Syracuse University students revive organization to help children affected by cancer
Syracuse University students have come together to bring back one of SU's student organizations that helps children affected by cancer. Read more »
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President of Otto Tunes works with group to give back to community
TJ Wells, a senior advertising Remembrance Scholar, has headed Otto Tunes for the past two years and is excited to perform at Cockapella this weekend. Read more »
Binge drinking at night can affect your gym gains during the day
After passing out in the gym after a night of drinking, sex and health columnist Ryan Williams looks into how binge drinking can affect physical and mental health, including all the work you put into the gym. Read more »
Syracuse University professor to become first woman to win prestigious science award
The Young Scientist Prize will be awarded to Manning at its international conference on Statistical Physics July 18 through July 22 in Lyon, France. Read more »
Medical marijuana can be hard to come by for those who actually need it
Because of varying laws and required doctor training, medical marijuana can be hard to come by for those with prescription cards. Read more »
Vice President Joe Biden to give 2016 College of Law commencement speech
Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the Syracuse University College of Law commencement ceremony on May 13. Read more »
Syracuse University alumnus encourages university community to give back
As a part of Syracuse University's Philanthropy Week, SU alumnus Jim Carrick spoke to members of the university community about the importance of giving back. Read more »
News briefs: What you may have missed over break
Here are some news stories that you may have missed during Spring Break. Read more »
Freshman's tattoo pays tribute to his mother's breast cancer battle
Dana Grey's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when he was a junior in high school. To surprise and honor her, he got a tattoo of a pink breast cancer ribbon on the inside of his right foot. Read more »
Medical marijuana dispensary opens on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse
A medical marijuana dispensary has recently opened for business on Erie Boulevard in Syracuse. Read more »
F*ck Cancer throws parties to fight disease
Instead of walkathons, marathons, and all the other "-thons" in the book, F*ck Cancer combats the disease with a party. Founded by an SU student and her family, F*ck Cancer's first Syracuse party is this Tuesday. Read more »
Obama discusses education, other broad topics in last State of the Union address
In his final State of the Union address on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama touched on a number of topics, including education, Social Security, the Affordable Care Act, climate change and terrorism. Read more »
Freshman supports grandmother with faith tattoo
In order to show his love and support for his grandmother, Josh Sadder decided to dedicate his third tattoo to her. Read more »
Sophomore recovers from brain cancer and manages men's basketball team
After enduring brain surgery, nine rounds of chemotherapy and 30 days of radiation, Lenn Brown is in the Whitman School of Management and is a student manager of the Syracuse men's basketball team. Read more »
Syracuse University to continue serving processed meats despite WHO study showing increased cancer risk
The hot dog bar will continue to operate in the Syracuse University dining halls despite a recent study from the World Health Organization that says consuming processed meats increases the risk of cancer. Read more »
Razzi: Prescription medication markup places profit before consumer well-being
Conservative columnist Victoria Razzi argues that corporations should have greater consideration for human life than for financial gain. Read more »
A bigger faceoff: Syracuse lacrosse commit doubles as aspiring oncologist
Max Parker will arrive at Syracuse next year to try to answer the program's well-documented faceoff question. But for Parker, a future biology major, it’ll pale in comparison to the other questions he hopes to answer in life. Read more »
Mother's cancer diagnosis motivates student to participate in 5K breast cancer walk
On the day Melissa Ruh found out her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was sitting in Starbucks with a group of friends and… Read more »
Ribbons of courage: Multicultural organization uses teal ribbons to raise awareness, share stories about ovarian cancer
Ten years ago, with no warning, Yvline Tanis’ mother began writhing in pain. She and her sister were playing quietly on their mother’s bed when… Read more »
Bringing to light: Student reflects on Relay for Life, draws positivity from emotional night
Editor's note: This story was written from the point of view of a participant of the Relay for Life event. She participated in the… Read more »
Students, alumni raise $153,000 for cancer research
Ten years ago, David Aitken lost his mother to lung cancer before his children had a chance to meet her. In memory of their late… Read more »
Annual cancer walk to break donation record
IF YOU GO What: Relay for Life Where: Carrier Dome When: Saturday, 6 p.m. How much: Free Francesca Merwin takes part in Relay for Life… Read more »
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Studies find prolonged sitting poses serious health concerns unaffected by exercise
Sitting for extended periods of time can be harmful for a person's health even if the person regularly exercises, according to new studies out of… Read more »
