Writer: Daniel Strauss
Student Association leaders call for SU Greek life audit in wake of Theta Tau suspension
SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati called for an immediate audit of SU Greek life after the Theta Tau fraternity was suspended Wednesday. Read More »
Former SU basketball player Lazarus Sims accused of stealing $5,400 from Syracuse as parks commissioner
Sims was recently suspended from his position as Syracuse’s parks department commissioner. Read More »
Councilors express concern over Municipal Violations Bureau funding, tax collection
David DelVecchio, Syracuse’s commissioner of finance, fielded questions during a budget hearing at City Hall on Monday. Read More »
Keep track of who’s speaking at SU’s Commencement, convocation ceremonies
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is among the convocation speakers. Read More »
News briefs: 4 stories from around Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse residents mourned four members of a family who were killed in a fire last week. Read More »
It’ll take more than a scholarship to bring underrepresented students to Syracuse University, experts say
The Invest Syracuse initiative includes a scholarship specifically for valedictorians and salutatorians to attract underrepresented students. Read More »
News briefs: 3 Syracuse stories you may have missed
A Syracuse University student stockpiled weapon accessories and threatened to commit a mass shooting before being deported last month, the Syracuse Police Department revealed on Thursday. Read More »
College plans for anticipated destruction of Physics Building
The Physics Building is not included in the latest draft of the Campus Framework plan. Read More »
Syracuse leaders are pleasantly surprised with congressional spending bill
The Community Development Block Grant program helps the city support social programs that alleviate the effects of poverty and homelessness. Read More »
Cast from hit TV comedy ‘Workaholics’ star in Netflix film ‘Game Over, Man!’
On Thursday, Netflix premiered “Game Over, Man!,” a comedic action film featuring the stars from “Workaholics.” Read More »
Syracuse University student leaders optimistic about LGBT center appointment
khristian kemp-delisser was named the permanent director of the LGBT Resource Center last week. Read More »
Former NBA star Etan Thomas to discuss activism at Hendricks Chapel
Thomas played on Syracuse University’s basketball team from 1996 to 2000. Read More »
Dozens of fire alarms set off by e-cigarettes, popcorn disturb the sleep of students living in Lawrinson Hall
Many freshmen dread the 20-story walk down and ensuing 20-story walk back up during alarms at the hall. Read More »
$20,000 grant program to support accessibility ideas
Syracuse University announced the launch of the grants program on Monday. Read More »
Syracuse University researchers use the Syracuse Center of Excellence to improve drone safety
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is about a mile north of Main Campus. Read More »
3 takeaways from Mayor Ben Walsh’s ‘state of the city’ speech
Walsh acknowledged the concerns of suburban officials regarding the Interstate 81 project, detailed a task force analyzing possible vocational training opportunities in Syracuse and recommendations made by a public safety committee. Read More »
Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says she will not challenge Rep. John Katko in 2018 congressional run
Stephanie Miner has considered running for Congress, but ultimately decided not to run. Read More »
Syracuse University’s $3,300 tuition premium is unusually pricey, experts say
Starting next academic year, first-year and transfer students will be subject to the tuition premium as part of a $100 million academic fundraising pledge. Read More »
Chancellor asks University Senate for recommendations on sexual relationship policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud has asked the University Senate to recommend changes to sexual harassment and assault policy by the end of the spring semester. Read More »
3 business events to watch ahead of 2018
Business columnist Daniel Strauss breaks down the three biggest stories in politics that'll affect the economy, and they're stories you should know as 2017 comes to an end. Read More »
The proposed Central New York Inland Port could provide desperately needed economic benefits for Syracuse
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains how the Central New York Inland Port would spur business development in Syracuse. Read More »
Throwing around government money won’t rebuild central New York’s economy
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council must be more selective in its investments. Read More »
Updating Syracuse’s airport is critical for the local economy’s growth
Business columnist Daniel Strauss explains why revitalizing Syracuse’s transportation hub will ultimately increase jobs and create businesses in central New York. Read More »