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Arts & Culture

‘The Soul of Central New York’ by Sean Kirst Available Dec. 14

Tuesday, December 13, 2016, By Scott McDowell

Central New York journalist, columnist and author Sean Kirst has released “The Soul of Central New York: Syracuse Stories,” a collection of his past columns, published by Syracuse University Press and available Dec. 14 in hardcover and paperback. In “The…

STEM

The Spark

Monday, December 12, 2016, By Matt Wheeler

BEACH CLOSED. NO SWIMMING. CONTAMINATED WATER. Growing up on Long Island Sound, Kristin Angello ’99 was frequently disappointed by these words. Every summer, sewage and toxic runoff from city streets transformed her summer hangout into a polluted mess. Fortunately, the…

Associated Press

Associated Press Interviews Maxwell Professor Regarding New U.S. Mortality Rates

Friday, December 9, 2016, By Keith Kobland

“The troubling trends are most pronounced for the people who are the most disadvantaged,” said Jennifer Karas Montez, a Syracuse University researcher who studies adult death patterns.”

Media, Law & Policy

CCJI Lauds Passage of Emmett Till Act in House

Thursday, December 8, 2016, By Scott McDowell

The House of Representatives passed S. 2854, the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016, by voice vote during its evening session on Wednesday, Dec. 7. But unless further action is taken this week by the U.S….

Robert Thompson

Director, Bleier Center for Television & Popular Culture; Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film
Campus & Community

A New Era Begins for SU News

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, By News Staff

The delivery and consumption of news has changed dramatically in the past decade. From telling a story in 140 characters or less on Twitter to sharing photos that disappear within seconds on Snapchat, the way we share and receive content…

Campus & Community

End of Semester Stress? Here’s Some Advice, Resources to Help Cope

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

The end of the semester brings extra work, prepping for final papers and exams, and a heavy dose of extra stress. Stress cannot totally be eliminated but it can be managed.

Campus & Community

Awful Day Lives in Alumnus’ Memory

Wednesday, December 7, 2016, By Sean Kirst

Andrew Cisternino happened to be on watch that morning, in the tower of the Coast Guard station in Oswego. Typically, he would have joined the crew on the picket boat that was being sent to the lighthouse in the Oswego harbor. But nothing was typical about Dec. 4, 1942.

Campus & Community

Financial Literacy Coordinator Counsels Students on Money Matters

Tuesday, December 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Financial Literacy Coordinator Derek Brainard encourages students to plan for their financial future early and wisely.

Campus & Community

December Construction Update

Tuesday, December 6, 2016, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: Though we spend quite a bit of time in preparation for our annual summer construction season, we always take advantage of windows of opportunity with less people on campus to accomplish work with minimal or…