Tennis program makes pros out of children with autism
For children with autism, social skills can be tough. This program at Drumlins Tennis Club kicks off its second session Saturday to develop those skills using tennis. Read more »
Daily Archives: March 1, 2017
DanceWorks showcase to be held this weekend
This year’s theme for the DanceWorks showcase will be the Golden Age of Hollywood, it will showcase dance form including jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. Read more »
SU community members hold vigil on international Disability Day of Mourning
At the Disability Day of Mourning vigil, SU students read off the names of 900 people with disabilities who have been killed by their caretakers. Read more »
A Mad Lib email for when you screw up
I am so (adjective describing how bad you feel) for how (adverb) this (responsibility) is. I realize your time is very (adjective kissing up pretending that one person’s time is more valuable than another’s). Read more »
Rihanna is the wrong choice to play an iconic role in 'Bates Motel'
TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about why Rihanna is the wrong choice to play a very important role in “Bates Motel” and why she should just stick to music. Read more »
Colleagues, students remember late African American Studies professor’s passion for teaching
Renate “Rennie” Simson, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, died on Feb. 19. Read more »
DPS officers are armed to protect campus from violent criminals
Each of DPS’s 68 full-time peace officers is trained to handle handguns and long guns. But before they’re armed, they have to go through almost 100 hours of training. Read more »
The University of Michigan is offering a new class on fake news and fact-checking
The University of Michigan Library has collaborated with UM's College of Literature, Science and the Arts to create the one-credit class, "Fake News, Lies, and Propaganda: How to Sort Fact from Fiction," which will be available this fall. Read more »
Ad hoc committee will look to protect undocumented students at Syracuse University
The Ad Hoc Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)/Undocumented Students will meet for the first time on Friday, and its members have said they’re hoping the committee will be able to develop a strategy to better meet the needs of DACA and undocumented students. Read more »
Baby, it’s warm outside: Record temperatures shake up central New York
Last week, the temperature reached 60 degrees Fahrenheit or above for three consecutive days. The temperature also hovered around 70 degrees on Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse benefits from Canadian ‘recruiting pipeline’
The area’s increased investment in hockey-specific schools has grown the game immensely for girls over the past decade. Syracuse has been a primary beneficiary Read more »
Despite Syracuse graduation rate increase, immigrant students continue to struggle at school
Syracuse had a 60.9 percent graduation rate in 2016, up from 54 percent in 2015, according to statistics released by the New York State Department of Education. Read more »
Tyus Battle rounds out offensive game with improvement of mid-range jumper
Tyus Battle has hit 45.5 percent of his 2-point jump shots, a part of his game that’s become increasingly dangerous. Read more »
Syracuse’s thin bench makes an ACC tournament run difficult
The Orange had a nine-player rotation last season, but has been very top-heavy this year. Read more »
No one on Syracuse ice hockey wants to wear the orange helmet
“It's pretty uncomfortable. Pretty large and just not good at all.” Read more »
Syracuse residents to hold march against controversial Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos is known for her controversial support of school choice, voucher programs and charter schools. She was also the former chair of the Michigan Republican Party. Read more »
Fake news promotion for ‘A Cure For Wellness’ backfires
Alternative marketing tactics can make or break a film. For proof, just take a look at how Gore Verbinski’s latest tactic fared. Read more »
Central New York RV and Camping Show to display hundreds of RV’s
The CNY RV and Camping Show will display hundreds of new and pre-owned RV’s from nine dealers at the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend. Read more »
Golden Vidal Blanc Ice Wine is local and luxurious
Warm winters are not good for wine that needs frozen grapes to be made. From the Standing Stone winery in central New York, this ice wine is worth a try while supplies last. Read more »
Alexis Peterson becomes first Syracuse player to win ACC Player of the Year award
The 5-foot-7 guard averaged 23.6 points, 7.2 assists and and 3.1 steals per game this season. Read more »
These are the last Syracuse players with ties to the Big East
The last seven players from that era will exhaust eligibility this semester. Read more »
John Gillon’s program-record free-throw streak endures, one shot at a time
Gillon’s streak is the fourth longest in Atlantic Coast Conference history and he’s made an ACC-best 93 percent of his free throws since conference play began. Read more »
For repeat postseason run, No. 21 Syracuse needs to improve rebounding
A mediocre rebounding team, Syracuse needs to replicate the board success it had last March for another title run. Read more »
