Writer: Stacy Fernández
Syracuse University students seek off-campus housing as early as summer
Students at Syracuse University have begun the process to find off-campus housing earlier each year. The search used to begin closer to the end of November, but now students are signing leases during the first few weeks of the fall semester. Read More »
Syracuse University improves one spot in U.S. News and World Report rankings
SU moved from No. 61 to No. 60 in the National University rankings. Read More »
Professors on the declassification of documents detailing Saudi involvement in 9/11 attacks
The 28 pages are part of a longer document published in December 2002 by the intelligence committees of the House and Senate. The pages outline possible links between the Sept. 11 hijackers and the involvement of the Saudi Arabian government. Read More »
Syracuse University holds 9/11 vigil in Hendricks Chapel
About 40 members of the Syracuse University community attended the candlelight vigil held on Sunday. Hendrick's Chapel staff members spoke on the importance of reflecting on the events and moving forward to a more tolerant society. Read More »
National labor board ruling to allow graduate student employees to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board overturned a 2004 ruling which prevented graduate students working as research and teaching assistants at private universities from forming labor unions. Read More »
This year's New York State Fair breaks attendance records
Over 1 million people attended the State Fair this year, the largest amount since 2011. Read More »
Recently appointed VPA dean sets the stage for much-needed building renovations
Michael Tick was appointed as dean of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts over the summer. As dean, he plans on making building improvements and increasing the school's international footprint. Read More »
Lillian Slutzker remembered for her generosity, caring nature toward international students
Over the course of 18 years, Slutzker donated money periodically to the Slutzker Center for special projects and was also a major participant in the center. Read More »
Namesake of Slutzker Center for International Services dies at age 98
Lillian Slutzker, the namesake of the Slutzker Center for International Services, died on Aug. 18. Her funeral will be held in Syracuse on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse University orientation to include new event for transfer students
Take a look at what will be happening during this year's orientation programming. The schedule will follow updates from last year, but will feature two new changes. Read More »
Syracuse police investigate drive-by shooting, stabbing
Syracuse Police Department officers responded to two separate incidents — a drive-by shooting and a stabbing — early on Sunday morning. Read More »
3 people stabbed on Marshall Street early Sunday morning
A 19 year old man , a 25 year old man and a 20 year old male were victims of a stabbing on Marshall Street early Sunday morning. Read More »
Graduating students encouraged to give back to Syracuse University
For the last six years, students graduating from Syracuse University have been encouraged to give back to the university through the Class Act Campaign. Read More »
Hundreds of students enjoy Mayfest and free food despite rainy weather
Hundreds of Syracuse University and non-SU students gathered in Walnut Park for Mayfest on Friday. They enjoyed free food, music and "swag." Read More »
Kara Sheplock
Kara Sheplock grew up in Indiana but as her parents are from Liverpool, she has been an orange fan her whole life. When she came to Syracuse University for college, she was disappointed in her relationship with her RA so she decided to be one and be better. Read More »
NAACP president on how millennials can help improve racial issues
Cornell Brooks gave a lecture centered largely around social justice and racial issues in the United States, and how young people can help improve the country make progress on those issues. Read More »
Study shows black college students are more likely to pursue lower-paying majors
The study analyzed 137 detailed majors, the number of black students represented in the majors and the median earnings for black students in each major with a bachelor’s degree. Read More »
Producer, writer details her experiences working on 'How to Get Away With Murder'
Erika Green, a supervising producer on ABC's "How to Get Away With Murder," won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series for her work on the show. Read More »
Jennifer Gunsuallus talks hook-up culture at 'I Am Enough' lecture
Jennifer Gunsaullus, a sociologist, sexologist and frequent speaker about sex and health, gave a lecture focused on hook-up culture and sexual empowerment. Read More »
Teresa Dahlberg brings more than 30 years of experience as College of Engineering and Computer Science dean
Dahlberg's career in engineering was jumpstarted in 1980, when she transferred schools and switched her major from music therapy to electrical engineering. Read More »
Study finds negative bias toward female professors in course evaluations
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found through a study that students are more likely to have a negative gender bias toward female professors in evaluations. Read More »
SU program that helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities gets $2 million
InclusiveU, a program that aims to help students with disabilities succeed in higher education, just got a huge grant from the Department of Education. Read More »
Syracuse University launches student-run Instagram account
Syracuse University officially launched a student-run Instagram account on Jan. 25 to show the SU experience through the eyes of the students. Read More »
31st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration highlights year of social activism
The MLK Celebration on Sunday included poems, songs, speeches, videos and award presentations. Read More »