Syracuse University keeps advocating for Perkins loan program as federal government plans to end it
Syracuse University continues to support the Federal Perkins Loan Program as the government plans to bring to an end. Read more »
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Expert shares insight on Congress overriding presidential veto on bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia
An assistant professor from the University of New Haven gives his expertise on Congress overriding presidential veto on a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
What you need to know to vote in fall elections
The deadline to register to vote is upcoming. Here's everything you need to know. Read more »
Q&A: Law professor on how 9/11 has left permanent effects on U.S. national security policy
William Snyder, a visiting assistant professor of law at Syracuse University’s College of Law, talks about how 9/11 has affected U.S. national security policy. Read more »
How airport security has increased since 9/11
Two national security experts weigh in on increased airport security after Sept. 11 attacks. Read more »
Professors on the declassification of documents detailing Saudi involvement in 9/11 attacks
The 28 pages are part of a longer document published in December 2002 by the intelligence committees of the House and Senate. The pages outline possible links between the Sept. 11 hijackers and the involvement of the Saudi Arabian government. Read more »
SU professor will stay active in politics despite loss in congressional primary
Syracuse University professor, Eric Kingson, reflects on experience in running for office as New York State’s representative for the 24th congressional district. Kingson said it was a rewarding experience, but he does not plan to run for a political office again. Read more »
Syracuse University among colleges feeling effects of teacher shortage
The number of public classroom teachers has decreased by 8 percent statewide over the last decade. Read more »
Palmer: Potential new law could criminalize grassroots car racers
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a law which would stop all would-be racers from making any kind of modification that would tamper with, or have an effect on, the emissions coming out of a car’s tailpipes. Read more »
NAACP president on how millennials can help improve racial issues
Cornell Brooks gave a lecture centered largely around social justice and racial issues in the United States, and how young people can help improve the country make progress on those issues. Read more »
Why SU professor and Congressional candidate Eric Kingson thinks the US needs a Democrat in the White House
Eric Kingson spoke at Syracuse University on Wednesday by the invitation of Democracy Matters, a national student group with a chapter at SU that focuses on campaign finance reform. Read more »
Photographer Ben Altman shows exhibit about human atrocities, violence at Light Work Gallery
Ben Altman is a British photographer whose exhibit, "Site/Sight," is showing at the Light Work Gallery. The show strives to show the relationship between violent turning points in human history and how they affect the world today. Read more »
Newly confirmed education secretary talks college affordability
Education Secretary John King, who was just confirmed by the Senate last week, talks about what the Obama Administration is doing to make college more affordable. Read more »
Katko proposed terrorism bills pass in House of Representatives
Two bills proposed by Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) passed in the House of Representatives and moved on to the Senate for approval last month. Read more »
Syracuse University professors are doubtful of a bill that may restrict research
Syracuse University officials are skeptical of a bill recently passed by the United States House of Representatives that would require the National Science Foundation to follow strict guidelines and only award federal funding to research projects that are in the "national interest." Read more »
O'Connor: Rep. John Katko’s travel watchdog bill would enhance anti-terrorism efforts
Conservative columnist Kyle O’ Connor takes a stance on Rep. John Katko's proposal to monitor terrorist travel and argues that, if passed, the act would pose as a strong preventative measure in ensuring the country’s safety. Read more »
Amid criticism, advocates for Planned Parenthood relay simple message about women's health services
Syracuse's sole Planned Parenthood provides women with abortion services, access to various forms of contraception, STI testing and pregnancy tests, among other services. Read more »
Katko outraises Democratic opponents in 4th quarter
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the incumbent Congressman in the 2016 race, is leading in fundraising efforts for the fourth quarter in 2015 against his three Democratic challengers. Read more »
Syracuse University reports $60,000 in total lobbying in fourth quarter of 2015
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the fourth quarter of 2015. That was equal to the lobbying reported in the second and third quarters. Read more »
TRAC uses public records requests, big data to report on federal agencies
A small research center located in Newhouse 2 sends thousands public records requests to some of the federal government's biggest agencies in the hopes of increasing accountability and transparency. Read more »
Ask the Experts: Professors discuss potential effects of global climate talks in Paris
Syracuse University professors talk about what could come of the Paris Climate Conference, which began on Nov. 30 and is two weeks long. Read more »
President Barack Obama makes address about strategy to destroy Islamic State
President Barack Obama made an address on Sunday with plans to keep Americans safe and defeat the Islamic State. Read more »
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 »
US, New York state should accept Syrian refugees
The Daily Orange Editorial Board unanimously agrees that the United States should accept Syrian refugees. Read more »
