Writer archives: Vivian Collins
Contact Vivian: viviancollins@dailyorange.com
SU appoints Ray Toenniessen as executive director of D’Aniello Institute
Ray Toenniessen will serve as executive director of the D’Aniello institute for Veterans and Military Families at SU, per a release. Read More »
Why prominent politicians visited central New York during midterm elections
Political leaders, like President Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, visited Syracuse in the midterm election cycle to up voter turnout. 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 »
Bruce Blakeman makes last-minute Syracuse stop to mobilize ‘great victory’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman launched a New York tour Monday, arriving in Syracuse with Kailee Buller and Todd Hood. Read More »
City leaders dissect what ‘Being a Woman in Central New York’ really means
Mayor Sharon Owens and other female city leaders spoke at a panel titled “Being a Woman in Central New York” on Wednesday. Read More »
Remembrance Scholars find SU’s event schedule overlap ‘disheartening’
SU's Remembrance Scholars plan events honoring students who died in the Pan Am 103 crash. In 2026, they overlap with SU’s ‘CUSE Creator Con.' Read More »
Syracuse University chemistry professor Nancy Totah dies, SU confirms
Syracuse University Associate Professor of Chemistry Nancy Totah has died, SU confirmed in an email Wednesday. She'd been at SU since 2001. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse University’s 38th annual Remembrance Week events
SU buildings will light up blue for Remembrance Week, organized by current Remembrance Scholars. Events include the Rose Laying Ceremony. Read More »
Common Council approves youth performing arts plan, community settlement
The Syracuse Common Council approved an agreement with CNY Jazz Art Foundation’s “One Culture Curriculum,” providing teaching and activities to youth in the city. Read More »
Rep. Mannion, Buller exchange ‘robust’ ideas on CNY policies in 1st debate
Rep. John Mannion and Republican Kailee Buller spoke to voters in a debate Monday, covering immigration, taxes and tariffs. Read More »
SU puts Phi Delta Theta chapter under investigative status
SU's chapter of Phi Delta Theta has been placed under investigation and is now the second fraternity placed under investigation this semester. Read More »
Syracuse University opens feedback period amid reaccreditation process
SU’s Middle States Self Study’s open comment period, where the university accepts feedback on the report, is open. Read More »
Syracuse University places Alpha Epsilon Pi under investigative status
Syracuse University's chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi is under investigation as of Sept. 18., according to SU's Hazing Awareness Hub. Read More »
SU places 72nd in U.S. News college rankings after 7-year downward trend
SU placed 72nd out of 427 universities, three places higher than 2025, in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best University rankings, ending a seven-year downward trend. Read More »
Syracuse University formally inaugurates Mike Haynie as 13th chancellor
SU inaugurated Mike Haynie as its 13th chancellor on Friday. Haynie pledged to prepare students during an "age of acceleration.” Read More »
What to expect at SU for Chancellor Mike Haynie’s inauguration
Mike Haynie will officially be inaugurated as Syracuse University’s 13th Chancellor in the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday. Read More »
Syracuse police allocates funds to combat ‘nuisance parties’ near campus
Per Syracuse police, DPS and SPD are “reallocating” funding to a new team tasked with targeting parties and enforcing parking. Read More »
CNY Solidarity protesters voice dissatisfaction with Trump administration
Members of CNY Solidarity Coalition gather every Friday to protest the current administration, serving as reminders of political opposition. Read More »
Potential uptick in Syracuse insect population follows high temperatures
A broken Syracuse heat record in July sped up insects’ life cycles, leading to many bugs bothering SU students on Tuesday. Read More »
Onondaga County no longer under tornado warning, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Onondaga County, per a campus-wide Orange Alert Wednesday. Read More »
Term limits for comptroller, county executive await approval for midterms
Two different term limit options of 12 or 16 years for the roles of county comptroller and county executive await approval from Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. Read More »
Long lines, wait times: students react to Dunkin’s new mobile ordering
In the first few days of Dunkin’s mobile ordering system, some students found themselves waiting in long lines both in-person and on the app. Read More »
Syracuse common council recognizes community leaders for service
Syracuse Common Council chose to recognize the community service of Fr. James Matthews and the late Mark Cass in Monday’s session. Read More »
Chief of Campus Safety advises students on how to stay safe on campus
With the semester kicking off, Chief of Campus Safety Michael Bunker reminds students that crimes spike at the beginning of the year, with common safety concerns consisting of vehicle theft, break-ins and stolen packages. Read More »