Tag: National
New Title IX guidelines may add protections for students accused of sexual assault
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released updated guidelines on Friday morning for how colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations and investigations. Read More »
US military members describe significance of Veteran’s Day
Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Read More »
Hampton lacrosse competes in memory of Michael Crawford 8 years after his death
Hampton remembers Michael Crawford, who envisioned a program that changed the lives of everybody connected to Hampton lacrosse, but never got to play for the Pirates himself. Read More »
In its 2nd year, Cleveland State men’s lacrosse looks to a bright future
The Vikings believe challenging itself now will help them compete for championships in the future. Read More »
Middle Tennessee State’s Nick King flourishing after battling health problems
Nick King has become a star for Middle Tennessee State this season after four frustrating years to begin his college career. Read More »
Experts: Department of Education proposal could hurt student loan borrowers
The proposal would require students to prove their college intentionally lied to or misled them in order to be granted relief, but students will have little chance proving their case. Read More »
5 things to know about investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones before she speaks at Syracuse University
The award-winning New York Times Magazine journalist will speak at Syracuse University campus and in downtown Syracuse on Thursday. Read More »
Folk rock group Driftwood to perform at The Westcott Theater
Driftwood, a Binghamton-based folk rock band, is set to perform at The Westcott Theater on Friday night. The band recently signed onto new management and has a collaboration in place with a major music producer. Read More »
Colorado's Phillip Lindsay relies on family, football, to enact the change he wants to see
Phillip Lindsay looks at his family as his “heart and soul.” Read how they taught him to give back and lead Colorado’s football team. Read More »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Oct. 15-22)
From Amazon to the Astros, here are five stories from last week that may help you pass a COM 117 current events quiz. Read More »
A closer look into The Taishoff Center as Syracuse University promotes disability awareness
The Taishoff Center offers services for students with intellectual disabilities. InclusiveU students Eddy Crossman and Andrew Benbenek are freshmen in the program, and are excited for the future. Read More »
Director of athletic bands brings new energy to the SU Marching Band
Timothy Diem is using his role to work collaboratively with students and faculty and revamp the band. Read More »
Dino Babers: ‘We’re not paying anybody’
Babers responded to questions about whether or not Syracuse is involved in the practice of paying for players, which surfaced last week with the arrests of four college basketball coaches. Read More »
Republican politicians discuss market-based solutions for climate change at Syracuse University
Many conservatives have been hesitant to discuss climate change, but on Thursday night several prominent Republican politicians came together in Dineen Hall to talk about future market-based solutions to the topic. Read More »
5 stories to help you pass a current events quiz (Aug. 28 – Sept. 4)
From Hurricane Harvey to a viral Syracuse University-related video, here are a few stories that might find their way onto your next current events quiz. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse community rallies against white nationalist violence in Charlottesville
Syracuse community members gathered downtown on Sunday to rally against white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read More »
5 notable national news stories from the past week
Last week was buzzing with national news, so here are a few of the most notable news stories from the past week. Read More »
5 national news stories you should read about
This past week, the news was buzzing with major headlines. Here are a few of the most notable news stories from the last week. Read More »
A foreign perspective on the United States and Islam in London
Abroad Columnist Saniya More writes about observing the United States from an outsider’s perspective and reflects on Donald Trump’s presidency from miles away. Read More »
Live blog: The Women's March in Washington DC, New York City and Syracuse
Follow for live updates from our reporters in Washington D.C., New York city and Syracuse. Read More »
Verbal Blends Poetry expands, looks ahead into 10th year
Fifteen years ago, Cedric Bolton had an idea to engage students using spoken word poetry. Now, that idea has grown into a program that hosts a number of poetry events every semester at SU. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Standing Rock as many continue to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline
See in photos scenes from the Standing Rock Native American Reservation, where thousands of people have gathered to peacefully protest the Dakota Access Pipeline. Many Syracuse University community members have also joined in the efforts. Read More »
Nate Romine leads Air Force after a semester away from the Academy rehabbing
Nate Romine had to withdraw from the Air Force Academy to rehab from a knee injury. He's back and leading the Falcons in a bowl season. Read More »
Emory University professor amps up office hours through running
A professor of biology at Emory University goes on three-to-four mile runs with students every week for his "active" office hours. Read More »