Writer: Chris Hippensteel
Students celebrate Biden victory, list expectations for next 4 years
University Neighborhood residents celebrated the victory on their front lawns or roofs, or taped signs to their houses, many of them denouncing Trump. Read More »
After candidates sue, county pushes absentee ballot count to Tuesday
Katko filed a lawsuit on Thursday asking a judge to oversee the count of nearly 70,000 absentee ballots in his congressional race against Democratic challenger Dana Balter. Read More »
Multiple SU Greek life chapter houses under quarantine, SU official says
SU is now 16 positive coronavirus tests away from New York state’s threshold to suspend in-person classes for at least two weeks. Read More »
Congressional candidate Dana Balter visits polling site near South Campus
Balter, a former SU professor, is running against three-time incumbent Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus) to represent New York’s 24th Congressional District. Read More »
SU employees donate more to Democratic campaigns in 2019-20 election cycle
The SU employees included in the data gave over $351,000 through more than 11,550 individual donations. Read More »
SU announces 2nd coronavirus cluster, 21 new cases
SU has confirmed 21 new coronavirus cases among students in past 24 hours related to the cluster. Read More »
New wave of coronavirus cases threatens SU's in-person spring semester
If infections in New York state continue to rise into January, SU may need to reconsider its plans to continue in-person instruction. Read More »
SU expects Loretta Lynch to finish DPS review in December
SU expects Loretta Lynch to complete her review of the Department of Public Safety in December, though details of Lynch’s report may not become public until later. Read More »
SU trolley had green light in collision that killed Trevor Pierce
Pierce was skateboarding downhill west on Waverly Avenue when his path intersected with the trolley, which was heading north on Comstock. Read More »
SU plans to launch DPS review board by spring 2021 semester
SU's Public Safety Community Review Board is part of former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch's review of DPS. Read More »
SU awards Kevin Richardson university’s 1st honorary bachelor’s degree
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the honorary degree in a virtual ceremony held as part of SU’s Coming Back Together Black and Latino alumni reunion. Read More »
SU students' email generating AI receives $2.6 million in funding
OthersideAI, which crafts emails using AI technology, was founded by two Syracuse University students and one graduate. Read More »
Mark Zuckerberg-backed foundation helps fund Onondaga County elections
The Onondaga County Board of Elections received $280,000 in grant funding from the Center for Tech and Civic Life to cover budget shortfalls ahead of the election. Read More »
Syracuse University freshman dies after trolley collision
Trevor Pierce, a freshman at SU, was transported to Upstate Medical University in critical condition. Read More »
SU may resume in-person activities as soon as this week
After working to contain the cluster to a group of students associated with at least one party on Walnut Avenue, SU is now increasing its efforts to ensure the virus doesn’t spread indirectly to the wider campus community. Read More »
SU Drama department chair agrees to demands from Black students
Eleven students signed the demands, which include removing pre-selected studio classes for second-year students. Read More »
45 students in cluster test positive for COVID-19, SU tightens guidelines
Until further notice, SU has canceled all in-person student activities with the exception of classes, associated coursework and intercollegiate athletics. Read More »
Alpha Chi Rho on probation, no longer suspended
SU suspended its chapter of Alpha Chi Rho in November after the university alleged members and guests shouted a racist slur at a Black woman. Read More »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read More »
Why protesters are demanding answers from SPD about Steve Smith's killing
Last Chance for Change and other activist groups in the city have continued to speak out against Steve Smith’s killing. Read More »
Breonna Taylor protest in Syracuse draws over 100 people
About 100 people gathered in Clinton Square on Thursday to condemn the lack of indictments for the officers who killed Breonna Taylor. Read More »
Last Chance for Change protests for a 3rd day outside SPD headquarters
Protesters with Last Chance for Change marched for a third day on Tuesday to protest two SPD officers who shot and killed a man. Read More »
Students put in COVID-19 isolation frustrated with miscommunication from SU
Students believe the virus spread to their friend group from a student who didn’t complete the state’s two-week quarantine requirement before coming to SU. Read More »
Last Chance for Change protests SPD shooting of man on North Side
Two SPD officers shot and killed Steve Smith on Sept. 4 during an exchange of gunfire at a Sunoco on State Street. Read More »