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GSO President Yousr Dhaouadi told The Daily Orange the average salary for Ph.D. students at SU should be the university’s minimum. Page 3
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The Orange head back to the NCAA tournament after losing in the championship game to Boston College last season. Page 16
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“Dining halls have to overproduce because of the volume of students. They have to have enough food. Some dining halls are better at repurposing (waste).” Adrienn Virag, Food Recovery Network President Page 3
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Ph.D. students, dean discuss wages at SU SCSD names interim supt. By Danny Amron asst. news editor
GSO will advocate for increased stipends and summer fellowship funding for doctoral candidates at SU to help them manage necessary expenses such as housing and taking care of dependents. victoria ciszewska contributing photographer By Stephanie Wright and Kyle Chouinard the daily orange
Everything Yousr Dhaouadi earns as a doctoral student at Syracuse University she spends on necessary expenses. “My entire lab is made up of six or seven Ph.D. students, and they all … can’t keep up with their monthly expenses,” said Dhaouadi, a graduate student in the School of Engineering and Computer Science who currently serves as the president of the Graduate Student Organization. . This past semester, GSO ran a survey on pay for Ph.D. students at SU. Of the 133 students surveyed, the mean monthly stipend was shy of $2,000. In total, SU has 1,400 doctoral students on campus, according to the university’s website. While the university plans to increase the value of doctoral stipends in the fall, Dhaouadi said student funding isn’t enough.
Doctoral students at SU can also receive a stipend over the summer, but among those surveyed, the average monthly summer stipend was 48.5% less than the school-year’s monthly average, Dhaouadi said. Michael Ammoury, a doctoral student studying architecture and a member of the GSO senate, said summer wages were a “big issue” brought up during GSO Senate meetings. Dhaouadi and members of the GSO senate have elevated the priority of summer funding, Graduate Student Dean Peter Vanable wrote in a statement to The Daily Orange. A portion of COVID-19 relief funding for doctoral students was allocated to provide twice as many summer funding fellowships this year, Vanable wrote. The current average stipend at SU is also inconsistent with outside factors, such as dependents and cost of living, Dhaouadi added. According to the National Science Foundation, 55.7% of doctor-
ate degrees awarded go to those 31 or older. In New York state, 49% of new mothers were between the ages of 30 and 39, putting many doctoral students in the age bracket to be having children. Vanable’s office will be working with GSO on raising funding for summer fellowships and overall stipends, he said. The two groups also plan to finalize a “parental accommodation policy,” which would provide both academic and financial support for graduate students who elect to become a parent while attending SU, Vanable said. Whether or not the policy will accommodate students who are already parents is not clear. Dhaouadi said the university’s stipends currently do not allow students to grow personally over their graduate years. SU graduate students, on average, spend $11,136 per year on housing, making up over half of what the university considers “indirect
expenses” for students. Other indirect expenses include books, transportation and meals. Dhaouadi said current stipends are not sufficient given Syracuse’s cost of living. For the upcoming academic year, stipends will increase by an average of 3%, Vanable said. “Deans are not directed to uniformly increase stipends at a set rate, but rather to provide strategic increases in departments where they are most needed,” he said. He added that since 2015, the minimum stipend for teaching assistantships for doctoral students has increased by 31%. While Dhaouadi said stipend raises are helpful, a 3% bump will not make a large impact for her. “If my increase (in pay) is $30 or $40 a month, I get two paychecks a month, that’s $60 a month,” she said. “My rent went up by $300.” Student stipends also vary greatly between different areas
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FRN collects, donates dining hall food waste By Dominic Chiappone staff writer
When Syracuse University’s dining halls close down for the night, Elliot Salas’ shift is just beginning. Several weeks ago, Salas became the new president of the Food Recovery Network, a group of SU and SUNY-ESF students that transport leftover food from SU dining halls to low-income communities across Syracuse. The FRN is a national organization across college and university campuses around the United States, with SU’s chapter becoming one of the largest of the student-led
movement to fight food waste and end hunger. FRN’s main purpose is to limit food waste at SU and SUNY-ESF while directly engaging with local nonprofit organizations, churches, parishes, food pantries and other social work groups to combat poverty and food insecurity in the city of Syracuse, according to an SU News release. Salas, a sophomore in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, said his time at FRN has felt like self-discovery. He has gained a new perspective about the world around him since joining the organization, he said.
“I used to be a Food Service worker at the Graham Dining Hall,” Salas said. “Workers would throw out food into these red bins, never to be seen again. I was confused why we had to do this and I was looking for a club to help solve this sort of situation.” Salas said the relationship between SU’s dining halls and FRN is strong, allowing for efficient work and communication between both parties. “We let the dining halls know we want a food recovery that night, and they’ll save some food,” Salas said. “We go as a group, pack up the food, weigh it, list what’s being
recovered, and drive it to food agencies here in Syracuse.” As Salas is transitioning into his role as President of FRN, he said the future of the organization is bright. He said his next priorities as president include adding more members, spreading awareness about the organization across campus and purchasing their own truck for deliveries. Adrienn Virag, a third-year architecture student and the previous president of FRN, said one of the organization’s biggest accomplishments this year has been reaching out and working closely see food
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The Syracuse City School District’s Board of Education announced its unanimous vote Wednesday to name Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. the district’s interim superintendent, according to a news release on the SCSD’s website. Davis, an alumnus of Henninger High School in Syracuse, has served as the assistant superintendent of secondary education and career and technical education programs for SCSD since 2016, according to the release. He will replace the retiring Superintendent Jamie Alicea on July 1, 2022. “I am honored to have been chosen to lead the Syracuse City School District through this interim period while the Board of Education conducts a search for a permanent Superintendent,” Davis said in the announcement. After joining SCSD as a Teaching Assistant in 1987, Davis worked as a Special Education teacher and Administrative Intern. He left the district in 1997 to become an administrator at Liverpool High School.
