Writer: Kennedy Rose
Syracuse University students march in support of Standing Rock protesters
The march also celebrated the announcement of the rerouting of the Dakota Access Pipeline away from sacred Standing Rock Sioux tribe lands. Read More »
Vanderbilt University students, professor build a battery made from scrap metal
With the help of a professor, students at Vanderbilt University conceived the idea to build a battery out of junk. Read More »
Students were more stressed and anxious after the election, Counseling Center director says
Syracuse University students described the 2016 election cycle's effect on their mental health and their fears of the incoming administration. Read More »
How The University of California, San Francisco removed sugar and made things sweeter
The University of California, San Francisco got rid of drinks with added sugar from campus vendors. Read More »
More than 100 students march in anti-Trump protest on campus
More than 100 Syracuse University community members gathered Thursday night to march across the SU campus and protest Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Read More »
Assistant professor of physics receives grant to study particle movement in liquid
A Syracuse University assistant professor of physics has been awarded a grant for his research into the movement of particles such as sand in viscous liquids. Read More »
Syracuse University students ride bus to polls near campus to vote for 1st time
A free bus was provided by the Student Association to Syracuse University students on Election Day. The bus went to polling stations on and around the SU campus. 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 »
Syracuse community rallies for local youth justice
A local community organization hosted a rally Sunday afternoon to address issues concerning social justice issues in Syracuse and central New York. Read More »
University of Maryland student government withdrawals proposal for Title IX student fee
The withdrawal took place on Wednesday — the same day it would have gone before the Committee for Review of Student Fees, according to The Diamondback. Read More »
How Keene State College is heating campus with purified waste vegetable oil
The college is in the middle of transitioning from No. 6 fuel oil to a 100 percent purified waste vegetable oil to heat its campus and is the first college to do so in the country. Read More »
Appalachian State University introduces gender-neutral homecoming title
A Homecoming Royalty will replace the roles of Homecoming King and Queen at Appalachian State and a “Top of the Rock” will be crowned during the homecoming festivities. Read More »
UCLA students to open homeless shelter for local students
Bruin Shelter, the second student-run homeless shelter in the United States, can house up to nine students. Read More »
University of Southern California hires dog to calm stressed students
Beau, a black goldendoodle, which is a crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, hosts office hours in USC’s Office for Wellness and Health Promotion several days per week. Read More »
SU architecture alumna reflects on 30 years of experience in field
Class of 1987 SU alumna Annabelle Selldorf discussed her work in architecture over the last thirty years in a lecture in Slocum Auditorium. She said her work is largely simplistic, but allows people to experience the space. Read More »
Brown University begins providing free tampons and pads in trans-inclusive move
Brown University is providing free tampons and pads in campus bathrooms. Read More »
SUNY-ESF places 2nd in Sierra Magazine’s “Cool School” ranking
State University of New York College of Environment and Forestry has been named No.2 "cool school" by Sierra Magazine. Read More »
Northeastern University senior competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'
Josh Levin started his athletic career in a local rock climbing gym at age 4. Levin, now a senior at Northeastern University is competing on the nationally watched show "American Ninja Warrior." Read More »
Cornell University student starts first semester at 12 years old
Jeremy Shuler, a freshman at Cornell majoring in engineering physics with a minor in mathematics, is as old as a seventh grader. Read More »
Health care plan allows sex reassignment surgery at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University will be providing sex reassignment surgery for transgender students in the university with the school’s health care plan. Read More »
Sexual assault culture at Syracuse University, explained
Here is an explanation of the sexual assault culture and resources at Syracuse University. Read More »
An explanation of Syracuse University’s Carrier Dome renovations
The history behind Syracuse University's Carrier Dome and the renovations facing it, explained. Read More »
Speakers on their experiences as Asian-Americans in politics and the media
Former United States Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta was one of the speakers during The Minority Report event at Syracuse University on Monday night. He and NBC News anchor Richard Lui discussed the role of minorities in politics and the media. Read More »
iSchool launches crowdfunding campaign to raise $40,000
The campaign will raise the money for student programs at the iSchool, including for a program that would help women get into the field of information technology. Read More »