Howie Hawkins declares 3rd mayoral run in 13 years
Hawkins, who is running on a Green Party progressive platform, has never been elected to office after more than 20 campaigns, including three tries for mayor since 2004. Read more »
News
Syracuse community members rally at downtown LGBTQ event, protesting 'religious liberty' executive order
About 100 local residents gathered for an "emergency rally" in Hanover Square Thursday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump's signing of a "Religious Liberty" executive order. Read more »
Student Association elects parliamentarian, assembly speaker for 61st legislative session
Obi Afriyie, this year’s parliamentarian, was re-elected to the position. Sophia Faram, a freshman international relations major, was elected speaker of the assembly. Read more »
Online learning platform 2U enters the mainstream and expands to more colleges at Syracuse University
As online learning becomes more popular, SU has strived to embrace it through the platform 2U. Now in five schools and colleges — and trying for a sixth — administrators and faculty reflect on the platform’s challenges and successes. Read more »
Retired US Marine Corps general adds moderate voice to Trump cabinet as secretary of defense
Defense Secretary James Mattis has disagreed with Trump’s opinions on climate change and torture. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 98-to-1 vote in January. Read more »
Community members sign petition calling on Chancellor Kent Syverud to release contract terms of Koch grants
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud said in a recent interview that Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly is currently looking into the grants received from the Kochs. Read more »
Despite SU’s history of transparency issues regarding sexual assault, more students are seeking help
The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence was created to provide more transparency, but wasn’t informed about the opening of a federal investigation into the handling of a sexual assault case earlier this year. Read more »
Inside the Department of Public Safety’s intricate Mayfest security apparatus
Cameras play a major role in how DPS keeps students safe during large events. Take a look at how equipment is used to maintain safety. Read more »
SU to provide eligible graduate students with subsidies to help cover costs of childcare
The subsidy program — which was originally piloted in 2015 — “addresses a need that graduate students have expressed about the high costs of child care,” according to an SU News release. Read more »
SUNY-ESF passes resolution to increase bathroom equity, targeting gender and accessibility
In April, SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance body passed a resolution calling for relabeling and renovating its bathrooms to increase gender equity and accessibility. This resolution comes after what faculty have said has been a problem for years. Read more »
Joyce LaLonde reflects on term as SA vice president, 60th legislative session
LaLonde was elected without previous SA experience. This year, she helped promote mental health initiatives the Cycle Share program. Read more »
SUNY-ESF administrator works to restock Onondaga Lake with state’s once abundant Atlantic salmon
Atlantic salmon were once native and abundant in New York state, but overfishing and the building of dams, coupled with pollution, caused the fish to die off in the state, according to NYup.com. Read more »
Mayfest 2017 headliner Vic Mensa to miss SU performance due to flight cancellations
The Chicago rapper will be replaced by Tunji Ige. Read more »
Third Whitman dean candidate promotes focus on new technology, professional background
Vicki Daniels, the sole female candidate for the position, is currently the president and CEO of a startup health company. She presented and defended her credentials in a student forum on Thursday. Read more »
PUBLIC CONSENSUS: How Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is viewed 3 years into his tenure
The Daily Orange interviewed more than 50 faculty, staff and administrators about Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. They described a chancellor who means well and has made progress on his projects, but who has also made several missteps in his time at SU. Read more »
University Senate clashes over Koch Grant in most-attended meeting of the semester
The tension between those demanding more transparency and those protecting the confidentiality of the grant’s details was palpable. Read more »
Raymond Blackwell, 9th mayoral candidate, urges political change
Raymond Blackwell, the ninth candidate to enter Syracuse’s 2017 mayoral race, is a community organizer and education reformist who is a lifelong city resident. Read more »
Last Whitman dean finalist to participate in student forum on Thursday
Vicki Daniels, the last Whitman candidate, will be taking part in a forum in Whitman room 402 on Thursday afternoon. Read more »
South Crouse Development Project
Syracuse bar commonly known as Lucy's to move into new location, remain open
Orange Crate Brewing Co., the bar commonly known as Lucy's, will move into the building where Bruegger's Bagels previously operated. Read more »
New York state pledges $25 million to help reduce risk of hate crimes
New York ADL is working to fight racism and hate by strengthening ties between communities, working with elected officials and partnering with law enforcement. Read more »
Stephanie Miner commends decision to block Trump’s bid to cut ‘sanctuary city’ funding
A United States federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday revoked President Donald Trump’s executive action signed in January withholding federal funds from cities that disobey his immigration policies. Read more »
NY attorney general wants Trump to keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump said he would “cancel” the agreement, potentially removing the U.S. from it. He may be changing his mind, however. Read more »
iSchool announces establishment of new master’s program in applied data science
Most courses for the program will be housed in the School of Information Studies, but students are required to take several data science courses from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read more »
Committee reviewing faculty salary data expects to release report by October
The committee has so far identified peer and aspirational institutions for comparisons in faculty salaries and has preliminary “statistical analyses of factors that correlate with salaries,” according to an SU News release. Read more »
