Writer: Kendall Luther
Biden-Harris administration cancels $1.2 billion in student loans
This is the first group of borrowers to be approved for relief under the SAVE plan’s shortened repayment period. Read More »
NYPIRG survey indicates N.Y. students need more assistance with healthcare
NYPIRG tabled at SU and SUNY ESF to ask students to fill out the survey about their experiences with access to health care. Read More »
4 faculty 'de-affiliate' from Middle Eastern Studies Program, citing Israel-Hamas response
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read More »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read More »
Proposed NY congressional map could shift NY-22 left
The most significant change to congressional lines would be made to New York state's 22nd District, which includes the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Department of Education announces FAFSA changes to expedite process for colleges
The steps will reduce verification requirements, suspend of routine school compliance reviews and increase flexibility for renewals. Read More »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read More »
Former SU employee Conrad Mainwaring pleads guilty to sex abuse charges
Mainwaring pleaded guilty to counts of indecent assault and battery on children over 14 and on children under 14. Read More »
ODI holds discussion about stereotypes against Muslim Americans in workshop
ODI hosted a workshop Tuesday to breakdown stereotypes affecting Muslim Americans and emphasize a need for discussion of critical issues. Read More »
Suspect arrested outside Whitman after reportedly taking 'inappropriate photos'
After being arrested on various charges, the suspect was brought to the Onondaga County Justice Center for booking, SPD wrote. Read More »
3 SU students arrested for trespassing at Sigma Alpha Mu
Three students were issued appearance tickets and referred to the university's Office of Community Standards. Read More »
SU chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon to no longer operate on campus
The chapter has also been removed from SU's Fraternity and Sorority Affair’s list of Interfraternity Council fraternities. Read More »
SU responds to report alleging admin turned 'blind eye' to antisemitism
Syracuse parents and students have submitted a report to the House of Representatives regarding Syracuse's failure to address antisemitism on campus. Read More »
SU Food Services issues apology over MLK Dinner social media post
Before the apology was issued, SU Food Services deleted the previous post, which detailed the food that was served at the dinner. Read More »
'Bold, brave and kind': Family and friends remember the life of Liam Zoghby
Family and friends remember Liam Zoghby, a sophomore and student manager for SU's men's basketball team, as warm, passionate and considerate. Read More »
Falk announces new assistant dean Megan Myers
Myers will begin serving as assistant dean in March. She previously worked as director of development for Falk College’s advancement team. Read More »
Hundreds volunteer at MLK Jr. Day of Service at Nottingham H.S.
Volunteers from around the city honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on Monday by collecting and packing donations for those in need. Read More »
SU named in class action lawsuit over spring 2020 tuition, fees
The lawsuit claims the university's transition to remote learning was "not what the Plaintiff paid for or reasonably expected to receive." Read More »
Syverud addresses national response to congressional antisemitism hearing
Chancellor Kent Syverud wrote that advocating for the genocide of Jewish people would violate SU's code of conduct. Read More »
Syracuse University to convert The Marshall into 2nd-year housing
The conversion of The Marshall is part of the university's Campus Framework, which assesses and improves the university's space usage. Read More »
Jessica Rosen leads Be With Survivors SU with a 'fire in her'
Jessica Rosen, the third president of Be With Survivors SU, has focused on "behind-the-scenes" work for the organization this semester. Read More »
The Adult Survivors Act expired Friday. Here's what to know about the New York law.
The Adult Survivors Act provided a one-year “lookback window” for survivors who were over the age of 18 at the time of abuse to sue their abusers. Read More »
Former SU student files lawsuit against university for 'negligence' over Conrad Mainwaring assault, abuse
Mainwaring, the deputy director and dorm counselor of Brewster Hall, first met the plaintiff in fall 1982. Read More »