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SA plans expansion of accessible, confidential STI testing for students
The redistricting commission, which is made up of fifteen independent citizen volunteers, began working on the redistricting process in March of this year. Read More »
SA advances menstrual product availability project into phase 2
The second phase of the Student Association’s plan to provide universal access to free menstrual products is experiencing delays, SA members said. Read More »
Syverud announces movement on possible revocation of Giuliani degree during SA meeting
Some universities which have awarded Giuliani an honorary degree, including Drexel University and Middlebury College, have since rescinded it. Read More »
SA to invest $1.5 million in rollover funds toward student needs
SA President David Bruen and Comptroller Nyah Jones want to use some of the rollover funds to improve funding opportunities for smaller organizations. Read More »
SA elects Speaker of the assembly, Speaker pro tempore
On Monday, the Student Association reelected William Treloar as the speaker of the assembly and Anna Ginelli as speaker pro tempore. Read More »
SA pushes for 2-day fall break despite citing logistical issues of its implementation
The Student Association cited a comment on the resolution's document that said the fall break would not go into effect until 2023 as its primary concern. Read More »
SA reports election turnout, details Registered Student Organization funding
Around 9.9% of Syracuse University’s student body voted in the spring 2022 Student Association election. Read More »
David Bruen, Adia Santos elected as next SA president, vice president
Incumbent David Bruen and first-time vice-presidential candidate Adia Santos have been elected as the next president and vice president of SA. Read More »
SA candidates Breton Macneil, Skylar Gorczynski discuss campaign platform
The two candidates are running on a platform of increasing mental health awareness, sexual assault prevention, meal access, increasing community impact and a revamp of the association. Read More »
SA candidates Jordan Pierre, Lauren Gloster break down main campaign issues
Jordan Pierre and Lauren Gloster are one of the three campaigns running for the positions of the Student Association president and vice president. Read More »
SA sends resolution urging revocation of Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree
SA has sent a resolution to the Syracuse University Senate supporting the revocation of Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree. Read More »
SA president David Bruen, VP candidate Adia Santos discuss main aspects of campaign
Santos said she also sees herself as an involved candidate. Her extensive experiences during her time as an SU student adequately prepares her to be a successful vice president, she said. Read More »
SA candidates discuss food access, efficiency, transparency at debate
The 2022 Student Association campaign debate took place at the K.G. Tan Auditorium of Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center on Thursday. Read More »
SA proceeds with Menstrual Products Initiative, concludes SA bylaws investigation
This investigation concluded a day later after finding the campaign did not violate any SA bylaws. Read More »
SA passes bill calling on President Biden to cancel student debt
David Bruen, SA’s president, called student debt an existential threat, not just for the country’s economy but also for individuals. At SU, the median federal loan debt of those who completed an undergraduate degree is $27,000, according to U.S. News & World Report. Read More »
Student Association creates new ad hoc committee, establishing 5-year plan for future session policies
The Student Association passed a bill Monday outlining the formation of an ad hoc committee that will establish a five-year plan to act as a loose guide of policies for future SA sessions. Read More »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read More »
Breaking down the candidates running in the spring SA election
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF’s Student Association has finalized all candidates running in the spring election for the 66th session. Read More »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read More »
David Bruen, Adia Santos announce bid for SA president, vice president
The campaign collected the necessary 500 signatures to run for their respective positions, Bruen told The Daily Orange in a statement. Read More »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read More »
SUNY schools to stop transcript withholding as SU continues practice
SUNY’s Board of Trustees ended the practice of withholding transcripts from SUNY students with outstanding balances Read More »
SA establishes committee that will review SU's diversity and inclusion plan
SA announced another town hall will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The town hall will be open to all students. They did not specify what the town hall’s topic would focus on. Read More »