Writer archives: Mirren Grimason
Contact Mirren: mirrengrimason@dailyorange.com
SGA to host ACC Pantry Challenge, fundraise for Coach Mac Food Pantry
SU’s Student Government Association is participating in the Atlantic Coast Conference Pantry Challenge with nine other ACC schools. Read More »
Election results prove Syracuse seeks progressive Democratic representation
Syracuse midterm election results heavily favored Democrats, especially Democratic socialists and Working Families Party candidates. Read More »
Common Council approves funds for 1,700 city lead service replacements
Syracuse Common Council unanimously approved replacing 1,700 lead services across Syracuse as part of the Lead Service Replacement Project at its Monday meeting. Councilors also approved $12 million in funding for the project. Read More »
Remembrance Scholars, Lockerbie Fellows honor victims at Rose Laying Ceremony
Remembrance Scholars and Lockerbie Fellows gathered at the Rose Laying Ceremony to honor those who died in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. Read More »
Remembrance Scholars appreciate nuance of ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’
Remembrance Scholars held a screening of “The Bombing of Pan Am 103” Wednesday as part of the week’s events. Read More »
Scholars honor victims with candlelight vigil to open SU’s Remembrance Week
The 2026-27 Remembrance Scholars held the annual candlelight vigil to commence SU’s 38th annual Remembrance Week, honoring those lost in the Pan Am 103 bombing. The week hosts events from Oct. 18 to 24. Read More »
Sister Cindy preaches ‘HoNoMo Revolution’ to Syracuse University students
Sister Cindy, a viral internet personality and Evangelical preacher, spoke to SU students Thursday in Thornden Park as a part of a nationwide college tour. Joined by local preacher Scott Heath, Sister Cindy urged students to be a "HoNoMo." Read More »
Syracuse City Auditor releases report on local impacts of federal policies
City Auditor Alexander Marion released a report titled “Washington Worries,” detailing the impacts of federal policy on the city of Syracuse. Read More »
Mo Brown’s proximity to local voices drives unprecedented state assembly run
“Mo has a strong message.” Maurice “Mo” Brown moved to Syracuse in 2015, but his community involvement reflects a lifelong resident. Read More »
SU organizations respond to Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit
SU student organizations have released statements responding to a 2024 Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, condemning sexual violence. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council revokes Westcott Theater’s special use permit
Syracuse Common Council unanimously voted Monday afternoon to revoke Westcott Theater's special use permit. Read More »
SU Law initiative gives justice to civil rights era cold cases
The Cold Case Justice Initiative at SU College of Law assigns students to cold cases, investigative work and memorialization. Read More »
Syracuse auditor deems SU’s city tax payment insufficient in 62-page report
Syracuse auditor Alexander Marion published a Sept. 14 report of the city’s financial relationship with Syracuse University. Read More »
Federal judge postpones visa limits amid international SU student doubt
In an appeal, a federal judge blocked a ruling on Monday that would limited international student visas to four years. Read More »
Great NYS Fair closes, reopens and closes again Wednesday due to flooding
The Great New York State Fair closed early at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, due to rain flooding the grounds, syracuse.com reported. Read More »
Common Council’s 2025 recap: Budget cuts, $1 billion affordable home project
In its “Legislature Year In Review,” Syracuse Common Council had Mayoral budget cuts and a $1 billion affordable home project. Read More »
Falk College adds applied nutrition track to Bachelor of Science major
SU's Falk College launched a new applied nutrition track to the bachelor of science and newly students to the major can enroll this fall. Read More »
State Assembly District 129 race too close to call, other primary results
New York State Assembly District 129 awaits the determination of a general election opponent during Syracuse's primaries on Tuesday. Read More »
Key Syracuse primary elections, candidates to know for June 13 early voting
New York’s primary election season will begin in Syracuse on June 13 for weeklong early voting prior to election day on June 23. Read More »
DPS, SPD search for suspects after car theft near Marshall Square Mall
SU’s DPS and SPD are searching for three car theft suspects who fled on foot near Marshall Square Mall Friday, according to email. Read More »
SU appoints 2 new board of trustee members, 4 student members
Syracuse University alumni David Klein and Sean O’Keefe join Board of Trustees. Four students join the board, including SGA President. Read More »
Syracuse residents hope Haynie will ‘look beyond’ Syracuse University's campus as chancellor
Syracuse residents hopes Acting Chancellor Mike Haynie will increase interaction between the university the city ‘forge new pathways.’ Read More »
SU to award 6 honorary degrees at 2026 commencement ceremony
SU will award 6 honorary degrees at the 2026 commencement ceremony on May 10, according to a Wednesday release. Read More »
Syracuse University to launch student platform Orange Success 2.0 in May
SU announces Orange Success 2.0, which utilizes Navigate360 and is meant to be an improved version of Orange Success. Read More »