Writer: Ahna Fleming
119 Euclid talk emphasizes importance of mental health strategies for Black students
At 119 Euclid, Kayla Turner and Kelvin Boakye gave a presentation on mental health and identity focused on the African American community. Read More »
With new research on psychedelics therapy, Syracuse has its own practice
Psychedelic therapy is slowly growing in popularity and research has skyrocketed. Syracuse locals are finding ways to normalize it. Read More »
Sen. Schumer urges Congress to support renewal of ‘ghost gun’ law
The Undetectable Firearms Act protects the public against ghost guns and will expire on March 8 if not reauthorized by Congress. Read More »
Proposed NY congressional map could shift NY-22 left
The most significant change to congressional lines would be made to New York state's 22nd District, which includes the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Professor Jenn M. Jackson honors what ‘Black Women Taught Us’ in new book
Jackson, an assistant professor in the Political Science department, based their book on a course they teach at SU: “Black Feminist (Insurgent) Politics.” Read More »
Syracuse Housing Trust Fund Corporation to help ongoing housing crisis
The mission of the HTFC is to "facilitate investments that help to address the city's housing needs, as it pertains to the city's market gap and affordability gaps," said Michelle Sczpanski, deputy commissioner of neighborhood development. Read More »
SA to appeal Google Drive student storage limitations
During its Monday meeting, SU's Student Association voted in favor of appealing the university's decision to decrease storage. SA also appointed Abigail Wright as its new communications director. Read More »
Proposed state bill would centralize harmful algal bloom reporting
The data would allow the state to “administer a grant program supporting data-driven best practices" to prevent and mitigate HABs. Read More »
Cluttered Closet is everyone’s favorite spot for ‘clutterhangs’
Westcott Consignment store Cluttered Closet holds a variety of collectibles for shoppers to explore. Bree Hess, the store’s owner, shares the evolution of her personal paradise. Read More »
SU honors MLK Jr. with ‘The Reach of the Dream’ celebration
"The Reach of the Dream" was the theme of this year's annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. More than 2,000 people attended the event which included an art gallery, dinner and keynote presentation by Talithia Williams. Read More »
Common Council reaffirms commitment to housing crisis, public health, safety over winter break
The Syracuse City Common Council held two meetings over winter break. They addressed the housing crisis, lead poisoning and gun violence. Read More »
Students, faculty pray for world peace at interfaith vigil
SU students and faculty joined together to pray for world peace at an interfaith vigil hosted by Hendricks Chapel on Wednesday. Read More »
Biden to allocate additional $4.8 billion to relieving student loan debt
President Biden will allocate $4.8 billion to relieve student loan debt through the PSLF program or the IDR plan. Read More »