Writer archives: Mirren Grimason
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 »
SU students, residents call for increased worker unionization in protest
Student organizers urged SU workers to join SEIU and advocate for higher pay and sick leave during a campus protest Saturday. Read More »
Launched by SU alum, JD Meals works to deliver 1000s of diverse meals daily
In 2020, SU alum Jaclinn Tanny founded a food catering company that distributes meals to schools and those who are experiencing hunger. Read More »
University Union screens ‘Parasite’ to celebrate AANHPI month
On Wednesday night, University Union hosted a screening of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” as part of AANHPI Heritage Month. Read More »
Local candidates run affordability campaign on housing, transportation
As rising costs impact Syracuse and beyond, local politicians are running a campaign focused on lifting residents’ financial burden. Read More »
‘Melt ice and freeze the devil’: Church concert fundraises for immigrants
On Wednesday night, Syracuse community members expressed solidarity with their neighbors affected by ICE at the “Songs of Hope and Resistance” fundraising concert. Read More »
Mo Brown discusses ‘disinvestment,’ gerrymandering with SU Africa Initiative
Syracuse County Legislator Maurice “Mo” Brown discussed national political and social issues at Saturday’s Africa Initiative at SU. Read More »
Bird Library features button maker, other items in new ‘Library of Things’
SU Bird Library launched its “Library of Things,” a collection consisting of crafting goods and items students may not be able to afford. Read More »
Maxwell’s USA@250 marks anniversary, guides students through U.S. history
SU’s Maxwell School created USA@250, a weekly one-credit course on U.S. history, which is taught by a new professor each week. Read More »