SUNY-ESF Brave Space fosters community for underrepresented, marginalized groups
SUNY-ESF announced an anonymous $10,000 donation to their Undergraduate Student Association to fund the space in November 2021. Read more »
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City of Syracuse to expand ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to Northside
ShotSpotter, the audio-based gunshot detection system, will be expanding into the Northside and will go live on Wednesday. Read more »
Juli Boeheim robbed in Destiny USA parking lot
Juli Boeheim was reportedly robbed Tuesday afternoon while sitting in her car in a parking lot. Read more »
Fully vaccinated people no longer required to wear masks in Carrier Dome
Fully-vaccinated people will no longer be required to wear a mask in Carrier Dome beginning Wednesday. Read more »
Maxwell experts discuss ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict in panel discussion
Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs held a panel discussion Monday afternoon on the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
Common Council approves funding for mural to benefit artists impacted by COVID-19
The plan, brought to the meeting by Councilor Latoya Allen, will be funded with money given to the city by the American Rescue Plan Act. Read more »
SU to commemorate Disability Day of Mourning with event in Bird Library
On March 1, Syracuse University will observe Disability Day of Mourning with an event in Bird Library. Read more »
Hundreds of students, community members gather in solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of people gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Sunday afternoon to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in wake of Russia's invasion of the country. Read more »
SU Literacy Corps provide tutors for Syracuse schools, community groups
The Syracuse University Literacy Corps provides tutors to local school districts as well as programs such as the North Side Learning Center, Hillside and 100 Black Men of Syracuse. Read more »
Anthony Broadwater files unjust imprisonment suit against New York state
The lawsuit claims “egregious” police and prosecutorial misconduct leading up to the trial and seeks $50 million for unjust conviction and imprisonment and a list of damages. Read more »
Beginning to understand road salts’s impact on watersheds in Syracuse
Cornell Cooperative Extension educator Camille Marcotte recommends residents take more proactive steps to reduce the amount of salt they use on their personal property. Read more »
Gallery: Hundreds gather outside Tipperary Hill in support of Ukraine at prayer service
On Sunday, members of the Syracuse community gathered at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church for a prayer service for Ukraine. Hundreds joined in solidarity against the violence affecting a country that holds a special place in their hearts. Read more »
New York state to lift statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday the state will lift the statewide mask requirement in schools effective Wednesday. Read more »
THE ONE: Joe Biden's 1st wife Neilia Biden shaped his life, career while at Syracuse
One of the most significant stories about Joe Biden is the lesser-told one about his first wife Neilia. Using the same tactics she practiced on her students, the CNY native mentored Biden during the time in Syracuse together. Read more »
Chuck Schumer calls for reduced insulin price, reacts to Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will call for a Senate vote in March to reduce the cost of insulin from $200-$600 per prescription to a cap of $35. Read more »
17 local football players awarded as ‘Unsung Hero’ for service, volunteering
The group of 17 varsity football players received one of Syracuse University’s 2022 Unsung Hero awards. Read more »
SGEU advocates for unionization of SU's Graduate Student Organization
Graduate student unions have already organized across the country at institutions such as Columbia University, and SGEU hopes to replicate that at SU. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud raises concerns about Russian-Ukrainian conflict's impact on the university
Chancellor Kent Syverud said the recent Russian-Ukrainian conflict may be a potential challenge for the university community during the University Senate meeting. Read more »
David Bruen, Adia Santos announce bid for SA president, vice president
The campaign collected the necessary 500 signatures to run for their respective positions, Bruen told The Daily Orange in a statement. Read more »
State AG says Green National must address tenant living conditions or face $300,000 fine
In the agreement, Green National, a real estate management company owned by Troy and Tim Green, will pay a $300,000 penalty, of which all but $50,000 will be suspended if all terms of the agreement are fulfilled within 60 days. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read more »
17 SU departments earn Research Excellence Doctoral Funding
Syracuse University’s Graduate School announced the 17 academic departments that won Research Excellence Doctoral Funding for the next three academic years. Read more »
