Gallery: In case you missed it, here’s what happened this school year

Syracuse University announced in a Dec. 8 news release that it would convert 727 S. Crouse Ave., formerly known as The Marshall, into second-year housing. The announcement came a month after SU revealed it would do the same to the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. Lucy Messineo-Witt | Daily Orange File Photo / The Daily Orange

Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown (middle) poses with SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack (right) and Chancellor Kent Syverud (left) at his introductory press conference on Dec. 4. Cassandra Roshu | Digital Managing Editor / The Daily Orange

On Jan. 12, SU’s Department of African American Studies was told it would operate without a chair for the duration of the semester, leaving many concerned about AAS’ future. At the closing of the semester, on May 1, James Haywood Rolling Jr. was named interim chair of the department, with “no previous knowledge” to faculty. Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange

Syracuse women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack and point guard Dyaisha Fair share a warm embrace after Syracuse’s 83-82 win over Clemson on Jan. 14. Fair scored 21 points to pass the 3,000 point mark for her career and help the Orange come back from a 19-point deficit in the second half. Joe Zhao | Video Editor / The Daily Orange

Schoolyard Bagels took Marshall Street by storm on February 8 as Syracuse community members waited in line to try the new bagel spot. About 48 hours later, the shop announced a temporary closure. Schoolyard has since reopened. Cassandra Roshu | Digital Managing Editor / The Daily Orange

After a surprise men’s basketball win against the University of North Carolina on Feb. 13, SU fans stormed the court to celebrate. The victory marked the Orange’s win over a top-10 ranked team since 2019. Arnav Pokhrel | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

After several protests in the fall and spring, Syracuse Graduate Employees United voted to ratify its first union contract with the university on March 26. As part of their unionization, they negotiated for a stipend increase and additional benefits, among other terms. Calysta Lee | Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

On April 8, Syracuse was in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Students gathered on the Shaw Quadrangle and all around campus to watch this once-in-a-lifetime event. Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange

SU announced on April 15 that it would rename the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, removing “Human Dynamics” from the school’s title. The decision left members of the human dynamics departments uncertain of their programs’ standings within the school. Ella Chan | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange

Bruce Springsteen postponed his tour to 2024 on Sept. 6, a day before he was set to perform in the JMA Wireless Dome. He performed in Syracuse for the first time since 1992 on the rescheduled date, April 18. Cassandra Roshu | Digital Managing Editor / The Daily Orange

DaBaby performed at Westcott Theater for about 25 minutes on April 20. The concert celebrated 4/20 as he sang “Masterpiece” and “Levitating.” The day also featured two other DJ performances before the headliner. Maxine Brackbill | Senior Staff Photographer / The Daily Orange

On April 29, a group of students established a Gaza Solidarity Encampment on the Shaw Quadrangle, following similar demonstrations emerging at college campuses across the country. Nine days later, the protestors still occupy a portion of the Quad. Lars Jendruschewitz | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange