Writer archives: Ryan Garipoli
Contact Ryan: rcgaripo@syr.edu
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 »
SU's Orange Hall to be renamed Riley Hall after late alum, board member
Orange Hall will be renamed Riley Hall to honor SU alum H. John Riley Jr. following a “legacy gift” from the family. Read More »
SU launches 1st academic program from Center for the Creator Economy
Syracuse University is launching a creator economy minor — a partnership between Newhouse and Whitman, with electives in VPA and Falk. Read More »
Common Council introduces 26-27 fiscal year budget in weekly meeting
Syracuse Common Council introduced its $354 million 2026-27 budget proposal in its weekly Wednesday meeting. Read More »
Mike Haynie congratulates students, shares term plans in campus-wide email
Acting SU Chancellor Mike Haynie congratulated students and shared plans for his term as chancellor in a campus-wide email Monday. Read More »
SU launches initiative to accept transfer credits from 8 community colleges
SU’s College of Professional Studies will accept credits from “nontraditional” higher education institutions, according to a Friday release. Read More »
Syracuse Art Rage Gallery hosts plastic pollution awareness event
Syracuse’s Art Rage Gallery hosted a plastic pollution awareness event presented by Beyond Plastic on Wednesday. Read More »
Former U.N. reps discuss funding, ‘political will’ at Maxwell panel
SU’s Maxwell School hosted three former United Nations representatives to discuss current challenges facing the U.N. Read More »
Common Council requires companies in Syracuse to disclose personal data use
Syracuse Common Council unanimously passed a resolution requiring city companies to disclose how they share users’ personal data. Read More »
‘No Kings’ demonstrators pack DeWitt to condemn Trump’s ICE policy, Iran war
Protesters marched in DeWitt Saturday for a “No Kings” protest condemning President Donald Trump’s deployment of ICE and other policies. Read More »
Hochul promotes budget proposals, affordability in Syracuse visit
Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Syracuse Wednesday to promote budget proposals. Hochul touted policies aimed at lowering housing and everyday living expenses. Read More »
Common Council unanimously passes 15-year housing development tax exemption
Syracuse’s Common Council unanimously approved a 15-year tax exemption for the Parkside Commons Housing Development Corporation. Read More »
SGA elects 4 new members to assembly, presents textbook cost solutions
SGA elected four new members to its assembly and heard a presentation about solutions to lower textbooks costs at its Monday meeting. Read More »
Common Council tie denies Good Cause Eviction law’s passage
Common Council did not enact the Good Cause Eviction law in a 4-4 tie. A local law requires landlords to provide legitimate reasons for evicting tenants. Read More »