SU encourages eligible people to receive COVID-19 booster shots
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, encouraged members of the SU community to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 booster shot if eligible. Read more »
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to reintroduce federal gun trafficking legislation
Gillibrand was confident that the bill would get the bipartisan support necessary to reach the required threshold of votes this time around. Read more »
Students concerned over safety while running around SU campus
Students said that recent break-ins on South campus have sparked concerns over running in and around Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse to install wider speed bumps with goal of improving pedestrian safety
The city will analyze speeds at five locations through the fall to determine if they should continue or expand the program. Read more »
SU's University College renamed to College of Professional Studies
Syracuse University’s University College changed its name to the College of Professional Studies after the Board of Trustees approved the change last May. Read more »
Black Civil War veterans honored at Oakwood Cemetery on Saturday
Jameson, originally from Syracuse, enlisted in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, which was the first African American troop in the Civil War. Recruitment for the regiment began in February 1863. Read more »
Gallery: Students gather for vigil in solidarity with sexual assault survivors
Stand With Survivors SU (SWSSU) held a candlelight vigil in solidarity with sexual assault survivors. The vigil was held on the stairs of Hall of Languages, where attendees gathered and listened to survivors tell their stories. Read more »
How federal DACA ruling impacts undocumented immigrants in Syracuse
In this episode of The Daily Orange podcast, we discuss a federal DACA ruling, the 2021 Lockerbie Scholars and how to find off-campus housing for next year. Read more »
Many former Skyhall II residents express frustration over unexpected relocation
Students who had originally been living in Skyhall II were moved across campus, causing confusion and frustration. Read more »
Syracuse University rises 43 spots to 113 in Forbes’ 2021 national college ranking
SU was judged on various factors in the rankings by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report and the Wall Street Journal. Read more »
Students mistrust SU transportation services after Centro reduces schedule
South Campus residents, who mostly rely on Centro buses for travel to Main Campus, are concerned after the agency announced they would stop running routes past 8 p.m. Read more »
Syverud addresses protests, worries about COVID-19 at University Senate meeting
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed recent protests and COVID-19 concerns on Syracuse University’s campus in the first University Senate meeting on Wednesday. Read more »
17-year-old arrested in connection to South Campus burglary on Wednesday
A teenager was arrested after attempting to steal a car owned by a resident of a South Campus apartment. Read more »
SU places Phi Kappa Theta on probation, Lambda Upsilon Lambda on investigative status
Phi Kappa Theta was found responsible for violations of the Code of Student Conduct as well as Fraternity and Sorority Affairs policies. Read more »
Hundreds protest outside IFC chapter houses Tuesday alleging sexual assault
Protesters initially gathered at Psi Upsilon but their numbers grew as they visited other fraternities on Comstock and Walnut Avenues. Read more »
'I feel very much in the dark': SU sends students to OCC for COVID-19 isolation
O.C.C. kept Shapero Hall empty throughout the fall 2020, spring 2021 and fall 2021 semesters to use it “solely for quarantine purposes.” Now, SU students have been sent to isolate there. Read more »
Students from red states experience false judgements about their political beliefs
Coming to Syracuse University from Texas, Madison Lamont, a sophomore forensic science and psychology student, faced a new challenge: being judged based on where she was from. Read more »
Shaw Hall introduces a Living Learning Community for architecture students
More than 60 students indicated their interest in the new LLC during the housing selection process, while 38 students — both domestic and international — were selected to participate in its pilot year. Read more »
SU employees donated more to Democratic candidates than other parties in 2021
Of the donations made by SU employees, 71% went to Democratic groups, 26% went to Republican groups and the remaining 3% were to unaffiliated groups. Read more »
SA hopes to fill 33 out of 47 vacant seats during upcoming election
SA President David Bruen said he wants to expand the endowment fund to allow more members to receive stipends. Read more »
How will COVID-19 vaccine mandates affect Syracuse businesses?
President Joe Biden has announced plans to tie employment status to COVID-19 vaccination at private companies with 100 or more workers as part of nationwide mandates. Read more »
Some faculty call for online class options, stricter COVID-19 protocols
The Daily Orange spoke to 12 members of the faculty and staff at SU, and they reflected on COVID-19 protocols and in-person learning. Read more »
Gov. Kathy Hochul praises Class of 2020 graduates for their endurance during pandemic
Hochul, who graduated from SU in 1980, said her time at SU had a “profound influence” on both her rise to the position of governor and the person she became on that journey. Read more »
Indigenous students say flying Haudenosaunee flag is step in right direction for SU
Among other commitments regarding SU's Indigenous community announced in August, the university said that it would fly the Haudenosaunee flag at the National Veterans Resource Center. Read more »
