Writer: Richard J Chang
SWSSU members hold sit-in at Sims Hall demanding action from SU’s administration
Leaders of Stand With Survivors SU read their list of 18 demands and manifesto with DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado and several SU officials who were in attendance. Read More »
SU student arrested for possession of firearm after report of gunshots on Euclid
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety received a report at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday of gunshots on the 500 block of Euclid Avenue. Read More »
Nearly 200 people honor Pan Am Flight 103 victims at annual Rose-Laying Ceremony
About 200 people gathered at the Place of Remembrance as 37 students — 35 Remembrance Scholars and two Lockerbie Scholars — set roses onto the Wall of Remembrance and pledged to look back and act forward. Read More »
Many former Skyhall II residents express frustration over unexpected relocation
Students who had originally been living in Skyhall II were moved across campus, causing confusion and frustration. Read More »
'I feel very much in the dark': SU sends students to OCC for COVID-19 isolation
O.C.C. kept Shapero Hall empty throughout the fall 2020, spring 2021 and fall 2021 semesters to use it “solely for quarantine purposes.” Now, SU students have been sent to isolate there. Read More »
SU will grant 2 honorary degrees at Class of 2020 commencement ceremony
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, will receive an honorary degree alongside Daniel D’Aniello during the 2020 commencement ceremony. Read More »
Families remember SU alumni who died in the Sept. 11 attacks
Thirty SU alumni died in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Family members of two alumni recounted their stories.. Read More »
Where these SU alumni were on campus when they learned of Sept. 11 attacks
Students were gathering on the quad to connect with and comfort one another. Then Schwab saw fighter jets fly low over Syracuse University’s campus. The date was Sept. 11, 2001. Read More »
150+ faculty call for stricter COVID-19 prevention measures at SU
The letter, which was circulated to faculty members in a majority of SU’s schools and colleges, urges SU’s administration to re-implement strict indoor mask-wearing guidance, extensive student testing and social distancing enforcement. Read More »
SPD requires officers keep body cameras on during entirety of time at scene
The Syracuse Police Department revised its body camera policy to require that officers record the entirety of their presence during police encounters. Read More »
SPD investigates stabbing on S. Crouse Ave. early Sunday morning
Early this morning, SPD responded to reports that a fight broke out on S. Crouse Ave. Officers found that two men had been stabbed in their abdomens. Read More »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. Read More »
THEIR WAY FORWARD: Asian American students talk about their unique paths to SU
The Daily Orange asked seven Asian American students and recent alumni about their own unique stories: transitions to college, professional goals and views of their identities. Read More »
COVID-19 stretches resources for human trafficking survivors
The pandemic has affected some of the factors that contribute to human trafficking — such as domestic abuse, the availabilty of treatment programs and the frequency of large gatherings. Read More »
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Asst. News Copy Editor | Fall 2019; Asst. News Digital Editor| Spring 2020; Digital Managing Editor | Fall 2020 Read More »
What police reform means to Syracuse activists, leaders
Activists outlined a vision for policing in Syracuse that includes strengthening systems of accountability for officers and redirecting funding and responsibilities away from SPD. Read More »
The Kia Foundation opens first pet food pantry, thrift store in Syracuse
Years after starting pet supplies giveaway events and a food delivery program, The Kia Foundation opened a pet thrift storefront. Read More »
Mental health experts predict emotional challenges as CNY schools reopen
Teachers and mental health experts said many factors in school reopening plans such as screen time, social connections, and physical activity can impact mental health for students and teachers in different ways. Read More »
SU suspends fall 2020 abroad programs
Syracuse University has suspended its eight study abroad programs and over 60 world partner programs for the fall 2020 semester. Read More »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read More »
How coronavirus spread through Onondaga County in one month
The number of recoveries from COVID-19 now stands at 273. Read More »
Sadia Ahmed, Yanan Wang hope to make SU inclusive of marginalized groups
Sadia Ahmed and Yanan Wang, candidates for Student Association president and vice president, hope to make Syracuse University inclusive of all groups. Read More »
Students struggle to maintain mental health during social distancing
Students have struggled with loneliness and mental health issues as social distancing measures have increased. Read More »
Students question quality of online labs, performing arts classes
Students enrolled in courses that feature in-person components said that they are unsure whether their classes will be as effective remotely. Read More »