training

Syracuse Police event casts citizens in roles of arresting officers
By Andrew Polino
December 23, 2015 - 1:03pm
Civilian Training Day, which introduces locals to the job of police, puts trained officers in the roles of everyday citizens resisting arrest.

The Syracuse Police Department introduced a new way to discuss the divide between police officers and the general public: They gathered together members of local community groups, handed them a pair of handcuffs and a prop gun and asked, "Now what would you do?"

Training builds confidence for first-time bodybuilding competitor
By Alexa Voss
April 14, 2014 - 10:07am
Sophomore Peggy Pappas has been working out six days per week and adhering to a very strict diet plan before this Saturday's Kentucky Muscle event.

Syracuse University sophomore Peggy Pappas is training for her first bodybuilding competition. Having spent the past few months getting her body into top shape, Pappas is entering crunch time before the April 19 contest.

Pappas is competing in the NPC (National Physique Committee) bikini division at a strength and fitness extravaganza called Kentucky Muscle, which will take place in Louisville, Ky.

Warm up to winter training
By Jillian Thaw
January 28, 2014 - 2:12pm
Outdoor training in these sub-zero temperatures can be challenging -- but when dressed appropriately, winter workouts can be a real treat for the senses.

The first few months of the year are the perfect time to implement new training goals and healthy changes. But it can be a battle to deal with cold temperatures, shorter days and — for many students — adapting to a new region with abnormally brutal weather patterns.

Luckily for us, Central New York is full of outdoor beauty. When the weather permits, let the outdoors inspire you to pull on some warm clothes and fulfill that New Year’s exercise resolution — and burn off all those holiday cookies you consumed over winter break.

Orange training camp features a week in Fort Drum
By Stephen Cohen
August 4, 2012 - 9:45pm
SU's football team is set to visit the home to the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division to better prepare for the upcoming season.

The Syracuse University football team opened up its preseason camp Saturday in typical fashion, as players reported to campus and the team held its annual media day at Manley Field House. However, this year’s camp will feature a most unusual excursion.

ROTC scholarship provides benefits, but demands commitment
By Jimmy Gallagher
September 2, 2009 - 3:41pm
Students shouldn't join ROTC just for financial benefits, officers say

When Garrett Stone, a sophomore Army ROTC cadet, graduates, he knows he’ll have a job in the US Army.

“If you are looking for money, it’s definitely a viable alternative,” said Stone, a history major. “ROTC gives you the opportunity to build skills, and you have a job waiting for you.”