Writer archives: Ryan Garipoli
Contact Ryan: rcgaripo@syr.edu
County legislators express frustration surrounding aquarium project delays
“That was the goal at the time.” Syracuse's Harborview Aquarium originally had a fall opening date but remains without a confirmed date. Read More »
Common Council urges Gov. Kathy Hochul for lead prevention funding
Syracuse Common Council addressed Gov. Hochul in a resolution “urging” greater funds to replace lead service lines at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Watch parties across Onondaga County celebrate ‘blue wave’ as GOP concedes
From congressional races to the state assembly, The Daily Orange followed candidates as crowds and politicians waited for results. Read More »
Understanding Syracuse Common Council and how locals can engage with it
“To me, it is a full-time job.” Common Council has three primary responsibilities, but other departments handle most of its legislative work. Read More »
Kailee Buller’s central New York upbringing spurred NY-22 congressional run
NY-22 GOP congressional candidate Kailee Buller worked many jobs to pay for school and said the experiences shaped her campaign. Read More »
Haynie assigns SU leaders to review sexual violence response policies
Chancellor Mike Haynie announced that a group of university leaders will “critically review” sexual violence response protocols. Read More »
Musicians bring ‘Sounds of Palestine’ to SU, honoring ‘threatened’ culture
For some artists, Dal’Ouna Ensemble’s “Sounds of Palestine” performance was solely about music. Others saw it as a call to action. Read More »
Syracuse Hillel recounts Oct. 7 victims’ stories, honors legacies in prayer
Hillel at Syracuse University assembled to tell stories of Oct. 7 victims and light candles in their honor at a remembrance event Wednesday. Read More »
SU faculty condemn ‘systemic attacks’ on education at Banned Book Week panel
SU faculty spoke at the “Academic Freedom under Pressure” panel to discuss academic freedom's pressures. Read More »
Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency over rising measles cases
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency following an increase in measles cases across rural NY counties, according to a Monday release. The state’s yearly case count hit 108 on Saturday, the most recorded since 2019. Read More »
Gov. Hochul calls for independent review of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case
Gov. Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation, syracuse.com reported. Read More »
Haynie commits to University Senate collaboration at semester’s 1st session
Chancellor Mike Haynie shared “candid” hopes to work with the Syracuse University Senate in its first semester meeting Wednesday. Read More »
SPD reviews incident timeline during Westcott Theater public hearing
Common Council held a public hearing Monday to hear an SPD presentation reviewing multiple safety incidents at the Westcott Theater. Bodycam footage and witness descriptions cited “fights, noise complaints, and violence,” according to SPD. Read More »
Haynie’s special committee will host forums to answer 'key questions'
The committee created to address SU’s budget deficit and low enrollment will host listening sessions to hear student, faculty and staff perspectives. Read More »
Maxwell panelists reflect on need for post-9/11 unity in today’s America
Panelists at a Maxwell event discussed the U.S.’ united spirit after 9/11, and emphasized a need for resilience and unity 25 years later. Read More »
SU reminds faculty of partisan speech, property use policies in staff email
Syracuse University’s Office of Academic Affairs reminded faculty and staff of laws and university policies restricting partisan political activity and communication on behalf of the university in a Sept. 2 email obtained by The Daily Orange. Read More »
Syracuse city officials to hold off on closing East Adams Street section
Syracuse city officials look to pause the request to close part of East Adams Street to expand SUNY Upstate Hospital’s ER facilities, syracuse.com reported Wednesday. The request comes amid concerns for traffic delays and patient transport. Read More »
As SU enrollment drops, international students say U.S. politics spark concern
Law, a political science professor, said it’s difficult to secure admission to a U.S. university as students worry about federal visa changes. Read More »
SU alum donates $1.2 million to Maxwell for graduate student scholarships
Syracuse University alum Nancy Mattison donated $1.2 million to Maxwell to fund graduate student scholarships, the school announced on Saturday. The scholarship prioritizes students pursuing an MAIR in international relations. Read More »
Judge postpones Lockerbie bomber trial to Sept. 1 after new evidence found
The trial for the man charged with crafting the bomb used in the 1988 attack over Lockerbie, Scotland that killed 35 SU students has been postponed by a federal judge. Read More »
SU launches search committee to select chief people officer
SU appointed a nine-member search committee to select a chief people officer and senior VP for HR, per a Wednesday release. The CPO will report directly to the chancellor and manage hiring, employee relations and HR data and technology. Read More »
Ongoing construction at SU brings road closures, detours into fall semester
SU announced in May that the campus would be undergoing “one of the most active construction periods in years," creating construction zones and road closures. Read More »
SU extends test-optional policy for 2027-28 application cycle
Syracuse University will extend its test-optional policy for 2027-28 applicants, according to a Friday release. The decision not to submit scores, introduced in 2021, will not impact admissions decisions, the release said. Read More »
Syracuse University student reports burglary at Madison Street residence
An SU student reported a burglary on Friday around 11:45 p.m. after finding an unknown person in their Madison Street residence, according to a Saturday campus-wide DPS email. Multiple items were stolen and no injuries were reported. Read More »