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Syracuse volleyball’s serve improves despite 3-0 loss to No. 5 SMU
Even in its 3-0 loss to No. 5 SMU on Friday, Syracuse volleyball’s serving significantly improved. The Orange committed one error and recorded four service aces.
Central Current
Published October 022026 Election Q&A: New York State Assembly 129th District candidate Maurice ‘Mo’ Brown
Brown, a Democrat, faces Republican Shawn Fiato in the race for the seat. The Democrat challenger took down longtime incumbent Bill Magnarelli in the Democratic primary in June.
SU details resources, options for those experiencing sexual violence in email
SU shared a campus-wide email Thursday offering resources for those experiencing sexual violence. The email comes after a former Cornell University student filed a lawsuit alleging she was raped by several men at a fraternity house.
President Trump to visit Syracuse, back Blakeman’s gubernatorial campaign
President Donald Trump is set to visit Syracuse on Oct. 9 to campaign with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, Spectrum News 1 reported. The visit marks the first time the president has visited the city while in office.
Times of Wayne County
Published October 01Savage, Michael Gerald
North Rose/ Wolcott - Gerald Savage died September 26, 2026, at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was born November 24,1946, in Massena, New York, son of the late Gerald H. Savage and the late Helena C. White. He graduated from Massena high school in 1964, went on to LeMoyne College,…
Central Current
Published October 01Syracuse’s Flock readers may have been removed, but the readers still flourish in Central New York
Syracuse University and Baldwinsville schools avowed Flock's merits while Congress heard testimony decrying license plate reader companies.
Advocates hope Syracuse remains landmark in fight for reproductive rights
Syracuse’s Planned Parenthood location became the first freestanding abortion clinic in the U.S. over 55 years ago.
SU’s Indigenous community reconciles trauma, healing on ‘Orange Shirt Day’
SU’s indigenous community honored “Orange Shirt Day” by welcoming Dawn Cheryl Hill to speak on residential schools’ legacy.
SU organizations respond to Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit
SU student organizations have released statements responding to a 2024 Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, condemning sexual violence.
SU women’s lacrosse commit Ava Ryan set new highs after playing for Ireland
Ava Ryan’s meteoric rise as a three-sport athlete brought her to the world stage. As a 16-year-old, the Syracuse women’s lacrosse commit led the Irish Women’s National Team attack at the Lacrosse World Championships, scoring 10 goals.
‘Salt City Responds’ to political climate through exhibit’s visual messaging
A new display titled “Salt City Responds” at the Warehouse Gallery features Syracuse artists’ responses to social and political issues.
D.O. Sportscast: SU football treks to UConn, Brian Idalski’s strong start
After a bye week, Syracuse football treks to face UConn Saturday. And through one series as SU ice hockey’s head coach, Brian Idalski is off to an undefeated start. Our beat writers talk that and more on this week’s D.O. Sportscast.