Administrators address student questions at SA forum
Several administrators fielded questions from students and community members at an open forum Monday night. Read more »
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Here’s what SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati have worked on this semester
Student Association President and Vice President — James Franco and Angie Pati, respectively — share how they’ve worked on SA objectives throughout the semester. Read more »
Professor: Keystone oil pipeline leaks remain a mystery
The leaks can be dangerous to the environment, though, said Cornelius Murphy, a SUNY-ESF professor of environmental resources engineering. Read more »
This SUNY-ESF professor is trying to find a cure for a bat-killing disease
A SUNY-ESF professor is fighting for the future of the nation’s bats by trying to uncover the effects of a deadly disease called white-nose syndrome. Read more »
Animal rights activist argues sharpshooting is the best method to address Syracuse’s deer problem
Environment columnist Allison Weis discusses the city’s overpopulation of deer and explains why culling would be the most effective way to address it. Read more »
Extinct tortoise species may return to the Galápagos thanks to SUNY-ESF professor
A SUNY-ESF professor is working to bring a long-extinct species of tortoise back from extinction. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to celebrate International Education Week with cultural events, free food
SUNY-ESF will host a cultural showcase and other internationalization events for International Education Week. Read more »
Syracuse University’s relationship with SUNY-ESF, explained
The partnership between Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF, which dates back to 1911, allows students from both schools to get joint academic and extracurricular experiences. Read more »
Common Councilor introduces deer legislation in hopes of supporting state Senate bill
Nader Maroun, who represents a Common Council district that includes portions of Syracuse University, wants to support Sen. John DeFrancisco and Sen. David Valesky’s deer culling bill. Read more »
Bias and hate crimes happen at Syracuse University. Help The D.O. track them by telling us your story.
The Daily Orange is partnering with ProPublica to report on bias and hate incidents that go unreported. If you've experienced or witnessed hate at SU or SUNY-ESF, share it with us here. Read more »
Experts say mice are primary cause of Lyme disease, not deer
Experts studying ticks and diseases said mice are the primary cause of the spread of tick-borne illnesses, though the public commonly believes deer are the root of the problem. Read more »
Syracuse mayoral candidates discuss climate and energy policies at SUNY-ESF
At a debate Monday night, the candidates explained how they would implement environmentally friendly policies in Syracuse if they are elected mayor. Read more »
SUNY-ESF artist-in-residence aims to inspire others through papermaking art
Emma Percy uses natural materials, such as leaves, flowers and ferns, to create works of art. Read more »
Professors weigh in on the removal of the Clean Power Plan
Without the Clean Power Plan, carbon dioxide producers and state regulators may not make efforts to meet standards meant to mitigate climate change. Read more »
SUNY-ESF ranks No. 2 on Princeton Review list of ‘Top 50 Green Colleges’
With new initiatives for sustainability, SUNY-ESF was once again ranked No. 2 in the Princeton Review’s rankings of green colleges. Read more »
Asking to wear sensitive Halloween costumes doesn’t equate to censoring free expression
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains why sensitivity and censorship don’t have to be at odds when it comes to appropriate Halloween costumes. Read more »
SUNY-ESF helps plan a sustainable village and learning community in Haiti
Landscape architecture students at SUNY-ESF are teaming up with other state schools to create ecologically-friendly plans. Read more »
Onondaga County will attempt to increase diversity in the local logging industry
The Onondaga County Office of the Environment is sponsoring a “Game of Logging” course on Friday to certify 12 new minority loggers. Read more »
Saving endangered animals is our duty as humans
Environment columnist Allison Weis calls attention to endangered species and their dire need for our help. Read more »
SUNY-ESF student activity fee increases to ease financial burden
SUNY-ESF’s student activity fee is being increased by $28 a student a year to help match the costs of rising expenses and to raise funds for student events. Read more »
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration committee seeks nominations for community award
The Unsung Hero Award celebrates local people who exemplify the spirit and life of Martin Luther King Jr. Read more »
SUNY-ESF researchers bring near-extinct snails back to the wild
A lab at SUNY-ESF raised and released a group of near-extinct snails into Chittenango Falls State Park. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s Music Society reaches membership peak for 10-year anniversary
The Music Society was founded in 2007 by about a dozen students. Since then, the organization has attracted an increasing number of students each year. Read more »
SUNY-ESF professors research urban tree benefits in Syracuse
Urban trees provide “megacities” with more than $500 million in economic benefits each year, according to research published by a SUNY-ESF professor. Read more »
