Skip to content

Writer: Emma Folts

Allan Gonzalez remembered for talent, compassion

Allan Gonzalez’s family and friends talked about his life after the 22-year-old was found dead Thursday after accidentally falling into Onondaga Creek in downtown Syracuse. Read More »

February 2, 2020 at 10:32 pm


Missing SU student found dead

Allan Gonzalez fell into Onondaga Creek on Jan 19, according to the Syracuse Police Department. Read More »

January 30, 2020 at 2:19 pm


Racist graffiti reported in Day Hall

The graffiti was found on the back of a vending machine, according to a DPS bias incident report issued Tuesday. Read More »

January 28, 2020 at 1:42 pm


SPD confirms missing SU student fell into creek

The Syracuse Police Department has obtained footage of Gonzalez accidentally falling into Onondaga Creek shortly after 3 a.m on Jan. 19. Read More »

January 26, 2020 at 5:27 pm


SPD believes missing SU student fell into creek

The Syracuse Police Department have found a baseball cap near Onondaga Creek that Gonzalez was wearing the night of his disappearance. Read More »

January 25, 2020 at 8:39 pm


Family members of missing SU student describe disappearance

Gonzalez, a senior in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences, was last seen Jan. 18 in the city of Syracuse. Read More »

January 25, 2020 at 5:37 pm


SU student reported missing

Allan Gonzalez, a senior in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was last seen Jan. 18 in the city of Syracuse. Read More »

January 24, 2020 at 5:20 pm


DPS identifies perpetrator of anti-Semitic graffiti

DPS will not share the perpetrator’s identity to comply with federal privacy laws. Read More »

January 23, 2020 at 4:54 pm


Anti-Semitic graffiti found in Bird Library

The graffiti depicted a swastika and was found on a table in the lower level of the library. Read More »

January 22, 2020 at 1:32 pm


NVRC grand opening set for April

The $62.5 million center will act as a hub for veteran services. Read More »

January 21, 2020 at 10:48 am


Interactive Crime Map: Off-campus larcenies, burglaries

Nine off-campus burglaries and larcenies were reported to the Department of Public Safety from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15. Read More »

January 20, 2020 at 9:17 pm


SPD investigating series of off-campus burglaries

The Syracuse Police Department is investigating 13 break-ins reported between Dec. 15 and Jan. 15. Read More »

January 17, 2020 at 5:07 pm


Video: The D.O. Explains: 5 stories you missed over break

News Editor Emma Folts summarizes 5 of the most important stories from winter break. Read More »

January 15, 2020 at 8:27 am


Special committee to begin campus climate review

The committee, which will consider recommendations from an independent panel, expects to present a report to the board by the end of June. Read More »

January 12, 2020 at 11:11 pm


Fiji, ZBT placed under suspension, probation

The University Conduct Board suspended Phi Gamma Delta, or “Fiji,” after finding the fraternity had violated SU’s Code of Student Conduct, a university spokesperson said in an email Thursday. Read More »

January 9, 2020 at 8:25 pm


SUNY-ESF student dies in apparent drowning

Fearby, a senior conservation biology major, was fly fishing with his grandfather in Orleans County, New York, when he fell into the water. Read More »

January 4, 2020 at 7:12 pm


Remembrance service honors victims of Pan Am Flight 103 bombing

The crowd gathered Saturday to remember and honor the 270 people who died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on Dec. 21, 1988. Thirty-five of the victims were SU students. Read More »

December 21, 2019 at 9:11 pm


Indigenous students present concerns, solutions to Syverud

Students met with the chancellor on Dec. 3, about two weeks after the Department of Public Safety announced Nov. 21 that an anti-indigenous message was found on a post-it note in Flint Hall. Read More »

December 11, 2019 at 2:13 pm


SU suspends Alpha Tau Omega fraternity

The University Conduct Board determined after conduct proceedings that the fraternity had violated SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read More »

December 10, 2019 at 2:34 pm


SUNY-ESF finds drawing, may include swastika

Members of the campus community have interpreted the drawing's intent differently, SUNY-ESF Interim President David Amberg said in a statement to the college. Some saw a swastika included in the drawing. Read More »

December 6, 2019 at 10:09 am


SU closes Crouse-Hinds Hall, denies entry to #NotAgainSU

A #NotAgainSU protester told The Daily Orange that they were canvassing the building around 8:30 a.m. When they got to Crouse-Hinds, DPS officer stopped two organizers. The officers denied the organizers entrance into the building. Read More »

December 5, 2019 at 11:08 am


Kathleen Walters serves as first chairwoman of SU’s Board of Trustees

Appointed to the role in November 2018, Walters only sees herself as chair — no woman qualifier attached. Read More »

December 4, 2019 at 10:28 pm


DAY BY DAY: How racist graffiti sparked campus activism

Racist graffiti sparked protests, forums and the creation of the #NotAgainSU movement. As Syracuse University continued to experience hate crimes, the movement only grew stronger. Read More »

December 2, 2019 at 10:56 pm


SU to implement safety measures over break

The Department of Public Safety will deploy 19 new residential community safety officers in several residence halls, including those affected by the November hate crimes and bias incidents. Read More »

November 25, 2019 at 6:59 pm