Writer: Annie Palmer
Student claims permanent disability after filing lawsuit against SU, local companies
A senior architecture major who sued Syracuse University after a 50-pound, 6-by-3-foot window pane fell on her head in Lyman Hall claims she is now permanently disabled due to the incident. Read More »
Another former student files lawsuit against SU, St. Joseph’s Hospital
A former SU student is suing the university, saying he was involuntarily confined to the St. Joseph’s Hospital psychiatric ward. Read More »
Professors discuss State Department's definition of anti-Semitism, hate speech on college campuses
Political science professors debate the implications of implementing the U.S. State Department's definition of anti-Semitism at Syracuse University. The university has not announced if it is considering adopting the State Department definition. Read More »
Former director of jazz studies at VPA details life as musician and teacher
For Joe Riposo, 82, music might as well be his first language. Read More »
Syverud: SU's budget no longer in crisis
Chancellor Kent Syverud released a flood of updates at Wednesday’s University Senate meetingon last year’s budget, employee buyouts, student enrollment and other topics. Read More »
5 standout quotes from phone call between Laurie Fine and former SU ball boy
Here are some of the standout quotes from a phone call between Laurie Fine and a former SU ball boy. Read More »
A timeline of the Bernie Fine allegations
Here's a timeline covering 2002 to 2015 and the events that transpired involving former SU associate men's basketball coach Bernie Fine. Read More »
Increase in administrators at SU comes with a cost
The number of SU’s non-academic administrators continues to skyrocket in size and salary, a trend that is mirrored nationwide at other colleges and universities. Read More »
Marmaduke creator recalls time on D.O. staff, rise to comic-strip royalty
Marmaduke creator looks back on his time with The Daily Orange and the inspiration behind his beloved cartoons. Read More »
University Senators discuss plans, committee chair nominations during first meeting
Most of Wednesday’s meeting was conducted in senate subcommittees scattered throughout Maxwell Auditorium, where senators discussed upcoming plans and committee chair nominations. Read More »
Fired SU professor accuses former human resources head, VPA employees of disability discrimination in lawsuit
A former SU professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts is suing the university for disability discrimination. The case is currently in the discovery phase and is heading to trial in July 2016. Read More »
Jazz in the City program brings concerts to urban neighborhoods
Jazz in the City allows local businesses to vend at the show for free and also partners with La Liga Youth Volunteer Corps, which provides job opportunities for at-risk youth. Both aspects of the program underline CNY Jazz Central founder Larry Luttinger’s hope to have everything come from within the neighborhoods themselves. Read More »
Trial date set in disability lawsuit filed by former professor
Elizabeth Fowler, a former professor at Syracuse University, sued the university in February. She and SU will head to trial in July 2016. Read More »
Lawyer: Trial against Syracuse University could start by 2016
A lawyer for Cameron Group LLC, a developer suing SU for wrongfully terminating its contract, says the trial against the university could start by 2016. Read More »
Federal judge orders SU to turn over documents related to Bernie Fine investigation for 3rd time
A federal judge has ordered SU to turn over documents related to its investigation of sexual abuse allegations against former associate men’s basketball coach Bernie Fine. Read More »
Better Skate Shop works to revive Syracuse skate scene
Better Skate Shop is a storefront in the heart of downtown that has played a part in reviving the local scene. It opened in January after its four owners held fundraisers at the tennis court turned DIY-skate-park and now sells its own apparel, as well as big name skateboard brands like Huf. Read More »
Patrick Neary discusses experiences, opportunities during 2-year term as GSO president
As his two-year term as Graduate Student Organization president comes to a close, Neary said the opportunity has equipped him with invaluable skills and experiences that he plans to apply beyond the realm of SU. Read More »
Student files lawsuit against Syracuse University, local companies, after fallen window pane causes her potentially permanent vision loss
A senior architecture major has filed a lawsuit against Syracuse University, a construction corporation and a window repair company after a 50-pound, 6-by-3-feet window pane fell on her head. Read More »
Organization recommends SU creates research institution with student focus
The University Senate recommended at its Wednesday meeting that SU create an Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, which would oversee research opportunities and student awareness of those opportunities. Read More »
Committee formed to aid in search for next vice chancellor and provost
A 13-person committee of faculty, staff, students and trustees has been created to aid in the search for a new vice chancellor and provost. Read More »
Richard Thompson, chairman of SU Board of Trustees, to step down in May at the end of his term
Thompson’s leave was planned by the university, said Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs. He will likely receive an honorary degree as per tradition for nearly a century, Quinn said. Read More »
Syracuse University serves as economic anchor for Central New York
Universities and health care institutions – or “eds and meds” – are now at the center of inner city income generators. These anchor institutions, such as Syracuse University and the Upstate University Health System, are major stakeholders in the future of the cities they sit in. Read More »
Syracuse elementary and middle school students participate in program to learn realities of waste disposal, importance of recycling
In the Green Syracuse City School District program, students from the Hughes Elementary, McKinley-Brighton Elementary and Expeditionary Learning Middle schools will learn what is thrown out in their classroom garbage bins. Read More »