Beat writers unanimously pick UNC over Syracuse in season-opener
North Carolina is 22-point favorites over SU for Saturday’s season-opener. Read more »
Daily Archives: September 8, 2020
Students continue Syracuse Surge projects remotely
While several projects with the Syracuse Surge initiative have been put on hold due to COVID-19, SU students have continued to work remotely on projects related to the initiative. Read more »
Admissions experts say standardized tests are unfair, a financial burden
College admissions experts told The Daily Orange that dropping the requirement permanently could create a fairer and more financially accessible admissions process in the long-run. Read more »
Le Moyne men’s soccer’s 19-year NE-10 streak on hold after fall cancellations
Le Moyne's men’s soccer season has been postponed until the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic, and all players retain their year of eligibility. Read more »
Syracuse Cultural Workers centers art on Black Lives Matter, pandemic
The publishing company has continued to produce posters, mugs and other art promoting social justice during the pandemic, as demand has increased due to recent social justice movements. Read more »
SU receives $4.3 million to lead disability-inclusive employment initiative
The institute will put $4.3 million toward a project on disability-inclusive employment policy. Read more »
SU restarts initiative to hire faculty from minority groups
This fall, the university restarted the diversity opportunity hiring initiative after faculty hiring freezes were put in place during the spring and summer. Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: The Daily Tar Heel’s Ryan Wilcox breaks down Syracuse-UNC
Syracuse football is headed to Chapel Hill to face the Tar Heels in its 2020 season-opener. Here's what you need to know about the unfamiliar matchup. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What you need to know about North Carolina
Syracuse begins its 11-game season on Saturday at 12 p.m. at North Carolina. Here's what you need to know about the Tar Heels. Read more »
Campus organizations offer socially-distanced, virtual activities
During the coronavirus pandemic, college students have had to find new ways to socialize. Read more »
Student under investigation for alleged sexual assault, SPD says
SPD is investigating an alleged incident of sexual assault involving an SU student that occurred at Brewster Hall. Read more »
Syracuse University must invest in campus food pantry programs
Our reader argues that food insecurity isn’t a problem that students at Syracuse University should face. Read more »
Abdul Adams, Jarveon Howard reportedly opt out of season
Neither Adams nor Howard were listed on Syracuse's depth chart, which was released Monday. Read more »
Report details inconsistent procedures in NY prison during COVID-19 outbreak
The preliminary report, obtained by The Daily Orange, shows inconsistent medical procedures as the outbreak infected dozens of inmates. Read more »
SA proposes student vote on Board of Trustees
SU’s Board of Trustees is in charge of the most important issues regarding students in almost every aspect. Read more »
Pandemic creates fewer employment opportunities for college graduates
The United States’ unemployment rate remains considerably higher than usual — at 8.4% as of August — even though the job market added 1.4 million jobs that month. Read more »
