Writer: Maggie Hicks
Onondaga County confirms total of 322 coronavirus cases
Onondaga County has confirmed 21 cases of the virus since Thursday, and 322 cases in total have been reported in the area. Read More »
DPS launches tracker for bias incident investigations
The tracker, which lists a total of 27 incidents, will display and monitor the investigative status of all reported incidents. Read More »
Coronavirus cases in Onondaga County caused by large groups
The Onondaga County Health Department has found that many of the developing cases could be the result of community members spending time in groups of just 10 to 12 people. Read More »
Professors miss seeing students after shift to online courses
When the university announced days before spring break that it would transition to online courses until at least March 30, many professors said they spent the next week and a half learning how to use online teaching materials and transitioning the remainder of their coursework online. Read More »
Students from across the US return home, cancel plans due to coronavirus
SU students from across the country told The Daily Orange that the virus has changed their hometowns, and that they’re concerned for the people in their communities as the pandemic continues. Read More »
New York postpones presidential primary to June 23
The state’s presidential primary was previously scheduled for April 28. It will now be held alongside the state’s congressional and legislative primaries, already taking place June 23. Read More »
Walsh urges residents to practice serious social distancing measures
Although the Syracuse Police Department has more important things to do than enforce public health orders, they’re prepared to do so, the mayor said. Read More »
Onondaga County tests over 2,200 people for coronavirus
Over 600 of the COVID-19 tests were received in the past 24 hours. Read More »
Julio Burgos announces SA comptroller candidacy
As comptroller, Burgos plans build a closer relationship with student leaders to ensure that all SU student organizations have an equal opportunity to receive funding. Read More »
Seniors devastated after leaving friends, campus opportunities
Though many seniors said they feel disappointed with how their last year at SU is ending, they also understand they’re not the only ones suffering. Read More »
Students allowed to opt for pass/fail grading option for most courses
The expanded grading option is only available for the spring 2020 semester and excludes online classes offered through the University College. Read More »
Syracuse University may punish students who violate public health orders
Students who live off-campus remain subject to the community standards in SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read More »
Professors sign petition urging Congress to ensure fair elections amid pandemic
Eight professors at Syracuse University have joined hundreds of political scientists in signing the petition. Read More »
#NotAgainSU ends occupation after 31 days
#NotAgainSU on Wednesday secured a virtual meeting with university officials to discuss and solidify commitments made during initial negotiations. Read More »
Here’s how to move out of SU dorms, South Campus
Students and families will be able to select a time to pick up items from dorm rooms through the MySlice housing portal. Read More »
SU students react to changes in class plans due to coronavirus
SU announced Tuesday that it’s transitioning to online classes through at least March 30 due to the coronavirus. Read More »
Day Hall residents remain worried after racist incidents
Several residents in Day Hall are concerned because the perpetrators of racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic incidents have not been found. Read More »
Crouse Hospital patient tests negative for coronavirus
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a respiratory disease that has spread to at least 109 countries, infected over 113,700 and killed more than 4,000 worldwide. Read More »
SU to suspend on-campus classes as coronavirus spreads
Effective at the end of the academic day on Friday, the university will transition all academic programs online until at least March 30 in order to reduce the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. Read More »
#NotAgainSU to continue Crouse-Hinds occupation for 4th week
During Friday’s negotiations, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford said the university would need until at least the end of the semester to craft a statement about what happened during the protests in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read More »
SU cancels spring break study abroad due to coronavirus
The programs were canceled out of concern for the safety, security and free movement of SU students and faculty, Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a campus-wide email. Read More »
#NotAgainSU to continue sit-in until negotiations finish
Students pushed administration Wednesday night to set a concrete date for their next negotiation meeting. Read More »
2nd #NotAgainSU negotiation: SU refuses to disarm DPS
#NotAgainSU organizers and SU officials discussed faculty diversity training, disarming Department of Public Safety officers and protections for striking graduate students during Tuesday's negotiations. Read More »
Negotiations between SU, #NotAgainSU to start Monday
The movement will begin negotiating with university officials on its additional demands Monday at 4 p.m., continuing until its demands are met. Read More »