Wheatly addresses undocumented students, Koch Foundation during University Senate open forum
Wednesday's University Senate open forum was first one to be held in years. Read more »
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Students at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor have access to 7,000 video games that span decades
A University of Michigan at Ann Arbor professor holds a course in the university’s Computer and Video Game Archive. Read more »
Graduate student develops economically efficient way to turn microalgae into biofuel
Syracuse University student Bendy Estime has developed a way to harvest microalgae more easily, an important and difficult step in the biofuel process. Read more »
Breaking silence, Syverud announces his opposition to Trump's executive order on immigration ban
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced his opposition to President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration ban on Wednesday. Read more »
SU faculty sign nationwide petition against Trump's executive order on immigration ban
More than 200 Syracuse University faculty members signed a nationwide petition criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive order banning immigration. Read more »
Demolition of Chuck's could begin in less than a month
The timeline for the project, called “Campus Plaza Development," shows March 1 as the start date for construction and August 1 as the first date of occupation. Read more »
New York State Assembly members confident Uber bill will pass
The state assembly is expected to propose a ride-hailing bill similar to the Senate bill passed on Feb. 6. If passed, ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft will be allowed to operate in upstate New York. Read more »
Jhumpa Lahiri talks about how her past influences her writing during University Lecture
Jhumpa Lahiri speaks about latest novel as first University Lecture speaker of the semester. Read more »
Otto's Army to supply bus to SU men's basketball game Saturday
Otto's Army is sending a bus to the SU men's basketball game against the University of Pittsburgh on Saturday. Read more »
Eric Evangelista is not the first SA president to be under investigation
In 2013, then-SA President Allie Curtis faced a vote of impeachment because she allowed Colin Crowley, co-director of public relations, to serve in that position even though he was on a leave of absence from the university. Read more »
Democrats in New York State Senate who partner with Republicans say they maintain their own agenda
The Independent Democratic Conference is a group of NYS Senate democrats who are partnered with Senate Republicans. In a bipartisan political era, members say their constituents should look at their voting record if they are concerned about allegiances. Read more »
Local refugee programs oppose Trump’s immigration ban
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order has caused opposition among local refugee programs. Read more »
Newhouse School to host drone journalism seminar
The Poynter Institute is bringing a seminar aiming to educate people about drone uses in journalism to Syracuse University. Read more »
International students speak with SU attorneys about immigration ban
Several SU students filtered in and out of the Slutzker Center for International Services on Tuesday, asking lawyers questions about President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. Read more »
Tickets to go on sale for Humans of New York speaker event
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. at SU's Schine Box Office. Read more »
Student Association elects new college and school representatives at meeting
Student Association elected new representatives, discussed the investigation into President Eric Evangelista and discussed projects with the Athletic Department and Department of Public Safety. Read more »
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner calls for immigrants to have right to licenses
The campaign, called “Green Light NY: Driving Together,” calls for all qualified drivers to have licenses, regardless of immigration status. Read more »
SU political science professor evaluates President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Last week, President Donald Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch to fill the vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Despite Gorsuch’s qualifications, his nomination is still causing controversy with Democrats in the Senate. Read more »
Judicial Review Board extends Evangelista investigation for second time
The Judicial Review Board said they had needed extra time to collect more testimonies and allow more people to come forward. Read more »
More than 200 faculty members demand Chancellor Kent Syverud clarify his stance on Trump’s executive order
As of Monday evening, 244 members of the SU community — most of them faculty members — had signed an online petition urging Chancellor Kent Syveurd to take tougher stance on President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration. Read more »
Senate bill passes to legalize services like Uber and Lyft
The New York State Senate on Monday passed the bill, sponsored by Sen. James Seward (R), to establish a statewide ride-hailing regulatory framework. Read more »
Proposal to demolish Chuck's, other businesses approved
The Syracuse Planning Commission Monday night passed the proposal to demolish the structures at 727 S. Crouse Ave., including the popular Hungry Chuck's bar. Read more »
Trump’s four steps to tackle cybersecurity, explained
Donald Trump has outlined four steps to address cybersecurity. A draft of his executive order, which describes two separate audits, was released in late January, but Trump delayed signing it last week. Read more »
Amelia Leigh Boutique to close at the end of February
The owner of Amelia Leigh Boutique cited low foot traffic as a reason to shut down the store. Read more »
