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Writer: Sam Blum

After coming out, hack struggles to find self-acceptance

Sam Blum has written for The Daily Orange for four years. He covered everything from women's tennis in 2013 to the NCAA Tournament Final Four in 2016. Now he's telling his own story about coming out, and his struggles with finding self-acceptance. Read More »

May 1, 2016 at 9:54 pm

Q&A: Syracuse University professors discuss New York primary

The Daily Orange spoke with three Syracuse University political science professors to discuss Tuesday's New York primary. Read More »

April 20, 2016 at 10:01 pm

Blum: That Donald Trump rally was absolutely wild

As Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump campaigned in Syracuse on Saturday, the scene was absolutely wild, senior staff writer Sam Blum says. Read More »

April 16, 2016 at 4:17 pm

Michael Gbinije signs with Roc Nation, talent agency run by rapper Jay Z

Former Syracuse basketball star Michael Gbinije signed with Roc Nation, a talent agency run by rapper Jay Z. Read More »

April 12, 2016 at 11:20 am

Blum: Amid NCAA tournament run, perspective on what's most important was lost

Senior Staff Writer Sam Blum argues that over the course of the Syracuse women's basketball team's historic run, people lost track of what's important. Read More »

April 6, 2016 at 10:18 pm

Syracuse basketball season ends with 83-66 loss to North Carolina in Final Four

Syracuse fell to North Carolina, in the Final Four, for the third time this season. With the loss, SU's season came to an end. Read More »

April 2, 2016 at 11:05 pm

3 things Jim Boeheim said at his Friday pre-Final Four press conference

Here are the highlights of what Jim Boeheim said to the media on Friday in Houston. Read More »

April 1, 2016 at 5:58 pm

Dajuan Coleman's two seasons of rehab paying off during improbable season

Dajuan Coleman has bolstered Syracuse's post play during the NCAA Tournament. His season was in doubt early as he was coming back from two knee injuries. Read More »

April 1, 2016 at 5:38 pm

Blum: Jim Boeheim's harsh criticism of players pays off in the NCAA Tournament

Several of Syracuse's players' seasons have turned around once head coach Jim Boeheim ridiculed them. Read More »

April 1, 2016 at 2:17 am

Syracuse basketball opponent preview: What to know about North Carolina

Here's what you need to know about North Carolina, Syracuse's Final Four foe. Read More »

March 31, 2016 at 12:01 am

NCAA Tournament notebook: We're all just along for the ride

Syracuse may not have been expected to make it to the Final Four, but now its just taking everybody along for the ride. Read More »

March 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm

FINAL FOUR BOUND: Syracuse pulls off massive comeback in 68-62 win over No. 1 seed Virginia

Syracuse continued its improbable run to the Final Four with a 68-62 win over No. 1 seed Virginia. Read More »

March 27, 2016 at 8:21 pm

Trevor Cooney is driving into the paint more by design

Trevor Cooney was able to get into the paint against Gonzaga on Friday and that could be a key again when Syracuse plays Virginia. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 7:28 pm

Tyler Lydon showing growth defensively in NCAA Tournament

Tyler Lydon didn't play particularly well the last time Syracuse faced UVA, but he has gotten better since. He's flashed his improvements in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 6:51 pm

The story behind Christian White's tumble

Check out what happened when the walk-on went down during a celebration involving Michael Gbinije at Syracuse's 63-60 win over Gonzaga. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 3:35 pm

Syracuse basketball opponent preview: What to know about No. 1 seed Virginia

The No. 1-seeded Hoos rolled against Iowa State on Saturday. Syracuse meets up with UVA on Sunday at 6:09 p.m. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 3:19 pm

Syracuse press forces Gonzaga to cave late in 63-60 Sweet 16 win

Syracuse quickly overcame a six-point deficit and took a three point lead using its press during the Orange's 63-60 win over Gonzaga. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 1:06 pm

Michael Gbinije carries Syracuse offensively in 63-60 victory over Gonzaga

As he has been all season, Michael Gbinije was the offensive star of Syracuse's comeback 63-60 win over Gonzaga. Syracuse will play No. 1 Virginia in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Read More »

March 26, 2016 at 3:06 am

Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's Sweet 16 victory over Gonzaga

Check out three immediate takeaways from the Orange's last-minute win over the Bulldogs to advance to the Elite Eight. Read More »

March 25, 2016 at 10:35 pm

Syracuse's walk-ons enjoy NCAA Tournament run from separated vantage point

The walk-ons may not play during Syracuse's NCAA Tournament run and they may not sit on the bench during games, but they have enjoyed watching their team's run. Read More »

March 24, 2016 at 6:48 pm

Syracuse's practice time thrown out of whack by late game

Syracuse's practice times have changed based on NCAA Tournament games. It's 9:40 p.m. game against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 has forced the Orange to practice later in the week leading up to the matchup. Read More »

March 24, 2016 at 5:52 pm

With tight rotations abound in NCAA Tournament, importance placed on deep bench minimized

Seven NCAA Tournament teams are in the bottom 21 Division I teams in bench minutes. The numbers show that "depth' is overrated in March Madness. Read More »

March 24, 2016 at 5:40 pm

Blum: Syracuse playing rest of NCAA Tournament on borrowed time

Syracuse has gotten a second chance to rewrite its regular season's legacy with its the NCAA Tournament performance. Read More »

March 23, 2016 at 10:02 pm

Syracuse basketball opponent preview: What to know about Gonzaga

Here's everything you need to know about Gonzaga heading into Syracuse's Sweet 16 matchup. Read More »

March 22, 2016 at 6:24 pm