at The Daily Orange before, all doubts vanished when I learned an editor's written farewell to the paper is… Read more »
Duck: Maddy Berner
If you know me at all, you know that I love a lot of things. I consider my own and past staffs to be some… Read more »
Duck: Dylan Segelbaum
The Daily Orange is a sweatshop. Seriously. Just think about it. Dim lights. Long hours at lower-than-minimum-wage pay. Mice? Check. But perhaps worst of all:… Read more »
Duck: David Wilson
Bailey: Everyone knows you have ideas. I know you can execute them. I can’t wait to see what the section looks like next semester; just… Read more »
Duck: Ankur Patankar
1201 days, 119 people, 24 quitters, four hospital trips, three slaps in the face, two bloody eyes, a sprained ankle and maybe $5 later, my… Read more »
Spirited traditions: Jolly cast makes up for lack of fluidity in rendition of holiday classic
Traditions exist to be comforting, and winter performances of “A Christmas Carol” are no exception. Playing now through Dec. 29 at Syracuse Stage is a… Read more »
Eat. Pray. Love.: Hendricks Chapel supports students in need with food pantry, other programs
About two or three students pass through each week, sifting through the shelves lined with modest staples such as dry macaroni, boxed cereals and rice.… Read more »
Hudson Mohawke spins energetic, eclectic mix
Two DJs took Syracuse University students on an electronic dance music journey, spanning classical music to modern hip-hop as samples for their sets. On Wednesday,… Read more »
Green screen: University of New Haven professor examines marijuana for contaminants
A professor at the University of New Haven is testing marijuana leaves to study whether they contain hazardous spores and contamination. While studying marijuana on… Read more »
Carnegie Reading Room to reopen Jan. 13
When students return to campus in January, they will be met with a newly revamped space to study. The Carnegie Library Reading Room will reopen… Read more »
Poet’s campus event to support disabled
Richard Blanco, the poet who spoke at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, will speak at the Syracuse University campus on Dec. 15. The event will… Read more »
SU app challenge to announce winners Thursday
The SU App Challenge returns for its second year on Thursday, its demo day, when the final round of the competition will be held. The… Read more »
SU releases more single-game tickets
Basketball fans who weren’t able to get their hands on Syracuse University men’s basketball tickets when they first went on sale will get a second… Read more »
App lets Syracuse residents order snowplows on demand
Syracuse residents who usually plow their own driveways can go back to bed next time they wake up to a foot of snow thanks to… Read more »
Senators delay report deadline
At the final University Senate meeting of the semester, the senate Academic Affairs Committee confirmed the time allotted for reviewing Syracuse University’s procedures, policies and… Read more »
Point guards lead unbeaten Orange into Top 25 tilt at Iowa
Rachel Coffey had shot just 1-of-6 from the field and had committed three turnovers. Cornelia Fondren was sidelined with an illness. So with 13 minutes… Read more »
Centers of attention: Coleman, Christmas, Keita lead improving defensive front court into Binghamton game
Syracuse’s last two games in the Carrier Dome pitted the Orange against teams with similar focuses on offense, but different types of players were responsible… Read more »
LaCombe looks to carry crunch-time scoring into Lindenwood game
Allie LaCombe embraces the big moment. She seizes the moment when the time comes to attack opposing defenses in the closing seconds, propelling her team… Read more »
Student organizations should support mission of Hendricks Chapel food pantry
Students should recognize the issue of hunger among their peers on the Syracuse University campus. Student organizations and greek life should support the mission of… Read more »