Growing algae blooms in Skaneateles Lake pose threat to 140,000 residents
The lake is usually considered one of the cleanest Finger Lakes, but recently indicated an emergence of the neurotoxin microcystis. Read more »
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SU creates SyracuseServes program to provide benefits, support to veterans
Syracuse founded the program in June to help veterans get benefits to keep their families financially, physically and emotionally supported. Read more »
Mayor Walsh joins over 60 mayors in commitment to promote racial equity
The commitment works towards minimizing institutional racism and systemic inequalities and acknowledges the disadvantages many communities of color have faced. Read more »
DPS identifies 2 people reportedly connected to recent bias incidents
DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado updated the university community about three bias incident investigations in a campus-wide email on Tuesday. Read more »
What Hendricks Chapel’s full return to in-person services means for SU community
Hendricks Chapel has had to follow the university's COVID-guidelines and will resume in-person service this fall. Read more »
SA plans to fund resources for students, families affected by Hurricane Ida
SU's Student Association announced Monday night that they plan to provide resources and organizations for hurricane relief. Read more »
Maxwell School’s X Lab merges university research with public sector
Despite its possibility to have a large impact, the X Lab community is small, with just a handful of undergraduate and graduate researchers. Read more »
SU COVID-19 testing center will be located at Carrier Dome weekdays
The Carrier Dome will serve as the university's on-campus COVID-19 testing center on weekdays starting this Wednesday. Read more »
SU tuition increase for 2021-22 year leaves some students feeling frustrated
Syracuse University raised tuition by 3% for the 2021-22 school year despite the pandemic and student concerns. Read more »
Here are 5 news stories you may have missed this summer
From Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation to a new campus masking policy, here are some of the most prominent stories The Daily Orange covered this summer. Read more »
It's more than just the honey: SU’s Bee Orange raises environmental awareness
Bee Orange at Syracuse University aims to protect pollinator habitats and increase environmental awareness. Read more »
#NotAgainSU encourages students, faculty to go on strike over in-person classes
#NotAgainSU encouraged students and faculty to strike from in-person classes until an online option is available. Read more »
SA leadership plans to improve student advocacy, visibility
While they have seen slow progress towards bigger initiatives like their climate sustainability plan when talking to administrators, Bruen said staff and faculty seem open to making changes to help their cause. Read more »
SU switches to ‘RED’ level of mask-wearing, requires masks indoors
Everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status or campus alert level, must wear masks on public transit or while visiting any health care facility. This includes the SU Shuttle, the Barnes Center at The Arch and the Kimmel Testing Center. Read more »
Vehicle stolen from a driveway on Ackerman Avenue early Saturday morning
A vehicle was reportedly stolen from a driveway in the 900 block of Ackerman Avenue early Saturday morning, according to DPS. Read more »
150+ faculty call for stricter COVID-19 prevention measures at SU
The letter, which was circulated to faculty members in a majority of SU’s schools and colleges, urges SU’s administration to re-implement strict indoor mask-wearing guidance, extensive student testing and social distancing enforcement. Read more »
Pedestrian hit by vehicle outside Ernie Davis Hall early Friday morning
The pedestrian involved with the collision told authorities that he was not hurt and was taken away from the scene by ambulance for minor injuries. Read more »
Students, faculty who test positive for COVID-19 must quarantine for 10 days
Vaccinated people who are exposed to COVID-19 and are asymptomatic can choose to wear a mask for 14 days following the exposure or take a COVID-19 test three to five days after exposure and wear a mask until the test results are available. Read more »
DPS investigating offensive graffiti found in Shaw Hall
DPS is investigating offensive graffiti found on a whiteboard in Shaw Hall. The graffiti has since been removed. Read more »
What SU’s fall 2021 COVID-19 testing protocols are
Testing for unvaccinated SU faculty, staff and students will occur in Kimmel Dining Hall. The university will continue to provide testing for all campus community members, including employees’ family members, regardless of vaccination status. Read more »
7 SU cultural organizations aiming to build community for students of color
There are a variety of cultural organizations that are designed to help students of color and those with a profound interest in learning about different cultures find their community on campus. Read more »
SU extends Schine hours in effort to make better replacement for Kimmel
Kimmel Hall will be used as SU's COVID-19 testing center, as the university had always planned to close Kimmel Food Court following the re-opening of Schine. Read more »
Lawsuit alleges SU’s website fails to meet federal accessibility standards
The lawsuit, filed by a prospective SU student, alleges that the university's website fails to meet federal accessibility standards. Read more »
SU overlooked Conrad Mainwaring's sex abuse of underage boys, lawsuit claims
Mainwaring has been accused of sexually abusing former SU students and athletes, and four lawsuits have been filed against the university. Read more »
