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Roads near Syracuse University campus to be closed temporarily for Joe Biden's visit

Waverly Avenue between South Crouse and Walnut avenues is scheduled to be closed between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to accommodate Biden’s arrival to and departure from Syracuse. Read More »

November 11, 2015 at 11:22 pm


Students create art installations to raise awareness about social issues

SU professor of architecture Lori Brown has taught ARC 552: "Politics of Public Space" and has overseen public projects since the early 2000s. Read More »

November 10, 2015 at 10:52 pm


Officials discuss recent burglaries near campus, no notices from DPS

The Department of Public Safety has not sent public safety notices following a weekend that saw eight burglaries and one attempted burglary near the Syracuse University campus. Read More »

November 10, 2015 at 9:35 pm


Sadler Dining Hall cook arrested, charged with unlawful surveillance

A Sadler Dining Hall "second cook" was arrested at Sadler Hall last week on the charges of coercion, unlawful surveillance and harassment. Read More »

November 8, 2015 at 10:00 pm


DPS should omit vague descriptors in public safety notices

The Daily Orange Editorial Board argues that vague descriptions are not helpful in identifying a suspect and should be left out of safety notices from the Department of Public Safety. Read More »

November 4, 2015 at 12:47 am


SA debates including the race of suspects in DPS public safety notices

SA members expressed mixed feelings about whether or not DPS should include a suspect's race in public safety notices. The assembly also decided to officially take a stance and support bringing Uber to Syracuse. Read More »

November 2, 2015 at 11:38 pm


SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Nov. 2)

Here are three takeaways from Student Association’s meeting Monday night in Maxwell Auditorium: Read More »

November 2, 2015 at 9:52 pm


SU student reports strong arm robbery Thursday morning

An SU student reported a strong arm robbery Thursday morning around 8:30 on the 1000 block of Comstock Ave. Read More »

October 29, 2015 at 11:01 pm


DPS to redirect officers to off-campus areas in wake of recent crime

DPS will not increase the number of officers dispatched around the off-campus community in light of two off-campus sexual assaults that occurred Sunday between 1 and 1:30 a.m. Read More »

October 27, 2015 at 6:10 pm


University, city of Syracuse share student safety obligation

The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that the Syracuse Police Department should play a larger role in off-campus student safety, Read More »

October 27, 2015 at 12:22 am


SU students report off-campus sexual offenses early Sunday morning

Two SU students have reported off-campus sexual offenses in which they were "forcibly" touched while walking on streets near the SU campus. Read More »

October 26, 2015 at 12:27 pm


Students create glow stick installation to promote safety on campus

Students in the School of Architecture used more than 4,000 glow sticks to light up Comstock and Euclid avenues to raise awareness for campus safety. Read More »

October 21, 2015 at 10:35 pm



Officials discuss training measures taken in case of on-campus shooting situation

Syracuse University officials discuss the university's plans in case of an emergency involving an on-campus shooter. Read More »

October 18, 2015 at 10:34 pm


Maldonado, Callisto discuss handling of Orange Alert system during campus lockdown

DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado and Chief Law Enforcement Officer Tony Callisto held a press conference for student media on Thursday to discuss the Orange Alert system and how it was handled as a result of the shooting near the Syracuse University campus. Read More »

October 15, 2015 at 8:44 pm


SU community members get tickets for panel featuring mothers of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown

Students, faculty and staff of Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry got tickets to a discussion panel at SU that will feature the mothers of Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin. Read More »

October 14, 2015 at 6:13 pm


DPS looks to crack down on South Campus speeding, stop sign neglect

DPS is looking to crack down on speeding on South Campus as well as the lack of attention to stop signs. Read More »

October 12, 2015 at 11:19 pm


DPS looks to improve off-campus security following armed robbery

The Department of Public Safety at Syracuse University will be distributing a door hanger to off-campus houses to help improve safety awareness in wake of an armed robbery Wednesday night. Read More »

October 11, 2015 at 6:45 pm


SU students robbed at gunpoint on Ostrom Avenue late Wednesday night

Three SU students reported an armed robbery on the 200 block of Ostrom Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Read More »

October 8, 2015 at 2:54 am


Annual security report reveals decrease in alcohol-related offenses

The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at SU decreased about 30 percent from 2013 to 2014. SU administrators attribute some of the decrease to university-sponsored programs such as BeWise and Orange After Dark. Read More »

October 5, 2015 at 12:26 am


Mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown to participate in Oct. 28 panel at Syracuse University

The two women will take part in a panel discussion on Oct. 28 in Goldstein Auditorium titled "(In)Justice For All," sponsored by the National Pan Hellenic Council. Read More »

October 3, 2015 at 10:43 am


Companion app offers safety features to Syracuse University students

Students at Syracuse University can utilize the recently released Companion app to have their family and friends virtually walk them home if they feel unsafe. Read More »

September 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm


SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Sept. 21)

Here are three takeaways from Monday night’s Student Association meeting at Maxwell Auditorium. Read More »

September 21, 2015 at 10:08 pm


Souter: Smoking ban should be adjusted to include designated smoking areas

Student Life columnist Zhané Souter argues that SU needs to accommodate the university community, including those from abroad, in regard to the campus smoking ban. Read More »

September 8, 2015 at 11:33 pm