Local construction company to turn downtown building into student housing
UPDATED: MAY 15, 4:35 p.m. Syracuse University students will soon see new living options in downtown Syracuse, after a new construction company revamps a vacant… Read more »
Writer archives: Natsumi Ajisaka
Senior gift committee's ongoing efforts result in more donations
This year’s donations to the Syracuse University Senior Class Giving Campaign have exceeded the number of donations received last year due to changes within the… Read more »
Schools to host convocation ceremonies
Every Syracuse University school and college, as well as SUNY-ESF, will host individual convocation ceremonies for their graduating seniors. An overall commencement ceremony will be… Read more »
Office of Judicial Affairs to change name to Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
UPDATED: May 8, 10:17 p.m. The Office of Judicial Affairs will change its name to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities effective July 1.… Read more »
Students celebrate in Walnut Park with costumes, free food, musical performances
Students dressed as gorillas, bananas, clowns, Gumby and a penguin were all spotted in Walnut Park on Friday afternoon — a sign of Syracuse University’s… Read more »
Sit-in protest at Schine Student Center calls attention to diversity issues on campus
There was nothing out of place about the students sitting on the circular bench in the center of the Schine Student Center. Talking and laughing,… Read more »
Mark Ryan: SU alumnus Mark Ryan carries diehard appreciation of Syracuse into life with his family
In Kelly Ryan’s favorite photo, she is dressed in her father Mark Ryan’s gray Syracuse University sweatshirt. The sweatshirt nearly swallows her up. Still a… Read more »
Relationship between U.S., North Korea deteriorates
To many Americans, the most familiar images of North Korean leaders are crazed, cartoonish caricatures. “But are they really?” said Stuart Thorson, a professor of… Read more »
Camp Kesem holds vigil to honor cancer victims
The Quad was almost empty Sunday night except for nearly 30 people gathered in front of Hendricks Chapel. The people cupped their hands around the… Read more »
LGBT conference to feature panel on safe spaces in schools
In high school, Liam Fitzpatrick struggled privately with the realization that he was gay. The anxiety of this realization caused him to leave school. This… Read more »
SU named top institution for Fulbright students with 11 student winners
UPDATED: April 14, 2:40 p.m. CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the location where Steven Johnson resided for six months was misstated. He lived… Read more »
Despite conflict with Final Four game, Relay for Life raises about $114,000
Judy Blaszka passed away in her sleep early in the morning in late October 2009, during her daughter Gina Blaszka’s sophomore year at Syracuse University.… Read more »
Panelists discuss misconceptions in relationship between U.S., China
Despite being close in trade relations, the United States keeps China at a distance, said a panel of experts in Maxwell Auditorium on Monday. “U.S.-China… Read more »
Utility tax extension faces opposition among legislators
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed utility tax extension, which would cost taxpayers a projected $3 billion during the next five years, faces the State Assembly this… Read more »
Bill that would loosen restrictions on abortions in New York causes controversy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a proposal in early January to loosen restrictions on abortions in New York, but opponents claim it increases access to a… Read more »
Students compete to tell best five-minute story in weekly event
On Thursday nights, Rick Martin and the Rev. Gail Riina pull the chairs in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel into a circle, sometimes around… Read more »
Gallup poll reveals disagreement on whether quality of higher education has improved
Although many changes have shaped higher education through the years, Americans are not in agreement about whether they’ve had a positive effect. A Feb. 5… Read more »
Procter & Gamble Global Beauty Care group president promotes change, courage in advertising industry
When Deb Henretta wandered into the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and met the head of the advertising department, she unknowingly started her career.… Read more »
SU professors discuss aftermath of fiscal cliff deal
Between late December 2012 and early January 2013, various media platforms buzzed with one phrase: “fiscal cliff.” Adding to the sense of foreboding was the… Read more »
Globe on display in Heroy Geology Building
After a long journey last semester, a giant globe made its way to Syracuse before showing up, almost overnight, above the doorway of the Heroy… Read more »
