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New York Times

The Betting Side of the NFL

Saturday, February 1, 2014, By Sawyer Kamman

The National Football League, home to touchdowns and big hits, fuels many industries, including, for better or worse, the gambling industry. Bets from across the globe are placed every Sunday on every games, helped by crazed fans looking for return…

Media, Law & Policy

ESPN Guests Headline Three Newhouse Sports Media Center Events This Weekend

Wednesday, January 29, 2014, By Cyndi Moritz

The Newhouse Sports Media Center will present three events this weekend: “ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’—What They Do and How They Do It” will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. Guests…

Campus & Community

Blood Drive Exceeds Goal in Kick-Off of April Blood Battle vs. Boston College

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, By News Staff

(Story update: The event generated 245 registered donors, with 181 presented to donate. This led to 178 units of blood being donated to the Red Cross, well past the goal of 153 units of whole blood.) Students, faculty and staff…

Campus & Community

Bonnie Dunay Dies; Fought Long Battle with Brain Cancer

Monday, January 27, 2014, By News Staff

Bonnie Ann Dunay, 51, of Cicero passed away on Friday, Jan. 24, after an eight-year battle with brain cancer. She was a manager in Information Technology and Services. She was born in Kingston, Pa., on June 23, 1962, to Sandra…

Campus & Community

Nourishing Scholarship: 50 Years of the University Honors Program

Monday, January 27, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

Justin N. Elkhechen ’15 already has his plans in place for his senior honors capstone project on the migratory patterns of cancer and stem cells. His capstone and other opportunities through the University’s Honors Program has added layers of scholarship to his college career and that of thousands of others.

Campus & Community

Boeheim’s Former Teammates to Attend Tailgate Party

Friday, January 24, 2014, By Keith Kobland

A reunion of former Syracuse University basketball players, including members of the team when coach Jim Boeheim played, will be attending the Ultimate SU Tailgate. Dick Ableman ’66, Rich Cornwall ’68, Vaughn Harper ’68, George Hicker ’68, Chuck Richards ’65,…

Campus & Community

Otto’s Army Temporarily Suspends Camp-Out at Dome

Tuesday, January 21, 2014, By Keith Kobland

After conversations with University officials, Otto’s Army will suspend the camp-out for the Syracuse vs. Duke men’s basketball game on Feb. 1. With temperatures projected to plunge into the negative numbers for the next three nights, concern for students’ health…

Campus & Community

Ticket or No Ticket, Tailgate with SU

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By News Staff

Whether you have a ticket to the SU-Duke game or not, you can still be part of the “beat Duke” energy surrounding Syracuse’s newest rivalry. Join the Office of Alumni Relations for the Ultimate SU Tailgate, Saturday, Feb. 1., at…

Media, Law & Policy

ESPN’s Dave O’Brien ’86, Doris Burke to Visit Newhouse Friday

Tuesday, January 14, 2014, By Wendy S. Loughlin

ESPN play-by-play commentator and Voice of the Boston Red Sox Dave O’Brien ’86 will visit the Newhouse School along with his broadcast partner, Doris Burke, on Friday, Jan. 17, as guests of the Newhouse Sports Media Center. They will discuss…

Health & Society

Preparing New Teachers for the Common Core

Monday, January 6, 2014, By Kathleen Haley

The national Common Core initiative has brought challenges for both students and teachers—and for new teachers who faculty members in the School of Education must prepare for this shift in the national education landscape.