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Asst. News Editor | Fall 2015; News Editor | Spring 2016; Development Editor | Fall 2016; Editorial Editor | Spring 2017; Managing Editor | Fall 2017-Spring 2018 Read More »

May 1, 2018 at 2:44 am

Torrens: As The D.O.'s readership shifts from print to online, we're taking major steps toward digital innovation

Managing editor Alexa Torrens breaks down the major editorial updates The D.O. has undertaken this semester, including its Snapchat Publisher Story and revamped beat systems. Read More »

October 16, 2017 at 2:13 am

The best reads published by The DO this year

As summer kicks in, here is a look back at the top pieces of journalism published by The Daily Orange during the 2016-17 academic year. Read More »

May 30, 2017 at 9:54 pm

Tutoring hub to open in Bird Library and other takeaways from University Senate meeting

Here are three takeaways from the University Senate's last meeting of the fall 2016 semester. Read More »

December 8, 2016 at 12:13 am

SU Chancellor Kent Syverud discusses presidential election outcome, university budget

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the result of the presidential election and budget during a University Senate meeting on Wednesday. Read More »

November 10, 2016 at 4:33 am

REACHING BACK: Remembrance Scholars strive to connect with late students without archive collections

For some Remembrance Scholars, representing one of the 35 can be easier said than done because some of the students lost in Pan Am Flight 103 do not have collections in their name in the archives. Read More »

October 26, 2016 at 11:34 pm

University Senate report reveals alcohol-related trips to hospital increased in 2015-16

With more than two months left in the 2015-16 academic year at that point, the number of intoxicated students transported to the hospital t approached the total number of transports reported during the 2014-15 academic year, according to the report. Read More »

October 26, 2016 at 9:33 pm

Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud reveals cost of University Place promenade

In addition to revealing the cost of the promenade, Syverud and SU Provost Michele Wheatly also addressed the need for the administration to be transparent and communicative with the rest of the university community. Read More »

October 12, 2016 at 9:45 pm

Former Syracuse football player sues university, NCAA over concussion injuries

Syracuse University, the NCAA and the American Athletic Conference are being sued by a former SU football player who alleges they knew about the risks of traumatic brain injuries in football players and neglected to provide that information to the players. Read More »

October 5, 2016 at 6:33 pm

Former Whitman dean Ken Kavajecz pleads not guilty to prostitution charge

Former Martin J. Whitman School of Management dean Kenneth Kavajecz pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of patronizing a prostitute in Salina Town Court Thursday. Read More »

September 29, 2016 at 9:15 pm

Michele Wheatly addresses University Senate at semester's 1st meeting

Wheatly addressed the full senate for the first time Wednesday afternoon in Maxwell Auditorium at the body’s first meeting of the academic year. She talked at length about transparency. Read More »

September 14, 2016 at 9:44 pm

Syracuse University falls short in enforcing tobacco-free policy

Even though Syracuse University implemented tobacco-free policy two years ago, the policy is not enforced by any official body on the campus, leaving a room for smoking and tobacco use on campus. Read More »

September 5, 2016 at 10:48 pm

Interactive Crime Map: April 25 - May 1

Check out what crimes occurred near the Syracuse University campus this week. Read More »

May 1, 2016 at 9:42 pm

Officials discuss recent partnership between 2U, College of Law to create online program

SU’s College of Law announced last week that it would create a hybrid juris doctor program through a partnership with 2U. Read More »

April 27, 2016 at 10:51 pm

How Syracuse University has improved the student veteran experience under Kent Syverud

SU Chancellor Kent Syverud said he would argue that Syracuse University is the best place for veterans. Read More »

April 25, 2016 at 10:42 pm

Updates on Campus Framework plan revealed at open sessions

The open sessions were held for students to share their input on the Campus Framework. Read More »

April 22, 2016 at 5:50 pm

25 undergraduates will receive $1,000 each through research program

Syracuse University’s Student Association is sponsoring for the second consecutive year an undergraduate summer research program that will allow 25 students to receive $1,000 in research funding. Read More »

April 18, 2016 at 11:27 pm

Minnesota senator and Syracuse mayor on how they combat sexism in politics

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner held a discussion on women in politics on Monday morning in Eggers Hall’s Strasser Legacy Room. Read More »

April 18, 2016 at 10:24 pm

Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde named president and vice president of Student Association's 60th Session

Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde defeated Charlie Mastoloni and Jessica Brosofsky in the campaign for Student Association president and vice president, respectively. Read More »

April 15, 2016 at 12:57 am

21.5 percent of the Syracuse University student body has voted in SA elections as of Wednesday night

There had been 3,061 votes casted in the Student Association elections as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, accounting for 21.5 percent of the student body. Read More »

April 13, 2016 at 11:33 pm

Differences between 2015 and 2016 Student Association elections explained

Last year’s Student Association election season was unprecedented in its number of write-in candidates, but this year’s election — which features no write-in candidates — was also an outlier due to it having a candidate pair with no SA experience. Read More »

April 13, 2016 at 11:22 pm

Bernie Sanders speaks on primary initiatives for presidency at rally in Syracuse

Democratic presidential candidate and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke in Syracuse on Tuesday ahead of the New York state primary on April 19. Read More »

April 12, 2016 at 6:36 pm

Vice President Joe Biden to give 2016 College of Law commencement speech

Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the Syracuse University College of Law commencement ceremony on May 13. Read More »

April 12, 2016 at 11:20 am

SA candidate Eric Evangelista lays out initiatives for campaign for president

Eric Evangelista is running for SA president with someone he never met before this election, but Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde, his running mate, have already gotten to know each other well enough to run a cohesive campaign. Read More »

April 11, 2016 at 11:05 pm