Writer: Emma Folts
3 stories you may have missed this weekend
The Salvation Army plans to open a women’s shelter in Syracuse with a staff of caseworkers to provide counseling. Read More »
SU students at Ackerman Avenue party describe assault
The students’ accounts differ from statements released by the Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety. Read More »
Catch up on 3 SU news stories you may have missed this week
Three SU students were assaulted off-campus early Saturday morning, Watson Hall’s water was repaired and more. Read More »
Faculty debate gender pay inequity at 1st meeting of semester
The Women’s Concerns Committee proposed the creation of a separate committee to address faculty salary adjustments. Read More »
Planning board does not discuss special permit proposal for apartment building Westcott Remix
Syracuse’s City Planning Commission denied relief for Westcott Remix, a proposed four-story building. Read More »
Trevor Noah, performers honor Martin Luther King Jr. at SU celebration
The 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration featured comedian and author Trevor Noah as the keynote speaker. Read More »
DeWitt Town Board divided over I-81 reconstruction
A DeWitt Town Board press release that favored a hybrid reconstruction method for Interstate-81 was not unanimously supported by the board. Read More »
Hundreds gather in downtown Syracuse for Women’s March
Protesters marched from the Everson Museum of Art to the University United Methodist Church in support of women’s rights and other intersectional social justice issues. Read More »
DeWitt Town Board argues against community grid solution to I-81 viaduct
The town board referenced six public opinion polls conducted since 2013 which convey support for preserving I-81’s current Syracuse route among central New York residents. Read More »
Here are 5 stories you may have missed during the winter break
The city of Syracuse was awarded funding to remove lead paint in homes, and Syracuse restaurants received sexual assault prevention training. Read More »
Hendricks Chapel will sponsor 2 relief trips to Puerto Rico
Student volunteers will assist in cleanup efforts and help communities that are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Read More »
Syracuse partners with tech startup to address crime, housing stability
Syracuse has partnered with Startup in Residence to help develop and test proposals from local companies, with a goal of increasing the quality of life. Read More »
Students, faculty weigh in on Trump administration transgender proposal
A memo from the Department of Health and Human Services recently suggested a more rigid definition of gender that would eliminate federal recognition for more than 1 million Americans. Read More »
Authors of ‘Countering Hate’ book discuss how to prevent extremism during SU lecture
The speech was in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications on Wednesday night. Read More »
Jefferson Center redevelopment proposal continues trends in downtown Syracuse
The proposed reconstruction of a former Kmart by Acropolis Center LLC is part of a larger trend toward urban living in downtown Syracuse, a city official said. Read More »
Here’s what Marshall Street business owners think of this luxury student apartment complex
Managers from Manny’s and Bleu Monkey said the luxury student apartment complex has the potential to increase business simply by having students live closer to their stores. Read More »
SU Career Services switches database platforms
Handshake, which was implemented this summer, is replacing OrangeLink. Read More »