Brian T. Shaw, the former Syracuse University cheerleader accused of killing the mother of his 4-year-old daughter, pled not guilty on June 23 to charges of second-degree murder and endangerment of a child at his arraignment following grand jury hearings for the case. Shaw’s defense attorney, Tom Ryan, said he plans to push for a reduction of the murder charge to manslaughter during Shaw’s trial. A trial date has not been set.

The Connective Corridor received another $11 million in federal funding as part of a transportation bill passed by Congress in early August. The $11 million is in addition to the $3.5 million awarded by Congress last spring and the $1 million donated by power company Niagara Mohawk.

All 64 students participating in SU’s Division of International Programs Abroad’s London program were safe and accounted for following the bombings that killed more than 50 people on July 7. The DIPA staff was able to notify students’ families shortly after the attacks occurred.

James Caswell, a senior State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry student, was killed on July 11 in Newburgh after his motorcycle hit the side of another vehicle, ejecting him from his seat.

The James Caswell Memorial Fund was established by the university for anyone wishing to donate gifts in Caswell’s memory.