Writer: Casey Darnell
Perez Williams leads Balter ahead of Democratic congressional primary
Juanita Perez Williams has a double-digit lead over Dana Balter ahead of the Democratic primary in the 24th Congressional District, according to a poll released Wednesday. Read More »
SU gave former athletic director $1.5 million contract after NCAA sanctions
Daryl Gross was awarded the contract after the NCAA imposed harsh sanctions on the SU men’s basketball program for violations that occurred during his time as athletic director. Read More »
SU details plan to hire 100 new faculty
The Signature Hires Initiative will make the hires in the next five years as part of the university's goal to strengthen its position as a research institution. Read More »
Dorm renovations, Hendricks Chapel roof on summer construction agenda
Pete Sala, vice president and chief facilities officer, detailed ongoing summer construction projects in a campus-wide email on Tuesday. Read More »
University Hill tenants go on rent strike, demand better living conditions
Several tenants said they went without heat during the winter. Others said they have unresolved rodent infestations. Read More »
Theta Tau conduct process expected to end 'in next few weeks'
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly also said the university is redesigning the first-year experience and hiring new personnel in a summer update email sent Thursday. Read More »
SU elects new Board of Trustees members
Among the five appointees is David Watson, the president and chief executive officer of Comcast Cable. Read More »
Student representatives named to SU Board of Trustees
Incoming Student Association President Ghufran Salih and freshman Emma Peca will serve as undergraduate student representatives to the Board. Read More »
Here’s the latest update on the Archbold Gymnasium renovation
When it opens in fall 2019, the Barnes Center at The Arch will house a rock climbing wall, a multi-activity sports court and a multiuse pool. Read More »
SU announces updates on campus diversity, inclusion efforts
An interim chief diversity officer will be appointed by June 30 to provide oversight on SU’s policies, programs and services. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council passes mayor’s budget with no changes
Mayor Ben Walsh’s budget adds a new class of police and firefighters and restores funding to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. Read More »
Disability community calls on SU officials to improve campus accessibility
Syracuse University faculty and students expressed concern about the physical inaccessibility of campus buildings and the lack of resources for some students to travel off campus. Read More »
SU leaders, trustees address student demands at Hendricks Chapel forum
The student coalition Recognize Us has demanded that SU conduct an audit of Greek life and rework diversity and implicit bias training. Read More »
DPS official removes anti-Israel protester from Eggers Hall
A group of about 20 people were protesting a talk by Dani Dayan, an Israeli official. Read More »
SU community members, including Theta Tau brother, attend second College of Engineering and Computer Science forum
Students and professors detailed their experiences with discrimination and called on the College of Engineering and Computer Science to take action. Read More »
4 takeaways from Wednesday’s city council meeting
Councilors discussed a proposal to hire Syracuse University’s geography department to conduct research on high priority areas in the city. Read More »
Local activists, elected officials protest Rep. John Katko’s support of tax bill
Protesters gathered outside Katko’s office on Tax Day, the deadline for filing taxes. Read More »
Meet SU’s newest mace bearer, who has worked here for 30 years
Palmer will be officially installed as mace bearer at the One University Awards Ceremony on Friday in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
City Councilors praise Mayor Ben Walsh for transparency and focus on resident concerns
Members of the Common Council said Walsh’s open-door policy has made for a smooth transition. Read More »
SU may ban all sexual relationships between faculty and undergraduates
A University Senate subcommittee was created to review the university’s policies. Read More »
City councilors doubt the future of Syracuse’s land bank
The Greater Syracuse Land Bank ran a $600,000 operating deficit last year. Mayor Ben Walsh has reserved $750,000 from the city budget to keep the land bank afloat next year. Read More »
Mayor Walsh’s 1st budget proposal keeps tax rate flat, cuts department spending
The city’s projected deficit for next year is $11 million. Read More »
Construction update: Sidewalk, road will close as part of Archbold renovations
Pete Sala, Syracuse University’s vice president and chief facilities officer, detailed construction updates to Archbold Gymnasium in a campus-wide email sent on Tuesday. Read More »
Towns in upstate New York move to regulate cryptocurrency mining
After the residents of Plattsburgh, New York saw their electric bills skyrocket, the city passed an 18-month ban on cryptocurrency mining. Read More »