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'Bye Kent': #NotAgainSU delivers letters of resignation to SU officials

Protesters marched to Crouse-Hinds Hall to deliver letters of resignation to four SU administrators. Read More »

December 5, 2019 at 2:55 pm


Students, community leaders condemn hate speech at Hendricks Chapel vigil

The vigil was meant to help overcome the hate and pain of at least 16 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents reported on or near SU from Nov. 7 to Nov. 21. Read More »

December 4, 2019 at 10:34 pm


SA to address student concerns about health resources

Sameeha Saied, SA vice president, asked Assembly members about their concerns regarding university health resources ahead of a meeting with representatives from the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read More »

December 3, 2019 at 10:27 pm


Student Association plans to help implement student demands

The organization will use its resources to help carry out the demands, SA leaders said. Read More »

December 1, 2019 at 10:11 pm


Student Association works to support #NotAgainstSU movement

SA expressed solidarity with the #NotAgainSU movement and criticized the university’s delayed response to the racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »

November 17, 2019 at 10:49 pm


College Republicans hope to bring Sean Spicer to SU in spring 2020

“We’re still in the process of coordinating with Sean Spicer’s people,” said Rody Conway president of SU's College Republicans Read More »

November 12, 2019 at 10:10 pm


SA members criticize university response to racist graffiti

Several Student Association members discussed SU's response to the incidents in Day Hall. Read More »

November 12, 2019 at 8:53 am


Trump's former press secretary Sean Spicer to visit Syracuse University

The Finance Board received $730,000 in requests. Read More »

November 10, 2019 at 9:54 pm


SA to host forum on racial profiling at Syracuse University

Kennedy Hagens and Lujane Juburi, co-chairs of SA’s Diversity Affairs Committee, introduced the initiative at Monday’s Assembly meeting. Read More »

October 28, 2019 at 11:47 pm


Student Association struggles to recruit members

SA President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced the decision to open applications for the second time in the fall semester at last Monday’s meeting. Read More »

October 27, 2019 at 10:03 pm


Rowan Chisholm looks to represent hometown as Lockerbie Scholar

Chisholm is one of two Lockerbie Scholars, a program established to commemorate the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 alongside the university’s Remembrance Scholars. Read More »

October 20, 2019 at 10:18 pm


SA leaders criticize Assembly members for lack of participation

Student Association leaders were disappointed with Assembly members’ level of participation in Mental Health Awareness Week.  Read More »

October 14, 2019 at 11:51 pm


SA leaders discuss transportation, safety initiatives with DPS

Topics discussed included the expansion of DPS transportation services, the addition of new security cameras around and efforts to increase department visibility and improve student relations. Read More »

October 13, 2019 at 9:19 pm


SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students

Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read More »

October 1, 2019 at 1:17 am


Convocation date changes create difficulties for families

While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read More »

September 29, 2019 at 8:50 pm


Student Association president urges SU to release more information about Commencement 2020

Mertikas cited a number of key concerns that she would bring to the University, including safety, accessibility, parking, space availability and contingency plans in the event of inclement weather. Read More »

September 20, 2019 at 6:18 pm


SA elects members to Assembly, Finance Board

SA President Mackenzie Mertikas expressed excitement to begin working with the new class of representatives. Read More »

September 17, 2019 at 12:50 am


Student Association to vote on STI testing initiative

Get Yourself Tested will provide free STI screenings to SU students on four occasions throughout the year, split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Read More »

September 15, 2019 at 9:10 pm


SU officially opens Barnes Center at The Arch

Syracuse University students, alumni and faculty gathered on Sims Drive to unveil the health and wellness facility. Read More »

September 14, 2019 at 12:12 am


Student Association comptroller promises transparency

Omosa was elected as Student Association comptroller in April. Read More »

September 4, 2019 at 11:10 pm


SUNY Upstate, ESF to lead research center for tick disease

The lab will be led by Saravanan Thangamani, a professor of microbiology and immunology at SUNY Upstate. Read More »

August 28, 2019 at 11:07 pm


SA establishes mental health as early priority

Student Association President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced plans to promote and expand support networks for student health and well-being. Read More »

August 27, 2019 at 12:44 am