Indigenous SU students, staff react to proposed bill replacing Columbus Day
This year, State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblywoman Marcela Mitaynes proposed legislation that would have the holiday replace Columbus Day. Read more »
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Haudenosaunee culture unites Indigenous community, students on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
As one Syracuse University student danced in front of dozens on the Shaw Quadrangle Monday afternoon, stomping to the beat of a small drum, his phone went flying from his pocket, landing on the ground next to him. Read more »
Members of SU’s Native Student Program are seeing few of their concerns heard
Some demands made in 2019 by Indigenous students have still not been resolved by SU. One student said it felt like the space wasn't even for Indigenous students. Read more »
Pakistani students raise funds after devastating flooding with bake sale
Students in Syracuse University's Maxwell School have worked to raise funds and spread awareness about Pakistan's current ecological disaster. Read more »
SA, SU’s ADA committee gather information on 10,000 building violations
Though the university has begun some construction plans to make the campus more accessible, many of them are on a smaller scale, and SA and the ADA Committee are seeking short-term and long-term solutions for accessibility concerns. Read more »
SU, Onondaga Nation to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with art, speakers
Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the resilience and diversity of Indigenous people in the United States. Read more »
In new honors professorship, Heidi Hehnly wants to bridge art, science at SU
As the inaugural Renée Crown Honors Professor in Sciences and Mathematics, SU professor Heidi Hehnly plans to create interdisciplinary opportunities. Read more »
SU women’s head basketball coach emphasizes women empowerment at conference
Legette-Jack also stressed the importance of celebrating wins. She joked with the crowd that she would do a cartwheel after her first win at SU. Read more »
SU purchases former Fiji house for $3.14 million
The house, which was last occupied by Fiji in 2019, borders several cleared lots already owned by the university along the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue. Read more »
Congresswoman Liz Cheney discusses importance of democracy at Maxwell event
Cheney spoke about the role of citizenship in protecting democracy following the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection in Goldstein Auditorium on Tuesday. Read more »
Beak and Skiff is venturing into cannabis. Here's how they can get business booming
The best thing that could pair better with a cider is weed. Beak and Skiff has announced it will grow cannabis and our humor columnist has a lot of new ideas. Read more »
VPA, architecture students share frustrations with out-of-pocket supply costs
SU students in programs like architecture and design spend hundreds of dollars each semester on supplies for their class projects. Read more »
Since 1971, SU's Criminal Defense Clinic has given students court experience
Students in the clinic represent clients dealing with charges like traffic violations. Read more »
Examining DPS' yearly campus security report
SU’s Department of Public Safety published its 2022 campus security report in line with the Jeanne Clery Act, which mandates yearly crime data reporting. Read more »
SU Libraries opens a new storage vault for historical materials on South Campus
SU Libraries opened a new 14,000 square foot storage vault this summer to store delicate historical materials, such as film negatives, artwork, and books from its Special Collections Research Center. Read more »
Speakers at IVMF discuss mental health, suicide in the veteran community
The talk, which was held in the K.G. Tan Auditorium, had experts discuss the impacts of mental health on veterans and possible resources for the community. Read more »
DPS officers worry about community safety under current work schedule
Of the 38 burglaries that occurred around campus since the end of August, 13 occurred between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. when only one shift of officers is on duty. Read more »
Syracuse organizations push for food instability awareness for Hunger Action Month
Food insecurity is also a major concern, as Syracuse has the highest number of children living in poverty of any major city in the United States. Read more »
SA to host 6-hour tabling sessions for student complaints
On Monday, SU’s Student Association will host a new event, No Problem Too Small, on the Schine Center terrace in an effort to let students voice complaints and ask questions. Read more »
Maxwell expert panel discuss implications, aftermath of Roe v. Wade overturn
Five faculty experts in Maxwell who specialize in fields related to the overturn of Roe v. Wade and its impact discussed the decision at a panel on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Chancellor proposes process to revoke honorary degrees at USen meeting
Syracuse University Provost Gretchen Ritter announced Wednesday that there are currently 74 self-reported active student COVID-19 cases and 26 faculty and staff cases on campus. Read more »
Members of Women in Leadership Initiative eager to build community, develop skills
Female leaders at SU took actions, such as creating the WLI, to break barriers after a 2017 report showed discrepancies in pay with their male colleagues. Read more »
Students voice concerns over safety, SU’s expansion in town hall
The Student Association held the meeting to encourage discourse among students about problems on and around Syracuse University’s campus. Read more »
SU launches project management degree aimed at military, working students
Syracuse University's College of Professional Studies will now offer a fully online, 30-credit masters degree in project management. Read more »
