On the rise
At a time when the economy is slumping, inflation is rising and tuition is increasing, extra mandatory costs for students have become controversial issues and… Read more »
Writer archives: Darren Benda
Q&A with actor Kal Penn
The Daily Orange sat down with 'Harold and Kumar' star Kal Penn after his lecture Saturday night in Goldstein Auditorium.On what it's like to be… Read more »
SU dedicates $107-million Life Sciences Complex
Marvin Druger remembers what Syracuse University's science programs were like almost half a century ago. Now in his last year at SU, the way he'll… Read more »
12-hour dance marathon to benefit health care nonprofit
Syracuse University will host its first ever 12-hour dance marathon Saturday.The Syracuse Dance Marathon will start at 2 p.m. and end Sunday at 2 a.m.… Read more »
'Harold and Kumar' star to talk politics at SU
Kal Penn, co-star of 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,' will give a comedic lecture at Syracuse University Nov. 15.Penn, better known for his… Read more »
Nader visits Syracuse, endorses Hawkins
Ralph Nader is likely the only presidential candidate to make his way through Syracuse, N.Y., this election season. 'You will not see in New York… Read more »
Onondaga Lake receives $1.5 million from Wegmans
With Wegmans' recent expansion, the Rochester-based company still found time and money to maintain its ties with Onondaga Lake Park. Onondaga County officials revealed Thursday… Read more »
Barack the Block blends local music with voting registration
Syracuse University Students for Barack Obama had hoped for higher attendance at its first ever outdoor concert, but members of the group still deemed it… Read more »
Pursuing justice
While the idea of cold cases may be construed by thoughts of television police dramas, several Syracuse University students are getting first-hand experience with real… Read more »
Biden keeps close ties
Sen. Joe Biden could soon be the first Syracuse University alumnus to be vice president of the United States. On Aug. 23, Sen. Barack Obama,… Read more »
Better students. Better faculty. Better reputation. With $1 billion it's all about change
Howard Phanstiel remembers his days at Syracuse University, back when the institution was conservative with its funds. The 1970 graduate remembers when the university had… Read more »
Q&A with Stephen Lynch
The Daily Orange: Who's your biggest comedic idol, and who do you pattern most in your comedy?Stephen Lynch: Well I could give you some names… Read more »
Obama rally ripe with enthusiasm
The Syracuse University quad turned into a loud rally Thursday afternoon to garner support for presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill).Obama's SU supporters rallied outside… Read more »
A year of choices
One year from now, America will elect a new president.On Nov. 4, 2008, Americans will go to the polls to vote for the new leader… Read more »
A world away
Bonjour, ciao, hola, zdravstvuite and Guten Tag are all familiar ways to say hello on the Syracuse University campus.The languages of these greetings - French,… Read more »
A world away
Bonjour, ciao, hola, zdravstvuite and Guten Tag are all familiar ways to say hello on the Syracuse University campus.The languages of these greetings - French,… Read more »
SU student detained at VA hospital
A graduate student was detained for 20 minutes by security guards at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center near the Syracuse University campus Thursday after she… Read more »
SU student detained at VA hospital
A graduate student was detained for 20 minutes by security guards at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center near the Syracuse University campus Thursday after she… Read more »
VA security forces SU student to delete pictures
On Thursday, a Syracuse University graduate student taking photographs outside the VA Medical Center on Irving Avenue was questioned by hospital security officers and forced… Read more »
Marshall Street : Jimmy John's reopens under new management
'Free Smells' have returned to Marshall Street.Last year, all Syracuse University students lost the opportunity to enjoy the aroma of freshly baked bread when Jimmy… Read more »
Ask the Experts : Freshmen v. Seniors: Who parties, studies more?
Whether it's a late night to hit the books or the party scene, freshmen have seniors beat.First-year students both party and study more than seniors,… Read more »
Ask the experts : You're fired!: Was CBS's decision to cancel Don Imus's talk show the best way to handle his controversial comments?
Question for the experts: Was CBS's decision to cancel Don Imus's talk show the best way to handle his controversial comments?Radio broadcaster Don Imus, who… Read more »
Survival of the fittest: Increased applicants cause more selective SU admission standards
Luckily for current students, applying here once is enough, since admission standards for the 2007-08 academic year at Syracuse University evidently became tougher than ever… Read more »
State finalizes 2007-'08 budget; bottle bill left out
After weeks of deliberation and debate, and even a missed deadline, New York state finally has a budget that puts it lawmakers in agreement. Less… Read more »
