Graduate Student Organization wins bid to host 2017 NAGPS conference
The conference is a non-profit student run organization that focuses on improving the quality of life and graduate and professional students across the U.S. Read more »
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University Senate expected to pass formal resolution collectively opposing Donald Trump’s travel ban
The Senate’s resolution regarding Trump’s executive order will serve as the latest in a string of statements and comments made by SU faculty and officials on the travel ban. Syverud denounced the order last week. Read more »
ReZone Syracuse initiative releases first rezoning draft map
The ReZone Syracuse initiative hopes to “comprehensively revise and update” the city’s zoning ordinance and map. Read more »
The completion of a major trailway in New York state could have benefits for Onondaga County
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed spending $200 million on completing the Empire State Trail, which would connect all of New York state and potentially drive more tourism to Syracuse and Onondaga County. Read more »
Newhouse School receives grant for free speech project from the Koch brothers
The Tully Center for Free Speech received a grant from the Charles Koch Foundation, stirring up concern among faculty members. Read more »
Student Association President Eric Evangelista found in violation of multiple bylaws
Evangelista was found guilty of violating SA’s bylaw article 4.2, which prohibits any officer from engaging in activity that “can be perceived as coercive, underhanded or manipulative in an attempt to gain an advantage of any kind within the Student Association." Read more »
Syracuse University student reports sexual offense near campus
The offense was reported to have occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Monday. Read more »
Student Association tables votes on two bills, discusses surveillance camera initiative
One bill would require the speaker of the assembly to attend SA meetings, while the other would make it a requirement for cabinet members to attend meetings. SA President Eric Evangelista also discussed an upcoming off-campus surveillance camera initiative. Read more »
‘Fifty Shades Darker’ does not have to be a guilty pleasure
Movie columnist Erik Benjamin argues “Fifty Shades Darker” can be much more than a guilty pleasure. It might just be the perfect source of escapism. Read more »
Donald Trump plans to cut back visa programs during his first 100 days in office
Less than a month into his presidency, Trump has already begun to take aim at visa programs and at immigration in general. Read more »
On the South Side, low-wage workers are struggling to escape poverty
Residents of the South Side of Syracuse are falling victim to the national rise in low-wage jobs. They are not hard to find, but they have poor work conditions and barely make ends meet. Read more »
In press conference, Mayor Stephanie Miner expresses outrage toward Syracuse-Onondaga merger recommendation
Miner initially issued a press release following Consensus’ publication of the report in which she dismissed the recommended consolidation. Read more »
A continent-sized discovery is lying under the island of Mauritius
Experts provide insight about geographical implications of the discovery of a microcontinent under the island of Mauritius. Read more »
Decision regarding investigation into Eric Evangelista delayed a 3rd time
Vice Chair of Assembly Relations Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiti said the decision has already been made but will be released “in the next couple of days” because the JRB still needs to look through some of the evidence “one more time.” Read more »
Syracuse football redshirt freshmen suspended from all team activities after burglary arrests
Syracuse football redshirt freshmen Jaquwan Nelson and Devon Clarke have been suspended from all team activities by head coach Dino Babers due to a violation of team rules, SU Athletics said. Read more »
Here’s what the planned Syracuse-Onondaga County government merger looks like
The citizen group Consensus has released its recommendations on Syracuse-Onondaga merger. Here’s a breakdown of what the report says. Read more »
Final recommendation on Syracuse-Onondaga merger pits Miner against county, state officials
The citizen group Consensus has released its final recommendations, urging the city of Syracuse and Onondaga County to merge their government and eliminate duplicate services. Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is not happy with all of the recommendations. Read more »
Prompted by Evangelista investigation, SA members compile new report on Assembly’s power
The report details the SA constitution and bylaws that have not been addressed during SA’s 60th session. Read more »
Environmentalists and indigenous rights advocates at SUNY-ESF unite against completion of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Officials at ESF were disappointed but unsurprised by Trump’s executive orders expediting approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The college’s Center for Native Peoples and the Environment aims to bring indigenous concerns and expertise to the fore of scientific discussion at ESF. Read more »
Weekend news round-up: search committee announced, Center for Learning and Student Success opens
A round-up of Syracuse news that you might have missed over the weekend. Read more »
DPS looking into alleged incident of Islamophobic harassment
The Department of Public Safety was alerted to an incident of Islamophobic harassment earlier in the semester and is currently taking action to support the victim. Read more »
Two Syracuse football players arrested for stealing Yeezy boots, computer and PlayStation 4
Jaquwan Nelson and Devon Clarke didn't play in any games this year. The two were arrested for burglary that came just before the new year. Read more »
How Syracuse University is working to improve safety for Chinese students
In light of Syracuse University student Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan being murdered, Chinese students on SU campus have developed a campaign to increase safety for the Chinese student population. Read more »
Springfield Garden Apartments residents give their perspectives on violent shootings
Residents discuss recent crime at the DeWitt complex, where a Syracuse University student was shot and killed in late September. Read more »
