Writer: Jessica Iannetta
Alumnus takes to Ferguson’s streets to cover protests
Daily Orange alumnus and Washington Post reporter Chico Harlan reflects on experiences while covering the turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri. Read More »
Crime briefs: April 20-26
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Nearly 3 years after adding full-time psychiatric services, Syracuse University is still assessing best way to meet student needs
While students have advocated for more psychiatric services, nearly three years after adding full-time psychiatric services for the first time, administrators said they’re not sure adding more staff is needed. Read More »
Counseling Center works to cut down wait times, provide better services despite rapid increase in demand
The SU Counseling Center has already had about 750 more appointments this school year than all of last year, and students have criticized the center for its long wait times, triage system and focus on short-term counseling. Read More »
Hayes McGinley issues statement following court appearance Tuesday
Following his appearance in court Tuesday afternoon, Syracuse lacrosse player Hayes McGinley issued a statement through his lawyer about an incident on Marshall Street last month where he punched two people. Read More »
Syracuse men's lacrosse player Hayes McGinley pleads guilty to 2 counts of harassment
McGinley, 20, was arrested on March 14 and indefinitely suspended from the lacrosse team the next day for an unspecified violation of team rules. He will no longer face charges for punching two people on Marshall Street last month if he stays out of trouble for a year. Read More »
Colleges across the country see huge increase in demand for mental health services
Millions of college students arrive on campus each year with a mental illness or mental health concerns. In the 2014 National Survey of College Counseling Centers, 94 percent of directors reported an increase in students with severe psychological problems on their campuses. Read More »
Case for Nu Alpha Phi fraternity members facing hazing charges remains in early stages following court appearance Monday
Tae Kim, 19, and Jeffrey Yam, 21, have both been charged with hazing in the first degree, a misdemeanor. They pled not guilty in court last month. Nothing was decided and the case is still in the early stages, said James Hopkins, Kim's lawyer. Read More »
Crime briefs: April 12-19
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Chuck's Cafe pays debt to food distributor after more than a year in court
The popular Marshall Street bar paid its $7,160.18 debt on April 3. The document certifying Chuck’s had paid its debt was not available online until April 7. The Pittston, Pennsylvania location of food distributor USA Foods Inc. sued Chuck’s on Jan. 16 over unpaid bills. Read More »
Crime briefs: April 6-12
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins Read More »
Construction delays, lawsuit prolong building of Syracuse University bookstore, result in bike lane closures
As the lawsuit between Syracuse University and the developer it hired to construct a new bookstore enters its ninth month, the fences surrounding the proposed construction site are posing a problem for city-owned sidewalks and bike paths. Read More »
Crime briefs: March 18-22
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Syracuse midfielder Hayes McGinley suspended indefinitely after punching 2 people, arrest
Syracuse redshirt freshman midfielder Hayes McGinley was suspended indefinitely from the team last Sunday for “a violation of team rules,” an SU Athletics spokesman said Sunday afternoon. Read More »
Crime briefs: Spring Break
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that occurred near campus during spring break, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Former student files lawsuit against SU, St. Joseph's Hospital claiming she was involuntarily held in hospital psychiatric ward
A former Syracuse University student who claims she was involuntary committed to the psychiatric section of a hospital after she visited Health Services with flu-like symptoms is now suing the university and the hospital. Read More »
Crime briefs: Feb. 16-22
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that happened near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Crime briefs: Feb. 9-15
Here is a round-up of criminal activity that happened near campus during the past week, according to Syracuse police bulletins. Read More »
Senators discuss ongoing dean searches, library budget at monthly meeting
The University Senate held its second meeting of the semester Wednesday night and discussed the search for a new library dean among other topics. Read More »
Former professor files disability lawsuit against university
A former Syracuse University professor who claims she was “unlawfully terminated” because she took multiple leaves of absence due to disability and pregnancy is now suing the university. Read More »