Kirk Ventiquattro helped put Carthage lacrosse on the map
Six former Carthage players have played at Syracuse. Comets head coach Kirk Ventiquattro played a key role in making that happen. Read more »
Daily Archives: April 16, 2017
Stephen Rehfuss, a redshirt freshman with zero starts, saved No. 1 Syracuse from No. 17 North Carolina
The Holy Cross transfer ensured that the Orange would not be upset on Saturday in Chapel Hill. Read more »
Taylor Gait’s hamstring injury derails redshirt junior’s season
Taylor Gait has been out for a month and SU has dealt with it well. But with injuries to other players, SU needs Gait back. Read more »
Syracuse’s international players find solace in showing game emotions in native languages
More than five languages are shared by SU tennis, including Russian, Greek, Dutch and Hebrew. Read more »
The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble is turning 40 this year
The Black Celestial Choral Ensemble has brought Christian gospel to the SU campus since 1977, and the group is spiritedly planning its 40th anniversary this weekend with a concert and banquet with alumni. Read more »
How New York City is addressing the ‘Charging Bull’ of the workplace: the wage gap
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains the merits behind New York City’s recently passed law to prohibit employers from asking job candidates about salary history. Read more »
Tyler Rossi has learned to adapt his entire life. Now, he’s looking to adapt again by becoming SA’s president.
Tyler Rossi has learned to adapt his entire life. Rossi became a leader on his high school football team despite having only one hand. Now, Rossi is learning to adapt again, and is running for SA president despite having no history within the organization. Read more »
Kendrick Lamar continues to show the rap world how it’s done
Music columnist Christine Chung urges everyone to listen to Kendrick Lamar's latest album, "DAMN." Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
Mayfest lineup revealed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would be giving the county $3.7 million to pay for a water services merger, among other things. Read more »
SUNY-ESF pledges to not use bee-toxic pesticides after designation as 'pollinator friendly campus'
SUNY-ESF is becoming a “pollinator friendly” campus, a designation that is assigned by the BEE Protective campaign led by the Center for Food Safety, a program that is aimed at protecting honey bees and other pollinators from pesticides. Read more »
Professor receives grant to study effects of communication technologies on veterans
Bryan Semaan, an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, received a $173,205 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the possible benefits of communication technologies on veterans. Read more »
The best spots to relieve yourself on campus
A good bathroom experience can make or break your day. Don’t make the mistake of going to the horrible bathrooms on campus — go to the great ones that are laid out in this comprehensive guide. Read more »
This senior was once denied permission to start an LGBTQ club. So she transferred to SU.
Jestina Ortega, a senior women's and gender studies and psychology dual major, has found a place at Syracuse University to express her different identities. Read more »
Student Association elections begin Monday
Voting for SA president, vice president, comptroller and assembly representatives begins Monday. James Franco and Tyler Rossi are campaigning for president of the 61st Legislative Session. Read more »
These sophomores had a more productive spring break than you did. Now, it's paying off.
Anjani Iman and Rachel Maglio started 44 Threads, an Instagram account that sells customized sweat sets, last month. Read more »
Stephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney pledge to allow operation of ride-hailing services in local area
A bill legalizing companies like Uber and Lyft was included in New York state’s 2018 fiscal year budget. One compromise between lawmakers on the bill allows local governments to opt-out of a statewide regulatory framework for the services and ban ride-hailing companies from operating in their jurisdictions. Read more »
Thrive at SU raises more than $1,500 to help refugees in Syracuse – with dance, music and Otto the Orange
The first – hopefully annual – Thrive Together Fair raised over $1,500 InterFaith Works’ Center for New Americans showcasing international cultures. Read more »
