U.S., Canada call on IOC to allow Haudenosaunee lacrosse team in 2028 Olympics
The U.S. and Canada released a statement calling on the IOC to add the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to compete in lacrosse at the 2028 Olympics. Read more »
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Walsh reflects on time in office during 2025 State of the City Address
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh emphasized economic and environmental initiatives throughout final annual State of the City Address Thursday night. Read more »
Trump names Brandon Williams under secretary for nuclear security
Former Rep. Brandon Williams will serve as Trump's undersecretary for nuclear security of the United States Department of Energy. Read more »
‘Armageddon’: Los Angeles-based Syracuse students reflect on wildfires
As wildfires continue across LA, students begin a new semester while hoping their neighborhood isn't the next one to make the news. Read more »
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire with hostage deal
Israel and Hamas have reached a six-week ceasefire, set to begin Sunday which will include the release of hostages. Read more »
As 2025 Marshall Scholar, Newhouse alum hopes to explore AI ethics
Ghael Fobes was honored as a 2025 Marshall Scholar after graduating from SU in 2022. He hopes to explore the ethics of AI in journalism. Read more »
Explaining the looming TikTok ban
As January 19 approaches, the U.S. government’s push for TikTok’s sale continues. The app’s future is uncertain, for its 170 million users. Read more »
Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York
Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read more »
Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics
Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read more »
Hochul announces $1 billion commitment in 2025 State of the State Address
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $1 billion commitment to combat climate change, cut middle-class taxes and address the housing crisis. Read more »
SUNY schools to require added civic discourse, information literacy curriculum
SUNY schools are requiring civic discourse information and info literacy to be added to their curriculums. Read more »
ATO in process of campus return despite suspension
The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity has confirmed they are in the process of returning to SU, but the university confirmed ATO is still suspended. Read more »
Local politicians outline legislative goals for 2025
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined her legislative priorities and goals for the coming year, like strengthening the state economy. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral race, Stefanik replacement special election set for 2025
With the start of 2025, the highly-anticipated mayoral race in Syracuse has started to heat up. Syracuse mayor Ben Walsh is unable to run due to reaching his two term limit, opening the door for multiple candidates. Read more »
Barnes & Noble College provides updates on SU campus store
Barnes & Noble released an update regarding plans at SU, regarding management and online resources after the takeover of the campus store. Read more »
SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading
Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read more »
TV series ‘Lockerbie: A Search for Truth’ premieres
The show follows the story of a father in the aftermath of his daughter’s death in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Onondaga County DA appointed as special prosecutor in Robert Brooks case
William Fitzpatrick has been appointed as Onondaga County’s district attorney in the special investigation of Robert Brooks’ death. Read more »
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 »
Companies to pay for climate change-related damages under state law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring carbon-emitting companies to pay for climate change-driven damages across the state. Read more »
Common Council approves tax exemption for developers of former SDC
The Common Council approved a tax exemption agreement for the group that's building housing on the former site of the Syracuse Development Center during its Monday meeting. Read more »
3 juveniles arrested after multiple burglaries across Syracuse
Three juveniles responsible for a series of burglaries in Syracuse were arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree. Read more »
Deceased person found in Huntington Hall
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety responded to reports of a deceased person at SU's Huntington Hall Thursday morning. Read more »
USen addresses faculty parking, student healthcare at final semester meeting
Syracuse University's Senate discussed faculty parking, student health and changes to faculty healthcare benefits at its meeting. Read more »
