Writer: Griffin Uribe Brown
SU club curling’s regional championship win foreshadows an ‘optimistic’ future
Most of Syracuse's club curling players joined with little to no curling experience. Yet this season, they won regionals and traveled to the 2024 United States Curling Association’s National Championship. Read More »
SU undergrads struggle to access grocery stores, pharmacies, survey finds
A survey found that Syracuse University respondents find it difficult to access personal need items found at pharmacies or grocery stores. Read More »
SU purchases Hotel Skyler Syracuse
Syracuse University purchased the Hotel Skyler to keep a hotel close to university property after converting the Sheraton Hotel. Read More »
College of Law announces Housing Clinic for fall 2024
SU's College of Law will offer a housing clinic for the fall 2024 semester which will provide more opportunities for law students. Read More »
Newhouse announces Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer as 2024 Toner Prize winners
Newhouse named Washington Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer as 2024 Toner Prize recipients for excellence in national and local reporting, respectively. The prizes were established to honor late Newhouse alumnus Robin Toner, the first-ever woman national political correspondent of The New York Times. Read More »
Syverud gives construction timeline for Ostrom Ave. residence hall at USen meeting
At Wednesday's USen meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud confirmed that the new residence hall on Ostrom Ave. will begin "later this year." Read More »
Students, faculty share feedback on university academic freedom statement
Members of the “Syracuse Statement” working group held open forums Tuesday to collect input on SU's developing academic freedom statement. Read More »
Maurice Brown addresses community housing concerns in town hall
Attendees at the town hall on Monday raised concerns regarding landlord abuse and lack of enforcements and new affordable housing projects. Read More »
GSO discusses academic freedom, passes amended constitution
At its Wednesday meeting, Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization discussed free speech and academic freedom. GSO's Senate also passed an amended constitution. Read More »
Explaining USen’s reimagined committee layout
Syracuse University's Senate will operate differently beginning in August 2024. It passed its first resolution to merge several committees. Read More »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read More »
Moppn’s Westcott Theater comedy special is 10 years in the making
Moppn brings his special “Ashwagandha” to the stage this Friday at Westcott Theater. The show is a culmination of 10 years of comedy. Read More »
Jessamyn Neuhaus announced as director of Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence
Jessamyn Neuhaus, the current director of CTE at SUNY Plattsburgh, will begin her position as the new director SU's CLTE starting Aug. 1. Read More »
Ritter said SU working with colleges, universities to discuss swatting protocol
Provost Gretchen Ritter announced an update on the university's response to recent swatting incidents that targeted the Maxwell School. Read More »
Aminata Cairo highlights a ‘storytelling approach’ to talking about diversity and inclusion
Aminata Cairo, an author, visited Syracuse University last week because of Diane Grimes. Cairo is the author of “Holding Space,” which values storytelling. Read More »
Syracuse officials look toward ‘next step’ for I-81 project
The city has been “in communication” with the New York State Department of Transportation. The city’s vision will align community desires. Read More »
Connect 315 reminds students community issues are closer than they realize
Connect 315 is a club created to help "bridge the gap" between between students and the greater Syracuse community. Read More »
‘Art Build for Palestine’ promotes awareness through 'grassroots' organizing
The Syracuse Peace Council hosted an event where attendees made pro-Palestine art, including buttons, pamphlets and zines. Read More »
USen discusses committee reimagining process, takes feedback from attendees
SU's University Senate held its annual open forum during its Wednesday meeting, where attendees discussed its committee reimagining project. Read More »
The new ‘Ted’ show outshines the movies it spins-off
This year, Peacock introduced Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted” spinoff sitcom. Our screen time columnist details the series’ humor and inspiration and applauds the unforgettable R-rated teddy bear. Read More »
Dialogue meeting emphasizes listening to bridge Israel-Palestine divide
The two speakers emphasized the importance of conversation in minimizing the divide between Israel and Palestine. Read More »
Proposed state bill would centralize harmful algal bloom reporting
The data would allow the state to “administer a grant program supporting data-driven best practices" to prevent and mitigate HABs. Read More »
Demonstrators call for ceasefire in Palestine at Syracuse Federal Building
The "We Charge Genocide" vigil called for a ceasefire in Palestine and an end to the United States' financial aid to Israel. Read More »
Syverud announces new name of 119 Euclid at USen meeting
After a $1 million donation from Syracuse alumna Sharon Barner, 119 Euclid will be renamed “The Barner-McDuffie House." Read More »