As a graduate of the Syracuse City School District myself, I am fully invested in our students’ success. Anthony Q. Davis, Sr. scsd interim superintendent
In 2014, Davis became the director of staff services for Liverpool Central Schools. He returned to SCSD in 2016 in his current position. “As a graduate of the Syracuse City School District myself, I am fully invested in our students’ success,” Davis said in the announcement. “Having worked as an SCSD Assistant Superintendent, I fully understand the challenges facing our students, families and staff and I believe that together we are more than capable of overcoming them.” Davis received his Master’s Degree in Education from Syracuse University. Outgoing Superintendent Alicea joined SCSD in 1983 as a teaching assistant at Seymour Elementary, according to SCSD’s website. He also worked as the deputy superintendent for supervision and instruction. In the role, he supervised 38 schools in SCSD and oversaw the Parent Partnership program, which oversees the evaluation of principals and staffing of schools. He became the district’s chief operating officer in 2012. As SCSD’s COO, Alicea led initiatives such as the Peer Assistance and Review Program and see superintendent page 4
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of study. One information management and technology student reported in the survey an average monthly salary of $1,200, while another person majoring in communications received $2,800 in funding. However, all three students — Dhaouadi, Okanlawon and Ammoury — have had positive experiences with the graduate school. Both Dhaouadi and Vanable agreed that the partnerships between GSO and admin-
istrators have been collaborative. Dhaouadi described the dean’s style as “hands-on”. Okanlawon, who serves on the GSO’s Diversity Committee, also works with faculty to advocate for international students. He suggested creating a peer mentorship program that connects current international graduate students with incoming graduate students who are from the same regions so they are supported throughout the process of attending school in a different country. “I’ve always pushed the (committee) to do
more than what they have now,” Okanlawon said. “Some of us are coming from this very communal lifestyle, and transitioning into these really individualistic lives where you have to do things yourself.” Despite the challenges that the graduate students face, the administration offers consistent support, he continued. “There’s always someone to attend to your emails or complaints and challenges,” Okanlawon said. Ammoury highlighted the support he received from the civil engineering depart-
ment, which encouraged him to pursue interests outside his doctoral work, including receiving certificates of advanced studies from the Maxwell School and participating in seminars. With the support the graduate school has given to students in their efforts to implement change, Dhaouadi said the GSO Senate will advocate for increasing the minimum stipend and push for enhanced summer funding going forward. “The average received feels like the minimum that should be received,” she said. news@dailyorange.com
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food recovery with a diverse network of local organizations, such as the Chadwick Residence and the Saints Peter and Paul Church. Salas said these groups can request FRN’s help on a first come, first serve basis. The organizations request food for a specific day, and if for some reason that day has been claimed by another group, the group will be queued by FRN for the following week. According to Salas, these local organizations usually reach out to FRN, but FRN will step in to help an organization if it is in desperate need. “We are working with nine organizations right now, seven of which run hot food lines,” Virag said. “We’ve also started working with Greek life and other student-led organizations here at SU.” Virag says she’s hoping FRN can work with these organizations to help pack, weigh, and drive food to local food pantries and the food agencies they work with. According to data provided by Salas to The Daily Orange, over 8,500 pounds of dining hall food was preserved, boxed, weighed and sent to food distribution agencies across the Syracuse community during the spring 2022 semester. Graham Dining Hall alone made up more than 40% of all leftover food collected by FRN, according to the data. Salas said FRN operates consistently at all five dining halls on SU’s campus, with some operations happening on SUNYESF’s campus if facilities request collections. Virag said FRN tries to prioritize collections from the Graham, Ernie and Sadler dining halls due to their popularity among the SU community. Virag said the Graham, Ernie Davis, and Sadler dining halls typically produce an average of 130 pounds worth of leftover food per day. “Dining halls have to overproduce because of the volume of students,” Virag said. “They have to have enough food. Some dining halls are better at repurposing (waste). We are very appreciative of their efforts to cut down food waste.” Allison Schwartz, a third-year architecture student and the social media and outreach coordinator during the spring 2022 semester for FRN, has reached out to more agencies in the local community to expand FRN’s network. Schwartz said she wants, more than anything, to build a strong relationship between SU and the city of Syracuse. “We’re focusing on building community and a sense of citizenship with students,” Schwartz said. “There’s this issue of food being thrown out of the dining hall and food insecurity at SU, and we do have the capacity to cover every dining hall every day of the week. We are working to prevent these kinds of issues.” Schwartz said FRN has received tremendous support from all the dining halls on campus, with both parties building a close relationship starting in the fall 2021 semester. Schwartz says she’s worked directly with SU for advertising and outreach, adding that there’s also lots of support coming from the university. Lauren McNamara, a Maxwell graduate student and the treasurer for FRN this past from page 3
superintendent the Minority Recruitment Committee. Additionally, he supervised the district’s personnel, transportation, health services, food services, security, staff relations, risk management and facilities and opera-
Food Recovery Network members colleced over 8,500 pounds of leftover dining hall food during the spring semester to donate to local organizations and eliminate food waste. courtesy of ivan shen
semester, said she has seen an emotional connection between FRN and dining hall staff over food waste on campus. “I’ve had a lot of conversations with dining hall staff. They all say they get very sad when they see food go to waste,” McNamara said. McNamara began working for FRN in 2018. She said she’s seen immense growth during her time with the organization and its expan-
sion has been crucial to better serving the needs of the local community. She said food insecurity and food waste are still major issues at SU that need to be addressed. McNamara hopes FRN can continue working with other student groups to increase the number of volunteers willing to help and spread awareness about FRN. David Bruen, who was recently reelected
as president of the Student Association, said FRN’s work has not been overlooked, and some members of SA are currently serving as volunteers for the organization. “Our efforts are intertwined,” Bruen said. “We are in a food desert, and we are providing ways to get around that.”
tions departments. Alicea also participated in the negotiation of 10 collective bargaining agreements, facilitated districtwide behavior and attendance committees and revised numerous Board of Education policies. SCSD’s Board of Education is currently looking for a consultant to lead the search for
a permanent superintendent. A decision is expected later this month. Dan Romero, the president of SCSD’s Board of Education, said on behalf of the board he was confident in Davis’ ability to lead the district forward. “We are thrilled to announce Mr. Davis as Interim Superintendent of the Syracuse
City School District,” Romeo said in the announcement. “As a graduate of the District and a former SCSD employee, he is the perfect person to lead us through this interim period as we continue our search for a permanent Superintendent.
