Here’s what happened this week: Protests, SU’s connection to MetLife Stadium, student music organization
Here is a round-up of the top stories published by The Daily Orange this week:
NEWS
Scholarship Protest
Almost 100 members of the Syracuse University community protested cuts to minority students scholarship outside of the Life Sciences Complex last Friday. The “Rally for a Difference” was planned in response to the university’s decision to reduce involvement with the Posse program, which provides full scholarships to students at four-year universities around the country. Click here.
Climate March
More than 100 Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students were among the 400,000 people in New York City Sunday calling for further action to mitigate climate change. It was also the largest climate march in history. Click here.
Impromptu Protest
An impromptu protest broke out on Waverly Avenue Wednesday afternoon behind Schine Student Center to stand against a man’s preaching. More than a dozen students protested the preaching of Jim Deferio, who was holding a homophobic sign. Click here.
SPORTS
The Homecoming
Former Syracuse defensive tackle Jay Bromley is in his first year in the NFL and has received a chance to be a part of the New York Giants’ long-term plan at defensive line. Click here.
The Blues Brothers
Second-year NFL players Ryan Nassib and Justin Pugh, both raised in the outskirts of Philadelphia, have brought their friendship from Syracuse to the New York Giants. Click here.
The Main Attraction
MetLife stadium benefits Syracuse in many ways including through scheduling and recruiting. Click here.
FEATURES
Tula Goenka
Tula Goenka, a television, radio and film professor and founder of the Human Rights Film Festival, has a passion for social justice. This passion comes from her family’s history in activism. Click here.
Made at SU
The seven students of Syracuse University’s first audio arts program have created Made at SU, an organization that plans live shows for local talent and assists with on-campus recording sessions. Click here.
Published on September 25, 2014 at 12:22 am
