Writer: Kailey Norusis
SA coordinates with SU Libraries to improve textbook affordability
SA is working to expand students’ access to open educational resources and provide more e-books through SU Libraries. Read More »
SA, Mayor Walsh will talk about Waverly and Comstock avenues traffic light
Student Association will meet with Mayor Ben Walsh next week to discuss replacing a traffic light at the intersection of Waverly and Comstock avenues with a four-way stop. Read More »
Author Ibram X. Kendi explains importance of anti-racism
Kendi explained the difference between being non-racist and anti-racist during the webinar. Read More »
SA proposes 4-way stop at Waverly and Comstock
An Assembly member proposed the idea following the death of a student last week after colliding with an SU trolley at the intersection. Read More »
SA works to improve communication between students, financial aid office
SA is working with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs to create a chat box where students can ask questions about their financial aid. Read More »
SA passes bill supporting demands of Black students in SU Drama department
The demands state that SU must provide a response by the end of the day Monday. Read More »
SA organizes graduate school entrance exam prep program for spring 2021
SA’s program will take place in the spring and include a 10-week course that trained doctoral students will lead. Read More »
Student Association votes to support resident advisers who listed demands
While SA supports the RAs’ initiative to write the demands, the organization did not endorse any specific demands or commit to negotiating with SU on behalf of the RAs. Read More »
SA to partner with mental health organization that offers support 24/7
SA officials are working to make a mental and physical health app available for SU students. Read More »
SA plans to make SU campus more accessible to students with disabilities
Paula Possenti-Perez, director of SU's Center for Disability Resources, presented to the Assembly Monday night. Read More »
SA to host student-led focus groups that will make recommendations to DPS
A third-party group will create recommendations for DPS based off of student discussions this week. Read More »
SA to hold roundtable with Syracuse nonprofits
The engagement fair will host nonprofits and government agencies from the Syracuse area that are seeking to fill internships, as well as volunteer and paid positions. Read More »
SA rollover budget estimated at $500,000, larger than past years
With the increase in the rollover budget, SA is using some of the extra funds to help student organizations make their events available virtually. Read More »
Newhouse School dean discusses programs for students of diverse backgrounds
Newhouse dean Mark Lodato said he plans to increase the number of scholarships available to Newhouse students from underrepresented backgrounds. Read More »
Ongoing sustainability initiatives are a step for lasting change
Student Life columnist Kailey Norusis argues how SU’s sustainability plan is an ongoing step for lasting change. Read More »
Members of Greek life should embrace suspension of social activities
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis says that members of Greek life should embrace this suspension as a chance to unify with the rest of the university to create some true lasting change and to ensure that #NotAgainSU becomes #NeverAgainSU. Read More »
SU tried to downplay racist vandalism in Day Hall
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that Syracuse University officials who waited four days to publicly acknowledge racist vandalism in Day Hall risk becoming complicit in acts of prejudice. Read More »
New cash bail law will promote a legitimate criminal justice system
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that a new cash bail law is a long overdue bipartisan success that will promote a more fair criminal justice system in the state. Read More »
SU should consider options to provide longer-term mental health services
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that SU, along with other American colleges, should consider options to provide longer-term mental health services. Read More »
Diversifying Syracuse police department can build community trust
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that diversifying the police department so that it more closely resembles the demographics of the city it serves is a promising strategy to promote community trust. Read More »
Professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis argues that an SU professor’s essay about faculty-student romances misinterprets feminism. Read More »