Syracuse University student wins 2nd place at SXSW startup competition
The student won for his app, ChaChing, which lets users transfer money over any platform, such as iMessage or Skype. Read more »
Daily Archives: March 28, 2016
Syracuse basketball roundtable: How to beat North Carolina, SU's prior clashes with UNC and how SU impressed against Virginia
Our beat writers weigh in before Syracuse plays No. 1 seed North Carolina on Saturday. Read more »
Homan: The white sneaker trend is on its way out
White Vans have been a classic look long before "Damn, Daniel" came along. But just like the now-hideous wedged sneaker trend, style columnist Jackie Homan predicts that white sneakers are bound to die soon. Read more »
President Barack Obama calls on media to hold politicians accountable at Syracuse University-sponsored Toner Prize ceremony
President Barack Obama was the keynote speaker for the Syracuse University-sponsored Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting award ceremony on Monday. This year's prize went to Alec MacGillis of ProPublica. Read more »
New startup saves students money and connects with community
Inspired by Recess Coffee's connection to the Syracuse community, Rob Lewis started the discount program StudentTicket. With the flash of a $10 card, students can unlock discounts at local businesses — and contribute to charity. Read more »
O'Connor: Liberal students, faculty should be more considerate of conservative viewpoints
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor explains why a liberal-centric campus environment can perpetuate a stigma surrounding conservatism that negatively affects the experiences of right-leaning students. Read more »
McCourt: Answers to life's biggest questions
Ever wonder if the hokey-pokey really is what it’s all about? Or who’s a therapist’s therapist? Humor columnist Ian McCourt provides the answers to all of life's biggest questions. Read more »
Unorthodox denim can spice up any outfit
Bringing denim to your outfit doesn't have to be limited to wearing a new wash of jeans — but it also doesn't have to channel Britney and Justin's AMA outfit. Incorporate some unorthodox denim in your outfits with these suggestions. Read more »
Women's NCAA tournament notebook: In South Dakota, you just never know
Syracuse had to go to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in order to reach its first-ever Final Four. The trip was well worth it. Read more »
Seniors are buying a bus to take their video production company on the road
These three seniors already have their post-graduation checklist filled out. Job? Check. Housing? Check. School bus? Check. Well, almost. They're buying a school bus within the next two weeks to take their video production company on the road. Read more »
No campus arrests were made after SU men's and women's basketball teams advance to Final Four
No arrests were made on or around Syracuse University’s campus Sunday after the men’s and women’s basketball teams secured spots in the Final Four of their respective NCAA Tournaments. Read more »
Syracuse University professors discuss importance of 1st woman being nominated to head combatant command
Syracuse University professors talk about the significance of the first woman in United States history being nominated to head a combatant command. Read more »
NCAA Tournament notebook: We're all just along for the ride
Syracuse may not have been expected to make it to the Final Four, but now its just taking everybody along for the ride. Read more »
Jim Boeheim was right: Syracuse basketball is 1st Final Four team that started conference play 0-4
The Daily Orange has confirmed Jim Boeheim's suggestion that Syracuse is the first team to make the Final Four after starting conference play 0-4. Read more »
Final Four men's basketball tickets available for season ticket holders
Syracuse University students with 2015-16 SU men’s basketball season tickets are being given the first opportunity to purchase tickets for SU’s Final Four game against No. 1 seed University of North Carolina this weekend. Read more »
Track the trends of web searches for 'Syracuse basketball' over the teams’ tournament runs
See how "Syracuse basketball" has been trending online. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: March 21-27
Take a look at what crime happened in the university area this week. Read more »
Rakeem Christmas and Tyler Ennis laud their former team after Syracuse's 68-62 win against Virginia
Former Syracuse standouts Rakeem Christmas and Tyler Ennis reflected on SU's comeback against top-seeded Virginia after the Orange's 68-62 win at the United Center. Read more »
Financial aid redistribution, not wage increases, could help maintain college affordability
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses New York University's decision to raise it's minimum wage for Work-Study recipients and other student workers to $15 per hour in the 2018-19 academic school year. Read more »
Horn: Onondaga County should steer clear of any tax breaks for Destiny USA
Business columnist Theo Horn denounces Destiny USA’s attempt at tax exemptions for an upcoming hotel due to the rocky history of the company’s dealings with the city. Read more »
Quentin Hillsman's net-cutting lessons put to use on Sunday
Syracuse climbed a Werner ladder and one by one cut down the net its shots fell through on Sunday. Beating Tennessee, 89-67, put the Orange in its first-ever Final Four. Read more »
Inside Kimmel Food Court during the Syracuse University men's basketball team's win over UVA
A small but enthusiastic crowd in Kimmel Food Court watched the Syracuse University men's basketball team advance to the Final Four on Sunday night. Read more »
