Writer archives: Vivian Collins
Contact Vivian: viviancollins@dailyorange.com
What to expect at SU for Chancellor Mike Haynie’s inauguration
Mike Haynie will officially be inaugurated as Syracuse University’s 13th Chancellor in the JMA Wireless Dome on Friday. Read More »
Syracuse police allocates funds to combat ‘nuisance parties’ near campus
Per Syracuse police, DPS and SPD are “reallocating” funding to a new team tasked with targeting parties and enforcing parking. Read More »
CNY Solidarity protesters voice dissatisfaction with Trump administration
Members of CNY Solidarity Coalition gather every Friday to protest the current administration, serving as reminders of political opposition. Read More »
Potential uptick in Syracuse insect population follows high temperatures
A broken Syracuse heat record in July sped up insects’ life cycles, leading to many bugs bothering SU students on Tuesday. Read More »
Onondaga County no longer under tornado warning, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Onondaga County, per a campus-wide Orange Alert Wednesday. Read More »
Term limits for comptroller, county executive await approval for midterms
Two different term limit options of 12 or 16 years for the roles of county comptroller and county executive await approval from Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. Read More »
Long lines, wait times: students react to Dunkin’s new mobile ordering
In the first few days of Dunkin’s mobile ordering system, some students found themselves waiting in long lines both in-person and on the app. Read More »
Syracuse common council recognizes community leaders for service
Syracuse Common Council chose to recognize the community service of Fr. James Matthews and the late Mark Cass in Monday’s session. Read More »
Chief of Campus Safety advises students on how to stay safe on campus
With the semester kicking off, Chief of Campus Safety Michael Bunker reminds students that crimes spike at the beginning of the year, with common safety concerns consisting of vehicle theft, break-ins and stolen packages. Read More »
Why SU faces a budget deficit — and how its administration plans to address it
As a tuition-dependent university, SU has created a committee to address low enrollment and budget issues, while students emphasize the need for transparency amid the deficit. Read More »
Ongoing I-81 viaduct construction to affect SU Welcome Week traffic flow
Portions of Renwick Avenue, Van Buren and Almond streets will be inaccessible during SU’s Welcome Week, according to a campus-wide email. Read More »
Syracuse University appoints Rev. Corey MacPherson as Hendricks Chapel dean
SU’s new dean of Hendricks Chapel, Rev. Corey MacPherson, will begin his role on Aug. 9. He will take over for Interim Dean Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz following former Dean Brian Konkol’s departure. Read More »
Haynie forms committee to assess SU, higher education amid budget deficit
Chancellor Mike Haynie announced plans for a committee to assess the purpose of SU and higher education overall Tuesday. Read More »
Mo Brown wins tight Democratic primary race for state assembly District 129
SU alum Maurice “Mo” Brown won the Democratic primary for NY state Assembly District 129, according to unofficial results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Read More »
SU’s Schine Student Center remains tax-exempt after NY Supreme Court ruling
New York state’s Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision on June 5 that declared SU’s Schine Student Center as untaxable. Read More »
SU raises tuition for 2026-27 by 3.9%, funds $436 million in financial aid
Syracuse University raised its undergraduate tuition from $66,580 to $69,180, according to an early May release. Read More »
Donald E. Newhouse, son of Samuel I. Newhouse, dies at 96
Donald E. Newhouse, son of Samuel I. Newhouse, died Tuesday at 96, The New York Times reported. Read More »
Former Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud named chancellor emeritus
Syracuse University will recognize former Chancellor Kent Syverud as chancellor emeritus, the university announced Monday. Read More »
SU to continue dorm construction, replace Pages Cafe during summer break
Syracuse University will undergo “one of the most active construction periods in recent years” during summer, according to a email Wednesday. Read More »
Germán Nolivos navigated turbulence with ambition in 2-term SGA presidency
German Nolivos served two terms as SU’s SGA president and his impact on campus has "set the standard" for future presidents. Read More »
Students voice concerns about SU’s campus accessibility
SU prides itself on being an accessible campus “committed to inclusivity," however, students have noticed concerning infrastructure gaps. Read More »
NYPIRG wants its funding restored. SGA demands its RSO status 1st.
NYPIRG students and leadership expressed concern for the organization’s future and viability after SGA completely cut their funding. Read More »
Syracuse University unveils in-the-works mobile ordering system at SGA
SU's SGA welcomed Chief Operations Officer John Papazoglou to its Monday meeting. He spoke about a mobile ordering system that is set to take effect next semester. Read More »
William Lewandowski, Alyssa Limjuco to serve as rising senior Class Marshals
William Lewandowski and Alyssa Limjuco will be SU’s rising senior class Marshals, the university announced Tuesday. Read More »