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Daily Archives: September 5, 2017
Why DACA's repeal demands unity from Syracuse University
Liberal Columnist Kyle Smith underscores the effects of terminating DACA and how Chancellor Kent Syverud plans to support Syracuse University students despite it. Read more »
Syracuse University tutoring services expand programming this semester
Students will have the opportunity to receive tutoring in more classes this semester. Here is a list of the classes that are being offered. Read more »
With health, Eric Dungey has a chance to show his arm’s abilities
Eric Dungey has yet to play a full season, but his passing numbers over 12 games project with some of the nation’s best quarterbacks. Read more »
Alumni donate $5.25 million to scholarship fundraising effort connected to Invest Syracuse
SU alumni Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Class of 1960 and 1962, respectively, donated $5.25 million for undergraduate financial aid. The money is going to the fundraising component of Invest Syracuse. Read more »
Man convicted of murdering a Syracuse University student to be sentenced Wednesday
Cameron Isaac and Ninimbe Mitchell, the men convicted of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery, respectively, in connection to the death of Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan, will be sentenced for their convictions Wednesday. Read more »
Belle Sand’s small-town background fueled her journey to SU
Mabel, Minnesota is home to one school, one main road and one of the best liberos in Syracuse history. Read more »
Syracuse University officials provide few updates during first Invest Syracuse forum
A mix of about 75 students and faculty members attended the event, asking a range of questions about Invest Syracuse fundraising goals. The forum was hosted in Goldstein Auditorium at Schine Student Center. Read more »
Catch the McCartney Madness, a student-run festival on the SU campus
Students from the Setnor School of Music worked all summer to produce a Paul McCartney festival hours before Paul McCartney performs in Syracuse on Sept. 23. Read more »
The LGBT Resource Center’s name update is admirable and opportune
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson applauds the LGBT Resource Center and explains why the decision to change its name will make it a more inclusive organization. Read more »
Borg van der Velde, No. 5 Syracuse defense, in the middle of 5-game shutout streak
The Orange has only given up 21 shots over its first five games. Only six of those have made it to goalie Borg van der Velde. Read more »
Tinder and a creepy nursery rhyme: 5 things to know before Counting Crows comes to Syracuse
Get to know the rock band behind a few of pop culture's most iconic songs before their show at Lakeview Amphitheater on Saturday. Read more »
Senior kicker Cole Murphy hopes to replicate home success on the road
Cole Murphy’s biggest takeaway from 2016, when he sent seven kickoffs out of bounds, is that he can’t dwell on past kicks. That sort of mindset is powering him in what he wants to make into a breakout season. Read more »
Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream closes downtown location
Syracuse staple Gannon’s Isle Ice Cream closed its downtown location on Jefferson Street. It is unclear whether the frozen dairy treat chain will open a different location in replacement. Read more »
Georgia Allen’s goals lie abroad, but a piece of her remains home
Allen has traveled a long way to get where she is now, but she doesn't forget where she came from. Read more »
How renewable energy can power the future of New York state
Business columnist Daniel Strauss details New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to save the planet, starting with Syracuse. Read more »
17 central New York women are using their art to smash the patriarchy
Seventeen central New York-based artists will show politically-conscious and feminist sculpture, fiber art and video art starting Saturday at The ArtRage Gallery. Read more »
Former international prosecutor weighs in on YouTube deleting thousands of videos documenting Syrian Civil War
YouTube’s algorithm has been deleting videos from Syrian Civil War in increasing numbers. David Crane, a former prosecutor of international war crimes, talks about YouTube’s impact on the crisis. Read more »
Former Syracuse forward Heather Schwarz signs with Boston Pride
Schwarz ended her Syracuse career seventh all-time in program history. She scored 11 goals and had 10 assists her senior season. Read more »
Chancellor: Syracuse University remains committed to protecting undocumented students after end to DACA program
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program aimed to protect undocumented children who were brought into the U.S. as minors. Trump promised during the election he would end the program. Read more »
Syracuse to reportedly play in the 2018 2K Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden
The eight-team tournament is reported to be featuring Oregon, Iowa and Connecticut along with the Orange. Read more »
Syracuse rises one spot to No. 7 in men’s soccer rankings
After a draw and a win, Syracuse rose one spot in the rankings. Read more »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 28 – Sept. 4)
From Hurricane Harvey to a viral Syracuse University-related video, here are a few stories that might find their way onto your next current events quiz. Read more »
