The Daily Orange, CitrusTV to moderate SA presidential election debate
This is the first time The Daily Orange and CitrusTV will jointly organize Student Association presidential debate. Read more »
On Campus
SU students remain confused by university health insurance mandate
At the beginning of the 2015-16 academic year, Syracuse University began to require all incoming students have a U.S.-based health insurance plan compliant with the Affordable Care Act that covers basic services in the greater Syracuse area. Read more »
SA budget approval process violated bylaws and constitution
Student Association president Eric Evangelista submitted his initial operating budget proposal to the organization’s Finance Board without approval from the cabinet and assembly, a violation of SA’s bylaws and constitution. Evangelista followed the precedent set by previous administrations, he said. Read more »
Senior in the College of Arts and Sciences dies
David Stankiewicz, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse, Le Moyne to form academic partnership in information studies, law education
The partnership will establish a collaborative relationship where Le Moyne's Madden School of Business students have access to SU in the areas of data science and information security management, while SU students gain access to Le Moyne’s health information systems and enterprise systems resources. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Chuck's to stay open rest of semester, but long-term future in jeopardy as landlord says it has cut off negotiations
After months of negotiations, the bar Hungry Chuck's and its landlord were unable to reach a buyout agreement that would have closed Chuck’s before its lease ends in August and allowed developers to begin construction in the area. Read more »
Syracuse University tuition to increase 3.9 percent in 2017-18
Along with the tuition increase, the 2017-18 university budget promises largest university-funded financial aid commitment ever. Read more »
New course on Donald Trump announced and other news you may have missed today
A VPA course will examine President Trump from a pop culture perspective and the city suspended a firefighter on Wednesday in connection to a hit and run. Read more »
University Senate approves degree completion support plan for students affected by immigration policies
The resolution passed on Wednesday states that if students affected by immigration policies complete 75 percent or more of the credits and requirements for their respective degrees, there would be “maximum opportunity” extended to facilitate completion of their degree program with Syracuse University credits. Read more »
Civil rights activist and political adviser Vernon Jordan to deliver Syracuse University's 2017 commencement address
Vernon Jordan was at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Read more »
Transfer students at SU frustrated with lack of guaranteed housing
On-campus housing is only available to transfer students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read more »
Evangelista discusses purpose of Student Legal Services, Inc. board
During SA’s assembly meeting Monday night in Maxwell Auditorium, Evangelista said the board is supposed to be comprised of SA’s president and comptroller, the Graduate Student Organization’s president and SLS’s comptroller. Read more »
News briefs: iSchool announces new major, baseball hall of famers to highlight symposium
The Syracuse University School of Information Studies announced on Monday the new master’s degree program in enterprise data systems and former MLB players Roberto Alomar and Ryne Sandberg will highlight the Baseball Legends Night at the Oncenter in April. Read more »
Student Association working to create student organization leadership meetings and census
SA is hoping to plan a census of student organizations to help identify which needs are being met by student groups on campus. Read more »
SA committee considers changes to election procedures, rules
The Bylaw Review Committee, established during SA’s Feb. 20 meeting, is composed of four assembly members and two cabinet members who will be analyzing the organization’s bylaws individually and making sure the bylaws are clear. Read more »
Architecture student remembered for love for family and dedication to schoolwork
David Heinrich died on March 9. Friends and professors recalled his fierce loyalty and determination, despite health issues. Read more »
Student housing lottery to begin after Spring Break
University officials recommend students have a few options in mind for housing on campus. Read more »
School of Architecture student dies
David Heinrich of Arlington Heights, Illinois, was studying architecture, according to an email sent out to the campus community by SU. Read more »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to Trump's immigration executive order at GSO meeting
Syverud said the United States Constitution make clear that “blanket decision-making about individuals based on national origin is unconstitutional.” Read more »
Gallery: Women’s Day Sanctuary Campus Rally
Members of the Syracuse University community gathered on the Quad on Wednesday afternoon in solidarity with other protesters throughout the country. Read more »
Neighborhood officials react to idea of extended housing requirement at SU
Neighborhood officials and landlords are split over whether a three-year housing requirement would have a positive effect on the university neighborhood. Students are currently required to live in campus housing for two years. Read more »
Rally on International Women's Day calls for Syverud to protect undocumented students on campus
Members of the Syracuse University community gathered on the Quad on Wednesday afternoon in solidarity with other protesters throughout the country. Read more »
Event commemorating SU community members who died in 2016 to be held
The event, called “Service of Commemoration” encouraged by the SU Remembrance Scholar’s “Look Back, Act Forward” commitment, will take place on Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
Syracuse University community members still remain skeptical of Trump’s updated travel ban
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on Monday that puts a hold on issuing visas for citizens of six countries. Read more »
