Writer: Brett Samuels
Students unable to stream NCAA Tournament games on AirOrangeX, problem to be corrected early Friday morning
Chris Finkle, communications manager for Information Technology and Services, said there’s an issue with the Syracuse University Internet being able to stream the signal from the NCAA streaming site. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud discusses goals, qualifications for next director of athletics
In an interview with The Daily Orange, Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the search process for a new director of athletics, and what he hopes to see in the next director. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud discusses timing of Daryl Gross's decision to step down as director of athletics
One day after Daryl Gross stepped down as director of athletics, Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed the timing of the decision, and said Gross can still contribute to the university. Read More »
ESPN analyst Jay Bilas reacts to announcement that Jim Boeheim will retire in 3 years
ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas said in an interview with The Daily Orange that he doesn’t believe Jim Boeheim’s plans to retire in three years will have a negative influence on the men’s basketball program. Read More »
Pete Sala to serve as interim director of athletics following Daryl Gross stepping down
Pete Sala, managing director of the Carrier Dome since 2005, has been named interim director of athletics, Kent Syverud announced in an email Wednesday. Read More »
Daryl Gross steps down as director of athletics, to serve as special assistant to the chancellor
Daryl Gross has stepped down as the Director of Athletics at Syracuse University. Pete Sala, managing director of the Carrier Dome will serve as interim director. Read More »
2 SU students to run for president, vice president as write-in candidates
Two Syracuse University students will run for Student Association president and vice president as write-in candidates, creating some competition in this April’s election. Read More »
Campus leaders gather to discuss academic integrity in wake of NCAA report
Between 50 and 60 deans, associate deans and department chairs from across campus gathered Monday for a meeting on academic integrity in light of the NCAA’s report on Syracuse University. Read More »
SU expands, reorganizes academic support services for student-athletes
Tommy Powell oversees academic services provided for student-athletes, while also organizing the tutoring services provided within his department. He reports solely to the academic side of the university. Read More »
Jay Bilas discusses future of Syracuse men's basketball team following NCAA sanctions
Jay Bilas, an ESPN college basketball analyst, said in an interview Tuesday that it will be difficult but not impossible for the Syracuse men's basketball program to overcome NCAA sanctions levied Friday. Read More »
Jay Bilas weighs in on NCAA sanctions, disagrees that blame should rest with head coach
Much of the blame in the wake of the NCAA’s report on Syracuse University has fallen on men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. But Jay Bilas, a college basketball analyst for ESPN, doesn’t think that should be the case. Read More »
NCAA Report Analysis: Violations committed by Syracuse (I–L)
The "Analysis" section of the NCAA's report on Syracuse outlined the violations committed by the athletic program, and here are the details of subheads I-L of that part of the 94-page document. Read More »
NCAA Report Analysis: Violations committed by Syracuse (E–H)
The "Analysis" section of the NCAA's report on Syracuse outlined the violations committed by the athletic program, and here are the details of subheads E-H of that part of the 94-page document. Read More »
Breaking down how investigators used computer data to uncover improper academic benefits at Syracuse
Throughout the NCAA’s report on SU, the document notes that members of the athletic department completed or revised the work of student-athletes. While interviews and testimony at the NCAA Committee on Infractions Hearing in October 2014 played a role in the investigation, so too did metadata, which School of Information Studies professor Jian Qin said is essentially “data about data.” Read More »
NCAA Report Analysis: Violations committed by Syracuse (A–D)
The "Analysis" section of the NCAA's report on Syracuse outlined the violations committed by the athletic program, and here are the details of subheads A-D of that part of the 94-page document. Read More »
Mysterious bank account, illegitimate internships and other takeaways from the "Findings of Fact" section of NCAA report
Highlights of the first section of the 94-page NCAA report, titled "Findings of Fact, that was released Friday morning. Read More »
Chairman of SU's Board of Trustees supports university considering its options to appeal NCAA penalties
Chairman Richard Thompson said the university has taken responsibility for past violations, and has self-imposed a set of serious penalties. However, Thompson said the university believes, “a number of the penalties instituted by the NCAA are excessive, and I support the University’s decision to consider its options for appeal.” Read More »
Breakdown of Syracuse's violations of its own drug policy
In its 94-page report, the NCAA noted that student-athletes who tested positive for banned substances were generally not withheld from competition. Syracuse had a written policy, however the head basketball coach and athletics director admitted they did not follow the policy, according to the report. Read More »
Breakdown of Syracuse's academic violations detailed in NCAA report
The investigation does not involve any current student-athletes, and dates back to 2007 when SU self-reported possible violations within the athletics department. Academic violations detailed in the report involve athletes receiving impermissible assistance from tutors and mentors. The violations mainly involved the men’s basketball team, but also included football. Read More »
NCAA cracks down on Syracuse University with probation, loss of scholarships, suspension of Jim Boeheim
The NCAA announced Friday its sanctions for Syracuse University, which include a five-year probation, scholarship reductions, vacation of wins and a nine-game suspension for men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim. Read More »
NCAA to announce results of investigation into Syracuse at noon Friday
The NCAA will release a report regarding the results of its investigation into Syracuse University at noon on Friday, according to an NCAA press release. Read More »
Girl bloody but alert after being hit by Jimmy John's deliveryman on bike
The accident happened in front of Bird Library. Students gathered around the scene to see what had happened, and ambulances and Department of Public Safety cars arrived shortly after. The girl was loaded into an ambulance just before 3:30 p.m. Read More »
2 Nu Alpha Phi members arrested on hazing charges, incident leads to fraternity's suspension
Two members of Nu Alpha Phi have been arrested on hazing charges for their involvement in an incident that may cause a pledge to lose four fingers due to severe frostbite. The fraternity was suspended Monday when the university first received details of the incident, said Kevin Quinn, Syracuse University’s senior vice president for public affairs. Read More »
Miss America 2014 to speak at SU in April about diversity
Nina Davuluri, who lives in nearby Fayetteville, New York, will give a lecture titled, “Celebrating Diversity through Cultural Competency,” according to a syracuse.com article. She was the first-Indian-American crowned Miss New York, and eventually became the first Miss America of Indian heritage. Read More »