SU seniors research benefits of a vegetarian diet
Samantha Jezak and Olivia Templeton have been researching the effects of a vegetarian diet on humans, receiving $6,000 in funding. Read more »
Science and Technology
SU Steam Station’s complicated relationship with a Syracuse neighborhood
Throughout its nearly 100-year history, the Steam Station has made efforts to reduce its footprint in the community and give back to residents. Read more »
Students to launch Syracuse University cryptocurrency club
Crypto Cuse will provide students with general information about cryptocurrency and the technology associated with it. Read more »
Syracuse to expand public Wi-Fi access for city residents
Over the next few weeks, the city will install Wi-Fi access points on the exteriors of six community centers in Syracuse. Read more »
NEXT conference to bring local tech community together
The one-day conference will take place in Liverpool on Thursday and include panels about topics like technology and the law, biotechnology and an update on the local drone industry. Read more »
Sarconi: Facebook abuses power to impede competitor growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Facebook’s move to block social network Tsu.co reveals the extent of the company’s power. Read more »
WiSE-FPP welcomes largest class of female STEM students
Recently, Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) at Syracuse University accepted 51 students into its Future Professionals Program (FPP). Read more »
SU spends $60,000 in lobbying in first quarter of 2014, focuses on science, veterans
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the first quarter of 2014, down from $70,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to… Read more »
Public record: Social media provides opportunity for employers to research job applicants
The job market is the latest avenue social media is invading. Whether through Facebook, Twitter or Vine, employers are scanning social media profiles to gain… Read more »
Magic touch: School of Mines and Technology is in the process of developing fingerprint scanners as alternative method of payment
Making purchases, whether on campus or Marshall Street, always requires the use of a SUpercard, credit card or cash. But Nexus USA, a security firm,… Read more »
Dually noted: Google launches digital note-taking app, competes with Evernote
In 2008, Evernote was launched. Its goal was to remember everything. Whether capturing an image or typing out a note, the application was intended to… Read more »
Dialed up: Stereotypes of women during Samsung phone launch create controversy
During an extravagant release event that included orchestra accompaniment and all-star Broadway producers, Samsung introduced its Galaxy S4 smartphone to the market. The event at… Read more »
Manufacturing controversy: Company's use of 3-D printers to produce guns creates debate
The technology that allows the manufacturing of items such as human tissue, cartilage and pens, all in a single room, is creating controversy. The concept,… Read more »
For eyes: Google creates glasses that offer users advanced technological features
Glasses are no longer just for seeing clearly. Google Glass is a pair of glasses that weighs about the same as a traditional pair of… Read more »
Hacked in China: Chinese government-sponsored cyber attacks threaten U.S. companies
Whether it’s through $100 antivirus software or the student-safe, multimillion-dollar Air Orange X network, hackers can find creative methods to work their way into any… Read more »
Zeroing in: App helps users clear inbox clutter, causes lengthy waitlist to form
Students looking to get better control of their inbox may have a new application to help stem the daily flood of emails. The newly released… Read more »
Call and response: Blackberry introduces operating system, devices to compete with Apple's iPhone
Blackberry is attempting to re-emerge as a viable competitor to Apple’s iPhone. The company’s new smartphone line is seeking to take a bite out of… Read more »
APPreciation: Zumobi's Ski & Snow Report
With Nemo come and gone, the snow is here to stay. For skiers and snowboarders, knowing where and when to hit the slopes is a… Read more »
Through the grapevine: Twitter launches video-sharing service
Storytelling changed in 2006 with the founding of Twitter. Now with video sharing, Twitter hopes to change it again. On Jan. 24, Twitter announced a… Read more »
Clouded judgement: Almost one year after shut down, Megaupload creator launches file sharing, cloud storage website
Many students across the country are cord-cutting. While about 93 percent of the United States has cable television, many college students are cutting out the… Read more »
Brave new world: Professor displays drone, encourages students to explore controversial future
The flying object was placed on a table stacked with fliers in front of an auditorium of onlookers. The object began to buzz, spinning its… Read more »
Make it snappy: Snapchat craze overtakes Syracuse University
College students across the country are asking the question: “Why simply text when you can snap a picture with your message?” “It’s easier for me… Read more »
Safety settings: U.S. government's increased requests for user data demonstrate lack of security on the internet
No matter how many privacy settings a website may have, a user’s activity is anything but private. From January to June, the U.S. government made… Read more »
Fun-sized: Apple creates smaller version of the iPad; release produces little hype
The theme of miniature was one that carried throughout Apple’s release of its newest product, the iPad mini. Not only is the iPad mini smaller… Read more »
