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Writer: Chris Libonati

Inside the Department of Public Safety’s intricate Mayfest security apparatus

Cameras play a major role in how DPS keeps students safe during large events. Take a look at how equipment is used to maintain safety. Read More »

April 30, 2017 at 9:41 pm


Libonati: Hack reflects on grandfather and graduation

Chris Libonati remembers his late grandfather who was his inspiration behind attending college. Read More »

April 25, 2017 at 10:29 pm


Behind the scenes at Chuck's last night in its current location

Chuck’s spent its last night at its current location at 727 S. Crouse Ave. on Tuesday night. Chuck's owner Steve Theobald said in an interview Tuesday that he’d like to move Chuck’s to a location within 50 yards of where it currently is. Read More »

April 19, 2017 at 12:58 pm


UNDER WATCH: With 1,100 security cameras, Syracuse University is one of the most watched campuses in the country

Syracuse University's 1,100 security cameras fit a national trend of increasing surveillance on college campuses. Read More »

April 12, 2017 at 1:54 am


Hundreds protest at Syracuse airport amid national outrage over Trump’s immigration ban

Hundreds of people showed up to Hancock International Airport to protest Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigration from seven majority Muslim countries. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner spoke at the protest. Read More »

January 29, 2017 at 11:58 pm


Libonati: Inauguration, Women’s March on Washington represent country’s political shifts

The feeling of the inauguration and the Women’s March embodied the new hopes of the political right and left, respectively, writes Senior Staff Writer Chris Libonati. Read More »

January 22, 2017 at 9:26 pm


Three people, three perspectives on the 2016 election and Donald Trump

Different Inauguration Day visitors in Washington, D.C. give their perspectives on Donald Trump and the 2016 election. Read More »

January 21, 2017 at 12:33 am


These women came to the inauguration to support Trump. Here's why.

Women voiced their reasons for supporting Donald Trump, which included economic policies and disdain for Hillary Clinton, at his inauguration. Read More »

January 20, 2017 at 10:20 pm


3 takeaways from Washington on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration

On the day before Donald Trump's inauguration, protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C., as did some Trump supporters and educators. Read More »

January 19, 2017 at 10:54 pm


Newsmakers: For Marwa Eltagouri, the news never stopped in Chicago in 2016

Marwa Eltagouri, a former news editor, reflects on her time working as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune in 2016. Read More »

December 20, 2016 at 8:16 pm


Syracuse football recruiting: SU lands 4-star JUCO tight end Ravian Pierce

Syracuse signed one of its highest-rated recruits of the Dino Babers era Thursday, nabbing tight end Ravian Pierce. Read More »

December 15, 2016 at 8:07 pm


6th Syracuse football player to leave program this offseason

Syracuse defensive tackle Tyler Cross will leave the Syracuse football program, he announced via Twitter on Thursday. He's the sixth SU player to announce his intent to transfer. Read More »

December 15, 2016 at 7:32 pm


Notre Dame cornerback Devin Butler to transfer to Syracuse

Syracuse picked up fifth-year transfer Devin Butler, a cornerback who had spent his previous four seasons at Notre Dame. Read More »

December 15, 2016 at 1:29 pm


Duck: Chris Libonati

Asst. Copy Editor | Fall 2015; Asst. Sports Editor | Spring 2016-Fall 2016 Read More »

December 11, 2016 at 2:02 am


Syracuse football cornerback Corey Winfield to transfer and use 5th year of eligibility elsewhere

Syracuse cornerback Corey Winfield announced that he'll transfer from SU, via Instagram. Read More »

November 29, 2016 at 7:15 pm


Amba Etta-Tawo named ACC's wide receiver of the week for performance against Pittsburgh

Amba Etta-Tawo was named the ACC receiver of the week for the third week this year after catching 13 passes for 178 yards and five touchdowns against Pittsburgh. Read More »

November 28, 2016 at 12:47 pm


Libonati: Despite clear struggles, Syracuse football made progress this season

Syracuse finished 4-8 for the second straight season, but it still made progress in Dino Babers first year as the SU head coach. Read More »

November 27, 2016 at 10:55 pm


Syracuse offense shines for season-best performance in 76-61 loss to Pittsburgh

Syracuse's offense had a game for the ages on Saturday, scoring a season-high 61 points in the season-ending loss to Pittsburgh. Read More »

November 26, 2016 at 9:08 pm


Syracuse football loses shootout to Pittsburgh, 76-61, in season finale

In its last game of the season, Syracuse dropped a shootout matchup to Pittsburgh. Dino Babers' inaugural season ended with a 4-8 record. Read More »

November 26, 2016 at 7:37 pm


Dino Babers on Houston job opening: ‘I’m locked in on Syracuse’

Even though Dino Babers' name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the Houston head coaching job, he says he's staying put at Syracuse. Read More »

November 26, 2016 at 6:11 pm


Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Pittsburgh

Check out what you have to know about Pittsburgh before it takes on Syracuse. Read More »

November 25, 2016 at 5:36 pm


How Syracuse football can sneak into a bowl game

Check out Syracuse's path to a bowl game and what it needs to happen beyond beating Pittsburgh on Saturday. Read More »

November 25, 2016 at 12:39 pm


Who you should root for if you want Syracuse to make a bowl game

North Carolina, Miami and USC are among the teams Syracuse needs to win to make a bowl game. Read More »

November 25, 2016 at 11:12 am


Syracuse-Pittsburgh football set to kick off No. 26 at 12:30 p.m.

Syracuse is set to kick off against Pittsburgh at Heinz Field Nov. 26 at 12:30 p.m. Read More »

November 14, 2016 at 2:11 pm