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Black students deserve a home like The Renegade Magazine By Dassy Kemedjio guest columnist
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hat does it mean to be a young adult graduating from Syracuse University’s Class of 2022? Does it include stressing incessantly about handing in your last final? Without a doubt. Surges of overwhelming anxiety striking you every time someone asks you about your future plans? Like clockwork (please stop asking us about it). Elation about finally, finally walking across the Dome stage? Absolutely. Now, all of that considered, what does it mean to be a young Black adult graduating from a predominantly white institution like SU? These hallowed halls have opened up my world more than I could have ever imagined, but they have also worn me down in ways that I never anticipated. I never foresaw dealing with the tokenism, the othering, the microaggressions, the perpetual imposter syndrome and the entitlement of those who mistakenly believe they are inherently my better because they have been told that their whole lives. Well, maybe I did expect it, but not to this extent. How did I survive it? The answer is quite simple: community. Community—so much contained in one word. Amidst the chaos of being young and Black in American higher education, it is imperative to find your people, your home, your family. For me, I found that in The Renegade Magazine, SU’s first and only Black general interest publication. I recall arriving at SU my freshman year,
nervously taking the plunge into everything that this campus had to offer me. Then I saw the flier for The Renegade’s first general body meeting. I’ve had a lifelong interest in writing, and figured I’d try it out. Somewhere between sitting down at the meeting and a lengthy brainstorming session, which meandered into a lively debate about any number of issues trending at the time, I felt a sense of peace come over me. I recognized a feeling deep within me that this was the start of something life-changing, a feeling that my soul had come home. I had found my community. The Renegade is a space that is for us, by us (if you know, you know). SU often preaches diversity and inclusion as a central tenet, which is all well and good. However, it is one thing to claim it and it’s an entirely different matter to be it. And in The Renegade, you can be whomever you want. Not in a way where you put on a persona so that people will like you, and not in a way that you don’t speak up for fear of being ostracized. I’m referring to the way that your entire being lights up when you’re in a space of pure authenticity, where you can be your true self without a worry that you’re not enough. At The Renegade, I have written about everything from Black businesses to toxic beauty standards to Black liberation, and still, I feel that I’ve only scratched the surface of my potential. I feel limitless in the environment that this publication has cultivated, which is no minor feat when you’re someone who looks like me in a place like this. Now, this journey has not been without its
DASSY KEMEDJIO, co-editor-in-chief of The Renegade Magazine, drew her strength from the Black community she found within Renegade. max mimaroglu photo editor
challenges. I still struggle with building on the legacy that The Renegade’s founder, Ibet Inyang, laid out for all of us in 2014. She had the plan and she gave us the platform. Her drive and determination motivate me to keep on pushing for more we deserve better. We have always deserved more. We deserve spaces like 119 Euclid, where we can stop by and not worry about being intimidated into feeling like we don’t belong. We deserve events like Reneprom, where we can be radiant in our joy and embody the epitome of Black excellence without a care. We deserve to feel like we belong to this campus, not in spite of who we are, but
because of it. We drive the culture that makes the world turn. We create, we innovate and we breathe life into everything we touch. A renegade is someone who sets the tone, someone who dissents, and someone who rebels against dated, problematic traditions. But most importantly, to be a renegade is to be in community with others. It is from our community that we draw our strength. What does it mean to me to be a member of the Class of 2022? It means community, it means being a renegade, but most of all? It means we made it. Dassy Kemedjio, Co Editor-in-chief of The Renegade Magazine, Class of 2022
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Thank you, Syracuse University. But it’s time to do better. By Tamia Parsons guest columnist
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hile I’d love to say that the past four years have been the greatest of my life, in reality, that wasn’t the case. I haven’t come to terms with how I’m feeling with graduation looming so close and can’t tell whether the tears are from excitement, dread, or relief. My high school graduation felt like the loss of everything I knew, but this one feels like I’m gaining so much more. A poem I read recently said it perfectly, “gratitude can exist in the same room as sorrow if you have the bravery to allow it.” I’m allowing myself to acknowledge and sit with everything in the fleeting moments of my senior year so that I don’t look back with regret. It is well known that large institutions like Syracuse University were built with cisgender, white, wealthy men in mind. These notions are still embedded in the curriculum and rules that are enforced on campuses worldwide. Simply admitting students who hold identities outside of this and expecting them to work things out on their own is not enough to fix the decades of exclusion built into society. Existing and attempting to survive in an institution that was not created for my Black, gender non-conforming, lesbian identity has
been exhausting. However, because of this feeling of exclusion and loneliness that the institution emptily tried to fill, I have created some of the most meaningful relationships. I also had the privilege of studying topics that can help me continue loving the communities that mean the most to me. So in a sense, I should thank SU for pushing me to a point where I had to accept I would never fit into the dominant culture here. After these long four years, the graduating Class of 2022 has truly seen it all. We committed to SU in the wake of the Theta Tau incident when a video surfaced showing fraternity members engaging in behaviors that were “extremely racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic, sexist and hostile toward people with disabilities.” The video made national news and in November of our freshman year, SU suspended 15 of the students involved. During our sophomore year, a string of hate crimes around campus led to the #NotAgainSU movement, which organized both the Barnes Center at The Arch occupation and the sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall. We ended our fall 2019 semester with fears of a shooter on campus. And COVID-19 sent us home early the next spring, forcing us to navigate zoom classes and ever-changing campus safety regulations in
the fall. It hasn’t been easy, and I don’t think I’d do it this way again. I don’t think SU will ever fully be a place where students who hold marginalized identities will feel welcome, but there is power to be discovered in that ostracism. And this isn’t to say that you have to roll with the punches and accept the cards dealt to you. I implore students whose voices aren’t regularly heard to do the opposite – fight hard and loud as you can to create the space for those who will come after us. Personally, I was so fortunate to be able to connect with Women’s and Gender Studies professors who taught courses on ways to decolonize my thinking and navigate a structure built on settler colonialism. My fight here hasn’t been perfect by any means, but I have given it my all and hope others will continue to do the same. If I can leave the future classes of SU with anything, it would be to encourage them to go enjoy the few sunny days in between the harsh winters. Take advantage of the campus clubs and organizations, as niche as they may be. I had the pleasure of being the Co-President of Qolor Collective – a student-run club for LGBTQ students of color – with my best friend this past semester and it was fulfilling beyond words. Moreover, take the time to truly get to know yourself, whether this is taking yourself
on solo dates, journaling about your day or trying things that are outside your comfort zone. Many students don’t venture out and miss what the city of Syracuse has to offer beyond the main campus. Some of my favorite places to visit include food spots like Mello Velo Cafe, Stella’s Diner, and New Century. I felt luxurious while viewing “Everything, Everywhere All at Once” in the Movie Tavern in Camillus, where I ordered food and drinks to my seat. Capture the moments that make you feel the warmest – your professor bringing their dog to class, the one random warm day in February, anything you can look back on and smile. And at the end of the day, if you can afford to not take things seriously, don’t. SU was the first home I made on my own. I will forever cherish the memories and people I met here, but I cannot wait to get out into “the real world.” I have grown here in ways I don’t think I’m yet aware of yet, but I know the best is still to come. I have so many beautiful moments in my future. I will experience deeper levels of joy, love, and peace, but I wouldn’t know the depth of those emotions if not for my time exploring them here. How freeing it is to admit that I do not fully know myself or my future yet. Tamia Parsons, Class of 2022
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Affinity groups and communities said goodbye to their graduating seniors with events at Hendricks Chapel and Goldstein Auditorium, among other on-campus venues. nina gerzema asst. photo editor
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s the class of 2022 prepares to graduate this weekend, students reflected on the past four years of their lives and how they grew — academically, personally and emotionally. Syracuse University hosted four events this past weekend to send off graduating seniors, commend their achievements and celebrate the identities they forged along the way.
