Nov. 18, 2014

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N • Out of this world

P • Moving forward

Sean O’Keefe, a former NASA administrator, has been appointed to the position of University Professor. Page 3

ncaa investigation

Report adds layer to inquiry CFS internship program reportedly part of NCAA’s investigation of Syracuse

dailyorange.com

As the DAT movement protest enters its third week, protesters continue to spend nights in Crouse-Hinds discussing issues and singing songs of solidarity. Page 9

city limits the university series By Jacob Pramuk staff writer

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us Route 443, better known as the Connective Corridor, stretches across the city of Syracuse and connects Syracuse University to the surrounding community.

The Connective Corridor project serves as a reminder of former Chancellor Nancy Cantor’s emphasis on community development. As the transition in leadership under Chancellor Kent Syverud has led to an increased focus on addressing internal deficiencies and fiscal issues, SU faces a difficult task in deciding how to invest limited funds in the city. “We should care about the success

S • Born to run

Martin Hehir leads Syracuse cross-country into the national championship race in his third postseason with SU. It’s a role he was practically made for. Page 16

SU continues projects, maintains relationship with city under Syverud breakdown Here’s a look at some of the projects SU has done with the city, including the Connective Corridor.

$42.5 million Amount of money Syracuse University, in partnership with the City of Syracuse, secured in external funding for the Connective Corridor

see city page 7

connective corridor initiatives Buses, the facade improvement grant program, University Avenue Gateway and public art the near westside initiative A non-profit organization that leverages the resources of SU, the city, residents and more to achieve its goals.

By Matt Schneidman asst. copy editor

An internship program involving Syracuse athletes and their connection with Tri-Valley YMCA in Oneida, New York is part of the NCAA’s inquiry in its investigation of Syracuse Athletics, the Post-Standard reported Monday afternoon.

NCAA INVESTIGATION The NCAA concluded an investigation of the Syracuse Athletic Department in a hearing at the end of October. Chancellor Kent Syverud, Director of Athletics Daryl Gross, Jim Boeheim and Scott Shafer all attended. Any sanctions that may result from the inquiry are expected to be announced in the next 6-10 weeks. The NCAA concluded its investigation at a hearing in Chicago last month and Syracuse is awaiting the announcement of violations, if any, which the NCAA said would be announced 30–60 days after the investigation came to an end. The documentation of hours completed by athletes for internships at the YMCA, along with who was responsible for approving those hours, is included in the possible violations, The Post-Standard reported. The internship under question was part of a requirement to graduate with a degree in child

see investigation page 15

nikeeta slade, a member of THE General Body, speaks at a rally that was held near the Remembrance Wall on Monday afternoon. The rally was organized by faculty members, many of whom attended the rally to show support for the sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall. margaret lin photo editor

dat rally

SU community rallies in support of protesters By Justin Mattingly asst. news editor

More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall on Monday to take part

in the latest rally held by THE General Body. THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, has been staging a sit-in in the lobby of Crouse-Hinds Hall since Nov. 3 following the Diversity and Transpar-

ency Rally. Last Wednesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud sent an email to the SU community, which included an apology for the communication surrounding the closing of the Advocacy Center, as well as a 53-page response to THE General Body’s list

of grievances and demands. “We are exhausted, but that’s not to say we’re not galvanized to keep up this fight,” said Yanira Rodriguez, one of the protesters. “None of us take pleasure sitting in an administration building, see rally page 6