Kielan Whitner's transition from defensive back to linebacker gives Syracuse a more balanced defense
Syracuse is confident in its secondary depth but still wanted to find a way to get Whitner on the field, leading to the position change. Read more »
Daily Archives: August 29, 2017
Kick your couch to the curb — the movie theater is the new Netflix
Technology columnist Brett Weiser-Schlesinger discusses how MoviePass is aiming to be the “Netflix for movies” and how they just might have the power to pull it off — if we’ll let them. Read more »
Experts weigh in on student debt crisis amid rising interest rates on federal loans
Syracuse University professor Donald Dutkowsky and Cappex.com publisher Mark Kantrowitz discuss the current and future realities of student loans. Read more »
Syracuse University officials detail how $100 million Invest Syracuse initiative will be funded
SU administrators want to collect $100 million for academic programs over the next five years through Invest Syracuse by fundraising, cutting administrative spending and establishing a new tuition premium. Read more »
Where to bump the ‘Campfire Song Song’ this weekend
You don’t have to travel far to go camping around Syracuse. Here are a few campsites for a weekend away from campus. Read more »
Syracuse parks get new looks after celebrating ‘100 Years of Fun’
The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs works to attract visitors year-round to more than 50 parks in the city. Read more »
Sinclair, owner of CNY Central, expected to buy out Tribune Media
Sinclair, a right-leaning media conglomerate that owns three Syracuse television stations, is about to merge with one of its biggest competitors. Read more »
Soledad O’Brien, award-winning broadcast journalist, to headline fall lecture series at Syracuse University
Other lecturers include NPR host David Greene and New York Times best-selling author Jill Lepore will also host lectures for the series. Read more »
Take the scenic route this fall to Onondaga Lake Park
Onondaga Lake Park looks pretty big on a map. Here's a breakdown of how to make the most of all it has to offer. Read more »
Syracuse University to roll out safety changes in off-campus student housing areas
Security cameras and shuttles are among the safety projects expected to launch in off-campus neighborhoods this semester. Read more »
Brian Konkol, new dean of Hendricks Chapel, plans to strengthen SU's spiritual roots
Konkol is an Evangelical Lutheran reverend from the Midwest. He’s also said to be just the man to strengthen the diverse spiritual roots of SU students. Read more »
Get up and get out — your guide to hiking in central New York
When winter hits in Syracuse, it hits hard. Here is where to go hiking in the area before the snowstorms begin. Read more »
Winter is coming: Road trips to take before Syracuse gets too chilly
Before winter comes, check out these must-see stops in upstate New York. Go apple picking, camping or hiking with your buddies this weekend. Read more »
Syracuse answers Houston basketball's call for help after Tropical Storm Harvey
Coming to the aid of potentially thousands, dozens of high schools and colleges have sent clothing and shoes to Houston. Read more »
Syracuse safety Devon Clarke ruled ineligible to play the 2017 season
The redshirt freshman safety was charged with second-degree burglary and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in February. Read more »
Syracuse first-year students to receive free admission to season opener
SU first announced the news last Friday at Home to the Dome, a pep-rally like event for first-year students. Read more »
Syracuse men's cross country ranked No. 3 in preseason poll
After finishing third in the NCAA Championship last season, Syracuse cross country will open the year third in the preseason poll Read more »
Syracuse to honor the late Dick MacPherson with patch
The blue patch features orange lettering that reads “Mac,” a nod to MacPherson’s nickname of “Coach Mac.” Read more »
An ‘Obamacare’ repeal might lower the quality of people’s health insurance coverage. Here’s how it could impact SU.
If minimum essential coverage standards mandated by the Affordable Care Act are eliminated in the future, students may come to Syracuse University with “bare bones” plans unless the university writes new minimum standards. Read more »
Ferris Wheel's Day Off
Chocolate milk and the Great New York State Fair go hand in hand. Read more »
In 1st meeting of semester, Student Association votes to launch Uber partnership and confirms cabinet members
Later this week, Syracuse University students will receive a $10 coupon code for Uber rides. Read more »
