Writer: Maggie Hicks
#NotAgainSU disrupts chancellor's lunch with donors
#NotAgainSU, a movement led by Black students, disrupted a lunch for Syracuse University donors Saturday to urge Chancellor Kent Syverud to negotiate with the protesters. Read More »
#NotAgainSU raises over $21,000 through fundraising
The student movement updated its spending report Tuesday for the first time since December. The group’s GoFundMe campaign has a goal of $35,000. Read More »
Chancellor announces guidelines to prevent spread of coronavirus
SU suspended its study abroad program in Florence, Italy and students who were a part of the program will not be able to return to campus until after SU’s spring break. Read More »
‘Blatantly wrong’: #NotAgainSU protesters explain interactions with DPS
A series of altercations have occurred between students and DPS officers since the start of #NotAgainSU’s occupation. Read More »
#NotAgainSU enters 10th day of sit-in
Organizers met with a lawyer throughout Tuesday to gain legal counsel on the situation inside Crouse-Hinds. Read More »
#NotAgainSU releases 10 more demands, including exemption for absences
These additions are as a result of the administration’s treatment of students occupying Crouse-Hinds Hall, the statement said. Read More »
NY college students show support for #NotAgainSU
Students from Divest Bing and Frances Beal Society, two advocacy organizations at SUNY Binghamton, visited Crouse-Hinds on Saturday and slept overnight. Read More »
Nearly 100 graduate students of color go on strike
The signatories will remain on strike until all of #NotAgainSU’s demands are met. Read More »
Faculty deliver food, supplies to sit-in
Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff and community members brought bags of food, old clothes, medicine and hygienic products to the protest. Read More »
#NotAgainSU protesters struggle to deliver food, medical supplies
Department of Public Safety officers blocked students and faculty from delivering food and medical supplies throughout the day. Read More »
#NotAgainSU discusses demands with Board of Trustees
#NotAgainSU, a Black student-led movement, said it hopes a Wednesday meeting with Syracuse University's Board of Trustees helped communicate patterns of oppression. Read More »
Francis Conole to challenge Rep. Katko with support from county Democrats
Conole received 54% of the committee’s vote and plans to run against Rep. John Katko in the November elections. Read More »
#NotAgainSU leaders meet with the Board of Trustees to discuss campus climate
This was one of about 18 meetings the trustees held with multiple student groups on campus. Read More »
iSchool, Microsoft to analyze data about Syracuse
The partnership is one of four in the U.S. and employs student volunteers who gather and present city data using Microsoft software. Read More »
SU files response to federal Title IX lawsuit
SU submitted a request to dismiss all claims from Doe and present an oral argument in court. Read More »
SU announces funding for 69 faculty hires
The approved funding will support 18 faculty positions within three new clusters as well as 51 additional positions within the existing seven clusters. Read More »
SU Abroad hosts panel on studying in countries with unrest
Four students who attended abroad programs in Santiago or Hong Kong last fall discussed their experiences at the forum. Read More »
Syracuse to build 50 affordable single-family homes
The city of Syracuse is seeking nearly $2 million from the state to construct 50 affordable single-family homes over the next two years. Read More »
Special committee to visit SU for listening and dialogue sessions
The committee was created in response to at least 23 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents that occurred at or near SU since early November. Read More »
Sustainability program funds bee hives, reducing waste
CALS provided funding to conduct research on a waste convergence system, ways to improve the sustainability of SU’s design program, a course on Smart Stormwater Management and beehives on South Campus. Read More »
Syracuse center helps residents with savings, debt
As of Jan. 13, 2020, the center has assisted 239 clients in over 446 sessions since its opening. Read More »
Student Association cancels meeting, joins #NotAgainSU protest
SA President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied encouraged association members to join protesters at the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read More »
Student Association works to support #NotAgainstSU movement
SA expressed solidarity with the #NotAgainSU movement and criticized the university’s delayed response to the racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »
SA to help students on campus for Thanksgiving break
SA is working to provide students who are staying on campus for Thanksgiving break with activities through the Center for International Services. They have also been collecting cans to donate to the Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry for their second annual “Thankful for Syracuse” food drive. Read More »