SU Lingo

If you become a student at SU it's important for you to know the local "lingo" before you start your career at Syracuse University. We've provided you with this "cheat sheet" full of commonly used terms and sayings here at the 'Cuse, so you'll feel like an old pro the day you first set foot on campus.

44 — one of the most fabled numbers ever associated with a college football program. Since 1954, nine SU players have worn this number and three earned All-American honors. Those three — Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, and Floyd Little — rank among the finest running backs ever to play the college game. To reflect the importance of "44", the University's zip code was changed to 13244 and the phone prefixes to 442 and 443.

Carnegie Steps — the stairs leading to the main door of the Carnegie Building (home of the mathematics department) lead to a locked door. Don't stand out as being new to campus... use the side doors instead.

Connective Corridor — a landscape and transit system linking arts and cultural activities of the University Hill and downtown Syracuse.

Dino — short for "Dinosaur BBQ", a rib joint in downtown Syracuse that is a must-try for anyone visiting (or living in) Syracuse.

D.O. — The Daily Orange, student newspaper.

Dome Stomping — involves standing against the outside wall of the Carrier Dome, facing Archbold Gymnasium, and jumping up and down... you'll have to try it to find out what happens!

Goldstein — there are three... the Goldstein Auditorium in the Schine Student Center, the Goldstein Student Center on South Campus, and the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center.

Goon Squad — upperclassmen who help first-year students move in on Opening Day. Once was a group that forced first-year students to wear beanies.

HBC — Huntington Beard Crouse, the building that houses the writing and foreign languages programs.

The Hill — term students and Syracuse residents use to refer to campus, as it sits on a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse.

HL — Hall of Languages, home of The College of Arts and Sciences.

The Kissing Bench — donated by the class of 1912 and located on the west lawn of the Hall of Languages, tradition holds that if a couple kisses while sitting on this bench, they will eventually be married.

The Loud House — slang term for the Carrier Dome, home to SU football, basketball, lacrosse, and more.

M Street — short for Marshall Street, a row of eateries and shops near campus where students and residents head for some shopping, fun, and relaxation.

The Mount — short for Mount Olympus, the home of Flint and Day residence halls and Graham Dining Center.

The Orange — no longer "The Orangemen", SU officially changed the name of its sports teams to "The Syracuse Orange" in 2004.

Otto — once referred to as "The Orange", "Otto" is the official name of SU's mascot.

Place of Remembrance — a memorial honoring the 35 Syracuse University students who lost their lives in the Pan Am Flight 103 disaster over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. Flowers and cards can often be seen in front of the monument as families and friends of the students remember their loved ones.

South — refers to South Campus, a residential area connected to Main Campus by a five-minute shuttle ride. Some first-year students live in the Skyhalls at South. Many upperclassmen live in the apartment- and townhouse-style housing there. Also the home of the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion and Goldstein Student Center.

SU Abroad — short for Syracuse University Abroad, this office sends hundreds of SU students (along with students from other colleges and universities) overseas each year.