Writer: Michael Burke
Former Syracuse women's lacrosse player sues university, Gary Gait
Tauro was participating in a practice on Oct. 8, 2013, when she suffered a personal injury “caused solely by the negligence and reckless conduct of the defendants,” the complaint alleges. Read More »
Syracuse police chief addresses gun violence at panel
Gun violence was one of SPD Chief Frank Fowler’s main talking points on the Tuesday night panel, “Improving Perception Between Police & The Community,” inside the Prince Hall Masonic Temple. Read More »
Sheraton Hotel to no longer be offered through Syracuse University housing
Syracuse University on Tuesday announced changes to the 2017 SU Housing Lottery. Read More »
Police officer who killed armed man near Walnut Park was once accused of using excessive force
Joseph Mauro and other police officers were accused of using racial slurs and beating Elijah Johnson, a black man, during a wrongful arrest at a party in 2014. Read More »
Syracuse police identify officer who shot and killed armed man near Walnut Park
Joseph Mauro, who has been with the Syracuse Police Department since January 2001, shot and killed Deric Brown, 41, on Sunday after Brown first fired at him during a traffic stop. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports attempted robbery on-campus
A student reported that while in her car in the Stadium parking lot, she was approached by a male who asked for her keys and threatened to harm her. Read More »
Syracuse police identify armed man killed by officer, reveal more details of shooting
Deric Brown, 41, of Syracuse has been identified as the man shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop Sunday night. Read More »
Syracuse University gives 1st public statement on federal sexual assault investigation
Syracuse University declined to comment on any details or specifics of the federal investigation into handling of a sexual assault case after providing its first public statement on the case. Read More »
Kaine, Pence spar at only vice presidential debate of 2016
The two vice presidential nominees clashed over immigration, terrorism, Donald Trump's taxes, Hillary Clinton's record as secretary of state, abortion rights and more, Read More »
Syracuse University launches an internationalization council to further global engagement
The council was created in response to a recommendation made by the Academic Strategic Plan Working Group on Enhancing Internationalization. It will work toward providing “advice, information, feedback and support” on internationalization initiatives. Read More »
Michele Wheatly responds to criticism over Maxwell dean appointment
The provost said she heard repeatedly from people within Maxwell that the school needed a full-time dean and that Van Slyke's name was often mentioned as a possible candidate. Read More »
Former Whitman dean to appear in court Thursday
Former Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management Dean Kenneth Kavajecz is scheduled to make a court appearance Thursday. Read More »
Why some in the Maxwell School are frustrated over process of dean's appointment
Many in the Maxwell community say David Van Slyke's appointment as dean lacked both the consultation of faculty and clear communication about the terms of his appointment. Read More »
Student Association considers allowing email vote on finance bills, decides to keep money for Fetty Wap
Syracuse University's Student Association introduced a bill to allow assembly members to vote via email on finance bills, decides to keep money that would have been spent for Fetty Wap who did not appear in Juice Jam concert on Sunday. Read More »
Funding for Campus Framework projects deliberated at 4th open forum
At the fourth of six Campus Framework forums this semester, money was the hot topic. Plans for the next Campus Framework plan draft, classrooms in the NVRC and the future of the University Place promenade was also discussed. Read More »
No arrests, criminal activities took place at Juice Jam
No arrests and criminal activities occurred during Juice Jam on Sunday. Read More »
C-SPAN bus makes brief stops at Onondaga Community College, LeMoyne College
C-SPAN bus stopped at Onondaga Community College and LeMoyne College in Syracuse Wednesday as part of outreach efforts. Read More »
Former Whitman dean Kenneth Kavajecz reportedly agreed to pay undercover police officer $80 for sex
Kavajecz, 51, then-dean of Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management, allegedly paid $80 for sex to the undercover officer around 8 p.m. on March 9 at the Candlewood Suites on South Bay Road, per Syracuse.com. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports robbery near campus
The robbery was similar in nature to one that occurred Sunday night, when three unknown boys stole an SU alumna’s purse. Read More »
Syracuse University appoints senior vice president for enrollment and student experience
M. Dolan Evanovich, currently the vice president for strategic enrollment planning at The Ohio State University, will assume the role on Dec. 5. Read More »
Syracuse University employee stabbed to death in Oneida
Syracuse University employee was stabbed and killed in Oneida Sunday night. Read More »
US Department of Education launches programs to support students affected by ITT Tech closure
The United States Department of Education has begun assisting struggling college students who were affected by closures. Read More »
Ask the Experts: North Korea's latest nuclear test and the future of nuclear weapons
The Daily Orange spoke with an expert from Harvard University about nuclear weapons and their future across the globe. Read More »
Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declines to explain Whitman dean situation
Syracuse University Provost and Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declined to go into detail about the removal of Kenneth Kavajecz as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School dean in a meeting with the Whitman community on Friday. Read More »