Le Moyne

No. 1 Orange split games in season-opening exhibition
By David F. Baer
February 5, 2011 - 7:12pm
The No. 1 ranked Orange split a pair of exhibition games Saturday, losing to Hofstra 6-5 and beating Le Moyne 10-5.

The last time Syracuse played in the Carrier Dome, Army used physicality and double overtime to pull a stunning upset. After an all-to-long offseason, the Orange players were ready and eager to begin avenging the loss.

“It was nice to be back in here and wash away the bad memories,” SU goalie John Galloway said. “It’s out of the memory bank. Now it’s time to focus on 2011.”

Arizona Immigration Bill stirs up controversy
By Jesse Pantuosco
April 20, 2010 - 3:37pm
Plus, Le Moyne students celebrate Dolphy Day and Orlando's Howard wins defensive player of the year.

Representatives Raul Grijalva of Arizona and Luis Gutierrez of Illinois are calling for Republican Governor Jan Brewer to veto a bill that passed in the Arizona state senate yesterday.  According to CNN, the new bill will allow police to decide whether or not people are in the United States legally or not.  Under current Arizona state law, policemen are only allowed to verify someone’s immigration status if...

Gilbert Arenas avoids jail time for gun charge
By David Suntup
March 26, 2010 - 3:02pm
Plus, 11 people killed in an accident on a Kentucky highway, and Syracuse University and LeMoyne students bring hope to Bellevue Middle School Academy Students.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas does not have to serve jail time for a felony gun charge, says ESPN.com. Judge Robert E. Morin says Arenas has to serve 30 days in a halfway house and register as a gun offender.

He was also sentenced to two years of probation, he must do 400 hours of community service, and he has to give $5,000 to victims of the violent crimes fund.

McChrystal apologizes for NATO airstrike
By Alessondra Parra
February 22, 2010 - 3:30pm
Plus, LeMoyne sports teams will remain division II and Olympic bobsledder Bill Schuffenhauer started out homeless.

General Stanley McChrystal apologized to Afghan president Hamid Karzai Monday for the NATO airstrike that killed 27 civilians and left 14 others wounded. The airstike occurred Sunday in the central Daikondi Providence of Afghanistan.  

The Afghan cabinet called the strike "unjustifiable," and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) ordered an immediate investigation of the incident. According to the Afghan government and ISAF, ground forces found women and children among the casualties.  

Third time's the charm
By Jason Dumas
February 8, 2010 - 12:12pm
The Orange begin their hunt for a third national championship in a row with two exhibition games against LeMoyne College and Hofstra University Sunday at the Dome.

Despite losing senior leaders Kenny Nims, Dan Hardy, and Matt Abbott, the Orange begin the 2010 season with very high expectations. Syracuse is the pre-season No. 1 ranked team in the nation and the consensus pick to win this year’s NCAA tournament. The Orange edged out Duke to claim the top spot in both the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) preseason coaches poll and the NIKE/Inside Lacrosse preseason media rankings.

Orange feel it in the Pitt of stomach
By Kyle C. Leach
November 7, 2009 - 3:42pm
Delone Carter ripped of a career-best 58-yard run to start the game. And there’s not much to say after that. Syracuse lost to first-place Pittsburgh, 37-10, Saturday afternoon at sunny Heinz Field.

Sometimes, less is not more. With fewer players, a limited playbook and no roof over their heads, Syracuse football had little to fight with against the Panthers Saturday afternoon.

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