Tag: Barack Obama
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at Newhouse’s 12th annual Toner Awards
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications hosted a virtual ceremony Monday night for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Read More »
SU alum Speedy Morman talks fashion, interviewing celebs, his time at SU
On Wednesday evening, Chris “Speedy” Morman returned to Syracuse University for his “Leaders in Communication” talk. Before speaking to students in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Speedy sat down with The Daily Orange. Read More »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to speak at 2022 Toner Prizes ceremony
Nancy Pelosi will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. Read More »
Independent commission fails, legislature will draw NY congressional districts
The commission failed, instead submitting two maps — one proposed by the commission’s Democrats and the other by its Republicans. The two independents within the commission voted along with the party that nominated them. Read More »
Breaking down Loretta Lynch's 97-page DPS report
The 97-page report is the product of a year-long investigation into how DPS interacts with members of the Syracuse University community this past year. Read More »
Bryan Washington spoke about his book 'Lot: Stories' at SU
Washington’s book is a collection of short stories that take place in the author’s hometown of Houston. Read More »
Rep. Katko asks Secretary of State Pompeo to reconsider refugee cap
Rep. John Katko signed a letter with 16 other House Republicans urging Secretary of State Mike Pomeo to reconsider limiting refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2020. Read More »
SA presidential candidate Ryan Golden hopes to raise minority voices through activism
Golden said his campaign was inspired by President Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign. Read More »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read More »
Syverud calls for SU review of new sexual assault guidelines
Chancellor Kent Syverud has tasked several groups with comprehensively reviewing new federal guidelines for people accused of sexual assault. Read More »
Syracuse NAACP helps bus voters to polls for the 1st time
Syracuse NAACP’s “Souls to the Polls” program allowed voters to call in and request a ride to their polling location. Read More »
HBO political talk show host Bill Maher to perform at Oncenter
Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher will perform at The Oncenter in Syracuse on Sunday. Maher currently hosts the program “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO. Read More »
InclusiveU will bring students to DC for a screening of ‘Intelligent Lives’
Dan Habib’s documentary, “Intelligent Lives,” features three individuals with disabilities and how they interact with the world around them. Read More »
Remembering the legacy of Aretha Franklin
Music columnist Jalen Nash reflects on Aretha Franklin’s lifetime of influence on music, women’s empowerment and civil rights activism. Here’s just some of what she left behind. Read More »
MSNBC analyst Joy-Ann Reid discusses Parkland shooting during 2nd University Lecture
Joy-Ann Reid is the host of “AM Joy,” a weekly talk show on MSNBC. Read More »
Obama Foundation and UChicago partner to grow next generation of leaders
The Obama Foundation and University of Chicago announced a new scholarship program in hopes of shaping the next generation of leaders. Read More »
Rapper, climate change activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez to perform in Syracuse
When not suing the government over climate change, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is releasing innovative-conscious rap. Read More »
CNN commentator Angela Rye urges continued activism, denounces Trump in MLK keynote speech
Rye is a liberal commentator, lawyer and former executive director and general counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus. Read More »
Students reflect on activism 1 year after the Women's March on Washington
The Women’s March on Washington inspired some students to get more involved in activism. Others said they wished they did more. Read More »
Experts: Department of Education proposal could hurt student loan borrowers
The proposal would require students to prove their college intentionally lied to or misled them in order to be granted relief, but students will have little chance proving their case. Read More »
Former Syracuse University student expelled for sexual assault sues university
A former Syracuse University student claims in a lawsuit against SU that the university had "impermissible gender bias" against him during the investigation. Read More »
Students, alumni march across Syracuse University campus to protest uncertain future of DACA
About 60 people marched at a rally Saturday protesting President Donald Trump’s plan to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy. Read More »
New York Attorney General files lawsuit defending DACA, accusing Trump of racial bias
The lawsuit alleges that rescinding DACA discriminates against people of Mexican heritage and will cost New York state tens of millions in tax dollars. Some experts say the lawsuit faces a “tough battle” in courts. Read More »
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 »