Tag: campus
It's important vote for NYPIRG funding to continue SU's work in the community
NYPIRG has also been the pioneer for helping pass important legislative bills like the first mandatory statewide seat belt law passed in New York state, which was possible through voting efforts towards elected officials. Read More »
Requiring students to show documentation to miss class is robotic
Students shouldn’t have to go to an adviser to talk about an emergency that, most of the time, they don’t want to mention the details of to begin with. In these unprecedented times, the last thing students need is to take the time to go to their advisers and ask for a piece of paper about an emergency. Read More »
Exploring pandemic guilt with COVID-19 restrictions easing
Our community needs to create a guilt-free environment when it comes to the pandemic; afterall, most of our student population is fully vaccinated, already making our campus one of the safest. Read More »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2021
This year, our columnists reacted to COVID-19 in the prison system, rape culture on campus and being an LGBTQ student at SU. Take a look at our favorite columns from this year. Read More »
SU should do everything it can to avoid returning to hybrid learning
Having classes on zoom last year was not effective. SU should do everything they can to prevent the same during this spring semester. Read More »
Don’t panic about the omicron variant until there’s more data
The WHO does not have enough information about the Omicron variant to make any conclusions, and the SU community shouldn’t either. Read More »
SU to require COVID-19 booster shots for spring semester
The university also announced that all students will be required to participate in testing when they return to campus, regardless of vaccination status. Read More »
SU must provide more accommodations to students staying on campus over break
SU needs to host events that students who stay on campus during break can attend in order to reduce the feeling of isolation. Read More »
DPS, SPD investigating recent burglaries in off-campus neighborhood
The Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety are investigating a string of recent burglaries in the off-campus neighborhood. Read More »
Callisto offers external resources for sexual assault survivors at SU
SU’s chapter of Callisto offers support resources for survivors of campus sexual violence. Read More »
Microaggressions I faced at Juice Jam reflect Islamophobia at SU
Zainab Altuma (Almatwari) describes their encounter with security at Juice Jam and the burdens they face at SU as a Hijabi Muslim. Read More »
SA passes bill encouraging SU to implement sexual assault prevention services
In their Monday meeting, SA approved a bill showing support for sexual assault survivors and encouraging Syracuse University's administration to implement prevention and education services. Read More »
2 weeks into fall semester, students weigh in on rising COVID-19 cases
After Syracuse University reported 163 active cases on Monday, The Daily Orange asked students what they think about the uptick. Read More »
Where these SU alumni were on campus when they learned of Sept. 11 attacks
Students were gathering on the quad to connect with and comfort one another. Then Schwab saw fighter jets fly low over Syracuse University’s campus. The date was Sept. 11, 2001. Read More »
DPS identifies 2 people reportedly connected to recent bias incidents
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado updated the university community about three bias incident investigations in a campus-wide email on Tuesday. Read More »
SU will continue to require masks on campus pending updates from NY state
While SU isn't changing their own policy, Haynie said that the news from the CDC shows a positive trend with COVID-19. Read More »
SUNY schools will require students to be vaccinated by fall semester
More than 60% of the New York state population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More »
SU changes testing requirement for main campus residents to once a week
SU has mandated testing at least once a week for all SU students since the beginning of the spring semester. Read More »
Onondaga County to offer COVID-19 testing sites for SU commencement attendees
Before attending the ceremony, visitors must go to a pre-screening compliance station, where they will present their proof of a vaccine or negative test. Read More »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read More »
SU organizations host vigil in response to anti-Asian hate
Roughly 3,800 incidents of racial violence against Asian Americans have been reported during the pandemic, according to Stop AAPI Hate. Read More »
SU hosts listening sessions before releasing strategic plan
The strategic plan will set long-term goals for improving campus climate over the next five years and strategies for achieving them. Read More »
Indoor seating in dining halls, Schine to reopen this week
Dining halls and dining options in SU’s student centers have been operating with grab-and-go service since March. Read More »