Fiji moves into former Theta Tau house
The fraternity’s lease at 727 Comstock Ave. ended in June. Read more »
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Campus organizations plan events for first-year students
The LGBT Resource Center, Disability Cultural Center and the Office of Multicultural Affairs will begin the year with a mixer to promote “cross-cultural exchange.” Read more »
Here’s where to find offices, dining while Schine undergoes renovations
Goldstein Auditorium and the Syracuse University Bookstore will remain open in Schine throughout construction. Read more »
Here’s how the I-81 viaduct replacement project progressed over the summer
Interstate 81 serves as the main route of north-south traffic through Syracuse. Its aging viaduct needs to be replaced, but county residents disagree on the solution. Read more »
Barnes Center at the Arch to open fall semester
The Arch will feature rock climbing walls, an esports gaming room and pet therapy. Read more »
Kevin Richardson to lead discussion at SU about his exoneration
“Justice in America: A Discussion on the Exoneration of the Central Park 5” will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Read more »
6 Syracuse priests accused of child sexual abuse in new lawsuits
The lawsuits are filed under a new state law that creates a one-year window for survivors of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions that enabled them. Read more »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read more »
SU named No. 1 party school for 2nd time
Last year, Syracuse University placed at No. 4 on the Princeton Review’s annual ranking of top party schools in the country. Read more »
Meet Josh Fayer, the SU senior behind the Joe30330 website
SU senior Josh Fayer’s fake presidential campaign became an internet sensation after Joe Biden fumbled his words, saying to “go to Joe30330.” Read more »
Former SU student and Olympian allegedly molested 7 university students in 1980s
Conrad Mainwaring, a former SU graduate student, was arrested in California in June on a sexual misconduct charge. Read more »
Why Joe Biden name-dropped Syracuse University in the debate
Former Vice President and SU alumnus Joe Biden mentioned the university while trading barbs with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand about his record on women’s issues. Read more »
Syracuse University counseling, health services open at The Arch
SU's Health Services and the Counseling Center moved to the Barnes Center at the Arch while construction continues on other areas of the building. Read more »
SU student identified as defendant in nationally reported sexual assault case
Gianmarco Castronovo will not return to SU after being identified as the suspect in a New Jersey sexual assault case. Read more »
SU creates search committee to replace Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
Branham served as dean for 11 years until her death in April. Read more »
SU alumnus donates $300,000 for scholarships to underrepresented students
Rob and Shelly Light’s donation will fund scholarships for students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read more »
'Do you hear us?': Residents call for changes in policing
Police Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh listened at a Friday night forum as residents detailed their negative experiences with police. Read more »
Syracuse police chief, mayor to hold forum on use of force
Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh will hold a public forum Friday to discuss the department’s new policy after a viral traffic stop arrest. Read more »
Thousands march in celebration of LGBT community
This year’s CNY Pride in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor drews thousands of people 50 years after the Stonewall riots that started the LGBT rights movement. Read more »
Petition calls for Syracuse University to award Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five with honorary degree
A Syracuse University student started a petition Friday that urges the university to award an honorary degree to Richardson, who wanted to play the trumpet at SU. Read more »
More than 800 residents attend I-81 forum with questions about grid
Officials from the New York State Department of Transportation were present at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse to answer questions from about 800 attendees. Read more »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read more »
New policy clarifies when Syracuse police officers can use force
Hindsight will not play a role in judging the use of force by police. Instead, an officer present will determine if the force used was appropriate. Read more »
Forceful arrest spurs Syracuse community to pressure change in SPD use of force policy
Police Chief Kenton Buckner is expected to release his updates to the department’s policy by the end of this week. Read more »
