Writer: Kyle Chouinard
Cerri Banks remembered for her intelligence, compassion toward students
Banks, who was SU’s senior vice president for student experience, died on July 31. She was 55. She was a scholar, a practitioner, passionate, practical, warm and professional. Read More »
Activists, lawmakers split on next steps following approval of $85 million aquarium
Activists and lawmakers are working to redirect $85 in funding for an aquarium toward issues like housing instability, child poverty and lead contamination. Read More »
The Daily Orange hires business manager, fundraising manager
New hires Chris Tobin and Chris Nucerino fulfill the roles of fundraising manager and business manager at The Daily Orange. Read More »
SU to make masking optional starting Aug. 15
Masks will remain required in locations mandated by the New York State Department of Health, such as health care facilities and public transportation. Read More »
Bouncer shot near Orange Crate Brewing Co., expected to survive
DPS is advising people to stay away from the area at this time. SPD and DPS are both investigating the incident. Read More »
Doctoral students grapple with stipends and overall costs
Some doctoral students at Syracuse University say their monthly stipends from the university are not enough to cover expenses and the cost of living. Read More »
The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read More »
Syracuse police continue use of polygraph testing despite expert concerns
Polygraphs, colloquially referred to as lie detectors, measure physiological changes in a person while answering a series of “yes” or “no” questions. Read More »
Experts say new eagle nest on Onondaga Lake shore may be 1st since 1800
Murphy’s Island, a piece of land adjacent to Destiny USA on the shore of Onondaga Lake, brings as many as 100 eagles to the area, according to the Onondaga Audubon. Read More »
SU announces 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University announced the names of the 35 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars in a university press release on Thursday. Read More »
IMMORTALIZING LOU: Students in the School of Architecture remember Louise 'Lou' Kearns as a mentor and friend
Kearns died on April 14, School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks announced the following day. She had worked at the university for 27 years. Read More »
Sen. Chuck Schumer speaks on gun violence in Syracuse, New York state
Schumer will advocate for increased funding to Syracuse-area organizations if accepted to the CVI Initiative. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council adopts The Urban Forest Master Plan
First published in 2019, The Urban Forest Master plan focuses on preserving the urban forest that provides services to the community. Read More »
SU holds One University Awards ceremony honoring community members
The event honors members of the SU community who have made an impact through academics, scholarship, creative work and dedicated service. Read More »
Syracuse police seen physically restraining 8-year-old child in released video
A video of a Syracuse police officer physically restraining a young child and moving him into a police car was posted on Twitter on Monday morning at 11:01 a.m. Read More »
Armed man barricades himself in convenience store on Westcott Street
A man barricaded himself inside Pop Shop on the 500 block of Westcott Street on Sunday night. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh releases $294 million city budget proposal for 2023 fiscal year
But Walsh said in the presentation that under his proposal for fiscal year 2023, which will last from July 2022 to June 2023, the city will be running a deficit. Read More »
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigns following arrest, bribery charge
New York State Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin resigned from his office on Tuesday after being arrested on bribery charges earlier in the day. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council approves property sales, allocates mental health resources
The Syracuse Common Council approved the sale of 16 properties to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for a total price of $2,416 on Monday afternoon. Read More »
DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ language near Lancaster and Euclid avenues
Craig Stone said the department along with on- and off-campus partners are investigating the incident. Read More »
4 SU students selected as Public Policy and International Affairs Fellows
The program helps prepare undergraduate students for graduate programs in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field. Read More »
SU has distributed 68% of mandated student aid funds from ARPA grant
Syracuse University has allocated $10.4 million, or 68%, of its student federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to a total of 2,797 students as of March 31. Read More »
Goldwater Foundation Scholarship awards 3 SU juniors
Three Syracuse University juniors were named 2022 Goldwater Scholars on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council plans for I-81 viaduct removal, community grid construction
Dover, Kohl & Partners, a town planning corporation, will provide services in three different phases of the viaduct removal. Read More »