Referendum to constitution becomes official
The proposed constitution became the official constitution after Thursday’s Student Association election. Just less than 90 percent of students who voted in the election voted… Read more »
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Ford, Boles come in 2nd place in presidential race
Student Association presidential candidate Duane Ford said he’d be happy regardless of the outcome. But he said this before receiving a phone call, informing him… Read more »
Curtis shows public support for Ford during election
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Jon Barnhart's name was misspelled. The Daily Orange regrets this error. For the first time in at least… Read more »
Presidential candidates debate issues of diversity, internal affairs
In a debate Sunday night, the three Student Association presidential candidates had a final opportunity to attract voters to their positions on diversity, academic affairs… Read more »
Gresely envisions revamping assembly with direct representatives for students
The Student Association presidential candidate Boris Gresely found his inspiration to be a leader from a few unlikely sources. “Superman and Batman definitely inspire me… Read more »
Assembly passes bill for students to vote on fee freeze
Syracuse University students will now have the opportunity to decide whether the increase in the student activity fee should be frozen. At the Student Association’s… Read more »
Impact Week benefits community, raises $440 for local high school
The Student Association’s Impact Week came to a close Saturday after a series of community service events and some new features. Service work included serving… Read more »
Members approve budgets, elect positions
The Student Association revealed how much student organizations will be budgeted for the spring semester and filled several leadership positions at its meeting on Monday… Read more »
VP candidates cover campus diversity at debate
The three vice presidential candidates were front and center Sunday night at a Student Association debate in Gifford Auditorium, which was hosted by OrangeSeeds. Nia… Read more »
We the people: SU follows national trend of increased diversity among college student government representatives
A new generation of SA leaders is taking on the issue of campus diversity. In keeping with the national trend of college politics, there has… Read more »
Members pass bill to allow proposal on ballot
In November, the student body will vote on whether to align Student Association sessions with the academic year, which is part of the organization’s proposed… Read more »
Committee chair looks to improve Impact Week
This year’s Impact Week will feature new events and initiatives, and is something its creators hope will leave an even longer lasting effect on students… Read more »
Presidential candidates discuss platforms, introduce running mates at IFC debate
The three Student Association presidential candidates went head-to-head at the first debate of the election season, each discussing their different perspectives on Syracuse University and… Read more »
Assembly denies public relations director appointment
CLARIFICATION: In a previous version of this article, Vice President Duane Ford's role in selecting candidates for the position was unclear. Ford performed the interviews, but gave… Read more »
Proposed constitution changes match previous years
During the past few weeks, the Student Association has been reviewing a proposed constitution piece by piece, which includes the addition of a speaker of… Read more »
Duane Ford announces candidacy for SA president; wants to better address students' issues on campus
It wasn’t just the harmonies of Otto Tunes members that caused a roar of excitement in the Schine Student Center on Tuesday. It was also the… Read more »
Assembly proposes term changes
UPDATED: Oct. 8, 8:23 p.m. After two hours of debate, the Student Association passed an amendment to its proposed constitution, which included changing presidential terms… Read more »
Graduate Student Organization Senate amends constitution, creates resolution addressing graduate student fee
The Graduate Student Organization Senate discussed changes to its constitution and its stance on a university-wide fee for graduate students on Wednesday. The organization’s first… Read more »
Assembly discusses name change, articles in proposed constitution
The idea of changing the Student Association’s name back to include “government” was highly debated at Monday’s meeting, which supporters say will help students understand… Read more »
Ask the Experts: What does the new food stamps bill consist of?
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last week that could cut about $40 billion from the food stamp program throughout the next 10… Read more »
Assembly reviews proposed constitution
The Student Association’s parliamentarian proposed a new SA constitution Monday, saying that as time has passed, the needs of the organization have changed. SA’s weekly… Read more »
Driving it home: Maxwell student comes to SU to improve golf nonprofit organization
About five years ago, Joe Hanna was watching “60 Minutes” when a piece came on about a day in the life of American soldiers in… Read more »
Professor investigates relationship between lead poisoning, race
A Syracuse University professor is conducting a study to look at the relationship between race, lead exposure and the potential risk for heart disease. Brooks… Read more »
Assembly elects members, discusses trash can initiative
The Student Association elected six new student assembly members and discussed an initiative to put trash cans on Euclid Avenue at its Monday meeting. The… Read more »
