Nov. 12, 2014

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N • Up in smoke

Syracuse University will officially become a tobacco-free campus on July 1, 2015 and will offer several opportunities for the campus community to offer feedback. Page 3

O • Clear message

Conservative columnist Chris Pulliam explains why President Barack Obama should pay attention to the Republican Party’s midterm victory. Page 5

P • Open ocean

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Two Syracuse students are studying with the Semester at Sea program. So far, their travels have allowed them to explore three continents. Page 9

S • Not enough net

The Syracuse women’s soccer team’s season ended early despite having a roster that Phil Wheddon called his deepest ever. Too often, SU just couldn’t score. Page 14

Bike lanes result in confusion By Brett Samuels asst. news editor

Stephen brucker, a senior international relations major in the SU Army ROTC, stands with other members of ROTC in front of Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday. The annual Veterans Day ceremony was held at 11 a.m. and ended with a flag raising ceremony. margaret lin photo editor

ACT OF VALOR

SU community members come together for Veterans Day ceremony By Elissa Candiotti contributing writer

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tanding in front of an American flag, Lt. Col. Jonathan Landis asked the Syracuse University community assembled in Hendricks Chapel one question. “When we think about how much our veterans have done for our nation, some of you may ask, ‘How can we honor their sacrifice?’” said Landis, commander of the Air Force ROTC. “A heartfelt thank you is a great start but I encourage you to let your words bring forth action.” At 11 a.m. Tuesday, hundreds of members of the SU community gathered at Hendricks Chapel for Syracuse University’s annual Veterans Day cer-

emony, which served as the culmination of the multitude of Veterans Day events organized on campus. United States and SU flags stood side-by-side on the Hendricks Chapel stage Tuesday morning as veterans and non-veterans alike gathered to celebrate Veterans Day. Students, staff and veterans filled the central rows of the chapel, eager to listen to guest speakers including Maj. Randy Curry of the U.S. Army, Jared Grace of the Army ROTC and John Higgins II, president of Student Veterans of America at SU. Keynote speaker, retired Maj. Gen. John Batiste, received a large round of applause upon walking to the podium. Batiste is a two-time see veterans page 4

Retired Maj. Gen. John Batiste delivers the keynote address at the annual Veterans Day ceremony. margaret lin photo editor

Roadway changes implemented on Waverly and Comstock avenues three weeks ago have led to some concerns and confusion amongst Syracuse University community members. The project was implemented based on recommendations from the 2008 University Hill Bike Network Study, and the 2013 Syracuse Bike Plan, according to the Syracuse Department of Public Works. On Oct. 17, the city of Syracuse began work on Comstock and Waverly avenues near Syracuse University, repainting and reformatting both road and bike lanes. The purpose of the project was to reduce speed and increase pedestrian and cyclist safety in the University Hill area, according to an Oct. 14 city press release. However, members of the SU community have raised potential issues that the new layout presents. Kevin Quinn, senior vice president for public affairs at SU, said in an email that the university did “provide some feedback to general concepts that were shared with us.” According to the Syracuse Department of Public Works, the city has involved SU in the planning of the changes since 2001. Changes to Waverly and Comstock avenues included reducing both streets to two driving lanes. Both previously had four lanes. Curbside parking was added along Waverly Avenue, while a “floating parking lane” was added on Comstock. A two-way bike lane was also added on both streets. When the changes were first implemented, the SU Department of Public Safety noticed that there was confusion about the new street design. Hannah Warren, the public information officer for DPS, said it took time for people to

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