Cornell student accused of antisemitic threats arraigned in Syracuse
Dai, a 21-year-old junior student at Cornell, faces federal charges for allegedly posting on the online forum Greekrank threating to kill Jewish students at Cornell. Read more »
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SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read more »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read more »
Changes in the Remembrance program bring scholars closer to Pan Am victims
Remembrance Scholars said they feel even more connected to the victims they represent through reading their archives. Read more »
SU will begin shuttle service between Nancy Cantor Warehouse and South Campus
Syracuse University will add a new transportation route running from SU’s South Campus to the Nancy Cantor Warehouse through a passenger van shuttle. Read more »
Free Palestine rally in downtown Syracuse calls for cease-fire, end to U.S. military aid to Israel
Rally participants called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Palestine conflict and an end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Read more »
SU to no longer include Coker twins in Remembrance Week
All but two of Remembrance Scholars will continue to represent individual SU students who died in the Pan Am bombing following the discovery of antisemitic correspondence from Eric and Jason Coker last October. Read more »
Breaking down the next 5 years of SU's Academic Strategic Plan
The Daily Orange broke down the specific goals and implications outlined in Syracuse University's final draft of the Academic Strategic Plan. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new initiatives to combat antisemitism in NY
New actions announced by Gov. Hochul include initiatives for education, discussion and services for victims of antisemitic hate incidents. Read more »
Syracuse agrees to pay $500,000 to settle excessive force lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in 2017 alleging racial profiling, excessive use of force and an illegal search. The city agreed to pay this August. Read more »
SU, SUNY ESF students attend March to End Fossil Fuels alongside community organizations
The march specifically highlighted the impact of climate change on Black and Indigenous communities who have historically borne the brunt of climate change. Read more »
SU to stop hosting anti-LGBTQ church at Drumlins
Radiant Church had been meeting at Drumlins every Sunday since July 2023 after Nottingham High School stopped hosting them. Read more »
A walk through The Daily Orange's history 120 years later
As The D.O. celebrates 120 years of publication, here's a timeline of notable events from throughout the paper's history. Read more »
New BioInspired leaders aim to increase interdisciplinary research and diversity at SU
New leadership at Syracuse University's BioInspired Institute aims to increase undergraduate student involvement, among other goals. Read more »
Onondaga County deputy kills 2 teenagers in altercation
A deputy from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed two teenagers in North Syracuse during an alternation early Wednesday morning. Read more »
Local union chapters use Labor Day to inform, recruit at the New York State Fair
Unions across Central New York set up booths on Monday to increase recruitment and awareness of opportunities in the Syracuse area. Read more »
NYCLU opposes city's request for ownership of I-81 land
City officials said they'll prioritize affordable housing and economic growth with the land, but the NYCLU is concerned about displacement. Read more »
DPS reports use of racial slur in Flint Hall
DPS officers have canvassed the area, reviewed CCTV footage and notified the Syracuse Police Department as well as the New York State Police Department. Read more »
SU student files lawsuit against university for mishandling investigation into Jacob Cohen sexual assault case
A Syracuse University student filed a lawsuit against the university this week over its handling of its investigation into former SU student Jacob Cohen, who previously pled guilty to sexual abuse against the lawsuit’s filer and her roommate in their dorm room in 2020. Read more »
'Helpless:' SU students from Hawaii grapple with disaster thousands of miles from home
In the aftermath, SU students from Hawaii said they felt the wildfires impacts personally. Read more »
SU review of legacy admissions to be finalized
The statement comes nearly two months after the United States Supreme Court banned affirmative action admissions policies. Read more »
Goldstein Dunkin' to be replaced with Starbucks
The new Starbucks location comes after two others in Syracuse closed last year. The Dunkin' in Schine will remain. Read more »
SU ends COVID-19 vaccination requirement effective Monday
SU ended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement Monday, but continues to "strongly encourage" students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Read more »
SU tuition to rise by nearly 5% in 2023-24
Tuition for full-time undergraduate students will reach $61,310 for the 2023-24 school year with the new raise. Read more »
