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INSIDEOPINION
Screen time The Carrier Dome becomes
Easy access ‘18 and older’ night
the first stadium to use Foursquare. Page 3
INSIDEPULP
Relaxation guide As syllabus week ends and the
could lead to problems with underage drinking at SU. Page 5
semester takes shape, students must remember to find ways to reduce their stress. Page 9
INSIDESPORTS
Hometown tragic hero
Illness and gun shots forever changed the life of Villanova point guard Tony Chennault. Page 16
SU sues insurance company
Paris Bethel discusses women’s academic success vs. lack of corporate influence.
Dean search narrowed to 3 candidates By Annie Palmer STAFF WRITER
came in second to Curtis in the race for president. “When it comes down to it, every vice president from now on will definitely look to mold their position after her,” said Alampi, who served as the 56th Session’s Board of Elections and Membership chairman and was selected as the 57th Session’s Chief of Staff. “I don’t see them looking further back.” Alampi said Curtis emphasized methods to connect and cater to
The search for the new dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is down to three potential candidates. The initial round of interviews has been completed, which led to the identification of three potential contenders, said Lorraine Branham, chairwoman of the search committee. The first candidate visited campus for interviews last week, she said. The other two are expected to visit in the coming weeks. The search to replace Dean Melvin Stith, when he leaves his position at the end of the semester, began last spring with the appointment of a search committee. The committee consists of administration, faculty and students, said Branham, who is also the dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. To aid the search, the committee is working with a recruiting firm, which serves as an intermediary between the candidates and committee members, Branham said. “We try to make the search a collegiate process,” she said. “We really value student and faculty input.” Two Whitman students, Carly Getz and Willie Reddic, are included in the committee. They assist in reviewing applications and the initial screening process, Tom Lumpkin, vice chair of the search committee, said in an email. The students also host separate meetings with the candidates who visit Whitman, he said. “In the meetings hosted by the students, they provide valuable written feedback about the candidates,” Lumpkin said. “The search committee definitely considers these evaluations when making decisions and recommendations.” A student session was held last Thursday to evaluate one of the candidates. The next group of student sessions will take place Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, Getz said. The committee hopes to reach a decision by
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By Nicki Gorny and Dylan Segelbaum Syracuse University is suing a Pittsburgh insurance company for breach of contract, claiming the company did not cover financial losses the university acquired during the Bernie Fine sexual abuse allegations, according to documents from the New York State Unified Court System. The costs stem from several state and federal grand jury subpoenas issued in regard to the Fine allegations, according to court documents. Supreme Court Justice Donald Greenwood is expected to hear the case in Onondaga County Supreme Court Jan. 29. The National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh insures SU under a Not-for-Profit Individual and Organization Insurance Policy, which protects against losses related to certain civil, criminal, administrative and regulatory proceedings. The university alleges in the lawsuit the losses incurred amid the Fine allegations meet these criteria. Given that the insurance policy insures the university for losses up to $25 million with a $250,000 retention, SU argues it should be covered under the policy, according to court documents. SU alleges the completion of the subpoenas cost “millions of dollars,” according to court documents. In a Feb. 6, 2012 letter, National Union denied it had an obligation to pay, stating the subpoenas do not constitute a claim. SU responded to the letter two days later, but the company denied coverage again on March 26, 2012, according to court documents. National Union argues the subpoenas are merely a request for information related to the investigation and “do not constitute a ‘Claim’ for ‘any actual alleged Wrongful Act’ of the University’ under the terms of the Policy,” according to
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luke rafferty | asst. photo editor ALLIE CURTIS, Student Association president of the 57th Session, looks forward to building a sense of community between student organizations. Curtis was officially sworn into the position last Monday.
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Student Association President Allie Curtis works to build connections among SU community By Debbie Truong
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llie Curtis is a self-described contradiction, who, in high school, was a lacrosse-playing cheerleader that both acted and competed in speech and debate. She added to the contradiction last Monday, when she was confirmed president of the Syracuse University Student Association’s 57th Session. In the December election, Curtis tallied
more than 1,200 votes in a heated four-candidate contest, besting her closest competitor by 284 votes. Friends and colleagues agree Curtis’ razor-sharp quickness and infectious energy will bring personality and openness to the position. Her time as vice president of the 56th Session was marked by transforming the position from a “surface level” and closed-off role to one that opens the pipeline of communication to all SU students, said PJ Alampi, who