Right to wear arms: City teams up with company to repurpose seized firearms into jewelry
The same guns that are seized as crime scene evidence in Syracuse could now reappear on the city’s streets – this time, as jewelry wrapped… Read more »
Writer archives: Nicki Gorny
Suspended disbelief: City of Syracuse hires civil rights expert to address high suspension rate
Attention will again be focused on the Syracuse City School District’s discipline practices this month. Civil rights expert Dan Losen will present his findings on… Read more »
Business model: Fashion show to promote, highlight Armory Square stores
Sipping a beer with a friend at The Blue Tusk bar in Armory Square one day, Lisa Butler had an idea to have a runway… Read more »
Street-wise: Syracuse begins construction to renovate desolate alley downtown
With $1 million, the City of Syracuse is transforming a dark, unwelcoming alley into a pedestrian destination. “This is going to go a long way… Read more »
Miner wins mayoral Democratic primary as incumbent
Incumbent Stephanie Miner won the Democrats’ mayoral nomination Tuesday, beating Common Councilor Patrick Hogan and citizen activist Alfonso Davis in the Democratic primary election. “Four… Read more »
Mind on the money: With rising student debt rates, more students receive financial aid
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the period for which both Syracuse University and the average private school charges tuition was misstated. SU charges… Read more »
Democratic candidates face off in TV debate
Three Syracuse mayoral candidates squared off in a televised forum Wednesday, each pitching themselves as the best candidate in the Democratic primary this September. Incumbent… Read more »
Weather-proof: Syracuse ranks as No. 1 safest city from natural disasters
In spite of its reputation for heavy snowfall, Syracuse ranks as the top housing market for safety from natural disasters. “Generally, I think Syracuse is… Read more »
Worldly influence: Journalist to bring global experience to commencement address
When Nicholas Kristof flew to Africa in the late 1990s to report on the erupting civil war in the Congo, he didn't realize it would… Read more »
Two SU students reach final round of National Debate Championships for first time
Making it to the final round of the National Debate Championships put two members of the Syracuse University Debate Society in the record books. Debate… Read more »
Students start online petition about payment of Big East conference exit fee
Two Syracuse University students have started a petition calling for SU Athletics, not the entire university, to pay the $7.5 million Big East conference exit… Read more »
Guiding their future: As first class to attend college on Say Yes to Education scholarships graduates, program enters time of transition
When they first heard about Say Yes to Education, members of the Syracuse City School District’s class of 2009 didn’t buy it. “It was one… Read more »
Davis, Lang appeal dismissal of slander suit against Boeheim, SU
Former Syracuse basketball ball boys Bobby Davis and Mike Lang have returned to the court system to appeal the dismissal of their slander suit against… Read more »
Two SU students arrested on drug charges during investigation of student death
UPDATED: April 17, 2:46 a.m. Two Syracuse University students were arrested this weekend on drug charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into the death… Read more »
Archbold Gymnasium opens on time Monday without damage from steam leak
Archbold Gymnasium opened at the scheduled time on Monday despite a steam leak that led to the evacuation of the building late Sunday night. The… Read more »
Archbold Gymnasium evacuates after pressure leak in vapor system
Department of Recreation Services officials evacuated Archbold Gymnasium on Sunday night due to a pressure leak in the building’s vapor system. Fire department officials said… Read more »
Water pipe bursts in Park Point, soaks several rooms on first floor
A water pipe burst in the Park Point Syracuse apartment complex Tuesday evening, soaking several rooms on the first floor of the building. The Syracuse… Read more »
Website hosts Michigan ad after dean loses bet
Those still mourning the Orange’s Final Four loss to Michigan found an unpleasant surprise on the School of Information Studies’ website Monday. The iSchool’s homepage… Read more »
Library to discontinue e-reserves by end of spring semester
Syracuse University Libraries will discontinue its electronic course reserve service, or e-reserves, effective the end of spring semester. E-reserves is a library service through which… Read more »
Subdued Marshall Street crowds require little police involvement
Following the Orange’s close loss in the Final Four round of the NCAA tournament Saturday, subdued crowds on Marshall Street made safety officers’ jobs easy.… Read more »
Two buses to take students to Final Four games
UPDATED: April 4, 2013, 11:36 a.m. The Student Association will provide students two free buses to Atlanta for the NCAA Final Four and championship games this… Read more »
International programs emphasize importance of diversity, integration
Attracting those of French, Haitian and Congolese roots, the Club Francophonie meets in the Slutzker Center for International Services to enjoy French food, movies and… Read more »
Syracuse Common Council moves forward with student housing ordinance; appropriates funds for environmental impact assessment
The Syracuse Common Council voted Monday to move forward with a proposed ordinance to limit student housing in the university neighborhood. The council appropriated about… Read more »
Summer courses to help international students adjust to U.S. academic system
A bridge program to acclimate international students to academic and cultural aspects of the United States during the summer is in the works at Syracuse… Read more »
