SA members debate permanent test-optional admissions policy for SU
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed creating a bill pushing for admissions to make the university test-optional permanently. Read more »
Daily Archives: October 25, 2021
Common Council will appropriate $1.2 million to improving parks, public safety
Mayor Ben Walsh commended Common Council on their approval of appropriating $1.2 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for parks, public safety and digital infrastructure. Read more »
Viktoriia Lokhmanchuk’s ascent to a consistent role for SU volleyball
Viktoriia Lokhmanchuk has already recorded 103 kills this season after only having 95 last season. Read more »
Jeorgio Kocevski shines in the spotlight of SU midfield
Jeorgio Kocevski realized his ball skills were good enough to get him to a college soccer program. Now, he's manning Syracuse's midfield for Ian McIntyre. Read more »
Film Review: Shrader dominates against VT, but there's room for improvement
Dino Babers said Garrett Shrader isn't as accurate as Robin Hood with a bow and arrow, but Shrader still threw for 236 yards against Virginia Tech. Read more »
Frequent extreme weather changes are negatively affecting students' well-being
Shifts in weather can cause students to poorly manage their time, which can cause them to fall behind in academic and extracurricular work. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $1.25 million to Whitman's IMPRESS program
The program enrolls newly-admitted Whitman students in one of four IMPRESS houses — Waverly, Adams, Harrison or Marshall. Read more »
SU’s masking guidelines are inconsistent and illogical
I don't have the same wealth of knowledge that public health officials have, but SU’s COVID-19 policies don’t make sense to me. Read more »
Dino Babers talks receivers, Virginia Tech miscues ahead of Boston College game
SU had a “nice kumbaya meeting” at halftime, Babers said, and attributed the late-half mistakes to miscommunications. Read more »
University Union to hold Q&A featuring 'Insecure' star Yvonne Orji Saturday
University Union will host “Insecure’s” co-star Yvonne Orji at the the Goldstein Auditorium on Saturday night for a moderated Q&A. Read more »
Jessica DiGirolamo earns back-to-back CHA Defenseman of the Week honors
After scoring two goals and earning an assist over the weekend, Jessica DiGirolamo was named CHA Defenseman of the Week for the second straight time. Read more »
Liz Habib doesn't sugarcoat challenges of being female sports anchor
As a professor in residence, Liz Habib shares her experiences and stories as a sports anchor with Newhouse students. Read more »
South Campus residents share mixed feelings about safety after rise in burglaries
Some students said they are concerned for their safety while living on South Campus due to recent break-ins and crimes. Read more »
Professors have the power to help students overcome “burnout”
To limit burnout, SU instructors should offer more academic support to students and should be more lenient with extensions. Read more »
SU needs to revise its health insurance policy
SU should consider the financial burden of students with Medicaid coverage and implement a policy that is affordable and feasible for students of all backgrounds. Read more »
Funky Town Comics owners invest in childhood hobby with Coffee and Comics event
At Marketplace on James, people can buy and read vintage comics while drinking coffee and trying quirky baked goods like “taco muffins.” Read more »
About the Song: Remembrance Scholar finds courage to perform in honor of mother's best friend
Miriam Luby Wolfe was one of the 35 students who was killed from the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. For Corey Henry, representing Miriam as a Remembrance Scholar was about her mother and their beautiful friendship. Read more »
