Syverud addresses national response to congressional antisemitism hearing
Chancellor Kent Syverud wrote that advocating for the genocide of Jewish people would violate SU's code of conduct. Read more »
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SPD arrests man who stole SU truck
SPD arrested the man Saturday after he abandoned the vehicle. He was “partially undressed” and carrying a hatchet, according to syracuse.com. Read more »
Hundreds march for Palestine downtown, protest Jerry Seinfeld show
Hundreds gathered in downtown Syracuse for the "Shut it Down For Palestine" protest, marching from Clinton Square to the Landmark Theatre. Read more »
Syracuse University to convert The Marshall into 2nd-year housing
The conversion of The Marshall is part of the university's Campus Framework, which assesses and improves the university's space usage. Read more »
GSO to increase its graduate student activity fee, bolster climate-related initiatives
Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization will increase the graduate student activity fee for the first time in over five years. Read more »
SEEKING CLARITY: Students, faculty involved with Palestine teach-in take issue with university response
Organizers believe the university's handling of the Palestine teach-in is emblematic of the university's issues with academic freedom. Read more »
Students express confusion over content of faculty panel
Students said they expected panelists to address the Israel-Hamas war during SU's “Faculty Panel on Navigating Polarizing Discourses.” Read more »
In ASA’s one-year window, over 3,000 civil suits filed
The Adult Survivors Act (ASA) gave survivors of sexual abuse in New York state the opportunity to come forward over a one-year period of time. Read more »
Biden to allocate additional $4.8 billion to relieving student loan debt
President Biden will allocate $4.8 billion to relieve student loan debt through the PSLF program or the IDR plan. Read more »
Local groups work to mitigate food deserts as I-81 demolition looms
With the reconstruction of Interstate 81, Syracuse could see a change in the food desert landscape by developing a new community grid. Read more »
National university leaders testify in congress on efforts to stop campus antisemitism
The hearing highlighted escalating tensions on campuses and a nationwide rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. Read more »
Syracuse to revitalize abandoned properties for affordable housing
Bidding for the demolition of the 50-acre vacant property, which is located in the Westside neighborhood, will open soon. Read more »
NY WFP's new leadership is looking to create change in central New York
The progressive political party seeks to be an alternative choice for voters and aims to represent the needs of “every day” voters. Read more »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read more »
Common Council authorizes grant application to transform 15th Ward
The SHA website says its primary goals of the redevelopment are to improve housing, quality of life and neighborhood safety and investment. Read more »
Court restores section of lawsuit against SU for possible retaliation in Chase Scanlan domestic violence case
The plaintiff alleged SU retaliated against her during its handling of a domestic violence case involving lacrosse player Chase Scanlan. Read more »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read more »
SA concludes first distribution of sexual violence prevention kits
SA distributed around 250 kits to students. Due to high demand, SA is now planning to distribute more kits in the spring semester. Read more »
SU Hillel hosts Millet Ben Haim, survivor of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, spoke about her experience escaping the attack with students at Hillel. Read more »
Protestors respond to College Republicans Sara Stockton event
The event garnered criticism from LGTBQ experts, transgender people and experts in the Syracuse and central New York communities. Read more »
Barnes Center hosts panel in response to rise in anti-trans legislation
In response to anti-trans legislation across the United States, SU held a health and wellness panel to address trans students' concerns. Read more »
Bailey Tlachac leads the Native Student Program with integrity
Bailey Tlachac, the program coordinator of SU’s Native Student Program, seeks to bridge the gap between Indigenous students and the broader SU campus. Read more »
United Syracuse advocates for fair wages, transparency for SU employees
United Syracuse, a group of several union chapters on campus, formed this summer to advocate for wage increases and more transparency from SU. Read more »
LGBTQ experts, students concerned over Sarah Stockton speaking event
Syracuse University College Republicans will host SU alumni Sara Stockton to speak about gender at Drumlins Country Club on Wednesday. Read more »