Indigenous Graduation Celebration
A traditional Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving blessing, “words that come before all else,” began the Indigenous Graduation Celebration on May 7. Translated into English, the blessing reflected key pillars of Indigenous culture: gratitude and humility. The event highlighted the Indigenous community at SU. The Native Student Program honored 17 graduating seniors, 15 undergraduates and two graduate students, hailing from seven different Indigenous tribes and seven clans. see graduation page 7
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Food for academic thought By Olivia Ciancio staff writer
With family, friends and supporters coming to Syracuse for commencement weekend, it’s a great time to visit those restaurants you’ve never tried before. Here are four local restaurants that are perfect to introduce to your supporters.
Kasai Ramen
Located on Walton Street in Armory Square, Kasai Ramen has Hakata-inspired Japanese ramen and other Izakaya-style fare. The ambiance of exposed brick walls creates a warm, high-end loft feel. With noodles made in-house and a combination of locally-sourced and imported ingredients from Japan, you’ll rest easy knowing
every meal is high quality. The menu adds twists to Japanese staples like edamame by adding honey, chili and kaffir lime leaf seasoning for some flare. Kasai caters to most dietary restrictions by providing substitutes that make meals suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets. The restaurant’s menu also includes different types of gyoza, steam buns and fried rice. Eliana Hallegua, a sophomore in the Bandier program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, says catering to these restrictions is why she enjoys Kasai, in addition to the delicious food. “My favorite dish is the Veggie Ramen,” Hallegua said. “I’m happy they have a vegetarian option for people who don’t eat meat, plus it’s really flavorful and
it’s made very well. The steamed mushroom buns are also a favorite and melt in your mouth.” For those of legal drinking age, Kasai also offers an extensive selection of alcoholic beverages, including canned beverages, handcrafted cocktails, wines, sake and Japanese whiskeys.
Dinosaur Barbecue
One of six locations across the country, Dinosaur BBQ offers a lively downtown dining setting. Located at West Willow Street and founded in 1988, Dinosaur offers catering services, pick-up and delivery, and has private party rooms located at the restaurant. The restaurant serves barbecuestyle food with an edgy vibe due to see restaurants page 7
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Wrap up the semester with these 5 events By Rachel Raposas culture editor
If you’re hoping to go out on the town with friends – either here or visiting — and other graduation guests, check out some of these events happening over commencement weekend!
Wegmans Music in the Square
If you’re up for a little drive out of the city, the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn, NY will host Wegmans Music in the Square on Thursday. Joe Camardo and the Stardusters will be performing live, and drinks will be provided by Osteria Salina. The event is from 6 - 8 p.m., and is
free to attend. When: May 12, 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Fingerlakes Mall in Auburn, NY Cost: Free
Fivio Foreign Concert
Fivio Foreign, known for “Big Drip” and his features in “Zoo York” and Drake’s “Demons,” will perform at Westcott Theater on Friday. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Fivio has been rapping all his life and is bringing the sound of Brooklyn drill, which was popularized by Pop Smoke and is known for its bumping 808s, to Syracuse. Ticket prices start at $35, and doors open at 7 p.m. When: May 13, 7 p.m. see events page 7
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graduation Maya Swamp, the program’s valedictorian, spoke about the unique challenges of being Indigenous and pursuing a college degree. Swamp was worried about feeling like an imposter and feared losing touch with her native culture. But as she navigated college, she said that the Native Student Program both affirmed her cultural identity and empowered her to use it for a higher purpose. “In the creation story, it is said that we are sent to Earth with certain gifts and duties, thrown into our lives to better those around us,” Swamp said. “I found that we were able to use our similarities and differences, our gifts, to complement each other and to create a sense of family and community, connected with each other through an incredible program.” As the graduating students walked across the stage, they were recognized by name and degree, along with their tribe and clan. Each was presented with a traditional Haudenosaunee stole and given the choice between two books written by Indigenous authors. Regina Jones, assistant director of the Native Student Program, emphasized that a college degree represents a great deal more than academic achievement for Indigenous students. “Many of our students were always told they’d never go to college,” she said. “Pick up a trade, go to work, those are their usual options. The 17 students we are graduating today defied those expectations… Today we celebrate them, their bravery and perseverance.”
Blessing of Students
As seniors prepare to leave campus and their friends, they are also leaving the institutions that offered respite during their stressful college careers. For many seniors, that respite is often found in Hendricks Chapel. Eighty-five students were recognized in the Blessing of Students ceremony that combined music, prayer and congratulations for all the seniors that will be leaving the university and from page 6
restaurants the exposed brick and decor and its start as a biker bar. With a full-service bar and stage with a sound system, the atmosphere sets a fun tone for the night. Plus, you can bring your dog along and sit outside if the weather is nice! Menu items include classic barbecue cuisine, such as deviled eggs, chicken wings, ribs and barbecue chicken. And from the bar, there are lots of options for mixed cocktails, beers and wines. Lucas Eberl, a junior in the construction management program at SUNY-ESF, said his favorite food on the menu is the chicken wings. “The wings with the hot sauce would have to be my favorite,” Eberl said. “I’m really into wings, and these have to be some of the best.” If you are looking for a family-friendly restaurant, Dinosaur also offers a kids menu. The restaurant has its own sauces and rubs, such as the Hot Honey Gold sauce and Cajun Foreplay Spice Rub, available for sale, as well as merchandise including stickers and pub glasses featuring their logo.
Apizza Regionale
Located on West Genesee Street, Apizza Regionale specializes in wood-fired pizzas, pastas,
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the Hendricks community. After Abigail Wood, an SU sophomore, played the organ to welcome students and supporters, Reverend Brian Konkol, the Dean of Hendricks Chapel, spoke proudly of graduating students who worked at the chapel. “This is a wonderful day, because we have wonderful students,” Konkol said. Reverend Gerry Waterman, the Catholic chaplain, offered a prayer for seniors, emphasizing their friendship and goals for the future. The prayer then asked for peace within the SU administration and wished well to the family, friends and supporters of the graduating class. Following Waterman, JoAnn Cooke, the Buddist Chaplain, led the congregation in a guided meditation, asking everyone to imagine an ocean as a metaphor for the possibilities that lay ahead. The Jewish Chaplain, Rabbi Sarah Noyovitz, followed Cooke and sang “Tefilat HaDerech,” or “Traveler’s Prayer.” Gail Riina, the Lutheran chaplain, emphasized the power of important friendships as graduates begin the next chapter of their lives. Imam Amir Duric, the Muslim Chaplain, gave a poetic, powerful speech to students and asked God to help them on their journeys ahead and bring light to their futures. Lastly, Baptist Chaplain Reverend Devon Bartholomew spoke about two passages from the Bible, 2 Timothy 1:7 and Proverbs 4. Graduating students were honored with awards as Konkol presented each recipient with a certificate. Each graduate also received a flower from the chapel to represent their time there. Konkol concluded the ceremony with a prayer for the seniors. “May you have determination to be loyal, the conviction to embody your beliefs, the grit to set and meet your goals, and the resilience to be you,” Konkol said. “May God bless you all, from the spiritual heart of campus to yours, today and always.”
