Duck: Meredith Galante
Meredith GalanteAsst. Copy Editor, Managing Editor, Editor in Chief (Fall 2008-Spring 2010)My cell phone blasts, jarring me awake. It's March 25, 2010. The NCAA Sweet… Read more »
Writer archives: Meredith Galante
Head games: Concussions are demanding more care with each career they destroy
Derek Hrinya laid on the turf, staring out into space. Colors were off. Everything was distorted, blurred in some way. He was nauseous. Then, started… Read more »
Backseat driver: Don Thatvihane advises SU athletes from his cab
Editor's note: In this edition, The Daily Orange presents a series throughout its sections about people who embody Syracuse, the university and the community surrounding… Read more »
The big easy: Hoyas' Monroe combines skill with humble nature
Michael Theus has seen everything Louisiana AAU basketball has produced for the past two decades. He was there for the growth of Stromile Swift. He… Read more »
Pilot program works to clear Euclid Avenue sidewalks
Barbara Humphrey walks to work at the SUNY Upstate Medical University every day on the Euclid Avenue sidewalk. Despite the heavy snowfall in Syracuse, Humphrey… Read more »
Golden boy: Entering senior season, Randle asserts role as Cal's leader
Jerome Randle said he felt like he was on an island last January, with his California team watching a late eight-point lead to Arizona State… Read more »
Golden boy: Entering senior season, Randle asserts role as Cal's leader
Jerome Randle said he felt like he was on an island last January, with his California team watching a late eight-point lead to Arizona State… Read more »
Newcomer uses bold tactics to push SA for change
Hari Iyer has attended one Student Association meeting at Syracuse University.He's only had time to read the election codes. He has not attended the meetings… Read more »
SU to open New Meadowlands Stadium
The Syracuse men's lacrosse team will be part of the first public event held in the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., according to… Read more »
SU Abroad eliminates budget deficit
SU Abroad has recovered from past financial troubles under a new budget system, but the program is still struggling to increase enrollment numbers.Due to the… Read more »
Finishing touches put on building
The sheet rock that donned the inside of Ernie Davis Hall disappeared and the glass walls became visible. The bare beams in the lobby now… Read more »
CLOSING THE GAP: With increased funding, SU men's soccer looking for on-field results
Dean Foti held his hands 12 inches apart. Figuratively, this was where the Syracuse men's soccer team stood apart from its competition. 'If this is… Read more »
Doesn't add up: The Big 10 has 11 teams. Does it need 12?
Eleven teams make no sense to former Syracuse Athletic Director Jake Crouthamel. He can explain 10, because the conference is called 'the Big Ten.' Twelve… Read more »
SU cans Anheuser-Busch promotion
Adam McCullough doesn't let the color of a can influence the amount of beer he drinks. A blue can? A silver can? An orange can?… Read more »
Desko beats odds, becomes 1st coach to win consecutive titles in 11 years
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - As John Desko embraced Kenny Nims on the field at Gillette Stadium, his son, Tim, dumped a bucket of Gatorade over his… Read more »
CRUISING: Syracuse defeats Duke by 10-goal margin to advance to the championship game Monday
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Stephen Keogh shook his head back and forth in disbelief as he stood outside the Syracuse locker room after SU's final four… Read more »
ONE MORE: SU seniors look to go out on top against Cornell in title game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Matt Abbott wants to end his career at Syracuse by winning 'just one more game.'Syracuse has won many games with Abbott, a… Read more »
Firm defense helps Syracuse earn bid to final four
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. - John Lade said the feeling was indescribable. Rendered speechless momentarily after the game, the sophomore transfer and starting defender was numb with… Read more »
ON THE ATTACK: Like in high school, Duke's Crotty leaps from midfield to attack before final season
Ned Crotty has been asked to make this switch before.Crotty played exceptionally on the lacrosse field at the mifield position at Delbarton School in New… Read more »
CRUISING: Syracuse defeats Duke by 10-goal margin to advance to the championship game Monday
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Stephen Keogh shook his head back and forth in disbelief as he stood outside the Syracuse locker room after SU's final four… Read more »
GOING FOR 2: Syracuse's quest for back-to-back titles starts with NCAA 1st round
John Desko said it is like déj vu.Last season, Syracuse played MAAC champion Canisius in the first round of the NCAA tournament, then looked ahead… Read more »
Syracuse women's lacrosse hoping tough regular season schedule pays off in NCAAs
Gary Gait wanted to make his team's strength of schedule better. He felt it would help if they had more quality wins come Selection Sunday… Read more »
Minutes after win, Orange shifts attention to upcoming NCAA tournament
For Syracuse, another season begins now. Sure, the No. 1 Orange had No. 17 Colgate on its revenge list since last season. Losing to the… Read more »
Syracuse looks for revenge vs. Colgate on Senior Day
The Syracuse men's lacrosse team embarked on a 'Revenge Tour' in 2008, picking off each opponent that had defeated it during its dismal 5-8 campaign… Read more »
