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Media, Law & Policy

All Five First Ladies Condemn Family Separation At Border, But What Will That Do?

Tuesday, June 19, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

First Lady Melania Trump and the four First Ladies before her have all come out condemning the family-separation immigration policy. In addition to issuing statements, the First Ladies have relied on traditional and social media to share their perspectives –…

Business & Economy

Cryptocurrency Price Plummet Reminds Us Third-Party Exchange Services Aren’t Secure

Thursday, June 14, 2018, By Daryl Lovell

This week there was a sharp drop in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after Coinrail, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked. Yuzhe (Richard) Tang is an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science….

Poynter

Without Context, Fact Checking Becomes Moot

Friday, May 11, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Fact checking is key to all publications in order to inform the public to the best of their abilities. However, according to research from Maxwell professor Emily Thorson, fact checking may take a backseat if the audience does not fully…

Campus & Community

2018-19 Remembrance Scholars Named

Monday, May 7, 2018, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2018-19 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships were founded as a tribute to—and means of remembering—the 35 students who were killed in the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing…

Campus & Community

All the Details on Commencement 2018

Monday, May 7, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

It’s time to celebrate all that you have achieved. Find out everything you need to know about Commencement 2018 to join in the memories of a lifetime. Syracuse University’s 164th Commencement will take place Sunday, May 13, beginning with the…

Campus & Community

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 to Deliver Arts & Sciences, Maxwell Undergraduate Convocation Address

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, By News Staff

Dr. Alicia Carroll ’88 remembers well the liberal arts classes she took at Syracuse University. That wide range of classes—in African American studies, film, art and psychology—developed her breadth of knowledge and sharpened her skills in creative thinking and analysis. Her…

Ithaca Journal

Can Renewable Energy Forms Fill Fracking Gap?

Monday, April 16, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking”, was once seen as the future of New York’s energy systems. But now, it is not a viable option. Now the Empire State is looking to find energy with renewable options – which may not be…

Campus & Community

Reporting of Uranium Mines, Architectural Adaptive Reuse among Student Research Granted Crown Awards

Monday, April 2, 2018, By Kathleen Haley

Garet Bleir ’18 drove cross country last summer to Utah, Arizona and Colorado to take on a complex investigative journalism assignment. He was hired to investigate alleged human rights and environmental abuses involving uranium mining in the majestic Grand Canyon…

Arts & Culture

Syracuse Stage Announces 2018/2019 Season Bursting with Dynamic Stories, Vibrant Characters

Thursday, March 22, 2018, By Joanna Penalva

Three comedies, a world premiere, a charming holiday musical and a critically acclaimed Tony Award winner for Best Play make up the 2018/2019 Syracuse Stage season. “It is a season bursting with dynamic stories and vibrant characters,” says artistic director…

Arts & Culture

Celebrating the New Year: CSSA Hosts Spring Festival

Friday, March 16, 2018, By Shannon Andre

On Feb. 16, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) welcomed hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members to the 2018 Spring Festival Gala. This annual event, organized by the CSSA, celebrates the Lunar New Year. This year begins…