Writer archives: Julia Boehning
Contact Julia: jmboehni@syr.edu
SU workers in SEIU 200United union reach tentative contract agreement with university
Syracuse University facilities workers in Service Employees International Union Local 200United reached a tentative agreement with SU. Read More »
2024 union rally celebrates 125th anniversary of the Greater Syracuse Labor Council
Hundreds of central New York union workers paraded through the New York State Fair as part of the Labor Day Parade and Rally. Read More »
State Senate reportedly concludes Mannion did not violate harassment policies, NYT finds
The New York State Senate has concluded its investigation of State Senator and congressional candidate John Mannion. Read More »
Juvenile female pronounced dead after shooting in 900 block of Madison Street
A juvenile female was pronounced dead after Syracuse Police and DPS responded to a shooting in the 900 block of Madison Street Friday evening. Read More »
Syracuse city officials, Navy personnel commemorate Navy Week outreach efforts
Syracuse city officials and other United States Navy personnel met on the steps of City Hall to commemorate the start of Syracuse Navy Week. Read More »
2025 SU class marshals to prioritize student engagement, on-campus unity
Mark Nzasi and Yifan “Ivan” Shen, 2025 Syracuse University class marshals, intend to increase engagement and a sense of unity on campus. Read More »
Patrick Dai sentenced to 21 months for antisemitic online threats to Cornell students
Patrick Dai, who threatened Jewish students at Cornell University, was sentenced to 21 months in prison at the Hanley Courthouse in Syracuse. Read More »
Schoolyard Bagels on Marshall Street closes
Schoolyard Bagels, the Marshall Street bagel shop that opened its doors in February, has permanently closed, WSYR-TV first reported. Read More »
SU launches OrangeNow mobile app
Syracuse University has released its new OrangeNow mobile application, a platform that consolidates several SU student experience tools. Read More »
City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read More »
Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse collaboration wins $40 million federal ‘tech hub’ grant
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor Tech Hub will receive a $40 million federal grant. Read More »
Jeff Hemsley appointed as interim iSchool dean, Andrew Sears steps down
Jeff Hemsley, an associate professor at SU's School of Information Studies, was appointed as the school's interim dean. He began on July 1. Read More »
3.4 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of upstate New York, Canada
Effects of a 3.4 magnitude earthquake near Lake Ontario were felt in Syracuse Friday night, marking the region's second quake this year. Read More »
Basement gas leak ignition caused Carbon St. home collapse, officials say
The Syracuse Fire Department determined a natural gas pipe leak caused the North Side house collapse that injured two families on Tuesday. Read More »
Former Mannion staffers allege harassment, intimidation in public letter
A group of New York State Senator John Mannion's former staff members allege he mistreated staffers in an anonymous letter. Read More »
Syracuse home collapses, hospitalizes 11
A home in Syracuse's North Side neighborhood collapsed Tuesday afternoon, hospitalizing 11. An investigation into the incident is underway. Read More »
SU appoints Terence J. Lau as new College of Law dean
Syracuse University’s College of Law has named Terence J. Lau as dean, according to a Wednesday news release. He will begin in August. Read More »
SU releases 'Syracuse Statement' on academic freedom, free speech
The Syracuse Statement working group released its final document outlining goals for "free expression and free inquiry" at SU Wednesday. Read More »
SU increases tuition, financial aid funding for 2024-25 academic year
Syracuse University increased tuition by 3.9% for full-time students for the 2024-25 academic year, according to its new budget. Read More »
DPS responds to armed robbery report on Euclid Avenue
Police responded to reports of an armed robbery at 514 Euclid Ave. at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a campus-wide email. Read More »
Gaza Solidarity Encampment leaves Quad following meeting with SU admin
The Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University has left the Shaw Quadrangle after its first meeting with administrators. Read More »
SU admin responds to Gaza Solidarity Encampment demands
Members of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Syracuse University were sent a statement Tuesday morning responding to their "key concerns." Read More »
Non-university affiliated individual reportedly gestured Nazi salute toward students
SU confirmed in an email that there have been reports of a "non-affiliate" protester gesturing a Nazi salute toward a group of students. Read More »
SU announces 'record number' of 2024 Fulbright recipients
Syracuse University announced a “record number” of 14 students and alumni selected as 2024 Fulbright scholars Friday. Read More »