Editor's picks: The top news stories of 2024
2024 saw many changes to Syracuse University and the local community. The Daily Orange's news staff compiled the year's most impactful stories. Read more »
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Our humor columnist has all the do's, don'ts to conquer your freshman year
Our humor columnist guides Syracuse University freshmen through the do’s and don'ts to survive their first year on campus. Read more »
Opinion: SU doesn’t meet student expectations, making rise in tuition unjustified
The university continues to take on these large, financially demanding endeavors to accommodate our number of students, when what they should really be focusing on is the students and facilities it already has. Read more »
SU purchases Hotel Skyler Syracuse
Syracuse University purchased the Hotel Skyler to keep a hotel close to university property after converting the Sheraton Hotel. Read more »
Breaking down second-year SU housing options after Sheraton, 727 S. Crouse Ave. added
SU’s new strategic housing plan comes after a three-year housing review found that students wanted more housing options on North Campus. Read more »
Otto Tunes’ first ICCA semifinals is the result of a close knit brotherhood
Syracuse University a cappella group, Otto Tunes, went to the ICCA Semifinals for the first time. The group has a close bond, which helped them reach this point. Read more »
SU’s Sheraton Hotel will house second-year students once converted
Once converted to a dorm this summer, the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center is set to house primarily second-year students. Read more »
Syracuse University to convert Sheraton into undergrad housing
The Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center will close after spring commencement for construction, and is set to open as a 400-bed residence hall next fall. Read more »
Sammy Curcuru is breaking into the music scene and is 'hungry' for more
Get into the head of SU’s rising star, Sammy Curcuru Read more »
Your questions answered: The D.O.'s advice to the class of 2027
The Daily Orange answered questions that freshmen asked about Syracuse University as they settle into the first couple of weeks. Read more »
Welcome Week is only as intimidating as you make it
The most important reminder I repeated to myself was that I wasn’t alone in only knowing a few people — almost everybody in my shoes was trying to be liked and make friends right away. Read more »
Boburmirzo ‘Bob’ Sharipov remembered for his comforting humor, wit
Sharipov's brother, Abdulaziz, described Sharipov's time at SU was the best three years of his life. Read more »
A brutally honest review of every freshman dorm
1000 stairs, constant construction and collective suffering — here are the unofficial rankings of SU freshman dorms. Read more »
SA advances menstrual product availability project into phase 2
The second phase of the Student Association’s plan to provide universal access to free menstrual products is experiencing delays, SA members said. Read more »
SU, JMA Wireless partner to bring 5G to 3 residence halls
About 53% of students eligible for the JMA 5G pilot program have joined thus far, with 47% currently unable to join due to technological constraints. Read more »
Around 200 SU students relocated due to 'unanticipated' amount of first-year enrollments
SU notified around 200 students assigned to live in DellPlain hall for the 2022-23 school year that they would be relocated in an email Monday. Read more »
Students of SU’s Food Recovery Network donate leftover food to local residents
The Food Recovery Network at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF aims to engage with local social work groups to limit food waste. Read more »
Law school group helps first-generation law students
The First Generation Law Student Association collaborates with the admissions office at the College of Law to connect with applicants who identify as first-generation law students and want support during the application process. Read more »
SU awarded 2nd STARS Silver rating for recent sustainability efforts
Syracuse University received its second Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating Systems (STARS) Silver Rating for its commitment to increasing sustainability across campus. Read more »
The Marshall, Allyn Innovation Center among SU’s summer construction projects
On April 18, Vice President and Chief Campus Facilities Officer Pete Sala sent a campus-wide email listing construction projects set to start this summer and during the fall 2022 semester. Read more »
SU resident advisers express feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked with duties
In an online survey conducted by The Daily Orange of RAs at SU, 28 of the 49 respondents indicated they are either unsatisfied or extremely unsatisfied with their compensation. Read more »
Unsung Hero recipient Peipei Liu advocates for cultural understanding at SU
Peipei Liu, a 2022 recipient of Syracuse University's Unsung Hero Award, said the honor validated her beliefs and efforts in “making the world a better place.” Read more »
Residents of Flint, Day, Lawrinson and Sadler must get tested for COVID-19 by Friday
Syracuse University's COVID-19 Project Management Office instructed residents of Flint, Day and Lawrinson Halls via email Wednesday to get tested for COVID-19 as a result of wastewater testing. Read more »
SU's wastewater testing has become more valuable in determining COVID transmission
Syracuse University is continuing its use of wastewater surveillance testing to determine COVID-19 transmission on campus. Read more »
