SU College of Law client receives presidential pardon 17 years after conviction
More than a decade after her conviction, a client of the SU College of Law defense clinic has received a presidential pardon — and a second chance. Read more »
Writer archives: Thomas Beckley-Forest
Beckley-Forest: US should accept refugees, counter Islamophobia
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest calls on the people of the United States and the country’s leaders to refrain from perpetuating xenophobia toward Syrian refugees. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: US states, cities should publish records of police wrongdoings
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest suggests that communities nationwide follow in Chicago’s example of putting police misconduct records online. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Significant reform necessary for Albany’s corrupt political culture
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest takes aim at corruption in the New York state government and discusses possible solutions. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Speaker Paul Ryan could prove an unlikely source of compromise
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest considers the implications of Paul Ryan’s rise to speaker of the House. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Mishandling of Benghazi hearing embarrassed GOP, let Hillary Clinton off hook
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest explains why the House Select Committee on Benghazi failed to deal a blow to Hillary Clinton’s campaign or hold her accountable. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Presidential candidates offer competing visions for global crises
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest breaks down the presidential candidates’ visions for foreign policy as the nation heads into 2016 Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Additional institutional change needed to move past ‘War on Drugs’
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest discusses moving past drug-war policies as a nation through structural adjustments. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Boehner’s exit highlights Republican disunity, promises deadlock
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest discusses the implications of John Boehner’s resignation. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Pope’s call for climate action won’t influence Republicans
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest argues that the Pope’s push for climate action will not sway members of the Republican Party. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: PAC restructuring contributes to culture of ‘big money politics’
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest gives his take on what may come of law firm Perkins Coie's deeper look into campaign finance. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Skewed democratic debate schedule unfair to candidates, voters
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest explains why the limited 2016 Democratic debate schedule could make the party’s presidential primaries dangerously lopsided. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Return to populist ideals could save Democratic Party in 2016
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest explains how the Democrats are at a crossroads and why the idealism of populist candidates like Bernie Sanders may appeal more to voters in the upcoming election. Read more »
Beckley-Forest: Trump's overt rhetoric fails to win over growing Latino demographic
Liberal columnist Thomas Beckley-Forest argues that Donald Trump's recent clash with Jorge Ramos proves Trump will not win over Latino voters in the presidential election. Read more »
Committee encourages seniors to give back to Syracuse University through donations
Seniors in the Syracuse University class of 2015 are encouraged to give back to the university by donating $20.15 each as a part of the Class Act campaign. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Team of Syracuse University professors conduct pioneering research in personal cyber-security field
There are numerous ways that hackers can gain access to your private technology, according to a group of researchers working out of Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
Syracuse University administrators, faculty and staff to hold event celebrating former vice chancellor and provost Eric Spina's accomplishments
Syracuse University faculty and staff members will gather in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium on Friday for a celebration honoring Eric Spina, who stepped down as SU’s vice chancellor and provost in December 2014. Read more »
Syracuse University's chapter of nonprofit Enactus places fourth in national competition
The Syracuse University chapter of the nonprofit organization Enactus came in fourth place in its league of 181 teams at the Enactus United States National… Read more »
Safet Mesanovic uses student ideas for basis of platform as write-in candiate for SA president
In Mesanovic's platform, he has pledged to put the ideas of students above his own, and ensure the voices of all students be heard, even those of international students like himself and other marginalized groups. Read more »
Syracuse Housing Authority to receive large grant for Work to Independence program
Syracuse Housing Authority will receive almost $2 million from the federal government for the Work to Independence program. Read more »
Street parking on Euclid Avenue may potentially be replaced with bike lanes
Syracuse city officials may soon get rid of all parking spaces on Euclid Avenue to make space for two new bicycle lanes, said Syracuse Common Councilor Bob Dougherty. Read more »
Gordon discusses role as next chief human resources officer, previous work at NYU, New York City Department of Education
Gordon was selected by Chancellor Kent Syverud to be the next chief human resources officer last week. Gordon will oversee all areas of SU’s human resource services for the university’s faculty and staff of more than 5,000. Read more »
School to host 'Hip-Hop Architecture' symposium
Professionals and experts in the areas of hip hop, visual art and architecture will gather in Slocum Hall from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday for a free-to-attend symposium on the intersection of hip-hop ideas and architecture. Read more »
Fraternity partners with BE Wise campaign to create alcohol awareness video
The partnership of Delta Kappa Epsilon and the BE Wise campaign released a video last week aimed at drawing attention to the downsides of alcohol abuse. The video, titled “Make Wise Choices,” which depicts a night of drinking gone sour, was released on Feb. 25 and has already racked up over 1,300 views on YouTube. Read more »