Lavender Graduation
LGBTQ+ students at Syracuse University were honored at this year’s Lavender Graduation, which was the fourth annual event of its kind salads and sandwiches. Fresh ingredients sourced from New York State, Italy, and other areas allow Apizza to create a fresh balance of Neapolitan and New York style food right here in Syracuse. The restaurant also features a wood-fire oven from Naples, Italy to ensure an authentic taste. Apizza also varies their menu by season— they currently offer a Spring menu. Their menu items include classic pizzas such as the “Apizza”, made with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and grana. But they’re not afraid to have a little fun —they also offer pizzas with wide variations of toppings, like the “Patata”, which features Yukon gold potatoes, caramelized onion, aged gouda and rosemary. However, if you are looking for something lighter, you might opt for a spring beet salad or a zucchine fritte from their appetizers. If you are 21 or older, Apizza Regionale also serves a wide selection of hand-crafted cocktails, regional beers and an extensive wine list. They have mixed cocktails like Manhattans, but also a wide selection of white and red wines and some canned beverages.
Bleu Monkey Cafe
For food close to campus, Bleu Monkey Cafe on Marshall Street is perfect for some delicious sushi and other Japanese fare. A staple among Syracuse University stu-
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and will be $12 at the door. The event will run from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. When: May 13, 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Where: Wunderbar Cost: $10 -$12
Off the Rack Comedy Show
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events Need a good laugh? Y.A.S.S. Comedy will host the Off the Rack Comedy show at Wunderbar on Friday, May 13. Host Brian Enck, Sam Morrison and Ren Karma will offer audiences comedic relief from the stress of graduation weekend. Tickets are $10 if bought in advance,
The New York State Fairgrounds will host more than 40 food trucks on Saturday. No matter what you’re craving, it’s sure to be at the Food Truck Battle — trucks with pizza, waffles, lobster, ice cream, tacos, lumpia, BBQ and hot dogs will all be in attendance. The
at SU. The ceremony honored 26 undergraduates, four master’s students and one doctoral student graduate from the class of 2022. To celebrate their graduation, the event included a spoken word performance, speeches of encouragement from SU staff members and an alumni guest speaker. Jorge Castillo, the director of the LGBTQ Resource Center, kicked off the event with a short explanation of why Lavender Graduation is so significant. Originally an event that began at the University of Michigan in 1995, Lavender Graduations have spread nationally and now occur at almost 250 universities, Castillo said. “In addition to the immense accomplishment of completing your degree requirements, some of you might have experienced difficulties expressing your gender identities or sexualities,” Callisto said. “So this ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate as your authentic self, and be surrounded by your queer family.” To further illustrate the importance of the color lavender in the LGBTQ+ community and commend the graduates, Eboni Britt spoke following Castillo, using a clip from the film “The Devil Wears Prada” to guide her speech. Britt, who is the executive director of strategic communications and initiatives at the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, used the film excerpt to touch on the power a single color can have — in the ceremony’s case, lavender. In doing so, Britt traced the significance of the color lavender through queer history, from originally serving as a color to out queer people to empowering activists at the Stonewall Riots in 1969. The fact that queer students made it to their graduation, Britt said, is a sign of the historic unity and power of the LGBTQ+ community. “For decades, starting in the early 1900s, the color lavender was used as a way to stigmatize and discriminate against people for suspicions about their sexuality. But, as is typical of those who are oppressed and marginalized, we take the same things people use to demean and belittle us, and we claim ownership of them,” Britt said. “We make those same things our own. We take the ugly and make it beautiful.”
Class of 2022 Launch Party
A scene of SU’s trademark orange and blue, Goldstein Auditorium bubbled with both nostalgia and excitement from graduating seniors. Organized by the Forever Orange Alumni council, the Class of 2022 Launch Party on May 6 marked the end of students’ undergraduate journey, but more importantly, the beginning of a brand new chapter of their lives. While the celebration was one of remembrance, with special cords given for students to wear at graduation and a photobooth, it also set students up for postcollege plans through professional headshots and networking opportunities with successful alumni. Behind each student was a story of how SU became a place to learn and grow. One graduating senior, Anna Wojcik, looked back on the work she did with her capstone group in her environmental engineering major and how it gave her applicable, realworld experience heading into the workforce. Jessica McGowan, who will receive a degree in civil engineering this weekend, looked back on all the fun moments she had with new friends at Orange After Dark events, and how they helped her acclimate to campus. But Morgan Eaton, who will receive a degree in citizenship and civic engagement and policy studies, said his biggest takeaway from SU is the relationships he built along the way. “Everything’s fun when you do it with friends,” Eaton said. “The best part of SU is the people.” A series of toasts, including a speech by Konkol to graduates about reflecting on and learning from their experiences at SU, ended with the Class Marshalls, Ava Brietbeck and Morgan Storino, as they reminded their peers to make the most out of their last days in Syracuse. To end the celebration, in true SU fashion, Otto the Orange burst into the crowd to give high fives. culture@dailyorange.com
The greater Syracuse area offers a wide array of restaurants with a variety of cuisines that are accessible to dietary restrictions. max mimaroglu photo editor
dents, Bleu Monkey offers a dim, relaxed atmosphere with quick service and pickup, dine-in and delivery options. Besides a wide array of delicious sushi, Bleu Monkey also offers fresh create-your-own poke bowls, bento boxes and other classic appetizers and desserts, making it easy for anyone to find something they enjoy. Ethan Cohen, a sport management junior
in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, says his favorite dish is the salmon teriyaki over rice. “I like it because it has a good mix of flavors. The sweetness from the salmon has a good balance with the rice,” Cohen said. “I like Bleu Monkey overall because of the atmosphere. It’s a staple for sure.”
