Years
In the last five years, the Department of Public Safety has seen a constant rise and fall in reported crimes. There’s been fluctuation from 2010… Read more »
Writer archives: Alfred Ng
Streets
Comstock Avenue is crime central on campus for the Department of Public Safety. In the last five years, there have been 496 reported incidents along… Read more »
Buildings
In the last five years, the Schine Student Center has been the scene of 100 thefts. But it’s rarely thefts from a student’s personal belongings.… Read more »
When & Where: Data from DPS's crime logs show trends from 2010–14
The Daily Orange Crime Map is a data visualization created with the Department of Public Safety’s crime logs from the last five years. The logs… Read more »
Lentz becomes interim DPS chief, continues to seek learning opportunities
Jill Lentz, who is now the interim chief of the Department of Public Safety, has used years of experience to prepare for her new role. She is serving after former chief Tony Callisto was promoted to head the Division of Campus Safety and Emergency Services. Read more »
Burglaries occur in student apartments during Winter Break
For burglars, Syracuse University is a winter wonderland. While students were on vacation during Winter Break, burglars were hard at work, hitting 17 student apartments… Read more »
Former SU student pleads guilty to drug charges in connection to death of SU alumnus at Electric Zoo
A former Syracuse University student pleaded guilty to drug charges in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. The drugs he sold were believed to be responsible… Read more »
SU moves forward with plans to implement tobacco-free campus policy next summer
Syracuse University is quitting smoking. After nearly a decade of research, public debate and coordination, SU is planning to go smoke-free, with a campus-wide tobacco ban targeted to start next summer. Read more »
DPS arrests man for bike theft
A 53-year-old man was arrested after two bike thefts, one of which he claimed was inspired by irony. On Friday at about 2 p.m., Department… Read more »
Report shows increase in alcohol-related offenses from 2012 to 2013
The number of disciplinary referrals for liquor law violations at Syracuse University from 2012 to 2013 went up by 259, an increase of about 25… Read more »
Business as usual: While some students believe police are cracking down on parties, numbers show a consistent trend
In recent weeks, the campus has been in an uproar over an alleged crackdown on parties at Syracuse University. Students believe that because police officers are focused on shutting down parties, it’s taking away from resources for protecting students. But statistics and interviews with the Department of Public Safety and the city police are telling a different story. Read more »
Castle Court owners prohibit mega-parties following complaints
The top party school in the country has lost its crown jewel. Castle Court, one of the most popular party spots for students, is now… Read more »
Federal agents make arrest in death of SU alum at Electric Zoo
Federal agents arrested a former Syracuse University student believed to be responsible for selling molly that killed an alumnus at Electric Zoo music festival. Patrick Morgan,… Read more »
Innovation and Opportunities program
Syverud's next adviser's qualifications indicate possible changes to SU
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s new senior advisor will be a big proponent for change. Jeff Kaplan, a former senior vice president at The Ohio State University… Read more »
Ng: South by Southwest proves life-changing but exhausting experience
3/12 -- DAY 3: SXSW provides concert to end all concerts Margaret Lin | Photo Editor I waited more than six hours in line for… Read more »
Ng: Day-by-day breakdown of South by Southwest
3/10/14 – DAY 1: Flexibility is key for SXSW AUSTIN, TEXAS – I arrived in the capital of the Lone Star State tired, hungry and defeated… Read more »
College Humor Live to bring laughs to Schine Auditorium
Comedians from CollegeHumor will be bringing laughs to the Syracuse University campus this Wednesday, in a show hosted by University Union. The act will feature… Read more »
Alumna nominated for Syracuse Area Music award
On her first day at Syracuse University, Jess Novak asked her professor what the music scene was like in Syracuse. He told her it was… Read more »
In case of emergency: DPS encourages colleges to host more seminars on campus shooting safety
Whenever a campus shooting happens, the Department of Public Safety gets a spike in the amount of information requests for safety procedures. With multiple campus… Read more »
Q&A with Syracuse based documentary film-maker, Erin Davies
After having her Volkswagen Beetle vandalized with “FAG” across the side door, Erin Davies didn’t want to let the hate crime be merely a stain… Read more »
Rooting for business: T-shirt start up partners with local stores to boost sales
Local businesses in Syracuse are finding another way to promote their companies: by putting them on T-shirts. Root Goods, a T-shirt company started in 2012,… Read more »
Blackout disrupts power from nearly 7,000 homes in Syracuse University area
UPDATED: Jan. 23, 10:16 p.m. On Thursday evening, a blackout swept across parts of main campus, the East neighborhood and parts of South Campus, taking out… Read more »
SU project combines science and art to create lava fields
This isn’t your fifth grade science project volcano. It’s 800 pounds of lava, more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, made in a furnace and poured out… Read more »
SU professors discuss cyber-security risks
Going viral isn’t always a good thing. With smartphones in almost everyone’s pockets, malware and viruses are becoming bigger issues to handle. In December, two… Read more »
