State to halt collecting of medical, student debt
New York will not collect medical or student debt owed to the state until at least April 15, officials announced Tuesday. Read more »
Writer archives: Michael Sessa
How Syracuse University students will take classes online
Students and their families have asked about how SU will handle the logistics of moving classes online. Here’s what they know and what there are still questions about. Read more »
Woman sues SU after tripping on Schine sidewalk
The woman says she sustained permanent and severe injuries after she tripped on a sidewalk at SU’s Schine Student Center. SU was negligent, the complaint alleges. Read more »
#NotAgainSU unsure when occupation will end, calls for more negotiations
Organizers said at a Tuesday press conference that they aren’t sure when their occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall will end. They said they would like to finish negotiations with SU officials so they can move on. Read more »
Flyer at SUNY-ESF dorm falsely says students were quarantined
SUNY-ESF officials are investigating the incident as an instance of bias targeting individuals based on race. No one at the school is quarantined, officials said. Read more »
SU cancels domestic spring break travel programs as coronavirus spreads
The university has canceled all spring break travel programs outside of Syracuse. It has also set up a web page and call center to handle questions and concerns about the coronavirus. Read more »
SU suspends study abroad program in Madrid due to coronavirus
Students studying in Madrid will have to leave the country by Sunday and won’t be allowed back on SU’s main campus until after spring break. Read more »
Coronavirus information flyer vandalized with anti-Chinese language
The word “Chinese” was written on a flyer with information about preventing the spread of the coronavirus. Read more »
3rd #NotAgainSU negotiation: SU won’t deny food in future protests
#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators discussed a review of DPS, policies about striking graduate students and expanded counseling services at their third negotiation meeting Wednesday. Read more »
Explainer: Why DPS is armed, how officers are trained
Student protesters have repeatedly asked about DPS officers being armed as well as access to its records and protocols. Read more »
2nd #NotAgainSU negotiation: SU refuses to disarm DPS
#NotAgainSU organizers and SU officials discussed faculty diversity training, disarming Department of Public Safety officers and protections for striking graduate students during Tuesday's negotiations. Read more »
1st #NotAgainSU negotiation: Syverud won’t resign, tuition freeze unlikely
#NotAgainSU organizers and administrators debated resignations, campus protest policies and prior agreements in their first official negotiation meeting. Read more »
SU to create plan for suspending classes in case of coronavirus outbreak
The University Center for Online and Digital Learning will collaborate with SU’s schools, colleges and Information Technology Services to create the plan “out of an abundance of caution.” Read more »
STEM dominates SU leadership and research, professors say
At SU, scientists occupy most of the university's top research positions. Some professors say that needs to change. Read more »
Common Council to crack down on negligent landlords
The properties, many of which are rentals owned by limited license corporations, will be sold to the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation for $151 each. Read more »
#NotAgainSU protesters block intersection outside Crouse-Hinds Hall
More than 100 students, faculty and supporters of #NotAgainSU occupied the intersection of South Crouse and Waverly avenues for nearly two hours Wednesday. Read more »
Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations
Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read more »
Over 100 graduate students criticize university’s response to protest
More than 100 graduate students and workers who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as international students, have signed onto the labor strike. Read more »
Over 150 graduate students to continue strike
Graduate students will update the goals of the strike to account for recent developments and ensure protesters receive “institutional support.” Read more »
Some graduate students to strike until university lifts suspensions
Graduate students will strike until suspensions for student activists have been lifted and students in Crouse-Hinds Hall are given unrestricted and unconditional access to food, medication, healthcare, hygiene products and spiritual advisors. Read more »
#NotAgainSU to occupy Crouse-Hinds for 3rd day
#NotAgainSU will continue its occupation of Crouse-Hinds Hall for a third day after protesters rejected a conditional deal with university officials that would have revoked their suspensions. Read more »
SU relocates Crouse-Hinds Hall classes amid protest
Classes usually held in the building will be relocated until further notice, a university official said in an email Monday night. Read more »
University Lecture focuses on race in news and politics
Author, journalist and professor Jelani Cobb talked about race, politics and news at a University Lectures event in Hendricks Chapel Tuesday night. Read more »
McMahon praises economic development in State of the County address
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon talked about 2019’s economic growth and laid out plans to strengthen industry in the county. Read more »
