Writer: Julia Boehning
Breaking down 'Renew 81 For All’s' legal challenge to the I-81 project
The I-81 removal project has faced several roadblocks in its multi-year inception – such as a recently dismissed 'Renew 81 for All' lawsuit. Read More »
Hochul announces $200 million investment in I-90 corridor workforce
New York state plans to allocate more than $200 million into developing a workforce along the Interstate 90 corridor, Gov. Hochul announced Monday. Read More »
Second half of sorority recruitment to require masks due to increased flu cases
SU's FASA will enforce a mask mandate for Panhellenic recruitment due to a rise in flu cases. IFC has also updated their recruitment schedule. Read More »
Steering committee to guide academic strategic plan implementation
The “steering committee" will audit SU's adherence to its academic strategic plan, according to Wednesday release. Read More »
Palestine teach-in panel brings classroom setting to Israel, Palestine discussion
Around 150 attended the "teach-in" for Palestine, which emphasized adding historical context to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war discourse. Read More »
SA to work on increasing voter turnout, student engagement for next elections
Several SA leaders emphasized the need to increase student engagement with their organization during last Monday’s meeting. Read More »
Sustainability Oversight Council to take a ‘holistic look’ at updated sustainability goal progress
SA will continue to work with SU administration to implement its collective Climate Action Plan — which it released in April of last year. Read More »
DPS to maintain 'elevated presence' on campus
DPS told The Daily Orange it will continue using increased personnel, a security measure it originally introduced during the fall semester. Read More »
SA to continue last semester’s first-time advocacy initiatives, fill vacant seats
SA will bring back several inaugural fall semester initiatives and continue collecting student feedback. It will also hold spring elections. Read More »
2 Syracuse University students die
SU announced the deaths of graduate student Matthew Benedict and undergraduate Liam Zoghby in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read More »
Hendricks Chapel promotes Jewish-Muslim dialogue at interfaith speaker event
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair facilitated interfaith discourse during "Taste of Dialogue: Empathy and Ethics in Judaism and Islam.” Read More »
SA elects new speaker of the assembly, speaker pro tempore in final meeting of semester
SU's Student Association leaders also reflected on successful programs and initiatives held during the fall 2023 semester. Read More »
SPD arrests man who stole SU truck
SPD arrested the man Saturday after he abandoned the vehicle. He was “partially undressed” and carrying a hatchet, according to syracuse.com. Read More »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read More »
SA concludes first distribution of sexual violence prevention kits
SA distributed around 250 kits to students. Due to high demand, SA is now planning to distribute more kits in the spring semester. Read More »
SU Hillel hosts Millet Ben Haim, survivor of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, spoke about her experience escaping the attack with students at Hillel. Read More »
SA votes to approve internal bylaws, presents bill to address Israel-Hamas conflict
Changes to the bylaws outline standards for SA when electing or vetting future candidates. SA also presented new bills to be voted on. Read More »
SA to hold internal spring planning meeting, reflect on fall semester events
the planning session will be before its regular general assembly meeting to tentatively establish new goals and programs for next semester. Read More »
Administrators gather feedback, concerns on Academic Strategic Plan at SA meeting
SU administrators held a forum to hear students' thoughts about the Academic Strategic Plan during Monday's Student Association meeting. Read More »
SA to extend dorm clothing drive, continue Donuts with the Dean
SU's Student Association is extending its dorm clothing drive while beginning to prepare other initiatives as the end of the semester approaches. Read More »
SA passes bill to maintain adherence to SU’s sustainability goals
Syracuse University's Student Association solidified their commitment to SU's sustainability goals, establishing an internal auditing system. Read More »
SU’s Student Association fills positions on finance board
Syracuse University's Student Association added members to its finance board including two associate comptrollers and a secretary. Read More »
Student Association passes bill supporting GSO ability to elect Board of Trustees representative
The Student Association passed a bill supporting the Graduate Student Organization in electing its own Board of Trustees. Read More »
SA discusses mental health survey findings of low sense of belonging, psychological resilience
SU sent out the survey to evaluate students’ overall well-being and the efficacy of current wellness initiatives carried out by the Barnes Center. Read More »