Writer: Michael Burke
Why Syracuse University is considering banning the flight of drones on campus
Syracuse University is considering restricting the flight of drones on campus due to safety concerns. Other colleges and universities across the country have enacted policies banning drones on their respective campuses. Read More »
Here's when town hall meetings will be held for the Maxwell dean search
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is holding several town hall meetings regarding the search for a new school dean. Read More »
Syracuse University announces 3 finalists to design National Veterans Resource Complex
Syracuse University announced on Wednesday three finalists to design the National Resource Veterans Complex. All three are also in the running to design the Obama Presidential Library. Read More »
Cuomo announces student loan forgiveness program for New York state
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces a new loan forgiveness program that will relieve student debt for recent college graduates living in the state. The program began accepting applications on Dec. 31. Read More »
Syracuse University announces changes to travel, entertainment policy
Syracuse University makes changes to its travel and entertainment policy after objections from faculty members. The changes will be effective immediately. Read More »
SU student reports attempted strong-arm robbery
An SU student reported an attempted strong-arm robbery Friday morning. Read More »
Alexis Peterson overcomes early foul trouble to score 15 points in win
Syracuse point guard Alexis Peterson contributed to SU's win over Coppin State with 15 points despite committing three personal fouls. Read More »
Aysha Seedat reflects on accomplishments of 1st semester as SA president
In her first semester as SA president, Aysha Seedat has reached out to other student governing bodies to kickstart initiatives like bringing Uber to Syracuse, instituting a student athletic fee and launching a Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Read More »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday’s meeting (Dec. 8)
Highlights from the Dec. 8 SA meeting include the travel policy, Uber and discussions about a proposed student athletic fee. Read More »
SA president expresses concerns over travel, entertainment policy during assembly meeting
At Monday's Student Association meeting, SA President Aysha Seedat voiced concerns with Syracuse University's new travel policy, which requires the use of Concur, a 24/7 booking portal, for university-funded travel. Read More »
Surveys find parents, high school counselors are skeptical of college's value against its cost
Surveys conducted by Kaplan Test Prep and MONEY magazine found that high school counselors and parents of college students are skeptical that the cost of college matches its value. In the survey of parents, 58 percent said they don't think the cost of college matches the value. Read More »
SA works to improve Carrier Dome student section accessibility
SA Vice President Jane Hong is working to make the Carrier Dome's student section for men's basketball games accessible for people in wheelchairs. She hopes to have a solution in place as soon as next semester. Read More »
SA votes to approve stipends for president, vice president and comptroller
The Student Association assembly votes to distribute a $2,500 stipend for SA President Aysha Seedat and Comptroller Phil Kramer. A $1,500 stipend was also approved for SA Vice President Jane Hong. Read More »
SA president does not say if refunds will be given after broken down bus incident
Student Association discussed an incident on Sunday night where an SA-sponsored bus broke down, delaying students returning home from Thanksgiving break about 5 hours. Read More »
SA Briefs: 4 takeaways from Nov. 30 meeting
Here are four takeaways from the Student Association's Monday night meeting in Maxwell Auditorium. Read More »
SU officials meet to discuss student athletic fee, student attendance at sporting events
The Syracuse University Student Association and the athletics department are collaborating on ways to increase student attendance at sporting events. Proposed methods include the implementation of a student athletic fee and a point-based spirit program to incentivize attendance at less popular events. Read More »
SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Nov. 16)
Highlights from the Nov. 16 SA meeting include Uber, free speech at SU and Director of Athletics Mark Coyle. Read More »
Seedat to meet with SU director of athletics to discuss student athletic fee
SA president Aysha Seedat will meet with SU director of athletics Mark Coyle to discuss implementing a $100 student athletic fee. Read More »
SA approves letter in support of bringing Uber to Syracuse
SA approved sending a letter to the New York State Assembly in support of legalizing ride-hailing services in New York. Read More »
Organization postpones vote on sending Uber letter to state assembly
Student Association postponed a vote on sending a letter to the New York State Assembly that petitions for ride-hailing services to be legalized in the state at its meeting in Maxwell Auditorium on Monday night. Read More »
Student governing bodies will meet to discuss second annual Cuse Conference
SA will meet with other student governing bodies to talk about planning the second annual Cuse Conference, which aims to bring together students and the SU administration. Read More »
SA Briefs: 4 takeaways from Monday's meeting (Nov. 9)
Here are four takeaways from Student Association’s meeting Monday night in Maxwell Auditorium: Read More »
Student Association continues working to bring Uber to Syracuse
The Syracuse University Student Association is partnering with student governments at other colleges in New York state on a joint letter to the New York State Assembly that petitions for the legalization of ride-hailing services in the state. Read More »
SA allocates less money for RSOs this spring than spring 2015
The Finance Board allocated about $100,000 less for RSOs this spring. In total, the Board has allocated $730,000 for RSOs for next semester. Read More »