Syracuse sets aim for CHA tournament bye as it enters home stretch of conference play
After a tough first half of the season, Syracuse is second in the CHA and hopes for a first-round bye in the CHA tournament. Read more »
Daily Archives: January 17, 2017
#SaveChucks trends among SU students and alumni amid possible demolition of Chuck’s Cafe
While plans to demolish the building that houses Chuck's Cafe and Funk n' Waffles remain pending, SU students and alumni took to Twitter Tuesday to share their dismay and make a call to #SaveChucks. Read more »
Late-night workouts fuel Tyus Battle as he settles in at Syracuse
Despite Syracuse’s loss to North Carolina on Monday, Battle continues to show why he’s one of SU’s most reliable options night in and night out. Read more »
Asian students comment on implications of a Trump presidency heading into Inauguration Day
Asian students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF comment on the inflammatory comments and cultural implications Donald Trump may bring to his presidential term. Read more »
Junior Charlie Burg believes that music can heal the world
Junior Charlie Burg creates music with soul in order to touch the lives of his listeners, and ultimately heal the world. Read more »
Job market for doctorates in economics growing despite national academia trends
Jobs requiring a doctorate in economics have increased this year, despite slow growth in the rest of doctoral fields. Read more »
Tyus Battle reuses an old skill to spark recent success
In high school, Tyus Battle said he “lived at the basket." Now, after starting the year hoisting 3-pointers, he's moving back there. Read more »
Datsik is pumped to vibe with Syracuse students at his upcoming performance
DJ Datisk dicusses his background in the music industry, what motivates and inspires him to create new music and why he likes coming to Syracuse. Read more »
Graduating senior reflects on four-year management position, Syracuse men’s basketball team
Jeff Maize, a senior sport management major, reflects on his past four years as a sports manager for the Syracuse men’s basketball team — from going to the Final Four to interning for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Read more »
Academics debate the effectiveness of Cuomo's free public college proposal
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new plan for free public colleges has drawn heated debate among academics and not all agree it will be effective. Read more »
3 takeaways from Kent Syverud’s address to the community
During his address to the campus community on Tuesday, SU Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed shared governance, the Title IX investigation into the university and community engagement. Read more »
Updated academic integrity policy aims to make reporting violations easier, clarify the process
The new academic integrity policy reflects input from students and faculty who are overwhelmed with reporting requirements. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud asks University Senate to examine impact of Trump's proposed immigration policies at SU
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud again said the university will not declare itself a "sanctuary campus," but noted he has encouraged the University Senate and experts to examine Trump immigration policies. Read more »
Kent Syverud announces initiatives aimed at advancing Academic Strategic Plan
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed the campus community on Tuesday in the Life Sciences Complex in what essentially served as a State of the University. Read more »
MLS SuperDraft: Former Syracuse midfielder Oyvind Alseth selected by Toronto FC in 3rd round
Oyvind Alseth became the fourth Syracuse player drafted, joining Miles Robinson, Liam Callahan and Chris Nanco. Read more »
Is Chuck’s Cafe in jeopardy? A construction proposal calls for its demolition
A real estate firm has proposed demolishing structures on South Crouse Avenue, including Chuck’s Cafe, to make room for student apartments. Read more »
MLS SuperDraft: Former Syracuse forward Chris Nanco selected by Philadelphia Union in 3rd round
Chris Nanco became the third Syracuse player selected in the MLS SuperDraft, joining teammates Miles Robinson and Liam Callahan. Read more »
Former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard receives 5-year plea offer
Naesean Howard and his attorney Ralph Cognetti have one week to accept a five-year plea deal or proceed with trial. Read more »
Syracuse University's new preferred name policy is a step in the right direction for trans* individuals, but the fight isn't over
Gender and Sexuality columnist Gene Wang says SU's new policy gives trans* individuals more autonomy over their identities, but argues that the university can do more to meet the needs of its trans* students. Read more »
How ordinary people can work to enact environmental policy under an anti-climate change Trump administration
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman breaks down the environmentally unfriendly stances of President-elect Donald Trump and three of his Cabinet appointees, and argues that citizens should empower themselves to advocate for environmental policy. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud's address to the university is a step in the right direction for a transparent administration
On Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Kent Syverud will directly address the Syracuse University community, giving him the platform to start fresh with a transparent administration in 2017. Read more »
