Leadership in question: Light Work's Jeffrey Hoone lacked financial transparency, former members say
Former Light Work members claimed Jeffrey Hoone awarded himself large bonuses. Hoone said the board approved the bonuses. Read more »
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Concerns and departures: The problems with the workplace culture at Light Work, according to former members
Several former Light Work staff and board members reveal flaws in Light Work’s culture under Jeffrey Hoone’s leadership Read more »
Feds will give SU $4.4 million to reimburse COVID-19 pandemic expenses
U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $4.4 million to reimburse Syracuse University's COVID-19 expenditures. Read more »
Students voice frustration with recent DEIA plan in meeting at 119 Euclid Ave
Around 30 students attended a Student Association meeting with one student saying they believe the university’s recent DEIA plan feels very performative and lacks substance. Read more »
Around 60 people gather outside Hendricks Chapel to defend abortion rights
SU students and Syracuse community members joined outside of Hendricks Chapel to defend Roe v. Wade. Read more »
DPS responds to gunshots reported near Small Road
DPS and SPD are requesting people to stay away from the area until further notice. People with information can contact DPS at 315-443-2224. Read more »
‘The Lovely Bones’ author Alice Sebold apologizes to man exonerated for her rape
Broadwater’s conviction was based on evidence from Sebold’s recognition of Broadwater and analysis of hair found at the scene. The hair analysis is now largely regarded to be a flawed and inaccurate forensic tool. Read more »
Residents of Flint, Day, Lawrinson and Sadler must get tested for COVID-19 by Friday
Syracuse University's COVID-19 Project Management Office instructed residents of Flint, Day and Lawrinson Halls via email Wednesday to get tested for COVID-19 as a result of wastewater testing. Read more »
DPS investigating anti-Semitic language on bulletin board in Lawrinson Hall
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a report of anti-Semitic language found on a bulletin board on the 7th floor of Lawrinson Hall on Tuesday. Read more »
SU junior’s start-up Fundwurx wins 2nd-place prize at regional competition
Ben Ford's start-up company, Fundwurx, won the second-place prize at Western New York Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Read more »
SU seniors research benefits of a vegetarian diet
Samantha Jezak and Olivia Templeton have been researching the effects of a vegetarian diet on humans, receiving $6,000 in funding. Read more »
Faculty, staff support SU veterans with Orange-covered door hangers
The program features roughly 120 faculty and staff — including teaching assistants — as student veteran liaisons. Read more »
SU’s Chabad House hosts annual menorah lighting Tuesday night
Chabad House at Syracuse University hosted their annual menorah lighting Tuesday night. Read more »
SU reports proportionally more new cases for employees than students in November
Only the month of September had proportionally more student cases than employee cases. There were 426 new student cases reported during the month, making up over 72% of all new student cases throughout the semester. Read more »
Student Association to implement special seats for SU's unique populations
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill to add unique population seats in their assembly, hopefully bridging gaps with underrepresented offices on campus. Read more »
SU to expand size of COVID-19 randomized testing groups
The university said it hopes this measure will give them better insight into infection level so it can best respond, if necessary. Read more »
Burton Blatt Institute makes inclusivity a top-priority
The research and training center divides its work into three different categories: gaining employment, job quality and retention, and employment reengagement, which aims to help people with disabilities re-enter the workforce. Read more »
Syracuse sees 4 days of snowfall over Thanksgiving break
The Syracuse area is down from the 8.1 average inches of total snowfall in November, with only 3.4 inches to date. Read more »
SUNY-ESF graduate workers continue appeal for better working conditions, higher pay
Graduate student workers presented a petition to ESF administration at a protest in October. Read more »
Man convicted of raping 'Lovely Bones' author Alice Sebold exonerated
Anthony Broadwater was convicted of a 1981 rape in Thornden Park, but flaws in the prosecution of the case led to a judge eventually vacating his conviction. Read more »
SU announces $150 million initiative for Manley Field House renovations
John A. Lally, a former Syracuse lineman, and his wife donated $25 million to begin the transformation of Manley Field House Read more »
Onondaga County expands booster shot eligibility to adults who feel 'at risk'
People who received either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccinations for COVID-19 must wait at least six months between their second dose and their booster dose. For those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, they must wait at least two months after their first dose. Read more »
The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career
Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read more »
University Senate members address gender-based pay inequity among faculty
The provost specifically addressed gender-based pay inequity and also committed to share the findings of the university’s periodic salary reviews. Ritter did not specify when these reviews will take place or be shared. Read more »
