Writer: Casey Darnell
Petition calls for Syracuse University to award Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five with honorary degree
A Syracuse University student started a petition Friday that urges the university to award an honorary degree to Richardson, who wanted to play the trumpet at SU. Read More »
Intelligence Community awards Syracuse University $1.5 million grant
Syracuse University has been chosen as one of eight national Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence. Read More »
Syracuse mayor, police chief respond to video of officer pulling man from car
Chief Kenton Buckner said officers involved in the Friday traffic stop arrest remain on duty as a use of force investigation is conducted. Read More »
SU releases results of survey on sexual assault, harassment
Almost all respondents who said they had experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence or stalking said they did not file a report. Read More »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read More »
Former first lady Laura Bush to speak at Syracuse University
Laura Bush will speak at SU on May 1 as part of the D’Aniello Family Speaker Series. Read More »
Community grid plan would impact streets on University Hill
Under the recommended plan, the main entrance for traffic toward University Hill would switch from East Adams Street to Van Buren Street. Read More »
New York state recommends ‘community grid’ replacement for Interstate 81
The community grid plan would involve demolishing the current I-81 viaduct and redirecting traffic along city streets. Read More »
Woman in critical condition after shooting on Westcott Street
The Syracuse Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting. Read More »
6 Newhouse students to attend TIME 100 Summit
The chosen students will be able to network with some of the people included in Time’s list of the 100 most influential people. Read More »
2 SUNY-ESF students robbed at knife, gunpoint
The students reported being robbed in Oakwood Cemetery at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. Read More »
Amy Falkner to lead Newhouse School after Lorraine Branham’s death
Amy Falkner will serve as Newhouse’s interim dean while a search committee is formed to find a new dean. Read More »
How the College of Engineering and Computer Science has changed after Theta Tau
In the past year Karen Davis, interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence, has spearheaded the college's diversity and inclusion initiatives after Theta Tau's expulsion. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed budget would raise city property taxes
The Syracuse mayor’s 2020 budget proposes tax hikes to decrease the city’s budget deficit. Read More »
Former SA presidents detail what they did with SA’s extra cash
Several Student Association members have criticized the way SA’s current leaders funded a $242,000 event featuring Tiffany Haddish and Pusha T. Read More »
SU meets goal to raise $40 million for financial aid, scholarships
The university met its goal six months earlier than planned but will continue to raise funds for scholarships and need-based aid. Read More »
Student Association announces ‘Cuse Can!’ panelists
Bea González, Syracuse University’s vice president for community engagement, will moderate a panel on the dynamics between SU and the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Newhouse School Dean Lorraine Branham dies of cancer
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced Branham's death in an email on Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
Stray bullet hits SUNY-ESF dorm
A bullet struck Centennial Hall over the weekend, according to a SUNY-ESF official. Read More »
SA cabinet members criticize cost, planning of $242,000 event
Student Association members have criticized SA leaders for a lack of transparency in the planning of the “Cuse Can! It Starts With Us” event. Read More »
Former SU student pleads guilty to felony animal abuse charge
Dancheng Wang, a former SU student from China, may face deportation proceedings if he does not leave the United States on his own. Read More »
City council approves $1.2 million to fix Syracuse sidewalks
The funds go to programs that reconstruct deteriorated sidewalks and replace sidewalk corners and curbs that are not accessible to people with disabilities. Read More »
Jalen Nash, Raymond Perez announce campaign for SA president, vice president
Syracuse University juniors Jaleh Nash and Raymond Perez’s campaign for Student Association focuses on three areas: access, communication and safety. Read More »