Why Joe Biden name-dropped Syracuse University in the debate
Former Vice President and SU alumnus Joe Biden mentioned the university while trading barbs with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about his record on women’s issues. Read more »
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SU student identified as defendant in nationally reported sexual assault case
Gianmarco Castronovo will not return to SU after being identified as the suspect in a New Jersey sexual assault case. Read more »
Syverud says SU will ‘continue to vigorously protect freedom of expression’ after Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that threatens to pull research funding and grants from universities that don’t comply with federal standards of freedom of expression. Read more »
Congress should spend reserve of money to protect parks
Congress should use all of the Land and Water Conservation Fund money to protect parks such as those in Onondaga County. Read more »
Trump calls for compromise, defends border wall funding in 2nd ‘State of the Union’
President Donald Trump addressed the nation amid rising partisan tensions over funding for a southern border wall. Read more »
You Op To Know: Liberal columnist discusses Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s national presence
Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nicholas Turner discuss New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s increasing national presence. Read more »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo needs to focus on New York state
Our liberal columnist Nick Turner believes that Andrew Cuomo would have success on the national political stage, but he has to follow through on his promises to New York State first. Read more »
On Pan Am Flight 103 anniversary, Arlington memorial service reflects on lives lost
Families and friends of victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing gathered at the nation’s cemetery to honor those lost. Read more »
New Title IX guidelines may add protections for students accused of sexual assault
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released updated guidelines on Friday morning for how colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations and investigations. Read more »
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: US military members describe significance of Veterans Day
Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Read more »
Hampton lacrosse competes in memory of Michael Crawford 8 years after his death
Hampton remembers Michael Crawford, who envisioned a program that changed the lives of everybody connected to Hampton lacrosse, but never got to play for the Pirates himself. Read more »
In its 2nd year, Cleveland State men’s lacrosse looks to a bright future
The Vikings believe challenging itself now will help them compete for championships in the future. Read more »
Middle Tennessee State’s Nick King flourishing after battling health problems
Nick King has become a star for Middle Tennessee State this season after four frustrating years to begin his college career. Read more »
Experts: Department of Education proposal could hurt student loan borrowers
The proposal would require students to prove their college intentionally lied to or misled them in order to be granted relief, but students will have little chance proving their case. Read more »
5 things to know about investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones before she speaks at Syracuse University
The award-winning New York Times Magazine journalist will speak at Syracuse University campus and in downtown Syracuse on Thursday. Read more »
Folk rock group Driftwood to perform at The Westcott Theater
Driftwood, a Binghamton-based folk rock band, is set to perform at The Westcott Theater on Friday night. The band recently signed onto new management and has a collaboration in place with a major music producer. Read more »
Colorado's Phillip Lindsay relies on family, football, to enact the change he wants to see
Phillip Lindsay looks at his family as his “heart and soul.” Read how they taught him to give back and lead Colorado’s football team. Read more »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Oct. 15-22)
From Amazon to the Astros, here are five stories from last week that may help you pass a COM 117 current events quiz. Read more »
A closer look into The Taishoff Center as Syracuse University promotes disability awareness
The Taishoff Center offers services for students with intellectual disabilities. InclusiveU students Eddy Crossman and Andrew Benbenek are freshmen in the program, and are excited for the future. Read more »
Director of athletic bands brings new energy to the SU Marching Band
Timothy Diem is using his role to work collaboratively with students and faculty and revamp the band. Read more »
Dino Babers: ‘We’re not paying anybody’
Babers responded to questions about whether or not Syracuse is involved in the practice of paying for players, which surfaced last week with the arrests of four college basketball coaches. Read more »
Republican politicians discuss market-based solutions for climate change at Syracuse University
Many conservatives have been hesitant to discuss climate change, but on Thursday night several prominent Republican politicians came together in Dineen Hall to talk about future market-based solutions to the topic. Read more »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 28 – Sept. 4)
From Hurricane Harvey to a viral Syracuse University-related video, here are a few stories that might find their way onto your next current events quiz. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse community rallies against white nationalist violence in Charlottesville
Syracuse community members gathered downtown on Sunday to rally against white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read more »
