SU to consider different scenarios for fall 2020 classes
Decisions about resuming on-campus classes will be based on guidance from local and state health officials, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more »
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Take Back the Night speakers recognize violence at home and on campus
This year’s event at Syracuse University was rescheduled to take place virtually after the university announced it would move classes online. Read more »
How coronavirus spread through Onondaga County in one month
The number of recoveries from COVID-19 now stands at 273. Read more »
Student organizations cancel events, find online alternatives
Students involved in registered organizations told The Daily Orange that they’re disappointed in the change in plans, but they understand the university’s decision to move courses online and are happy about the memories they made while on campus. Read more »
New York mandates wearing face masks in public
The executive order mandates that anyone in situations where they’re unable to practice social distancing, such as on public transportation, must wear a mask or cloth to cover their nose and face. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 12th coronavirus-related death
As the county continues to practice social distancing, demands for COVID-19 testing will slowly diminish. Read more »
Chinese SU students return home, forced to stay in quarantine
For several Chinese students at SU, returning home involved frequent in-flight health screenings and mandatory quarantines in hotels. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 17 more cases of coronavirus
The Syracuse Police Department will continue to respond to complaints of individuals and businesses violating social distancing guidelines. Read more »
New York sees decrease in hospitalizations from coronavirus
New York state is developing an economic reopening strategy with seven other states in the region, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Read more »
SU launches scholarship to help Class of 2020 pursue graduate studies
The 2020 Forever Orange Scholarship will cover half the tuition for current seniors who enroll full-time in a graduate degree or certificate program at SU. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms over 500 coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
The number of active cases in Onondaga County has begun to plateau, while the number of recovered cases continues to rise. Read more »
SU to award degrees virtually to the Class of 2020
The university has postponed this year’s on-campus Commencement ceremony to the fall 2020 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Coronavirus death toll in New York surpasses 10,000
New York’s coronavirus death toll passed 10,000 Monday, but there are signs that the worst of the virus may be over, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Read more »
Julio Burgos to increase fiscal training for student organizations
Julio Burgos wants to make applying for funding more accessible to student organizations in his role as Student Association Comptroller. Read more »
Morgan Eaton, David Williams aim to add student voices in SA decisions
Morgan Eaton and David Williams hope to improve health and wellness at SU by prioritizing student voices in Student Association’s decision-making processes. Read more »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden want SU to be more affordable
Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden, who are running for Student Association president and vice president, said they support all of #NotAgainSU’s demands. Read more »
Sadia Ahmed, Yanan Wang hope to make SU inclusive of marginalized groups
Sadia Ahmed and Yanan Wang, candidates for Student Association president and vice president, hope to make Syracuse University inclusive of all groups. Read more »
SA candidates discuss platforms to support Black students
The forum, held via Instagram, aimed at addressing questions about Black student life at SU. Read more »
9th patient in Onondaga County dies of coronavirus, 5th this week
Onondaga County has confirmed 25 cases of the virus since Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 481. Read more »
Cuomo says coronavirus may have reached its peak
While the number of confirmed cases has continued to increase, data is showing that the virus may have reached its peak in New York state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Read more »
49 people currently hospitalized due to coronavirus, 8th person dies
The patient was a man in his late 60s with underlying medical conditions. Read more »
New York expands food assistance for low-income households
New York state has seen its lowest number of patients admitted to intensive care units since the coronavirus pandemic began. Read more »
College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro
The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read more »
SU freshman dies
Ryan Kolenovic was an aerospace engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Read more »
