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These superheroes can help you design your schedule for next semester

Registration begins this week. Here are some class ideas inspired by your favorite Marvel figures. Read More »

April 9, 2018 at 12:18 am


It’s time to expand our horizons — and borders — when it comes to reflecting on black history

Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes discusses the importance of taking a global perspective on Black History Month. Read More »

February 18, 2018 at 8:41 pm


Colleagues, students remember late African American Studies professor’s passion for teaching

Renate “Rennie” Simson, professor of African American Studies at Syracuse University, died on Feb. 19. Read More »

March 1, 2017 at 11:07 pm


Syracuse University professor in the African American Studies department dies

Simson died on Sunday, according to an Instagram photo posted Tuesday by SU’s Student African American Society. A staff member in the AAS department on Wednesday confirmed that Simson died. Read More »

February 22, 2017 at 9:38 pm




News Briefs: SA cabinet elected; 'Making a Murderer' lawyer to speak

Student Assocation's 60th cabinet was sworn in on Monday, including President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde. The lawyer from the Netflix original series, "Making a Murderer," will speak on campus in September. The Princeton Review ranked Syracuse University as the No.8 party school. Read More »

August 30, 2016 at 12:26 am


SU Special Collections Research Center presents 'Black Utopias'

“Black Utopias” celebrates the 50th anniversary of “The Autobiography of Malcolm X.” Read More »

October 7, 2015 at 9:17 pm