Students put in COVID-19 isolation frustrated with miscommunication from SU
Students believe the virus spread to their friend group from a student who didn’t complete the state’s two-week quarantine requirement before coming to SU. Read more »
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SA to partner with mental health organization that offers support 24/7
SA officials are working to make a mental and physical health app available for SU students. Read more »
Remembrance Week canceled, scholars to hold events virtually this year
Remembrance Week events will take place starting in October and extend throughout the semester to adhere to new coronavirus regulations. Read more »
Day Hall floor 8 residents test positive for COVID-19, placed under lockdown
SU will require all of the floor’s residents to receive coronavirus testing this afternoon and quarantine in their rooms until the university receives test results. Read more »
Last Chance for Change protests SPD shooting of man on North Side
Two SPD officers shot and killed Steve Smith on Sept. 4 during an exchange of gunfire at a Sunoco on State Street. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases proposed framework on DPS review board
The board will hear appeals from certain DPS findings, review and comment on new DPS policies and publish an annual report that reviews how the department handles issues. Read more »
Graduate Student Organization aims to ensure all fellows get paid on time
GSO members said they worked with the Office of the Provost to ensure graduate fellows are paid on time. Read more »
Professors have heavier workload to adjust to new learning formats
For some SU professors, their workload has increased dramatically over the summer and this semester due to the shift to various teaching formats. Read more »
Resident advisers wish SU provided them more support, communication
RAs said they're doing more work than they had signed up for this year, with less support and communication from the university than they had anticipated. Read more »
Syracuse gardens offer residents sense of community during pandemic
Syracuse Grows has continued to help the community gardens operate throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
City publishes inventory of SPD's military surplus equipment
Syracuse released an inventory of its police department’s military equipment, which includes jackets, backpacks and a large mine-resistant vehicle. Read more »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read more »
DPS and SPD investigate robbery outside Brewster Hall
The robbery occurred at approximately 11:16 p.m. outside the freshman residence hall at 401 Van Buren Street. Read more »
Council to vote on ‘Right to Know Act’ 18 months after bill was pushed
The act requires officers to identify themselves, obtain consent to unwarranted searches and record their interactions while making stops. Read more »
Mental health experts predict emotional challenges as CNY schools reopen
Teachers and mental health experts said many factors in school reopening plans such as screen time, social connections, and physical activity can impact mental health for students and teachers in different ways. Read more »
Spike in COVID-19 infections from students who traveled outside Syracuse
SU students who traveled outside of Syracuse Labor Day weekend exposed others to the virus when they returned to campus. Read more »
Resident advisers demand hazard pay, more PPE
RAs expect a response from their respective residence hall within one week. Read more »
SA plans to make SU campus more accessible to students with disabilities
Paula Possenti-Perez, director of SU's Center for Disability Resources, presented to the Assembly Monday night. Read more »
Some SU campus engagement committees to resume meetings this fall
Faculty and student members said that the committees discussed many topics last semester and some committee leaders have expressed plans to meet in the fall. Read more »
Common Council passes legislation to protect tenants of unregistered houses
The rental registry, established in 2007, requires landlords to register their one- and two-family properties with the city. Read more »
Financial, safety concerns force some students to take the semester off
Several SU students made the decision to defer due to financial constraints, concerns about the spread of coronavirus on campus or to seize different opportunities during a time of uncertainty. Read more »
Syracuse residents demand more transparency, resources from school district
A small group of parents and educators marched to the Syracuse City School District’s offices Monday to demand more information about reopening plans. Read more »
SU falls 4 spots in U.S. News and World Report ranking, ranked No. 58
SU is now ranked No. 58, tying with Florida State University, the University of Maryland at College Park, the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Washington. Read more »
SU to create disability inclusion office following audit
SU will create an office to oversee compliance with federal disability laws and campus resources as the Disability External Review Committee recommended. Read more »
