Democrats Rachel May, Jimmy Monto win respective seats
Three contests in New York will directly impact Syracuse, including the 48th state senate, the Common Council's 5th district and a statewide proposition. Read more »
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Out-of-state first-time voters share what made them cast absentee ballots at SU
Syracuse University students from outside of New York state are casting absentee ballots as their first election vote ever. Read more »
Syracuse voters say inflation, reproductive rights affected voting decisions
Voters in Syracuse came out to multiple polling stations with the goal of having a say in national issues. Read more »
Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul elected New York state governor
Kathy Hochul was named New York state governor by the NBC decision desk. Read more »
FYS 101 students, peer advisers criticize course’s address of difficult topics
First-year students and peer advisers shared their experiences with SU's First Year Seminar 101 course and ways it broaches difficult and personal topics. Read more »
As 1st LGBTQ common councilor, Jimmy Monto aims to create equal opportunity
Monto said he feels a responsibility in his role on the common council to serve as a role model for LGBTQ youth. Read more »
Students given opportunity to share feedback on Academic Strategic Plan
The student feedback was part of the Academic Strategic Plan, which helps colleges within SU adjust their use of resources, and will be released as a rough draft sometime in January 2023. Read more »
Common Council approves construction of concert venue below Parthenon Books
The Syracuse Common Council approved a special permit for a new music venue, and approved $444,000 of funding from ARPA to support DBEs in construction. Read more »
SA connects with Academic Strategic Planning Committee on its DEIA plan
SA Vice President Adia Santos also spoke about plans to increase the number of and reasons for excused and absences from classes. Read more »
Looking at the 2 SD-48 candidates going into Election Day
Rachel May is facing Julie Abbott for reelection in the 2022 midterms for New York State's 48th Senate District. Read more »
Data shows NY-22 race will be a close one, even with noticeable spending gap
Political science professors at Syracuse said the nationalization of the midterm races has led to significant funding contributions from national PACs to local elections. Read more »
SU sustainability lab conducts waste audits, looks for sustainable solutions
Researchers at Syracuse University's Dynamic Sustainability Lab conducted a waste audit to evaluate trash and recycling at SU and improve practices. Read more »
Transparency Task Force aims to make SA more accessible to students
Syracuse University's Student Association created a new Transparency Task Force in order to help students better understand what their organization does. Read more »
Indigenous students, community members discuss campus and national issues
Stevens, who is also SU’s Director of Native American and Indigenous Studies, gathered with nearly 40 students from the university community Wednesday night in an Indigenous Awareness Discussion. Read more »
SUNY ESF is committed to becoming a plastic-free campus by 2025
Since creating the plan to eliminate the use of single-use plastics by 2025, SUNY ESF has reduced its trash weight by 34% and increased its recycling amounts by 46%. Read more »
Tipperary Hill Community Center opens, sets programming and expansion goals
The new Tipperary Hill Community Center at the former Westside Boys and Girls Club celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday morning. Read more »
The Princeton Review ranks SU, SUNY ESF among top 50 'Green Colleges'
Syracuse University and SUNY ESF placed among the top 50 "Green Colleges" in the U.S. in a survey-based ranking released on Oct. 25. Read more »
Attendees at RHA community forum discuss dorm safety, student resources
The director of programming for RHA said that the forum is open for everyone to voice their concerns so the RHA can better advocate for students. Read more »
'What's at Stake': Maxwell hosts panel focused on U.S. climate legislation, goals
A panel of Maxwell faculty evaluated the effects of a recent environmental policy in the United States at a Center for Policy Research event on Tuesday. Read more »
SU faculty share how identity impacts them at SU at DEIA forum
SU employees shared their experience in DEIA training along with how their own identity impacts their experience at SU at a Tuesday forum. Read more »
Falk dean Diane Murphy celebrated for over 40 years of commitment to SU
Falk College Dean Diane Murphy's colleagues and other community members reflect on her time at SU leading up to her retirement. Read more »
SU to continue pursuing diversity if SCOTUS bans affirmative action in admissions
SU plans to pursue diversity and equitable admissions through recruitment in the case the Supreme Court bans affirmative action in college admissions. Read more »
SA to create transparency task force aiming to hold organization accountable
The transparency task force is still in the idea phase, Bruen said during the meeting, but he and Santos hope to begin work on the initiative in the coming weeks. Read more »
SUNY temporarily waives application fees for prospective students
Prospective students can apply through the ApplySUNY online system, where they can automatically have the fees on their first five SUNY school applications waived. Read more »
