Breaking down the candidates running in the spring SA election
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF’s Student Association has finalized all candidates running in the spring election for the 66th session. Read more »
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David Bruen's term was successful, and he leads an experienced reelection ticket
If you want someone who is going to devote all of their time and experience to helping the student body you should vote to reelect Bruen as president and elect Santos vice president. Read more »
David Bruen should end his campaign for reelection
From the very beginning of his time at SU, Bruen has been an insider within SA and a friend to the administration, a major reason why many students are so frustrated. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
David Bruen, Adia Santos announce bid for SA president, vice president
The campaign collected the necessary 500 signatures to run for their respective positions, Bruen told The Daily Orange in a statement. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read more »
2 SU students chosen to pursue educational equity with Teach for America
Taylor John and Richard Kaufman-Hanson IV will join Teach for America in fall 2022 and fall 2023 respectively to fulfill their personal, academic and service goals with the program. Read more »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read more »
SA passes bill allocating $1,000 for voting booths, election signs
The bill enables SA to purchase five private voting booths for in-person voting in several locations around SU’s campus. Read more »
SA president David Bruen responds to wearing an 'I am Black History' shirt
I solemnly hold that truth with me everywhere I go, especially at an event celebrating Black History Month. Read more »
SA petition will provide a platform for dining hall food quality concerns
SA also passed a bill acknowledging the need for more female representation in the university for fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read more »
SA passes 2 election bills, recognizes Black History Month
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more »
Student Association to continue funding trolley trips to grocery stores
The bill allocates $5,391.90 for the trolleys to transport students. The grocery runs will occur six times during the semester, twice each to Walmart, Target and Wegmans. Read more »
SA president, VP achieved some campaign promises, affirm more work to be done
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort, president and vice president of Syracuse University’s Student Association, created a number of campaign promises which they pursued this fall semester. Read more »
Search committee down to 6 candidates to replace DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado
Syracuse University is in the process of selecting a new chief of the Department of Public Safety following the retirement of Bobby Maldonado, who currently holds the position. Read more »
Students call for transparency in FYS 101, inclusion of #NotAgainSU protests
SU undergraduate students critiqued the stark similarities between SEM 100 and FYS 101 throughout the semester, saying there were little to no changes between the two courses. Read more »
Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns
Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read more »
FYS 101 shares fall 2022 objectives amid student concerns over course content
The virtual meeting educated graduate students on course objectives for the fall 2022 semester and how to apply to be an instructor amid pushes for changes to the curriculum. Read more »
SA calls for University Senate to rescind Rudy Giuliani's honorary degree
In previous years, students have expressed their disappointment with Giuliani speaking at the commencement ceremony for the class of 2002 and for receiving the honorary degree. Read more »
SA committee suggests more transparency, FYS 101 reform in SU's DEIA plan
Syracuse University’s Student Association spent four weeks gathering student feedback on SU’s DEIA plan and submitted a list of recommendations. Read more »
Students voice frustration with recent DEIA plan in meeting at 119 Euclid Ave
Around 30 students attended a Student Association meeting with one student saying they believe the university’s recent DEIA plan feels very performative and lacks substance. Read more »
Student Association to implement special seats for SU's unique populations
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill to add unique population seats in their assembly, hopefully bridging gaps with underrepresented offices on campus. Read more »
