SU community members crawl Crouse steps to raise awareness for inaccessible housing
Members of the SU community crawled to steps of Crouse College to raise awareness for the “inaccessibility” of the city of Syracuse. Read more »
On Campus
FIXit uses experienced, dedicated employees to solve maintenance issues
FIXit at Syracuse University uses the experience of its employees and a vast operation to help SU students with any and all maintenance problems. Read more »
Poll: Do you think buying a fake ID puts you at risk for identity theft?
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to crack down on students using false identification to purchase alcohol. He said buying fake IDs puts students at risk for identity theft. What do you think? Read more »
James Steinberg to step down as Maxwell dean
SU announced on Tuesday that James Steinberg, dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is stepping down at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. Read more »
Cuomo takes stand against fake IDs
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo intends to enact initiatives that will crack down on underage students' use of fake IDs. Read more »
New York tattoo artists petition Cuomo's single-use ink bill
The bill, which was signed in mid-August, requires all body piercing and tattoo studios to use prepackaged and sterile single-use needles and single-use ink. Read more »
LaVonda Reed to chair search for College of Law dean
LaVonda Reed, associate provost for faculty affairs in the College of Law, has been chosen to chair the search for a new dean of the College of Law. Read more »
Seedat sworn in as SA president, cabinet members confirmed
Aysha Seedat and Jane Hong officially started their tenure as president and vice president of Student Association on Monday. All nine of Seedat's cabinet nominations were confirmed as well. Read more »
Oversight Committee looks for working group nominations
Students, faculty and staff members have until noon on Sept. 14 to nominate up to three individuals, including themselves, for a position on a working group in the Academic Strategic Plan Oversight Committee. Read more »
Bobby Maldonado emphasizes community policing as newly appointed Chief of Public Safety
Bobby Maldonado officially became SU's new DPS Chief in July. He plans to prioritize community policing by building positive relationships with students. Read more »
Effect of policy unclear as SU expands abroad programs
Changes to SU's study abroad policy have had an unknown effect on enrollment, but SU has partnered with an organization to expand abroad outlets. Read more »
Big Sean to headline Juice Jam 2015
University Union announced the full lineup for Juice Jam 2015, which will feature Detroit rapper Big Sean. Read more »
Armed DPS officers to wear body cameras starting Oct. 1
36 SU DPS officers will start wearing body cameras on Oct. 1. The move was spearheaded by former DPS Chief Tony Callisto. Read more »
Poll: Do you agree with 'Enough is Enough's' definition of consent?
A change to the definition of consent is one of the most important aspects of the recently signed into law, "Enough is Enough" legislation that affects both public and private universities, including SU. Read more »
'Enough is Enough' affects SU's sexual assault policy, changes definition of consent
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recently passed sexual assault prevention legislation, “Enough is Enough" will change SU's sexual assault policy and definition of consent. Read more »
Former SA presidents discuss future leadership
Former Student Association presidents Allie Curtis and Boris Gresely discuss the future of the organization under Aysha Seedat and Jane Hong, who will take the oath of office on Monday. Read more »
Interactive crime map: Aug. 27-30
Take a look at where criminal activity has occurred near Syracuse's campus during the past week. Read more »
LiveSafe app to increase student safety services
LiveSafe is an app that allows students to report tips to the Department of Public Safety using text, audio, photo and video. Read more »
Veterans receive free services at 5th Valor Day in Dineen Hall
Veterans received free legal, financial and career counsel at the fifth Valor Day event held by law student organization VISION on Saturday. Read more »
ITS adds channels to improve cable TV package for on campus students
Information Technology Services worked with Time Warner Cable over the summer to add more TV stations and music channels, including to HBO and Showtime. Read more »
Student reports being forcibly touched on Walnut Avenue
An SU student reported having her butt and private area forcibly touched around 2 a.m. Sunday morning on the 800 block of Walnut Avenue. Read more »
Sammy fraternity to move in at 747 Comstock Ave.
Sigma Alpha Mu, or Sammy, has acquired the red house at 747 Comstock Ave. The acquisition means Sammy will have a permanent home at Syracuse University for the first time since 1993. Read more »
The Weeknd, BØRNS scheduled to perform at Skytop Field Sept. 13
R&B artist The Weeknd, who sings “Can’t Feel My Face”, is scheduled to perform at Skytop Field on Sept. 13 – the day of Juice Jam 2015. Read more »
Top 5 storylines to know from the 2014-15 SU academic year
With the 2015-2016 academic year about to begin, check out the top storylines from the 2014-15 year. Read more »
