Here’s what happened this week: Cosmos replaced, Hunt ejection, charity organization opens
Here’s a round-up of the top articles published in The Daily Orange this week:
NEWS
Thai restaurant to open in Cosmos location
Sweet Basil Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine is planning on opening in mid-September in the location that housed Cosmos Pizza & Grill since 1963. The restaurant is being relocated from Mattydale to the new location at 143 Marshall St. Click here.
Laurie Fine files motion against SU
A lawyer for Laura Fine, the wife of Bernie Fine, a former Syracuse University associate men’s basketball coach fired amid sexual abuse allegations, has filed a motion requesting SU turn over more documents to help her in her lawsuit against ESPN Inc. Click here.
Centro changes bus routes
The number of riders on South Campus buses has increased by 10 percent this semester after Centro changed bus routes and schedules to better accommodate Syracuse University students. Click here.
SPORTS
Ian McIntyre profile
Meet Ian McIntyre, head coach of the Syracuse men’s soccer team, who left his native country England 22 years ago to play college soccer upstate New York, and hasn’t left since. Click here.
Chris Fox profile
Chris Fox, head coach of the SU cross-country team, coached at Auburn University before coming to Syracuse. Now in his 10th year with the Orange, Fox has brought the program to national prominence. Click here.
Shafer discusses Hunt ejection
SU head coach Scott Shafer said that quarterback Terrel Hunt has owned up to his mistake of throwing a punch and getting ejected from the Orange’s win on Friday. Click here.
FEATURES
Ten years a marching band director
Justin Mertz, a 2001 alumnus, marks his 10th year as director of the Syracuse University Marching Band and uses humor and pop culture references to teach and connect with his students. Click here.
Organization opens headquarters
In My Father’s Kitchen establishes its new headquarters in hopes of continuing its work to help the local homeless population. Its founder, John Tumino, previously managed the organization out of his home and truck. Click here.
Kickball tournament remembers alumnus
The Bill Leaf Memorial Kickball Tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 6, to raise awareness for drunk driving and money for scholarship funds. The tournament remembers Bill Leaf, an SU alumnus who died in a drunk driving accident. Click here.
Published on September 4, 2014 at 12:07 am
