Bulman: There’s no Planet B, and other takeaways from the Syracuse March for Science
Environment columnist Morgan Bulman explains how ordinary people can make sure they have a stake in the future of the planet. Read more »
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'The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl' creator Issa Rae to speak at Syracuse University
Rae, who is best known for creating the YouTube series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, will speak at Goldstein Auditorium on March 31. Read more »
Maple Day displays tapping at Thornden Park
Kris Dulmer and Brad Fierke have been tapping maple trees for sap for eight years. They use the sap to make syrup of various flavors. Read more »
Enjoy that nice weather – it’s only the world attacking us
With so many issues going on in the world, it becomes easy to forget that the world is slowly dying. Humor Columnist Josh Feinblatt is concerned, though. Read more »
Thornden Park Association to host annual Chili Bowl Festival this weekend
This Saturday, the Thornden Park Association will host its 21st annual Chili Bowl Festival to bring the community together. Read more »
SUNY-ESF adjunct professor awarded state department funding to monitor wetlands
Timothy Howard was awarded $114,000 by the US State Department to conduct monitoring of the lower St. Lawrence River wetlands and Lake Ontario. Read more »
Chemistry research lab at SUNY-ESF works to lessen the harsh side effects of chemotherapy
Christopher Nomura and post-doctoral fellow Ata Pinto from SUNY-ESF developed a special polymer capable of tricking cancer cells into ingesting chemotherapy drugs in a ‘Trojan horse’ style maneuver. With a more precise delivery method, these polymers may allow for lower doses of chemotherapy with the same effectiveness. Read more »
Frozen EPA grants left SUNY-ESF researchers on thin ice, but there’s hope for the future of environmental research
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Environmentalists and indigenous rights advocates at SUNY-ESF unite against completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Officials at ESF were disappointed but unsurprised by Trump’s executive orders expediting approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The college’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment aims to bring indigenous concerns and expertise to the fore of scientific discussion at ESF. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students express concerns about President Donald Trump’s travel ban
SUNY-ESF students met on Wednesday to discuss their reactions to President Donald Trump’s immigration ban that impacts seven Muslim-majority countries. The SUNY system is also undertaking a survey to understand the ban’s impacts on the entirety of the state school system. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students express concern about accessibility to counseling services
Some SUNY-ESF students said the college needs to hire more therapists for the new SUNY-ESF Counseling Services. Read more »
Asian students comment on implications of a Trump presidency heading into Inauguration Day
Asian students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF comment on the inflammatory comments and cultural implications Donald Trump may bring to his presidential term. Read more »
An explanation of Syracuse University’s Student Association and its initiatives
Some past SA initiatives have included mental health awareness, a bicycle share program and an audit on all Greek life. Read more »
Syracuse University student calls on chancellor to protect rights of undocumented community members
Jon Erickson, a graduate student at Syracuse University, shares why he thinks SU Chancellor Kent Syverud should stand by undocumented students at SU and SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Syracuse University, SUNY-ESF have properly addressed sanctuary campus issue
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF's efforts to protect undocumented students. Read more »
SUNY-ESF governing body votes no confidence in President Quentin Wheeler
The SUNY-ESF Academic Governance body has voted that it does not have confidence in President Quentin Wheeler, after months of growing frustration and tension with his leadership. Read more »
Orange Alerts best reserved for immediate, public threats
While it is crucial that colleges and universities put sexual assault at the forefront, it’s important that they do so in a sensitive and empowering… Read more »
Former dean appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement
Cathyrn Newton, dean emerita and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was appointed as special adviser to the chancellor and provost for faculty engagement. In her new role Newton is expected to expand undergraduate research. Read more »
Comedian Chris D'Elia will perform during Family Weekend
Comedian Chris D’Elia will perform at Syracuse University during Family Weekend, University Union announced in press release Thursday. D’Elia will perform in Goldstein auditorium Oct. 29… Read more »
Cues from SUNY-ESF could lead SU to thorough sustainability
Environment columnist Victoria Chen points to SUNY-ESF as a model of sustainability for Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty reflect on Donald Newhouse as 2016 commencement speaker
Before giving his commencement speech on Sunday, Syracuse University faculty discuss Donald Newhouse as this year's commencement speaker. Read more »
See when and where Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF are holding each of their convocation ceremonies
Here are the locations, times and speakers for each of the individual Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF convocation ceremonies. Read more »
Two SUNY-ESF students recognized with highest SUNY student award for well-roundedness
Two senior State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry students received the highest SUNY student recognition for their well-roundedness and academic excellence. Read more »
How sexual assault on college campuses is reported differently at Syracuse University versus public institutions
Even after Syracuse University adopted in 2015 sexual assault prevention legislation that required it to make changes to its sexual assault policy, it is still unclear as to how many reports of sexual assault have been made by SU students due to the university's status as a private institution. Read more »