event will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets to attend are $10, but kids under 12 do not require a ticket, and a portion of sales will go to charities around central New York. When: May 14, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Where: NYS Fairgrounds Cost: $10
vintage curators, handmade artisan shops and more will exhibit central New York’s unique charm through their products. The event will also feature performances from local musicians, and Salt City Market will be open if you want to grab a bite. Shop Small Sunday is free to attend, and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. When: May 15, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Salt City Market parking lot Cost: Free
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Class of 2022 rewind The campus and community events that defined the last four years at SU November 13, 2019 #NotAgainSU shakes campus
December 28, 2018 Football vs. West Virginia
The Orange’s success in 2018 culminated in their first bowl berth since 2013, slated against West Virginia. The Mountaineers kept the score close against Syracuse, only trailing by two at halftime. SU then erupted in the fourth quarter, outscoring West Virginia 14-0 en route to a 34-18 win. photo by max freund staff photographer
A series of racist, antisemetic and homophobic acts on campus and the university’s response sparked the creation of #NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement that organized two different occupations in university buildings. #NotAgainSU first occupied The Barnes Center at The Arch in fall 2019 then later Crouse-Hinds Hall during the spring semester for 31 days. The group demanded improvements for students of color on campus as well as the resignation of Chancellor Kent Syverud. photo by elizabeth billman senior staff photographer
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JID and Gunna headline Hope Benefit Festival
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JID and Gunna brought energy and excitement to Goldstein Auditorium for the Hope Benefit Festival. With their respective hits, “NEVER” and “Drip Too Hard,” the two rappers lit up the stage. daily orange file photo
February 9, 2019 Ackerman Avenue assault response draws criticism
On Feb. 9, 2019, four white people, one of whom was carrying a handgun, assaulted a group of three Black Syracuse University students. One of the students who was assaulted told The Daily Orange in 2019 a man in the group of four called him a racial slur prior to the assault. Neither SU’s Department of Public Safety nor the Syracuse Police acknowledged a racial bias for the crime in their initial statements, sparking concerns and criticisms from the student body. daily orange file photo
Just over a week following New York state’s first case of COVID-19, SU students left campus for spring break and would not return for the rest of the semester, finishing the term online due to the pandemic. Students returned in the fall to increased safety guidelines, masks, quarantines and other measures to protect against the spread of the virus. photo by sarah lee senior staff photographer
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Women’s basketball vs. Florida State
November 7, 2020 Syracuse University alumnus elected president
After a lengthy election process, including an increase in mail-in voting amid the pandemic, Joe Biden, an alumnus of SU’s College of Law, was elected president of the United States. Biden graduated from the College of Law in 1968. Both Neilia Biden, Joe Biden’s first wife, and his son Beau Biden also attended SU. daily orange file photo
Fall 2021 People’s Place celebrates 50 years
People’s Place, SU’s on-campus studentrun coffee shop located in Hendricks Chapel, celebrated 50 years in 2021. A place to grab some coffee, hang out with friends or just study, People’s Place has become central to student life. photo by emily steinberger senior staff photographer
In the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, the Orange, still down by one, inbounded the ball with five seconds left in the game, trying to set up redshirt junior Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi for the game-winning three. Djaldi-Tabdi airballed, but freshman Kamilla Cardoso, who finished with a teamhigh 16 points, put-back the shot right before the sound of the final buzzer as Syracuse advanced to the ACC Tournament semifinals. photo courtesy of su athletics
Football vs. Liberty
May 30, 2021 Women’s lacrosse vs. Boston College
Syracuse faced Boston College for the fourth time that season in the national championship, going back-and-forth throughout the first half. But BC’s Charlotte North took over the game with six goals, breaking current SU head coach Kayla Treanor’s single-season record of 102 goals. BC won 16-10 as Syracuse failed to get its first-ever national championship. photo by trent kaplan staff photographer
NFL scouts flooded into the Dome’s press box to catch a glimpse of quarterback Malik Willis, expecting him to erupt for the second straight year against Syracuse. But in 2021, the Orange held the future third-round NFL draft pick to 49 rushing yards. The game ended with Andre Szmyt’s first-ever gamewinning field goal, cementing the 24-21 win. photo by elizabeth billman senior staff photographer
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Men’s basketball vs. West Virginia
In-person concerts return
Buddy Boeheim averaged 26.2 points per game in six March appearances heading into the matchup against West Virginia. Boeheim continued his monthly ascent 25 points against West Virginia. SU’s supporting cast also provided an additional boost as four starters finished in double figures. Syracuse won 75-72, reaching its 24th-ever Sweet 16. photo courtesy of joe robbins
September 7, 2021 119 Euclid opens
Designed as a safe space to celebrate the Black student experience, 119 Euclid opened its doors on September 7, 2021. It gives a space for Black students to connect with each other and also serves as a memorial to Black lives lost to violence. photo by rachel raposas culture editor
Juice Jam 2021, organized by University Union, marked the return of in-person concerts at SU following the coronavirus pandemic. The music, not to mention the connection and community, was sorely missed in the worst months of the pandemic and brought a fresh vibrancy back to campus. photo by elizabeth billman senior staff photographer
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Elizabeth Billman
Dakota Chambers
Dear Elizabeth, what an amazing journey at ‘Cuse! Newhouse, Remembrance Scholar, Daily Orange, National photo awards and court side art, Army ROTC and great friends. You’ve done it all and with excellence, leadership, grace and kindness. We are so incredibly proud of you.
Kota, it feels like just yesterday you were the baby girl that feigned sleeping so you could be carried. You have given us so many reasons to be extremely proud of you. Congratulations on your awesome achievement, college graduate. We’re not carrying you around anymore, but we’re carrying you everywhere in our hearts.
Much love, Mom, Dad, Katie, Charlie.
Megan Elizabeth Gillard
We’re so proud of you and all your hard work! Congratulations! We Love You! Dad, Mom, Patrick and Anna
Sean William Edelman
Congratulations on your graduation, Sean!! We are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Love you to the moon and back, Mom, Dad, Jack & Payne
Love, Mommy, Daddy and the whole fam
David Heiman
WOW 2022 Syracuse University graduate! Weare tremendously proud of you! All your hard work, love and compassion makes you the person you are today! The best is yet to come!! Love you always and forever to the moon and back!
