Francis Conole, Brandon Williams win Democratic, Republican primaries
The Associated Press called the election for Williams at 10:26 p.m. Syracuse.com then called the race for Conole at 10:58 p.m. Read more »
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Rising sophomores launch The Mexican Student Association at SU and SUNY-ESF
The Mexican Student Association hopes to bring awareness and connection to Mexican culture on SU’s campus in its first year as a registered student organization. Read more »
Activists, lawmakers split on next steps following approval of $85 million aquarium
Activists and lawmakers are working to redirect $85 in funding for an aquarium toward issues like housing instability, child poverty and lead contamination. Read more »
What you need to know to prevent monkeypox transmission on campus
Syracuse University and Onondaga County continue to monitor the potential threat monkeypox poses and prepare protocols in the event of a potential outbreak. Read more »
The Daily Orange hires business manager, fundraising manager
New hires Chris Tobin and Chris Nucerino fulfill the roles of fundraising manager and business manager at The Daily Orange. Read more »
First Monkeypox case in Onondaga County confirmed Wednesday
The county received the positive lab test Tuesday night. The health department has since notified each person who has had direct contact with the individual who tested positive. Read more »
NY-22 Democratic candidates debate climate, crypto and social safety nets
Many of the candidates agreed on environmental policy, but differed on approaches to cryptocurrency mining and social issues. Read more »
Dr. Kevin Stensberg named interim student living director
Dr. Kevin Stensberg will replace Terra Peckskamp as the new interim senior director of Student Living, according to an email sent to Syracuse University Resident Advisors on Monday. Read more »
SU buys properties on South Crouse Avenue, including Varsity Pizza's
SU acquired 732-40, 742, 746 and 802 South Crouse Ave. in the $12 million deal. Read more »
SU administrator, alumna Cerri Banks dies
Banks has also served as a member of the School of Education’s Board of Visitors since 2009, including seven years as the board’s chair. Read more »
SU to make masking optional starting Aug. 15
Masks will remain required in locations mandated by the New York State Department of Health, such as health care facilities and public transportation. Read more »
DPS reports early morning break-in at Haven Hall
DPS responded to Haven Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after two male suspects entered the building illegally. Read more »
Alpha Chi Rho National Council closes SU chapter
The fraternity's national council announced that the decision to close the Phi Epsilon Chapter at Syracuse University went into effect on June 28. Read more »
SU announces new center for policy design, implementation
The Center for Policy Design and Governance, which will be within the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, will offer instruction on and practical application of policy design and implementation. Read more »
Russian SU students face social obscurities since invasion of Ukraine
Russian SU students told The Daily Orange they have felt anger toward an oppressive Russian government while also feeling uncertain about their standing in the United States. Read more »
Over 1,000 acres of land returned to the Onondaga Nation
The agreement is part of a plan to restore and rehabilitate natural resources damaged by the release of hazardous substances, according to the statement. Read more »
'No power or autonomy': SU, SUNY-ESF students on overturning of Roe v. Wade
New York state codified Roe v. Wade in 2019 as a part of the Reproductive Health Act. Only three other states and the District of Columbia have codified the decision to protect reproductive rights, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Read more »
SU alumna Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin win New York Gubernatorial primaries
Hochul is a Buffalo native and Syracuse University alumna, where she served as the vice president of the Student Association in the late 1970s. Read more »
Local, state officials outraged following overturning of Roe v. Wade
In a press conference held at Planned Parenthood’s Syracuse Health Center Friday afternoon, central New York legislators and local leaders spoke on the controversial ruling’s impact on future generations of Americans. Read more »
Marshall Street Starbucks to close on June 23
The Daily Orange confirmed the closure with an employee. The Starbucks locations at Destiny Mall, DeWitt and Camillus will remain open. Read more »
Economic plans for upstate, mental health among final Democratic primary debate issues
Democratic gubernatorial candidates participated in the final debate of the race for governor Thursday night, two days before early voting begins. Read more »
Man struck, killed on motorized bike outside Shaw Hall
In the Syracuse Police Department’s statement, Lt. Matthew Malinowski said the man was pronounced dead at Upstate Hospital following the collision. Read more »
Around 200 SU students relocated due to 'unanticipated' amount of first-year enrollments
SU notified around 200 students assigned to live in DellPlain hall for the 2022-23 school year that they would be relocated in an email Monday. Read more »
Republican gubernatorial candidates discuss crime, abortion in sole debate
Candidates running for governor in the New York state Republican primaries discussed gun violence, abortion care and vaccine mandates in a debate Monday. Read more »
