New downtown mural will feature 4 of Syracuse’s best basketball players
A six-story mural planned for a building on East Onondaga Street will feature four Syracuse basketball greats. Read more »
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Syracuse announces return of fans to Carrier Dome starting Saturday
Syracuse announced that up to 900 students can attend Saturday's men's lacrosse game against Vermont, the first game in a year with fans. Read more »
Syracuse's plan to return fans to Carrier Dome not yet approved
New York state has not yet approved Syracuse's plan to return fans to the Carrier Dome. Read more »
SU on verge of moving classes online as cases increase, Syverud warns
As of Wednesday, the university reported a total of 90 active cases of the virus among students and employees in central New York, an increase of 13 since yesterday. Read more »
Fans may return to the Carrier Dome starting Feb. 23
Stadiums can reopen at 10% capacity, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday. Read more »
John Wildhack discusses plan for fans in Carrier Dome in 2021
Syracuse’s Athletic Director John Wildhack said the general public likely wouldn’t return to the Dome until lacrosse season. Read more »
Wildhack discusses COVID-19 precautions, ACC scheduling in press conference
Director of Athletics John Wildhack wrapped up an unprecedented 2020 season with a Zoom press conference on Friday. Read more »
Syracuse’s season-opener against Pitt pushed back from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6
SU Athletics didn't specify a reason for the scheduling change. Read more »
All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says
In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read more »
John Wildhack has brought stability to SU in 4 years, reporters say
“Wildhack is just steady,” Brent Axe said of the SU athletic director's tenure. “He's been right down the middle. Nothing too controversial either way, done his job well.” Read more »
Current and former SU athletes react to police shooting of Jacob Blake
Several major sports leagues boycotted games yesterday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Read more »
ROTC cadets balancing athletics develop leadership skills, camaraderie
ROTC cadets balance athletics and training, in turn, gaining valuable leadership skills and lifelong camaraderie. Read more »
In a season without the Carrier Dome, SU student runs Otto’s Army virtually
Otto’s Army president, Jonathan Danilich, may be the first without a football season. How he’s uniting the Syracuse community through sport and spirit. Read more »
5 takeaways from John Wildhack’s press conference on ACC’s plan
No opt-outs yet, Liberty as Syracuse’s first option and more from John Wildhack’s virtual press conference. Read more »
Athletes exempt from 'Stay Safe Pledge' travel guidelines, SU official says
Yesterday's "Stay Safe Pledge" will exempt student-athletes who are traveling with Syracuse University organizations such as athletic teams. Read more »
Syracuse teams, head coaches weigh in on nationwide protests
Syracuse head coaches and teams have posted on social media and released statements about George Floyd’s death and racial disparities in the country. Read more »
University committee to prepare for on-campus classes in fall 2020
Instructors should plan to deliver fall 2020 courses online for students who are not able to attend in person, an SU official said Wednesday. Read more »
The D.O.'s best-written sports stories of spring 2020
From Joe Girard III’s hometown legacy to the Syracuse 8’s legacy 50 years later, here are the 10 best-written sports stories from the spring 2020 semester. Read more »
Emerman: Offering support to graduating spring athletes is the right move
Syracuse announced that it will grant the NCAA-approved extra year of eligibility to any graduating spring athlete in good academic standing. Read more »
How COVID-19 budget cuts could affect Syracuse, collegiate athletics
SU athletic coaches and leaders took a pay cut this week, but it is not a universal solution, SU professor Jeremy Losak said. Read more »
Football home opener target date ‘hasn’t moved’ for Carrier Dome roof construction
Vice president and chief facilities officer Pete Sala said that the crown-truss will be completed by Monday night, the renovation project's latest step. Read more »
Daily Orange alumni recall their favorite Syracuse sports memories
14 former Daily Orange reporters share their most lasting memories from their college days. Read more »
Student organizations cancel events, find online alternatives
Students involved in registered organizations told The Daily Orange that they’re disappointed in the change in plans, but they understand the university’s decision to move courses online and are happy about the memories they made while on campus. Read more »
LGBT Resource Center director leaves impact despite short tenure
khristian kemp-delisser served as director of SU’s center for less than two years. Read more »
