Gallery: A look inside Hungry Chuck's last night
Syracuse University icon, Hungry Chuck's closed its doors on Tuesday. Here's how the night unfolded. Read more »
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New York to provide free legal aid to immigrants facing deportation
The project began as a pilot program in New York City, but a $10 million expansion will bring it to the rest of the state. Read more »
More than 10 percent of student body has voted in SA elections; elections will end Thursday night
Janine Bogris, chair of the SA’s Board of Elections and Membership, said in an email Tuesday afternoon that the 10 percent threshold has been surpassed. If at least 10 percent of the student body had not voted as of Thursday at midnight, the elections would have been extended until Friday. Read more »
Syracuse Police Department awarded funds to curb gun violence
In total, the state awarded about $13 million to different law enforcement agencies on Tuesday. Onondaga County was the only county in central New York to receive funds. Read more »
Some SUNY-ESF students are concerned about the effects of free college tuition
While some SUNY-ESF students are celebrating the governor’s free SUNY tuition plan, others have expressed doubt about some of its requirements and concerns about how it might affect admissions. Read more »
Middle States accreditation committee urges community feedback in information sessions
Information sessions were held on Tuesday to start feedback period of the Middle States reaccreditation effort. Read more »
Syracuse Athletics to unveil new student ticket model
As student attendance dwindles nationally and at Syracuse, SU Athletics has taken a first step toward revamping its student ticket model. Read more »
SA passes bill denouncing Koch Foundation donation to Martin J. Whitman School of Management
The bill calls for SU administration to publicly release the terms of the Koch Foundation’s $1.75 million grant to the Whitman School. John Jankovic, who presented the bill, said SU students and faculty are concerned that the grant limits academic freedom. Read more »
How James Franco’s experiences and family life have influenced him to campaign for Student Association
James Franco, who is campaigning for SA president on the platform “Pro-active > Reactive,” grew up with a law enforcement influence in his father. Read more »
Experts disagree over implications of recent U.S. airstrike in Syria
Some experts at Syracuse University have differing stances on how the airstrike, ordered by President Donald Trump following a chemical attack in the war-torn Middle Eastern nation, will impact U.S. relations in the coming weeks, as the six-year conflict in Syria continues to drag on. Read more »
Elaine Chao brings extensive government experience to cabinet role
Chao has previously served in the administrations of other Republican presidents, including as the secretary of labor under President George W. Bush. Read more »
Chuck’s is closing at its current location Tuesday night. Here’s how the student popular bar got to this point.
Steve Theobald, Chuck’s owner, and BLVD developers have been involved in a legal battle over the bar’s closing. Here’s a look at the timeline behind the bar’s last night of operation at 727 S. Crouse Ave. Read more »
Middle State information sessions to start on Tuesday, soliciting feedback on SU’s accreditation effort
Syracuse University’s Middle States Reaccreditation Steering Committee will hold two information sessions on Tuesday. Read more »
Tyler Rossi has learned to adapt his entire life. Now, he’s looking to adapt again by becoming SA’s president.
Tyler Rossi has learned to adapt his entire life. Rossi became a leader on his high school football team despite having only one hand. Now, Rossi is learning to adapt again, and is running for SA president despite having no history within the organization. Read more »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
Mayfest lineup revealed, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state would be giving the county $3.7 million to pay for a water services merger, among other things. Read more »
SUNY-ESF pledges to not use bee-toxic pesticides after designation as 'pollinator friendly campus'
SUNY-ESF is becoming a “pollinator friendly” campus, a designation that is assigned by the BEE Protective campaign led by the Center for Food Safety, a program that is aimed at protecting honey bees and other pollinators from pesticides. Read more »
Professor receives grant to study effects of communication technologies on veterans
Bryan Semaan, an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies, received a $173,205 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the possible benefits of communication technologies on veterans. Read more »
Student Association elections begin Monday
Voting for SA president, vice president, comptroller and assembly representatives begins Monday. James Franco and Tyler Rossi are campaigning for president of the 61st Legislative Session. Read more »
Stephanie Miner and Joanie Mahoney pledge to allow operation of ride-hailing services in local area
A bill legalizing companies like Uber and Lyft was included in New York state’s 2018 fiscal year budget. One compromise between lawmakers on the bill allows local governments to opt-out of a statewide regulatory framework for the services and ban ride-hailing companies from operating in their jurisdictions. Read more »
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa to headline Mayfest 2017
Entrance to Mayfest is free for all undergraduate students at Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF. All other students and guests can purchase tickets. Read more »
Audience members take stand on major issues at merger debate
Both concerned citizens and prominent politicians were able to ask questions and voice opinions at last night's debate on merging Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Read more »
Central New York leaders exchange fiery remarks in merger debate
Area officials on Wednesday night debated whether the city of Syracuse should merge with Onondaga County. Read more »
They aren’t the Schuyler sisters, but they are in love with ‘Hamilton’
Best friends Brooke Bekoff and Sara Shmueli, who attend different colleges, are the minds behind a popular Instagram account for “Hamilton” memes: Meme Me Inside. Read more »
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo discusses central New York highlights of 2018 budget
During his speech, Cuomo discussed his initiatives to reduce taxes on the middle class, invest money in the Syracuse airport and transform the State Fair in Syracuse. Read more »
