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MONDAY
sept. 11, 2017 high 74°, low 50°
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N • SA leaders
Meet the chairs of the Syracuse University Student Association’s five committees and learn what each of them has planned for the fall semester. Page 3
O • Getting busy
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses why even though teen pregnancy rates are dropping, that doesn’t mean we should stop funding sex ed. Page 5
dailyorange.com
P • Swing high, dip low
Juice Jam 2017’s lineup exceeded many students’ lowered expectations by featuring DJ and producer Diplo in addition to new and up-and-coming acts. See spread
S • Security blanket
Security has grown drastically since the 9/11 attacks. The Carrier Dome is just one venue that takes extra precaution during every game, concert and event. Page 16
syracuse mayoral race 2017
Candidates face off in debate By Jordan Muller asst. news editor
The three remaining Democratic candidates in the 2017 Syracuse mayoral race faced off Sunday in the final debate before Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Juanita Perez Williams, Joe Nicoletti and Marty Masterpole spent much of the debate repeating previously-stated stances on the potential Syracuse-Onondaga government merger, economic development and the city’s budget deficit. But Perez Williams, who narrowly leads in the polls, and Nicoletti, the party’s designee, traded blows on hiring in the Syracuse Police Department and whether or not they would support the party nominee after the primary. The debate aired Sunday night on WSYR. Perez Williams and Nicoletti argued early in the debate over Nicoletti’s refusal when asked to say whether or not he would support the winner of Tuesday’s primary. Nicoletti, who is also running for mayor on the Working Families Party line, said he would not make a decision until Tuesday night “out of respect” for the Working Families Party. Perez Williams said Nicoletti had a history of dividing the party and attacked him for switching to the Republican ticket in the 2001 Syracuse mayoral race. “If you’re a Democrat, you fall behind Democrats,” Perez Williams said. Marty Masterpole, the third Democrat in the primary, said he was proud of running as a “positive” candidate and said he wanted to get a Democrat elected without “party bickering.” Perez Williams said a Democrat needed to be in office to stop a potential government merger between the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County. Nicoletti also criticized Perez Williams for what he said were previous statements opposing additional police hiring. Perez Williams said Nicoletti took her comments out of context. She said the city does not have the budget to hire more than the current number of vacant police officer positions. Perez Williams, in previous debates, has said she would fill current SPD vacancies but would then aim to shift city employees’ responsibilities, according to Syracuse. com. She repeated that statement see debate page 6
Jammin’ out Juice Jam 2017 is the first Juice Jam in the past three years that did not sell out. Supporting act Smallpools’ performance featured a blow-up killer whale in reference to its 2015 hit song “Killer Whales.” Headlier Diplo’s performance was also filled with crowd surfing, in addition to confetti and strobe lights. paul schlesinger asst. photo editor
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9/11 memorial events to be held in Syracuse By Jordan Muller asst. news editor
Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Here’s a list of some of the memorial services being held in the Syracuse area:
SYRACUSE What: The Syracuse Police and Fire Honor Guards will be present at a candlelighting ceremony in downtown Syracuse. Attendees will observe a 17-minute moment of silence from 8:46 to 9:03 a.m., symbolizing the time between the striking of the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. Where: Firefighter’s Memorial Park
When: 8:30 a.m. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY What: Hendricks Chapel’s Main
Chapel will open for prayer and meditation Monday, giving the Syracuse University community the opportunity to reflect on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Where: Hendricks Chapel When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ALL SAINTS CHURCH – SYRACUSE What: A journalist and author
will speak at the first lecture in a series honoring Mychal Judge, a New York City Fire Department chaplain and first responder who was killed while ministering at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Seamus Kirst, the inaugural speaker, will reflect on his journey to sobri-
ety and self-discovery. Where: All Saints Church, located at 1340 Lancaster Ave. When: 7 p.m.
ST. JAMES CHURCH – SYRACUSE What: St. James Church will host
a prayer for peace Monday night. Where: St. James Church, located at 4845 S. Salina St. When: 7 p.m.
DEWITT What: There will be a 5K run
beginning and ending at the 9/11 memorial outside the DeWitt Town Hall. Where: DeWitt Town Hall When: 5:45 p.m. What: DeWitt will hold a wreath ceremony also at the 9/11 memorial outside the DeWitt Town Hall.
Members of the DeWitt Police Honor Guard will perform a rifle salute in remembrance of those killed on 9/11. The event will also include music, refreshments and speakers. Where: DeWitt Town Hall When: 6:30 p.m.
CICERO What: The Cicero Fire Depart-
ment will host a memorial service and open house at its fire station on Brewerton Road. The department will display fire memorabilia, give tours of the fire station, conduct a vehicle rescue demonstration and hold a brief service at the 9/11 memorial behind the station. Where: Cicero Fire Station 1, located at 8377 Brewerton Road When: 6 p.m. jmulle01@syr.edu