Man arrested after shooting in Westcott neighborhood
The shooting is the fourth to occur near the University Neighborhood in the past 30 days. Read more »
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Students describe COVID-19 testing delays, gaps in SU’s contact tracing
Despite SU’s extensive COVID-19 response plan, several students said that they were never contacted by the university after their friends tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more »
GSO member proposes courses for incarcerated people
An SU graduate student is working with SU administrators to establish a program, called “College-in-Prison,” for fall 2022. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud cautiously optimistic about return to campus in spring
SU will continue working with local and state health authorities to ensure a return to campus is safe. Read more »
Students happy with how long on-campus classes lasted, relieved to go home
Students were surprised that the university was able to keep classes in-person for so long into the semester. Read more »
Lawsuit filed over golf cart crash at Drumlins Country Club, owned by SU
The lawsuit alleges that Drumlins and the university were negligent and allowed an employee to recklessly drive a golf cart. Read more »
SU alum Joanie Mahoney becomes first female president of SUNY-ESF
As president of SUNY-ESF, Mahoney also plans to build connections with organizations beyond campus. Read more »
County will expand testing capacity, ensure care to hospital patients
As of Monday, County Executive Ryan McMahon reported 74 hospitalizations within the county and six patients in critical condition. Read more »
Onondaga County will not lay off more employees among hiring freeze
The county made these budget cuts in response to the county’s projected loss of over $22 million in sales tax revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Students concerned some spring classes will be unavailable online
The university will hold classes entirely in person, making them inaccessible to students studying remotely. Read more »
SU still has space to quarantine students following COVID-19 spike
SU's quarantine housing in the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel is not currently filled. Read more »
Gunshots hit vehicle, residence on Meadowbrook Drive and Euclid Ave.
Syracuse Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call around 3:43 p.m. Tuesday. Read more »
SA will present recommendations for DPS reform spring 2021
SA held a series of nine student-led focus groups about DPS throughout October for students to share their concerns about the department Read more »
Protests of forceful arrest of minor continue, mother speaks out
A video circulated last week showing Onondaga County police using profane language and force during an arrest of a 15-year-old boy. Read more »
iSchool joins program to provide students virtual work experience
The Red Hat Academy offers students training and certification programs for using different types of software. Read more »
Campus closure after rising COVID-19 cases, SU uses biased test proctoring
In this episode of The Daily Orange Podcast, we talk about why Syracuse University switched to online learning and how students feel about the sudden change. Read more »
Students of color proud of Kamala Harris' victory, critical of track record
Some students of color at Syracuse said they were excited to see Harris elected despite concerns about her political track record. Read more »
Ballot counting halted after 8 staff members test positive for COVID-19
There are eight confirmed cases of COVID-19 among Onondaga County Board of Elections staff. Read more »
#NotAgainSU organizers reflect on progress 1 year after protests
While the protests increased awareness about racism at SU, there will likely have to be more movements like #NotAgainSU before real change comes to pass Read more »
Indigenous, Jewish, international students continue work on groups' demands
Multiple groups of marginalized students are still working toward progress after they submitted demands, concerns and recommendations to the university. Read more »
Protesters gather at sheriff’s office after video surfaces of minor's arrest
A video circulated over the weekend of at least one sheriff deputy forcefully pulling a 15-year-old out of the driver seat of a stopped car. Read more »
Students have mixed feelings about SU's progress since #NotAgainSU protests
While some students of color said the university has made progress in creating a more inclusive environment, others said SU still hasn’t adequately addressed racism and systemic bias. Read more »
SA continues to support #NotAgainSU demands since protests began
Since #NotAgainSU’s occupation of the Barnes Center in November 2019, SA has advocated for the movement. Read more »
SU quarantining some students in South Campus apartments
The university is quarantining students in South Campus apartments, as well as in other locations on and off campus. Read more »
