SU honors course on 2024 election draws intergenerational students
As a senior citizen and self-described “political junkie,” Phyllis LaVine jumped at the opportunity to take “Politics of the 2024 Election.” Read more »
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BIDEN'S INITIATIVES: Looking back on how the Biden administration impacted Syracuse
As he nears the end of his four-year presidency, Biden has left a lasting impact on the city of Syracuse, implementing multiple policies. Read more »
CANVASSING CLUBS: Local organizations encourage political involvement, voting on campus
As voting deadlines approach, canvassing organizations have appeared across SU’s campus, urging students to make their way to the polls. Read more »
SU responds to open letter about Lockerbie Scholarship program change
Syracuse University responded to an open letter from community members expressing disappointment with changes to the Lockerbie Scholarship. Read more »
Lawsuit claims SU, other colleges overcharge students with divorced parents
Syracuse University is listed in an antitrust lawsuit that accuses schools of overcharging students of divorced-parent households. Read more »
Mannion, Williams engage in 2nd NY-22 debate
Mannion and Williams took the stage for the second debate in their race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District seat on Tuesday night. Read more »
Former Remembrance, Lockerbie Scholars react to program change
McLaughlin and many other scholars have expressed frustration with SU’s decision to alter the year-long Lockerbie Scholarship program. Read more »
Annual DPS report shows rise in vehicle thefts, drop in burglaries
The number of on-campus motor vehicle thefts at Syracuse University almost tripled last year, according to recently-released crime data. Read more »
Citizens urge officials to reject National Grid’s bill rise proposal
Several New Yorkers addressed state Public Service Commission members to offer their perspectives on National Grid’s proposed utility rates. Read more »
Bandier classes explore AI's role in music production
Students in SU’s Bandier Program said they’ve had an increasing number of in-class conversations about artificial intelligence. Read more »
Black & Banned Books Read-In engages readers with challenged literature
Attendees gathered in Syracuse University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for the Black & Banned Books Read-In on Tuesday. Read more »
Micron delays semiconductor plant construction amid environmental concerns
Micron Technology’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Clay, New York, was delayed due to environmental review drawback. Read more »
Westcott Neighborhood Association, city officials discuss rise in local crime
The Westcott Neighborhood Association held a public meeting with Syracuse elected officials to field public safety concerns from residents. Read more »
‘CUSE Cash now accepted at off-campus restaurants
Several off-campus eateries began accepting ‘CUSE Cash — SU’s cash account program for faculty, staff and students — this fall semester. Read more »
Planned Parenthood Generation Action to increase outreach ahead of 2024 general election
SU's Planned Parenthood Generation Action club advocates for reproductive health care rights across campus. Read more »
ESF students voice frustration over SU elective course fee
SUNY ESF students registered for classes last spring without knowing that the university would introduce an Accessory Instruction Fee. Read more »
False gunshot reports at NY State Fair incite panic among community fairgoers, SU students
Despite the reports proving to be unfounded, many fairgoers from Syracuse University remain emotionally affected by the incident. Read more »
Syracuse City Common Council committees discuss homelessness, medical support strategies
The Syracuse City Common Council held a joint committee meeting regarding strategies to address homelessness in the city Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
New York politicians react to Biden's drop out
Biden's decision will impact local elections throughout New York state, where congressional races may influence partisan control in Congress. Read more »
First Green Innovation Competition awards $15,000 toward student sustainability proposal
Sophomores Josephine Crow and Lilyan Minicozzi received the first-place title and a $15,000 grant at Syracuse University’s inaugural Green Innovation Competition. Their project, “Marmalade: turning university waste into something sweet!” proposes a waste-reduction and recycling system for dormitory move-in and move-out. Read more »
'Snatching Joy: A Radical Black Feminist Digital Praxis' event ties digital culture to Black joy
Catherine Knight Steele presented on marginalized digital communities. The rise of new technologies, like artificial intelligence, poses new dangers to these communities, like Black women. Read more »
Annual Composers Concert showcases the musical prowess at Setnor School of Music
Celebrating the artistry of Syracuse University students, Setnor’s Composers Concert featured seven student compositions. With an audience of faculty and friends, Wednesday’s concert allowed students’ talents to shine. Read more »
Office of Community Engagement collects new, gently-used coats for central New Yorkers in need
During this week's Operation Orange Warm-Up Coat Drive, community members can drop off gently used coats at donation bins across SU's campus. Read more »
New formations, alpaca farms: How F-M girls’ soccer won 4th-straight sectional title
In September, Fayetteville-Manlius girls’ soccer took part in some alpaca yoga. The team fostered this family culture as part of four-straight Section III championships. Read more »
