Shielded from Justice: Officers face little accountability amid charges of misconduct
Edward Griffin-Nolan grew uneasy as he watched a Syracuse police officer lift a young Hispanic boy up by his shirt collar and smash his head… Read more »
Writer archives: Katy Stech
Students, police offer varying views of arrest
As Eugene Brown struggled with police officers outside Acropolis Pizza Sunday morning, crowds of onlookers gathered on Marshall Street to watch the dispute unfold. Some… Read more »
Grounds crew works to remove snow covering sidewalks, roads
The sun has yet to rise. The snow on the Quad's pathways lies unmarked with footprints. And a steady fall of snowflakes starts to build… Read more »
House rules
A university neighborhood association recently has focused its attention to the problem of overcrowding in off-campus student apartments. Support for their cause, though, has fallen… Read more »
Community displeased with lack of university involvement
Community activists criticized Syracuse University Jan. 23 for its lacking presence in the community, hoping their words will help bridge two worlds: the University Hill… Read more »
Delta Chi receives charter after meeting national standards
A set of greek-lettered sweatshirts on campus took on more substantial meaning after this weekend.Delta Chi became an official fraternity chapter Saturday night after receiving… Read more »
'Imminent' lawsuits force officials to explore legal file-sharing
Despite legal threats from the recording industry, SU students continue to burn CDs and download music. And university officials are looking into ways to keep… Read more »
Underground pipeline break fills street with steam, water
A 16-inch water main broke at about 11 a.m. Wednesday beneath University Avenue between Comstock and Ostrom avenues, said Paul Sacco, the foreman for Syracuse's… Read more »
Operation Prevent leads to Konrad's raid
About 10 Syracuse Police officers raided Konrad's Sports Bar at about 11 p.m. Thursday, resulting in the most successful bar raid sponsored by New York… Read more »
Oravecz to leave university after two years at OGLEL
Student Association, the greek and university community will lose a prominent member April 9. Joseph Oravecz, dean of students within the Office of Greek Life… Read more »
Admissions council appeals disability lawsuit
When senior Abby Rothberg applied to law school this past fall, she got an early lesson in disability law.The Syracuse University senior sued the Law… Read more »
E-mail worms attack Orangemail in-boxes, use deceptive tactics
When Elisabeth Johnson checked her e-mail Tuesday afternoon, she didn't open any of her ten new messages from the university. With subject lines like 'Weee',… Read more »
Undercover brothers: Unrecognized fraternities concern university officials
Jethro Monetti's mother was upset when she found out that her son was pledging Alpha Tau Omega, one of four unrecognized fraternities at Syracuse University.She… Read more »
Officers raid 3 local bars
Fifteen students were arrested Thursday night during three different bar raids in the SU area, said Lt. Shannon Trice.At about 10:30 p.m., Syracuse police and… Read more »
IFC expects bigger rush turnout
Last December, freshman Joe Witmer saw a sign advertising an informational meeting for SU's 18 social fraternities of the Interfraternity Council.'I wasn't sure if I… Read more »
Sororities begin recruitment for spring
Men looking for a date tonight may be out of luck. Five hundred eighty-nine girls have already made a commitment to SU's Greek System. About… Read more »
Scorsese cancels scheduled lecture
For the second time in a year, Syracuse University has been jilted by a high-profile speaker.Producer Martin Scorsese has canceled his lecture at Syracuse University… Read more »
SU ranks 24th among colleges with grads abroad in Peace Corps
In 1997, Jeremy Bloom grew tired of academia. After graduating from Grinnell College in Iowa, he went looking for an adventure. After joining the Peace… Read more »
Members try to help rape victims
Student Association members considered Tuesday the idea of assisting the SU R.A.P.E. Center by helping to ease some of the financial and emotional burdens of… Read more »
Members of greek community attempt to change SU proposal for risk management initiative
The image of Syracuse University's Greek System is expected to change within the next few years, say some university officials. It's just a matter of… Read more »
CMS warns that new virus may pose threat to ResNet
On January 1, the Welchia/Nachia worm, which ate into Syracuse University's network and brought Internet response time to a halt, died.CMS officials are thankful, but… Read more »
Utilities problems knock out ResNet, water on campus
A pair of utility problems kept students from showering or checking their e-mail upon returning to their SU residence halls after Winter Break. A majority… Read more »
Panhel updates rules to match national recruitment standards
The rules are changing. For students hoping to join sororities this spring, this could be welcome news.The Panhellenic Association approved a policy Wednesday that makes… Read more »
SA inaugurates members into 48th legislative body
Lame ducks mingled with rising stars in a ceremony marking the end of the Student Association's 47th legislative session and beginning of the 48th legislation… Read more »