Averi Kaplowitch
We are so proud of you and are so excited for your next adventure at NYU Love, Mom, Dad, Noah and Jared
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Harrison Marcou
Congratulations Harrison! I’m so very proud of you and looking forward to your future accomplishments! Love, Mom
Spencer Pickett
We are so proud of you Spencer! You have had so many amazing experiences at Syracuse and made so many wonderful friends. Best of luck with your new job! We are so excited to see what you do next! Love Mom, Dad, Joey and Max <3
Louis C. Platt
Lou, Syracuse/Newhouse/Daily Orange-you never stopped striving, taking chances and jumping over the hurdles. Your pride and gratitude of being a staff writer/editor at the “DO” truly made your star shine brighter! We love watching you fly!!! Happy Graduation! Mom, Dad and your Peeps XOXO
Ariana Prappas
Congratulations for the many accomplishments behind you! I am excited for you to “commence” and launch into this next chapter of your life when you will make more of your dreams into a reality! I love you and couldn’t be more proud! Love- Mom
Kavita Sarathy
Beyond proud of you! Love who you are, what you’ve accomplished and what you believe in. Looking forward to cheering you on at the finish line. Love Dad, Anand, Mia and Mom
Owen A. Sienko
Owen, You continuously amaze us with how much heart and soul you put into everything you do. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us as you begin this next chapter of your life. Love, Mom, Dad, & Kacie #GoCuse
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Hailey…. We have enjoyed watching you on this incredible journey at Syracuse. You have made wonderful friendships along the way and you have grown as a person in so many ways. We are so proud of you! You will always be orange! Love you more…
Congratulations Julia, Tillie, Meg, Audrey, Liz, Grace, Emily & Emma!! SU ‘22 (Future congrats to Annika!)
Setnor School Of Music congratulates the Class of 2022!
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Congratulations girls! Go forth as lifelong friends and do great things! Love, The Foleys &lt;3
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preview games, all to top 15 teams. Should Northwestern get upset, Syracuse will likely face Notre Dame or Michigan. Prior to its defeat to the Wildcats, SU played Notre Dame. The Orange blew a five-goal lead in the fourth quarter, but were saved by a Meaghan Tyrrell overtime goal. The Wolverines have never played the Orange before. Michigan picked up only two wins in Big Ten play, but has notable road wins over then-No. 5 Notre Dame and thenNo. 18 Johns Hopkins. The Wolverines have struggled recently though, losing five of their last six games.
Semifinals: Most likely No. 1 North Carolina or No. 8 Stony Brook
Should the Orange advance to their ninth Final Four, they will likely face the top-seeded Tar Heels or No. 8 Stony Brook. UNC, the ACC Tournament champion, enters as the only undefeated team remaining in Division I. Right behind them are the Seawolves, who only lost to Northwestern and Syracuse. In April, the Tar Heels squeaked away with a 14-12 victory in the Dome. The Orange kept it close despite the losses of Emma Tyrrell and Megan Carney before and during the game, respectively. Carney has since returned from the injury, providing another attack option for the Orange,
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who will need as much firepower as possible against a Tar Heel team that ranks in the top five in assists per game, shooting percentage, clearing percentage and scoring offense. It’s likely that the Tar Heels are in the Final Four, but if it isn’t the Tar Heels then it’ll likely be Stony Brook. The Seawolves have the nation’s best scoring defense, conceding just under seven goals per game, and enter the tournament on a nine-game winning streak. This side of the bracket also includes Virginia, Southern California, Rutgers, Saint Joseph’s and Drexel, all of which are unseeded. However, all five teams rank in the top 35 in ELO rating, per Lacrosse Reference.
National championship: Most likely No. 2 Maryland, No. 3 Boston College or No. 6 Loyola Maryland
If the Orange advance to their fourth-ever and second consecutive national championship game, they could face No. 3 seed Boston College for a rematch of the regular season finale. However, if the Eagles are eliminated, the Maryland Terrapins and Loyola Maryland Greyhounds are strong contenders to advance to the title game. Boston College and Maryland have first round byes. But the Eagles’ path isn’t the easiest, as they will likely face a top-25 team in Denver in the second round. They defeated the Pioneers 9-5 in March, but the game ended at the end of the third quarter because of weather issues. Boston
No. 5 Syracuse’s path to its first-ever NCAA championship win likely includes playing UNC. courtesy of rich barnes | usa today sports
College boasts the top scoring offense in the country led by reigning Tewaaraton winner Charlotte North, Jenn Medjid and Belle Smith who combined for 55.4% of the Eagles’ goals. Maryland finished with a perfect 6-0 Big Ten record and suffered only one defeat. They will be waiting for the winner of Duke vs. Johns Hopkins after their bye. In 2014, Maryland topped Syracuse 15-12 to win its 11th national title in program history and it most recently played Syracuse in 2020, when the Orange won 10-5. The Terps are led
by Aurora Cordingley, who has recorded 111 points in 18 games, 49 more than the next closest player on the team. Other possible matchups include Loyola (MD), who the Orange defeated 14-13 in March. Similar to the game against Notre Dame, SU had a 14-9 fourth quarter lead, but a 4-0 Greyhound run cut that deficit to one. In the final moments, a Greyhound mistake allowed Syracuse to clear and secure the victory. cabambin@syr.edu @ColeBambini
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watch in varsity four and No. 5 in the third varsity eight. No. 11 SU is the top-seeded ACC team, according to the Pocock/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Poll. Both events have an 8:05 a.m. starting time.
Women’s Lacrosse: NCAA Tournament Round One (May 13)
SU secured the No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament after a disappointing first-round loss to Virginia in the ACC Tournament. The Orange take on Fairfield at 4 p.m. in Princeton, New Jersey Friday. Syracuse will be looking to make a firstround statement against Fairfield to get its confidence riding high for the next round, where it could face the winner of Princeton vs. UMass on May 15 at noon. If SU wins both games this week, there are two more rounds of play before the national championship on May 29 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Outdoor Track and Field: ACC Championship (May 12-14)
Syracuse track and field heads to Duke’s Morris Williams Stadium for the ACC Outdoor Championships on Thursday. Some preliminary races are on Thursday, including men’s and women’s 400-meter hurdles and 200-meter dash before the final 10,000-meter races. The preliminaries continue Friday, with races ranging from 100-meter to 800-meter before ending with the final 3,000-meter races. Most events have their medal race on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. and ending with the last race at 8:40 p.m., all of which can be seen on ACC Network Extra. from page 16
acc tournament also got off to a strong start as no one reached first base until the bottom of the second. The streak broke when Syracuse third baseman Rebecca Clyde missed a routine throw to first base on a ground ball by Hannah File. But, Adams retired the side on the next at bat. To start the third, Roby put out Olivia Pess and Clyde on just two pitches. Then, Woods hit a choppy grounder to third base and was able to beat out the throw. That’s when she stole second on Jasso’s at bat. Jasso followed that up with a rocket to center field to put the Orange up by two. Adams’ didn’t let Louisville respond and
The Syracuse Mets and the Syracuse Crunch all have sporting events taking place around graduation weekend. Syracuse Athletics also has four sports teams participating in events this weekend. daily orange file photo
Softball: ACC Tournament (May 12)
The Syracuse Crunch, an American Hockey League affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning, finished fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Crunch are currently tied 1-1 in their first round series against the Laval Rockets after dropping the second game, 3-2.
