SU professor: I won’t endanger my students by teaching in-person
A School of Visual and Performing Arts Adjunct Professor argues that Syracuse University administration has poorly managed its response to COVID-19. Read more »
Guest Column
Our Reader: It's not time to party
Syracuse University students have a responsibility to one another and to the community to stop the spread of COVID-19 on campus before it begins. Read more »
SU quarantine plan creates barriers for low-income students
Our reader argues that Syracuse University is making it harder for low-income students to attend the university by not paying for students’ 14-day quarantine accommodations. Read more »
Unclear campus return policies leave resident advisers confused
Syracuse University’s Office of Student Living announced a policy that would require RAs to return to campus by Aug. 1. The office reversed the policy only after receiving complaints, our reader argues. Read more »
Our Reader: Student Instagram pages broadcast anti-Semitic beliefs
Our reader argues that recent Instagram posts criticizing SU professor Miriam Elman were "heinous anti-Semitic insults." Read more »
Black lives don't matter to SU administration
Our reader argues that SU administration showed its unwillingness to support Black students when SU News published a post expressing featuring support for The New York Times' publication of a controversial op-ed. Read more »
SU professors demand more power in education decision making
Our readers, SU professors part of the American Association of University Professors, argue that SU administration should give faculty a larger role in decision making. Read more »
SU betrays students with planned tuition increase
Our reader argues that SU’s decision to raise tuition amid the COVID-19 is unethical, especially given its large fundraising gains from the past year. Read more »
SU sociology faculty honors protests, encourages political transformation
As protests demanding justice sprout up all over the country following the latest in a long line of killings of unarmed Black men and women… Read more »
Francis Conole uses falsehoods to attack primary opponent Dana Balter
Our reader argues that Syracuse-area congressional candidate Francis Conole has used disingenuine tactics to attack his opponent Dana Balter, a former Syracuse University professor. Read more »
Dana Balter provides alternative to Katko’s failures
Our reader argues that Rep. John Katko does not represent young people and the Syracuse community well, and that former SU professor Dana Balter would be a better alternative in the seat. Read more »
Eaton, Williams campaign is driven by student voices
Our reader argues that the “Driven by You” approach of Morgan Eaton and David Williams’ SA campaign proves their qualifications for SA leadership. Read more »
Sadia Ahmed will go the extra mile for student body in Student Association leadership
Our reader argues that Student Association presidential candidate Sadia Ahmad has shown the most willingness to help the student body. Read more »
Hastings, Golden only SA candidates to oppose Ben Shapiro visit
Our reader argues that since Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden are the only SU Student Association president and vice president candidates to condemn the proposed speaking engagement of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, Hastings and Golden are SU’s best-qualified leaders. Read more »
Fall Commencement not accessible to all students
Our reader argues that Syracuse University should make the Class of 2020’s delayed Commencement accessible to all students, as current plans could make it difficult for disadvantaged students to attend. Read more »
Eaton, Williams are best candidates for Student Association leadership
Our reader argues that Student Association President and Vice President candidates Morgan Eaton and David Williams will do the best job listening to the concerns of the student body and turning those concerns into action. Read more »
Hastings, Golden will best represent marginalized students in SA leadership
Our reader argues that SA President and Vice President candidates Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden are best qualified for student leadership. The candidates have promised to represent all students, freeze tuition, and expand financial aid opportunities, among other important policies. Read more »
Protests not the answer for #NotAgainSU
An SU geography professor argues that protests fail to solve the root of problems on campus, and that communication is key to any solution. Read more »
Student recounts DPS ‘displays of force’ at Crouse-Hinds protest
A SU PhD candidate recounts his experiences during the #NotAgainSU protest at Crouse-Hinds Hall Read more »
Faculty condemn university’s treatment of protesters
A group of SU professors explains that the actions of university administration in response to #NotAgainSU protests in Crouse-Hinds Hall can constitute “war crime tactics." Read more »
#NotAgainSU rejects the administration's dishonest narrative
#NotAgainSU makes a statement in response to the university administration’s decision not to meet all of the demands made of them Read more »
