Greek councils appoint new leaders for next semester
Most students over Winter Break will prepare for another academic semester. But some students will also be preparing to take over the leadership positions for… Read more »
Writer archives: Katy Stech
Service fraternity puts new spin on greek life
A few times each semester, Laura Houston makes her way to Sedgwick Heights nursing home on Erie Boulevard to play Friday-afternoon bingo with senior citizens.She… Read more »
Storm knocks out power off campus
High winds with gusts up to 70 mph knocked out power in theSyracuse University area Thursday night, said Carrie Burns, spokeswoman for the Niagara Mohawk… Read more »
Number of pledges more than doubled in fall for fraternities
The freshly stitched greek letters on the front of the sweatshirt still shine with a never-been-washed glow. It still smells dingy, like a factory. The… Read more »
Greek organizations discuss need for social policy change
Both university and greek officials, after studying the pros and cons of the proposed social policy, began the negotiation process to revise it.The policy, which… Read more »
State, university officials clash over location of future research building
State and university officials know what they want - they just don't know where to put it.Officials are currently disagreeing on a future location for… Read more »
Greek community newspaper Hermes ends production
In Greek mythology, Circe killed Hermes. On the Syracuse University campus, circulation killed Hermes.After three years of covering SU's greek community, Hermes Newspaper has ceased… Read more »
Pair of Democratic candidates claim victory in race for open at-large Common Council seats
Eager eyes watched the television screens at the Onondaga County Democratic Committee post-election party as the cheers and whistles of Democratic zealots echoed through a… Read more »
Officers investigate unusually high number of fire alarms in Brewster, Boland
Freshman Evan Schreiber had a long day.The entrepreneurship and television, radio and film major had worked hard preparing for both an exam and a paper… Read more »
Candidates for Common Council speak out about issues
Beth Brownson, Kurt Schmeling and Bill Ryan are competing for two at-large positions in the Syracuse Common Council in Tuesday's election. The race's candidates consist… Read more »
Person suspected of 4 burglaries in Haven Hall
Brandon Lieb stepped out of his room on the fourth floor of Haven Residence Hall for barely five minutes to brush his teeth before going… Read more »
High wind speeds cause the evacuation of Tolley building
Public Safety officers evacuated the Tolley Administration Building between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday due to severe winds. 'We weren't concerned about the building… Read more »
State approves peace officer status for SU
Syracuse University Public Safety officers are one step closer to achieving peace officer status. On Oct. 7, Governor George E. Pataki signed a bill that… Read more »
My ex-governor can beat up your new governor
It's two days after California constituents elected Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor, and I think I am the only person on campus who responds to the… Read more »
Students removed from Lawrinson due to racially biased music, speech
Syracuse University officials may take judicial action regarding a bias-related incident that occurred early Sept. 20 in Lawrinson Residence Hall. At about 3 a.m., a… Read more »
Students removed from Lawrinson due to racially biased music, speech
Syracuse University officials may take judicial action regarding a bias-related incident that occurred early Sept. 20 in Lawrinson Residence Hall. At about 3 a.m., a… Read more »
SU alumnus to perform in 'Rent' production at Oncenter
'Rent' actor Brian Gligor has an impressive list of things to do when the production comes to Syracuse.'I want to eat at Lemon Grass, get… Read more »
Greeks, officials clash over policy
A move by the university to crack down on risks associated with greek partying is leading some greeks to contemplate breaking away from the school.By… Read more »
Universities across country re-evaluating scheduling plans
With Syracuse University on the brink of instituting a five-day work week scheduling plan, many students have chosen to protest in the name of saving… Read more »
CMS to reinstate service fee for fixing computers
Computer and Media Services employees will no longer make free house calls to cure Syracuse University students' sick computers. On Oct. 6, CMS will revert… Read more »
CMS not alone in battle against Internet troubles
The Internet has become a part of everyday life, and college students are not an exception.Recently, various strains of viruses and worms have put students… Read more »
Greek organizations gather potential new members
Greek organizations on campus will once again have the chance to fill their ranks, this time in a more relaxed atmosphere.The greek community is in… Read more »
Forum discusses weekend bias incident
More than 100 students, faculty and Syracuse community members gathered in Hendricks Chapel at 7 p.m. Tuesday for an open forum about a bias-related incident… Read more »
Student recovering after being hit by car
A Syracuse University freshman is still recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday evening.Jane Khodos, a freshman broadcast journalism and international… Read more »
