SU confirms that student has contracted bacterial meningitis
An SU student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and is currently being treated in their hometown. Read more »
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2018
Video: Student Association leaders outline mental health initiatives
Mental health awareness week began on Sept. 30. Student Association presidents Ghufran Salih and Kyle Rosenblum explain their plans to support mental health on campus. Read more »
ABC News anchor reflects on mental health, on-air panic attack during speech
The ABC News anchor and best-selling self-help author was the keynote speaker at SU’s first-ever Be Well Expo, the first in a weeklong event dedicated to health and wellness. Read more »
4 news stories from the weekend that are not about SU’s game in Clemson
Catch up on the news you missed during the excitement of the Clemson game. Read more »
Here’s what SA has planned for Mental Health Awareness Week
Throughout the week, students can attend events including therapy dogs, guest speakers and a concert in Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
SU Greek life survey shows students have divided thoughts on fraternities, sororities
The survey results show that Greek life members and non-members are divided on whether fraternities and sororities have a positive impact on SU. Read more »
Gallery: SU community members protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
SU community members protested Thursday as senators consider Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Read more »
More than 50 people protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault on SU Quad
More than 50 people gathered on the Syracuse University Quad to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault culture on Thursday as… Read more »
SU Greek life survey results to be shared publicly
SU administrators answered questions about Greek life, mental health services and diversity and inclusion programs at a town hall on Wednesday night. Read more »
Retired U.S. ambassador shares diplomacy, communication advice at SU
About 30 people attended a talk by Harriet Elam-Thomas on Wednesday, where she discussed civility, sensitivity and respect in effective communication. Read more »
Six-seminar series helps students with issues outside the classroom
SU students can learn about career development and self-care at three seminars throughout the fall 2018 semester. Read more »
SU makes the switch from plastic straws to paper straws
Plastic straws will be replaced by paper straws in all five residential dining halls. Read more »
Their buildings burned down in August. Here’s how community members responded.
Last month, four buildings in the 700 block of North Salina Street caught on fire due to a discarded cigarette. Since then, the city has announced the buildings must be demolished due to the damages. Read more »
New York state to overhaul sentencing guidelines for minors
Juveniles will be sent to family court before they will see a judge. Advocates hope the legislation will help youths’ mental health. Read more »
Professors discuss social media’s impact on activism at SU lecture
Tuesday’s lecture featured an associate professor of communication studies, an assistant professor of religion and a professor of strategic, legal and management communications. Read more »
County, Onondaga Nation and locals at odds over Onondaga Lake’s health
County officials have said the lake is clean enough for fishing and swimming, but the Onondaga Nation maintains that it’s still unsafe. Read more »
SU Career Services switches database platforms
Handshake, which was implemented this summer, is replacing OrangeLink. Read more »
SU researchers found that cannabis won’t reduce the intensity of your pain
A team of two doctoral candidates and two professors was able to clarify the already-existing results in cannabis research by reviewing data from hundreds of healthy adults. Read more »
New York Times op-ed columnist talks current events, politics during Q&A at SU
Frank Bruni, the first openly gay columnist at The New York Times, answered questions Tuesday in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Read more »
DPS, police investigate burglaries on SU’s South Campus
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety announced the investigation in an email on Tuesday. Read more »
Student Association expresses concerns with Invest Syracuse initiative
At Monday’s Student Association meeting, SU administrators outlined where funds were being allocated in the university’s $100 million academic initiative. Read more »
5 injured at Midland Avenue shooting expected to recover from injuries, police say
The shooting occurred on the 1300 block of Midland Avenue Thursday night. Read more »
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney to join SUNY-ESF
Mahoney announced Monday that she will step down after the county budget has passed. She will then serve as chief operating officer at SUNY-ESF. Read more »
Common Council’s president wants police to address traffic issues near SU during football games
Common Council President Helen Hudson urged the Syracuse Police Department to work with SU’s Department of Public Safety to improve traffic flow near Thornden Park and Euclid Avenue. Read more »
