Tag: Central New York
Refugee program strives to help entrepreneurship in agriculture
The Syracuse Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program is a three year program designed to teach farming techniques to immigrants and refugees in the Syracuse community. Read More »
Syracuse poverty rate edges up despite national decrease
The city of Syracuse is one of the top 10 poorest cities in the United States, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More »
5 news stories you missed while preparing for Juice Jam
Stories from local and national politics you may have missed over the weekend. Read More »
SU won’t make a public commitment to divest from private prisons
The Board of Trustees rejected a resolution to make a public statement committing to not invest in for-profit prisons. Read More »
GSO leaders aim to increase engagement, advocate for international students
GSO President Jack Wilson and Vice President of Internal Affairs Nick Mason said they’re aiming to help graduate students affected by the Trump administration’s recent restrictions on Chinese student visas, among other things. Read More »
iSchool Dean Liz Liddy announces plans to retire
Liz Liddy, dean of the School of Information Studies, has helped create new opportunities for iSchool students since she started as a visiting assistant professor in 1983. Read More »
4 Syracuse news stories you may have missed
The biggest news from last weekend included a hit-and-run in Syracuse and new financial opportunities for SU doctoral students. Read More »
The Marshall to move in tenants this week
The Marshall, an eight-story apartment complex on Marshall Street, plans to have all displaced tenants moved in by the end of September. Read More »
Recognize Us protests, marches across SU campus Tuesday night
The Tuesday night protest went from Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house on Comstock Avenue to Hendricks Chapel, where students shared ongoing concerns about university-wide issues. Read More »
Blaze Pizza to bring fast-fire’d pizzas to SU
The Syracuse location will be one of a handful of shops in New York state, with previously opened establishments in Albany and Schenectady. Read More »
2 lawsuits related to Theta Tau videos, explained
There are two ongoing lawsuits against Syracuse University filed in state and federal courts by students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
Syracuse’s Common Council and its initiatives, explained
Syracuse’s Common Council is the legislative body of the city, and it works with the university on projects including the Connective Corridor and the Syracuse Center of Excellence. Read More »
Check out what’s cooking at the NY State Fair food truck competition
The 2018 Taste NY Food Truck Competition will take place on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Read More »
Putting the best fork forward at this weekend’s NY State Fair
As the NY State Fair’s popularity has grown in recent years, so has the evolution of its food scene. Read More »
SU tops annual fundraising goal by nearly $90,000
The donations exceeded 2017’s fundraising total by nearly 20 percent. Read More »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces crackdown on underage drinking
The new enforcement efforts come as college students begin the fall semester. Read More »
Syracuse Chiefs to embrace inclusivity with 3rd annual Pride Night
For the third straight year, the Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus will be performing the national anthem before Friday’s game. Read More »
Syracuse rolls out bicycle sharing program
Gotcha Bike is providing the city with 150 bikes for the next two years at no cost to the city or its taxpayers. Read More »
Grab some popcorn: University Union’s Fall 2018 movie lineup is here
University Union released its Fall 2018 Cinemas Schedule Monday morning, and some of the movies featured include "A Quiet Place" and "Christopher Robin." Read More »
The Daily Orange cuts Tuesday print edition for 2018-19 year
Syracuse’s independent student newspaper will no longer print a Tuesday edition and will instead reinvest time to focus on digital and multimedia work. Read More »
Syracuse news you missed this summer
From local politics to university news, here are the biggest stories that happened over the summer. Read More »
If music is your thing, here’s what you can look forward to this semester
Music columnist Jalen Nash breaks down the impact campus events such as Juice Jam and Mayfest have on bringing students together, one beat at a time. Read More »
What you think will happen freshman year versus what actually happens
There are a lot of expectations for freshman year, but don't worry — none of them will turn out like you expect. Read More »