TikTok is a threat to national security
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, and their quest to protect Americans’ private data is a righteous one. Read more »
Daily Archives: September 30, 2020
Trump’s TikTok ban is another authoritarian action
The Trump administration has been trying to ban TikTok for weeks, but their quest to protect Americans’ private data is one based in limiting our freedoms. Read more »
SU Fall Census data shows slight drop in international students enrollment
Census data presents student demographics by gender, ethnicity, Pell Grant status and undergraduate and graduate retention rates. Read more »
Prospective students use virtual programming to see SU campus
Despite the challenges, admissions officials said virtual recruitment programs have made SU’s campus more accessible. Read more »
SU won't place dorms with coronavirus in wastewater on lockdown
Moving forward, the university is not going to quarantine all buildings that show traces of the virus in their wastewater. Read more »
Teaching assistants explore new methods of instruction
TAs and graduate students are using the challenges brought on by COVID-19 to explore online and hybrid teaching methods. Read more »
Beat writer roundtable: Syracuse at a turning point in bye week
Through three games, Syracuse is at crossroads in its bye week. Our beat writers reflect on how the Orange can turn around their season. Read more »
Syracuse breweries lose brand exposure, revenue without Carrier Dome fans
Syracuse breweries sell their beer in the Carrier Dome. Here’s how a fan-less Dome, and the pandemic, presents challenges for business. Read more »
Students seek out mental health services, miss in-person therapy
SU students said virtual therapy hasn’t proved an effective replacement for in-person counseling, especially given added stress from the pandemic. Read more »
Experts provide tips on securing internships during pandemic
Experts shared some advice for students pursuing internships and work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Gallery: Pawsitivitea gives rescue cats a chance at adoption
Although the cafe allows customers to spend time with the cats, the main goal is to place the cats into stable homes through adoptions. Read more »
COVID-19 changes business for Syracuse's Little Italy stores
Syracuse Little Italy neighborhood businesses like Habiba’s Ethiopian Kitchen, Lombardi’s Import Market and Di Lauro's Bakery and Pizza have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Pawsitivitea brings the cat cafe experience to Syracuse
In addition to serving coffee and baked goods, the cat cafe aims to find stable homes for cats through adoption. Read more »
A cappella groups rehearse, record music with social distancing measures
Groups such as Main Squeeze and Oy Cappella have adopted shortened and socially distanced practices during the pandemic. Read more »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read more »
After season-opening sweep, Syracuse rises to No. 5 in AVCA poll
Syracuse was ranked in the ACVA poll for the first time after defeating Pittsburgh twice to open the season. Read more »
SU students can sign up for mandatory flu shot starting Saturday
Students who don’t receive a flu shot could be referred to the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities. Read more »
3 inconclusive tests delayed Syracuse-Georgia Tech game, Ryan McMahon says
Syracuse's home-opener against Georgia Tech was delayed more than 30 minutes due to the inconclusive COVID-19 test results for three players. Read more »
Cuse Youth BLM organizers hope to combat overpolicing in schools
The movement, a high school student-led branch of the greater Syracuse Black Lives Matter group, meets regularly to discuss community reform measures. Read more »
Here's what the Right to Know Act means and how the community has responded
The city’s Common Council still has yet to vote on a set of police reform measures. Read more »
