Writer: Ali Linan
24th Congressional candidate Colleen Deacon discusses college issues
Syracuse University alumna and Democratic candidate for Congress Colleen Deacon plans to take on student issues including student debt, an increased job market, sexual assault and campus safety. Read More »
Newsmakers: Julia Terruso leads Philadelphia Inquirer pope coverage, from Philly to Rome
Daily Orange alumna Julia Terruso, a reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, discusses her experiences covering the pope's visit during the summer. Read More »
Timeline of 2-hour long campus lockdown
The emergency situation at Syracuse University was lifted after a nearly two-hour long lockdown of campus following an off-campus homicide on Hope Avenue. Here's a timeline of the events. Read More »
New York Times columnists discuss social inequality, police brutality
New York Times op-ed columnists Charles Blow and Ross Douthat discussed the nature of social inequality and police brutality at the third University Lecture in Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday evening. Read More »
Off-campus housing provides allergy-friendly living situations for students
Comstock Place, a new townhouse-style, student housing complex located a few blocks away from campus, will offer allergy-friendly living situations to those who need it. Read More »
Director discusses 'Cartel Land,' drug violence
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a screening of the documentary "Cartel Land" as well as a discussion with the film's director, Matt Heineman. Read More »
SU professor will continue to teach while running for Congress
Eric Kingson, a social work professor at SU, will still teach during his run for Congress. However, he has to follow some university rules while doing so. Read More »
Whitman launches of student-run business venture
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management announced the launch of Consurtio, a student-run business venture, on Thursday. Students who work for the firm will get credit and experience in their career fields. Read More »
Cuomo signs sexual assault protection legislation
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law two new bills that are geared toward strengthening the protection of sexual assault victims as a branch of “Enough is Enough,” which works to combat sexual assault on college campuses. Read More »
Leon Fleisher performs on piano, discusses musical career
Leon Fleisher, a teacher, conductor and world-renowned concert pianist, filled the lower level of Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday as the first guest for this semester's University Lecture Series. Read More »
SU professor, congressional candidate Eric Kingson discusses college issues
Eric Kingson, a professor of social work at Syracuse University and candidate for representative of New York state’s 24th Congressional District, discusses his plan to incorporate college issues into his campaign. Read More »
Syverud announces Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion
Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the creation of a new Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. Read More »
$15 minimum wage effects unclear at SU
It's unclear how exactly New York state's new $15 minimum wage will affect Syracuse University. Read More »
5 years later, SU officials say work cuts haven't affected jobs
Syracuse University did not feel any significant effects of a 20 percent cut in federal work study funding that occurred five years ago this month. Read More »
Luxury off-campus apartments to open next fall
Five new off campus luxury apartments are slated to open to students next fall. Altogether, the housing complexes will house around 500 students. Read More »
Organization works for accessible housing for students with disabilities
A new organization made up of members of the Syracuse University community is working to get students with disabilities more accessible and affordable homes. Read More »
Effect of policy unclear as SU expands abroad programs
Changes to SU's study abroad policy have had an unknown effect on enrollment, but SU has partnered with an organization to expand abroad outlets. Read More »
Shaw Hall completes 4 phases of renovation during summer
After four summers, four phases and extensive makeovers and repairs all around, planned renovations to Shaw Hall were completed this summer. Read More »
Howie Hawkins discusses New York state's ban on fracking
The Daily Orange spoke with Howie Hawkins, who has campaigned on a banning of fracking in the past, about New York's ban on fracking. Read More »
SU to offer buyout program for eligible staff
SU has announced a buyout program for staff members in an effort to save costs. The move is part of Chancellor Kent Syverud's Fast Forward initiative. Read More »
Innocence Project co-founder speaks on DNA cases
Barry Scheck, an attorney, DNA expert and co-founder of the Innocence Project, delivered the final University Lecture of the semester Tuesday night in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »