Video: Watch illustrator Michael Borkowski draw Otto the Orange
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Daily Archives: February 3, 2016
Syracuse struggles building momentum heading into late stretch of conference play
It's been more than two years since Syracuse ice hockey has won three games in a row, and the Orange are trying to pick up some consistency heading into the latest portion of conference play. Read more »
Steve Featherstone discusses synthetic marijuana, career as a freelance journalist
Steve Featherstone discussed his career as a freelance journalist and his story about synthetic marijuana at Syracuse University’s Society of Professional Journalists’ event on Wednesday night. Read more »
Professor strives to make Super Bowl class interesting, challenging for students
The professor of and students in “SPM 199: The Super Bowl: Sport, Culture and Entertainment” say that despite the unusual content of the course, it's far from an easy A. Read more »
New writing tool aims to improve students' writing as they write
Turnitin will be adding a revision tool to help students improve their writing as they write. Read more »
National Veterans Resource Complex Committee members discuss design competition
The National Veterans Resource Complex Selection Committee recently selected three finalist firms to design the complex. Officials revealed more details about how those selections were made. Read more »
Syracuse Opera will perform operetta about Parisian bohemians
The Syracuse Opera is set to perform "La Bohème." The show, which has cast nearly 50 performers, is about bohemians and struggling artists living in Paris in the 19th century. Read more »
News to watch out for this weekend
Check out these events this weekend, including a speech about hip hop and a law symposium. Read more »
Caribbean Cinematic Festival to take place this weekend
Though called the Caribbean Cinematic Festival, the event taking place at the Community Folk Art Center in Syracuse this weekend will feature films from around… Read more »
Syracuse local works as storyboard artist for companies like DC Comics, Marvel
Local Syracuse man Michael Borkowski has been a storyboard artist and illustrator for 17 years. He's worked on cartoons like "Avengers Assemble" and "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs." Read more »
Palmer: Flipping cars can be an intriguing hobby
Tom Welles, a junior aerospace engineering major at SU buys old cars and restores them for a hobby. Read more »
Smirnoff Ice smells like candy and can spark a fun drinking game
Thirsty Thursday writer explains how this sugary drink has many flavors and can be used in a drinking game. The bottle is hid and the finder is made to chug the entire drink on their knees. Read more »
Former Syracuse football safety Naesean Howard won't be accepted as walk-on this spring
Former Syracuse safety Naesean Howard won't be accepted as a walk-on to the football team this spring after transferring back to SU from Wagner. Read more »
Moran: Mainland China's censorship is oppressive to natives and visitors
Columnist experiences Chinese censorship while her group is visiting Tiananmen Square. People who live there are required to pretend as if the massacre which occurred there never happened. Read more »
Ong: Waist training is a dangerous practice
There are always different fads based around how to lose weight; the most recent being waist trainers. While these are publicized by celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, they can be detrimental to a person's health as they rearrange internal organs. Read more »
5 notable tidbits from Dino Babers' National Signing Day press conference
Syracuse rounded out a class of 20 on National Signing Day. Here are five notable things head coach Dino Babers discussed on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »
Staying comfy doesn't mean sacrificing style
Freshman Gabriela Robles jazzed up a comfortable everyday outfit by adding a chunky knit scarf and subtle gold accessories. Learn how to steal her oh-so-casual street style. Read more »
Syracuse football recruiting: Linebacker Rashad Smith flips back to FAU from SU on Signing Day
Rashad Smith flipped from Florida Atlantic to Syracuse on Jan. 24. On National Signing Day Wednesday, he flipped back to FAU according to multiple media reports. Read more »
Syracuse keeps Virginia Tech off the foul line in overtime win
Syracuse took more than double the amount of foul shots Virginia Tech did, but the Orange made less than 63 percent from the charity stripe. Read more »
Syracuse University community should recognize value of campus climate survey
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the upcoming implementation of a survey conducted by the Syracuse University administration to measure student, faculty and staff satisfaction with life at SU. Read more »
Jaipuriar: #SororityRevamp viral video should encourage moment of reflection
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar responds to the #SororityRevamp video and provides commentary on the Greek recruitment process. Read more »
University community member points out animal cruelty of Canada Goose coats
Melanie Stopyra writes a Letter to the Editor in response to the popular use of Canada Goose jackets on the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Melissa Piacentini emerges as efficient passer amid goal-scoring drought
Syracuse forward Melissa Piacentini hasn't scored a goal since Dec. 10. Despite the lack of goal scoring, she is one assist away from tying the Orange's all-time career assists record. Read more »
