Students from hotspot states worry about spreading virus on trip home
Students who are returning to coronavirus hotspot states for winter break plan to follow public health guidelines to avoid bringing the virus home to their families. Read more »
Writer archives: Mira Berenbaum
Parts of Onondaga County labeled as COVID-19 precautionary 'yellow zones'
Precautionary microcluster “yellow zones” such as Onondaga County must limit non-essential gatherings held both indoors and outdoors to 25 people or fewer. Read more »
19 employees at Armory Square restaurant contract coronavirus
The employees worked at the Armory Square restaurant from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3 from 11 am to between 9am and 11pm. Read more »
Onondaga County proposed 2021 budget $84 million smaller than last year
The county executive announced several cuts to the budget for the upcoming year to account for budget shortages due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Students in quarantine experience loneliness during Election Day
As SU’s campus and the country wait for final results to arrive, many quarantined students said watching the election unfold in isolation has been stressful. Read more »
3 local races too close to call, absentee ballots could decide
Absentee ballots will likely be the deciding factor in the races for New York’s 53rd Senate District, 50th Senate District, and 127th Assembly District. Read more »
Katko declares victory over Balter in NY-24 race after polls close Tuesday night
Rep. John Katko leads the race in every county in the district. Read more »
SU optimistic about containing recent COVID-19 clusters
The clusters were associated with two separate off-campus gathering. Read more »
SU will hold several events for students to discuss election this week
SU will host a variety of panels, discussions and forums ahead of, during and after the election Tuesday. Read more »
Everything to know about the Balter, Katko race for representative of NY-24
Here's everything you need to know about the state of the congressional race in New York's 24th district. Read more »
Experts explain how SU's rapid response contained COVID-19 cluster
Here is how experts said SU contained an a cluster of coronavirus cases among students. Read more »
Syracuse University students campaign for candidates ahead of Election Day
Working on campaigns has helped students give back to their communities and educate others on the importance of voting. Read more »
Trevor Pierce remembered for his tenacity, kindness
Family and friends remember Pierce for his passion, his kind and courageous spirit and his ability to bring people together. Read more »
SU students, faculty hope some fall semester changes will become long term
Some SU faculty and students hope certain changes due to the pandemic will stick around. Read more »
Newhouse professor dies after long illness
Sherri Taylor was a faculty member in the visual communications department and coordinator of scholastic programs at Newhouse. She died overnight after a long illness. Read more »
Here's what has happened since SU reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases
SU is currently monitoring 86 active cases in central New York, the highest number of infections since in-person classes resumed on Aug 24. Read more »
SU will continue in-person classes as active cases climb to 76
SU's positive test numbers are below the state's threshold for pausing in-person instruction. Read more »
SPD arrests suspect after attempted sexual assault of SU student
The suspect was charged with first degree attempted rape, third degree robbery and fourth degree criminal mischief. Read more »
SU confirms 20 new coronavirus cases day after announcing cluster
There are now 45 active coronavirus cases among students, faculty and staff in central New York. Read more »
At least 5 people test positive for COVID-19 after visiting apple orchard
The infected individuals were at the orchard from 2:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Read more »
Syracuse University graduate student dies
Bridget Lawson died at home on Sept. 22. Read more »
Syracuse community members worried about SU students spreading coronavirus
Syracuse residents are impressed with how the university has controlled the spread of COVID-19, but some are concerned about large off-campus gatherings. Read more »
Prospective students use virtual programming to see SU campus
Despite the challenges, admissions officials said virtual recruitment programs have made SU’s campus more accessible. Read more »
SU students can sign up for mandatory flu shot starting Saturday
Students who don’t receive a flu shot could be referred to the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities. Read more »
