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Writer: Satoshi Sugiyama

3 takeaways from Washington on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration

On the day before Donald Trump's inauguration, protesters took to the streets in Washington, D.C., as did some Trump supporters and educators. Read More »

January 19, 2017 at 10:54 pm


Donald Trump’s Trans-Pacific Partnership opposition and its consequences, explained

President-elect Donald Trump wants the United States to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Here’s what that means. Read More »

January 16, 2017 at 8:43 pm


News briefs: What you might have missed over Winter Break

Here is a rundown of news that happened over Winter Break. Read More »

January 16, 2017 at 7:53 pm


Liberal professor watchlist raises alarm among faculty at SU and its peer institutions

A website listing faculty with liberal bias is raising concern from Dana Cloud, Syracuse University professor who was on the list. Read More »

December 6, 2016 at 12:22 am


Students at Syracuse University celebrate Dakota Access Pipeline reroute announcement

A rally in support of the protesters at Standing Rock is still being held on Monday at Syracuse University, despite the Army Corps of Engineers’ rejection of the Dakota Access pipeline being built under Lake Oahe. Read More »

December 4, 2016 at 10:30 pm


Driver arrested for possible DWI after flipping car upside down near Syracuse University campus

After flipping his car on Ostrom Avenue near Shaw Hall, a driver was arrested for a possible DWI early Saturday morning. Read More »

December 3, 2016 at 2:12 am


Paid parental leave may make progress under President-elect Donald Trump, experts say he needs to do more

Experts assess the state of paid family leave in the United States while President-elect made proposals on expanding benefits. Read More »

December 1, 2016 at 12:04 am


Maxwell School receives multi-million dollar donation from alumni

Two Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs alumni will provide a multi-million dollar bequeath to fund citizenship education. Read More »

November 28, 2016 at 10:43 pm


International student enrollment at Syracuse University has increased, but resources have not

At Syracuse University, the number of international student has gone up year after year. However officials express concern of the university's capability to handle the increase. Read More »

November 27, 2016 at 11:31 pm


Whitman student Jason Smith dies

The university notified the community of Jason Smith's death Thursday morning. He was from Canton, Connecticut. Read More »

November 17, 2016 at 4:13 pm


Hundreds of Syracuse University students walk out of classes in nationally organized 'Sanctuary Campus' protest

Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students, faculty and staff have participated in a demonstration supporting "sanctuary campus" that shield undocumented students from deportation and against Donald Trump's rhetoric. Read More »

November 17, 2016 at 1:51 am


Senate Democrats elect NY's Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader

Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read More »

November 16, 2016 at 11:26 am


Onondaga District Attorney: The shooting of SU employee Deric Brown near Walnut Park was justified

After exchanging fire, Brown was shot and died from his injuries after being transported to Upstate University Hospital. Read More »

November 15, 2016 at 8:33 pm


How did the media get Trump wrong?

Media experts criticize the media for not taking Donald Trump's candidacy seriously and giving him too much free air time for the sake of rating. Read More »

November 14, 2016 at 11:31 pm


National security experts express serious concerns over the uncertainty of Donald Trump presidency

Four national security experts discussed United States national security challenges President Donald Trump would be facing in a talk on Wednesday. Read More »

November 10, 2016 at 4:09 am


On campus, concern and disbelief after Donald Trump wins presidency

In response to Republican Donald Trump won the presidential election, a few hundred students have participated in a vigil to express their frustration. Read More »

November 10, 2016 at 2:46 am


Republican keeps its control of the House of Representatives

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the House of Representatives, exceeding the majority of 218 seats needed on Tuesday night, according to media projections. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 3:11 pm


Republicans control the Senate

Republicans picked up 49 seats including three key battleground states of North Carolina, Indiana and Wisconsin. Read More »

November 9, 2016 at 2:11 am


Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner says voters turned away at polling stations didn’t follow instructions

There were reports of people being turned away at polls on Tuesday, but the Onondaga County Board of Elections commissioner said it was most likely because registration instructions were not followed properly. Read More »

November 8, 2016 at 2:56 pm


Katko, Deacon make their final pitches to voters in televised debate

Two days until Election Day, Republican Rep. John Katko and Democratic candidate Colleen Deacon engaged in one last debate Sunday for New York state's 24th Congressional District race. Read More »

November 7, 2016 at 12:42 am


Panelists discuss polarizing, tumultuous presidential election cycle

Five panelists presented their views on this year’s presidential election cycle. The event, “Election 2016: How We Got Here, What Is at Stake,” was held in the packed Strasser Legacy Room in Eggers Hall Tuesday afternoon. Read More »

November 1, 2016 at 11:31 pm


John Katko looks to return to Congress with bipartisan approach

Republican incumbent John Katko is facing a challenge from Democrat Colleen Deacon in the 24th Congressional District race on Nov. 8. Read More »

November 1, 2016 at 10:19 pm


Syracuse University’s free speech policies are open for public comment

Syracuse University announced Monday the public is welcome to comment on its free speech policies on a website through Nov. 18. Read More »

October 31, 2016 at 9:30 pm


New Catholic chaplain instated during a parents weekend Mass

Father Gerry Waterman has been officially instated the new Catholic chaplain for Syracuse University and the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry during Mass. Read More »

October 30, 2016 at 9:57 pm