'Bye Kent': #NotAgainSU delivers letters of resignation to SU officials
Protesters marched to Crouse-Hinds Hall to deliver letters of resignation to four SU administrators. Read more »
Writer archives: Chris Hippensteel
Students, community leaders condemn hate speech at Hendricks Chapel vigil
The vigil was meant to help overcome the hate and pain of at least 16 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents reported on or near SU from Nov. 7 to Nov. 21. Read more »
SA to address student concerns about health resources
Sameeha Saied, SA vice president, asked Assembly members about their concerns regarding university health resources ahead of a meeting with representatives from the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read more »
Student Association plans to help implement student demands
The organization will use its resources to help carry out the demands, SA leaders said. Read more »
Student Association works to support #NotAgainstSU movement
SA expressed solidarity with the #NotAgainSU movement and criticized the university’s delayed response to the racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
College Republicans hope to bring Sean Spicer to SU in spring 2020
“We’re still in the process of coordinating with Sean Spicer’s people,” said Rody Conway president of SU's College Republicans Read more »
SA members criticize university response to racist graffiti
Several Student Association members discussed SU's response to the incidents in Day Hall. Read more »
Trump's former press secretary Sean Spicer to visit Syracuse University
The Finance Board received $730,000 in requests. Read more »
SA to host forum on racial profiling at Syracuse University
Kennedy Hagens and Lujane Juburi, co-chairs of SA’s Diversity Affairs Committee, introduced the initiative at Monday’s Assembly meeting. Read more »
Student Association struggles to recruit members
SA President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced the decision to open applications for the second time in the fall semester at last Monday’s meeting. Read more »
Rowan Chisholm looks to represent hometown as Lockerbie Scholar
Chisholm is one of two Lockerbie Scholars, a program established to commemorate the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 alongside the university’s Remembrance Scholars. Read more »
SA leaders criticize Assembly members for lack of participation
Student Association leaders were disappointed with Assembly members’ level of participation in Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
SA leaders discuss transportation, safety initiatives with DPS
Topics discussed included the expansion of DPS transportation services, the addition of new security cameras around and efforts to increase department visibility and improve student relations. Read more »
SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students
Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read more »
Convocation date changes create difficulties for families
While Commencement 2020 is still scheduled for Sunday, May 10, several schools and colleges have moved their convocations up to Friday, May 8. Read more »
Student Association president urges SU to release more information about Commencement 2020
Mertikas cited a number of key concerns that she would bring to the University, including safety, accessibility, parking, space availability and contingency plans in the event of inclement weather. Read more »
SA elects members to Assembly, Finance Board
SA President Mackenzie Mertikas expressed excitement to begin working with the new class of representatives. Read more »
Student Association to vote on STI testing initiative
Get Yourself Tested will provide free STI screenings to SU students on four occasions throughout the year, split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Read more »
SU officially opens Barnes Center at The Arch
Syracuse University students, alumni and faculty gathered on Sims Drive to unveil the health and wellness facility. Read more »
Student Association comptroller promises transparency
Omosa was elected as Student Association comptroller in April. Read more »
SUNY Upstate, ESF to lead research center for tick disease
The lab will be led by Saravanan Thangamani, a professor of microbiology and immunology at SUNY Upstate. Read more »
SA establishes mental health as early priority
Student Association President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced plans to promote and expand support networks for student health and well-being. Read more »
