News in Syracuse
What is kratom? Uncovering the opioid-like drug affecting college campuses
The recent deaths of two Ole Miss students linked to kratom, an unregulated opioid-like substance, have garnered national attention.
Gov. Hochul calls for independent review of 2024 Cornell sexual assault case
Gov. Hochul called for an independent review of Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation, syracuse.com reported.
SU Catering failed county health inspection during ‘Citrus in the City’
SU Catering failed a surprise inspection at SU’s August 2026 “Citrus in the City” event, for improperly stored food and other violations.
Trump’s dangerous, unparalleled war on press ignores media’s crucial role
The president may have the right to his White House, but he doesn’t have the right to censor the instruments designed to keep him in check.
3 SU players’ shared high school years shape their influence on the Orange
Aubrey Turner, Tane King and Taylor Bigbie led The Hill School to an undefeated 2024 season. The three are now standouts at SU.
Mini Gallery: Syracuse’s VegFest, Tattoo Festivals highlight Week 5 at The D.O.
Mini Gallery: Syracuse’s seventh annual VegFest, the Villain Arts Tattoo Festivals and University Union’s first Quad-A-Palooza on Syracuse University’s Shaw Quadrangle feature in this week’s photos with The Daily Orange.
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Published September 29Syracuse Housing Authority breaks ground on second phase of public housing redevelopment
The new building will be called The Simmons to honor the decadeslong career of SHA’s former Executive Director Bill Simmons.
SU men’s cross country sits at No. 9 in USTFCCCA Poll for 2nd straight week
Syracuse men’s cross country remained at No. 9 in the USTFCCCA Poll, released Tuesday, for the second straight week. The ranking follows the Orange's second-place finish at the Meadows Challenge last weekend.
Syracuse field hockey jumps 2 places to No. 9 in Week 5 NFHCA Poll
Syracuse field hockey rose two spots to No. 9 in the Week 5 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Poll released Tuesday. It’s the third straight week the Orange have risen in the poll, after beating then-No. 9 Virginia 3-0 on Friday.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urges ‘inactive voter’ turnout in Syracuse
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez visited Syracuse hoping to mobilize 6,000 inactive Democratic voters in the city, often including college students.
SGA announces plans for Harvest Fest, welcomes newly elected members
SGA welcomed 18 newly elected assembly members with a standing ovation Monday after its most recent election cycle.
Syracuse University opens feedback period amid reaccreditation process
SU’s Middle States Self Study’s open comment period, where the university accepts feedback on the report, is open.