The team travels to Laval, Quebec for the third and fourth games of the series before returning to Syracuse for a possible fifth game. If Syracuse splits the series in Laval, the series will progress to a win-or-go-home game five on May 17 at Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial. If the Crunch win, their next playoff series would start shortly after against the Rochester Rockets or the Utica Comets.
pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the third. The Orange continued to threaten the Cardinals in the fourth as Kelly Breen snuck a line drive between shortstop and third base for a single. Two at bats later, Tessa Galipeau made Cardinals shortstop Ally Alexander run after a ball in the infield. Alexander got to it, but not in time to throw anyone out at first or second. Then, Carli Campbell hit into a fielder’s choice and Pess flew out to deep right field. Adams came back in the fourth and immediately got three straight outs. The Orange had another chance to extend the lead in the top of the fifth after Clyde walked and Jasso took a pitch to her shoulder. But Syracuse ended up leaving them stranded on the basepath before
Adams put out three Cardinal batters in a row in the bottom of the inning. Following a quiet sixth inning for Syracuse’s bats, the pressure was building for Adams to complete her no hitter. Woods saved her with a diving catch on a Vanessa Miller hit to shallow centerfield. Still, Adams lost her no hitter on a Jenna Servi poke to shallow left field, but it didn’t rattle her. She quickly put out the next two batters to end the inning. Louisville had one more chance to keep its season alive in the bottom of the seventh. Once Roby reached first on a Neli Casares-Maher field error, head coach Shannon Doepking subbed in Kaia Oliver for Adams. Going for her first save of the season, Oli-
ver walked Kendall Smith to put runners on first and second. Oliver immediately put out the next three batters afterwards, including a three pitch strike out on Hannah File. Jasso did all the work the Orange needed at the plate, with one key home run that drove in the only two runs of the game. And at the mound, Adams shined by allowing only one hit through six innings and striking out six Louisville batters. Syracuse will advance to play Virginia Tech on Thursday at 11 a.m. The No.1-seeded Hokies swept the Orange in March, outscoring them 27-3 in three contests.
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5 sports to watch over graduation weekend By Wyatt Miller asst. copy editor
SU Athletics has a busy slate of games, including three Atlantic Coast Conference Tournaments, during graduation weekend. Though most events aren’t taking place on SU’s campus, cheering on Syracuse sports with the family is always fun, especially during such a celebratory time. Here’s six can’t-miss events to watch over graduation weekend:
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n April 29, then-No. 16 Virginia upset then-No. 3 Syracuse 18-14 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament as a 5-0 Cavalier third quarter run kept their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. After the loss, Syracuse earned the fifth overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play in a pod with Fairfield, UMass and Princeton in the first two rounds. Though the Orange are the highest seed in the group, Princeton will host because SU didn’t meet the NCAA’s travel and lodging requirements due to its commencement ceremonies this weekend. In head coach Kayla Treanor’s first year, the Orange finished 13-4 in the regular season and 6-2 in conference play. Last season, they fell 16-10 to Boston College in their third-ever national championship appearance. On Friday, Syracuse will make its ninth straight tournament appearance. Here’s everything you need to know about No. 5 seed Syracuse’s (135, 6-2 ACC) NCAA Tournament path:
First round: Fairfield
Syracuse last played Fairfield in 2000 in a 17-3 win. The Stags (13-6,
5-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic) enter Friday’s matchup after winning the MAAC Championship. Fairfield puts up an average of 21.05 points per game, 22nd best in the country, while Syracuse ranks seventh with just over 24. Seven different Stag players have secured over 40 points, led by second team All-MAAC selection Elizabeth Talluto’s 67. Per Lacrosse Reference, Fairfield had the 68th toughest schedule in the nation, significantly weaker than the Orange, who played the third toughest. It should be a fairly easy opening round for Syracuse, who simply need to create more offensive possessions at the draw circle. The Orange rank fourth in the country in the draw circle while the Stags are 64th.
Second round: Winner of Princeton vs UMass
Princeton and UMass both finished the regular season undefeated in conference play. The Tigers won the Ivy League Tournament and finished as the No. 9 team in the country, per the Inside Lacrosse poll. The Minutemen, who finished No. 22, were upset in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament championship, but received one of the 14 at-large bids. Both teams rank in the top 11 in terms of ELO rating, per Lacrosse see preview page 14
Reference, and it isn’t clear who’s the favorite. UMass has the fewest turnovers in the country and its defense causes 11.05 turnovers per game, eighth best in the country. Also, the Minutemen only conceded 8.63 goals per game. But the Orange have scored more while playing significantly stronger opponents and will likely advance to the quarterfinals. Still, their second round matchup poses more of a threat than Fairfield.
Quarterfinals: Winner of No. 4 Northwestern/Central Michigan vs. winner of Notre Dame/Michigan
Barring a major upset, Syracuse should expect to face No. 4 Northwestern, who defeated SU 16-15 in overtime earlier this year. Though Emily Hawryschuk recorded a thencareer-high nine points, Syracuse choked a 15-12 lead with 4:23 to play. Northwestern ended the game on a 4-0 run led by a hat trick from Lauren Gilbert and a goal from Jill Girardi. Then, Gilbert secured the most crucial draw control to start overtime, and SU committed a three-second violation on the subsequent possession. Gilbert scored at the free position and handed Syracuse its first loss of the season. Since then, Northwestern has lost just three
The women’s rowing ACC Championship will take place Friday and Saturday on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina. Syracuse is the No. 1 seed in the varsity eight, second varsity eight and second varsity four. Duke is the top seed in varsity four and Virginia is top in the third varsity eight. Syracuse earned its first-ever top seed at the ACC tournament event. The Orange are also No. 3
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Syracuse defeats Louisville 2-0 By Matt Hassan staff writer
Syracuse’s top hitter Angel Jasso walked to the batter’s box with the score even at 0-0 in the top of the third inning. With two outs, Paris Woods stole second on the first pitch of the at bat. Jasso had trouble previously with Louisville pitchers, going 2-for-10 against the Cardinals, including her ground out in the first inning. But with a 2-2 count, Jasso made contact on a ball that sailed straight to the center field fence. It bounced off the white lining at the top of the barrier for a two-run homer. Syracuse took a 2-0 lead, one it held for the rest of the game. Syracuse (25-20, 7-15 Atlantic Coast) won its first ACC tournament game ever against Louisville (27-24, 10-14 ACC) in a 2-0 defensive battle. Just four weeks ago, the Orange got swept by the Cardinals, getting outscored 15-3 through three games. Pitcher Ariana Adams was on her way to a no hitter, but finally gave up a single to left field in the bottom of the sixth. Cardinals’ pitcher Taylor Roby see acc
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