Outer structure of Destiny USA hotel complete; construction moves to interior
The hotel, Embassy Suites By Hilton Syracuse-Destiny USA, will open in fall 2017 with 209 rooms in addition to an on-site restaurant and pool. Read more »
Daily Archives: December 6, 2016
The danger of fake news in the Donald Trump era
Liberal columnist Ryan Dunn explains why fake news is a threat to both journalism and the current political climate in the United States. Read more »
How the city of Syracuse works with Syracuse University to develop the Campus Framework
To implement its Campus Framework, Syracuse University must get approval from the city of Syracuse through various zoning and regulation boards. The relationship between the city and university has been professional, officials say. Read more »
Federal government plans to forgive $108 billion in student loan debt
The government will offer income-driven repayment plans to students having trouble paying their loans. Read more »
Faculty titles to change after revisions approved to Syracuse University's Faculty Manual
According to the new policy, the titles of teaching professor, associate teaching professor and assistant teaching professor are now part of the non-tenure-track titles for full-time faculty. Read more »
Student Association president, vice president reflect on 1st semester in roles
Initiatives SA pursued included bikes being made available for undergraduate students, Remote Access for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and coordinating Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
Syracuse ice hockey’s Emily Costales’ strength allows her to become a scoring option
Emily Costales was called for several penalties early on this year due to her physical play. She’s since made a change and is now using it to her advantage. Read more »
Syracuse Stage brings first sensory-friendly theater performance to central New York
Syracuse Stage will offer a sensory-friendly performance of "Mary Poppins." The first-of-its-kind show joins the Stage's accessibility series. Read more »
Whitman School receives grant to establish Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management received a $1.75 grant to establish the Institute for an Entrepreneurial Society. The IES will study the relationship between public policy and entrepreneurship. Read more »
Syracuse City School District students shouldn't walk more than 1 mile to school, Common Council votes
The Syracuse Common Council unanimously approved a resolution asking the state government to allow them to lower the current limit for bussing Syracuse City School District students from 1.5 miles to 1 mile. Read more »
Brand strength helps Disney crush box office record
Disney recently smashed the amount of money made in a year at the box office. Read Erik Benjamin's take on why and how they got there. Read more »
Syracuse women's basketball opponent preview: What to know about Coppin State
Here's everything you need to know about Coppin State — Syracuse women's basketball's next opponent. Read more »
Schneidman: It's not time for Syracuse men's basketball to panic yet
Syracuse lost its third game of the season at Madison Square Garden for the second year in a row. Last season provides a blueprint for the Orange to come back from its rough start. Read more »
'Baby, It’s Cold Outside' could be the creepiest Christmas song
Though "Baby, It's Cold Outside" may have a questionable message, it is still acceptable as a holiday song, music columnist Emera Riley says. Read more »
Julia Chandler acclimates to stretch-4 role with Bria Day back in rotation
As Bria Day eases her way back, Julia Chandler can now play forward, where she thrives. Read more »
Syracuse University trio gets over 7000 hits on SoundCloud with just one song
Junior friends and musical group members use their different tastes in music to create genre-busting songs, exemplified in their first single, “Cannibal.” Read more »
SU administrator addresses inaccuracies in Daily Orange article about Donald Trump, SU Abroad program in Cuba
Margaret Himley, the associate provost of international education and engagement at Syracuse University, clarifies inaccurate information published in a Dec. 5 Daily Orange article about President-Elect Donald Trump's comments about Cuba and their effect on the country's SU Abroad program. Read more »
An invitation for an end-of-the-year pool party
It's finally the end of the semester, and humor columnist Ian McCourt celebrates the only way he knows how: by hosting a pool party in the middle of Syracuse winter. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud named as accreditation commissioner
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has been selected as a commissioner for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Read more »
As the end of semester approaches, some choose to graduate early
Some Syracuse University students are graduating a semester or even a year early to graduate to save money or enter the workforce early. Read more »
Bria Day is the only veteran player left on Syracuse women’s basketball’s bench
Bria Day was one of four experienced players getting playing time last year for SU’s bench. Now, she’s the only one left for the Orange’s second unit this season. Read more »
Construction update: Schine Student Center doors replaced, renovations made to promenade
In addition to the installation of new doors at Schine, renovations continued over Thanksgiving break on the first floor of Bowne Hall, on the DellPlain residence director apartment. Read more »
What we learned from Syracuse men's basketball's 52-50 loss to Connecticut
Syracuse's reliance on Andrew White, the disappearance of Frank Howard and John Gillon and inexperience not cutting it for Jim Boeheim. Read more »
Santa Claus is coming to town — and he's wearing a leather jacket
John Wheeler has been Santa since a little boy approached him in a store and asked him if he was Mr. Claus, a persona he embodies not just during the holiday season. Read more »
