Election 2012: Listen To Me
By Farhad Peikar
November 2, 2012 - 2:19pm
As Election Day approaches, SU students and Syracuse-area voters say the economy tops their concerns.

Syracuse University students and area voters joined a chorus of other U.S. citizens by focusing on economic concerns as the presidential campaign heads into its final days.

The NewsHouse talked with dozens of SU students and local voters in upstate New York about their priorities, the political system and what may influence their decisions at the voting booth. The interviews were produced in conjunction with PBS NewsHour's "Listen to Me" project.

What happens now? Taking steps in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
By Sarah Taddeo
October 30, 2012 - 2:08pm
Donation, damage and area transportation information for Syracuse University students who want to get involved in the Sandy relief effort.

Although it seems that Syracuse was spared the worst of Superstorm Sandy, many students at Syracuse University have friends and family caught in disasters zones in New York City and in parts of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maryland.

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and MTA chairman and CEO Joseph Lhota led a press conferance Tuesday morning to assess the damage of Superstorm Sandy on New York City and the surrounding areas.

With classes canceled, Syracuse University students spend time following Sandy coverage catching up on work
By Gabriela Ornelas
October 30, 2012 - 12:50pm
Despite having classes canceled on Monday and Tuesday, many students were not worried about the potential effects of the storm.

As Hurricane Sandy made its way along the East Coast yesterday, Syracuse University took precautionary measures to keep students and faculty out of danger.

A weather alert email distributed Monday morning informed the SU community that classes would be canceled until Wednesday, when the school is expected to resume its normal schedule. However, despite the potential dangers of Hurricane Sandy, SU students said they have not felt threatened and have used the two-day break to relax.

Elizabeth Kang, a health and exercise junior, said she feels safe and out of harm’s way.

Pan Am Flight 103 'As It Happened'
By Jingnan Li
October 25, 2012 - 9:03am
A documentary about the 1988 bombing that killed 35 SU students premiered Wednesday night as part of the annual Remembrance Week.

In the dark, the only light from a screen fell on pensive faces and teary eyes. Students gathered Wednesday at the Kittredge Auditorium in Huntington Beard Crouse Hall to memorialize a tragedy that happened 24 years ago.

"Modern Family" actor charms audience with stories, jokes about his personal life
By Stephanie Eliza...
October 24, 2012 - 12:19pm
Jesse Tyler Ferguson shared what it was like struggling with his sexuality during his teenage years.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s parents forced him to drop out of his high school musical after they caught him trying to shoplift gay porn.

Ferguson, to this day, disagrees with the way his parents handled the situation.

“Note to parents everywhere: If you feel like your child is struggling with his sexuality and he’s caught stealing gay porn, let your kid do the goddamned musical,” he said.

Remembrance Week: Candlelight vigil commemorates Pan Am Flight 103 victims
By Elaina Crockett
October 23, 2012 - 11:12am
The event was one of several that will be held this week to honor the 35 Syracuse University students killed in the 1988 attack.

A look back on Nancy Cantor's career
By Maya Gao Qian
October 18, 2012 - 7:52am
Syracuse University's 11th chancellor worked to promote closer ties between the university and city, supporting outreach and cultural projects to benefit both communities.

Jeffrey Katzenberg provides thoughts on business, life philosophies at SU forum
By Nick DeSantis
October 17, 2012 - 11:50pm
The DreamWorks CEO and co-founder muses on media distribution, film innovation and success at the USA Today CEO Forum.

Once all the seats in the Hergenhan Auditorium were filled, the enormous level of interest in USA Today’s CEO Forum was apparent when students unsuccessfully attempted to sit on the aisle stairs to view the session.

DPS officer looks to educate students on safety while still being approachable
By Stephen Cohen
October 16, 2012 - 12:09pm
Cpl. Joe Shanley is known among students for his friendly disposition and genuine concern for their well-being.

He’s physically imposing and powerfully built at well over six feet tall. Add to that the uniform and gun, and Cpl. Joe Shanley of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety can come across as an intimidating figure.

Until he opens his mouth, that is.

Patrick Kennedy speaks on mental illness issues
By Jeffrey Fine
October 11, 2012 - 11:04am
Former congressman says Americans need to work harder to end the negative stigma that is attached to having a mental illness.

Patrick Kennedy believes there is a stigma attached to mental illnesses which is based off misunderstanding and ignorance.

“When it comes to the physical symptoms of a mental illness, it is behavioral, and we associate behavior with character. So, if you act strange, if you act weird, you’re called crazy, nuts, psycho. Who wants those pejoratives?” said Kennedy.