Possible 3-year housing requirement sparks concern among student leaders
SU is in the midst of a housing review meant to assess how to enhance the on-campus student experience. Read more »
Student Association
SA hopes to improve financial aid resources for students
Vice President Sameeha Saied outlined the organization’s plans to connect with SU financial aid offices at SA’s Monday meeting. Read more »
Participating in STI screenings breaks down harmful stigmas
Gender and Sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that more students should attend STI screening offered by the university. Read more »
SA explains how students can provide input
While the ability to provide public comment is stated in SA’s bylaws and has been in practice for years, SA’s relocation from Schine Student Center to the Women’s Building has created communication problems. Read more »
SA debates subsiding student fee for bike sharing program
A main concern right now is whether funding a bike program would be worth the cost. Read more »
Student Association president urges SU to release more information about Commencement 2020
Mertikas cited a number of key concerns that she would bring to the University, including safety, accessibility, parking, space availability and contingency plans in the event of inclement weather. Read more »
SA elects members to Assembly, Finance Board
SA President Mackenzie Mertikas expressed excitement to begin working with the new class of representatives. Read more »
Student Association to vote on STI testing initiative
Get Yourself Tested will provide free STI screenings to SU students on four occasions throughout the year, split evenly between the fall and spring semesters. Read more »
SA gives feedback on campus accessibility
HirePotential, Inc., a Syracuse consulting group, visited SA as part of Syracuse University’s disability services audit report. Read more »
Student Association plans Mental Health Awareness Week
The week is set to begin on Oct. 7. Read more »
Student Association comptroller promises transparency
Omosa was elected as Student Association comptroller in April. Read more »
SA establishes mental health as early priority
Student Association President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied announced plans to promote and expand support networks for student health and well-being. Read more »
SA leaders Mertikas, Saied discuss initiatives, vision for fall semester
A change in SA bylaws allowed the president and vice president to work work in full capacity over the summer. Read more »
Barnes Center at the Arch to open fall semester
The Arch will feature rock climbing walls, an esports gaming room and pet therapy. Read more »
Mertikas and Saied sworn in as Student Association president, vice president
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied won the Student Association election for president and vice president on April 11. Read more »
Incoming SA president, vice president prepare for new roles
Elected SA president and vice president will make preparation for the next SA legislation their primary focus over the summer. Read more »
Report: Student Association comptroller campaign found guilty of violating bylaws
Eduardo Gomez’s campaign for Student Association comptroller was suspended less than 30 minutes before polls closed on SA election night. Read more »
SU names 2020 class marshals
Juniors Serena Omo-Lamai and Kyle Rosenblum were named as class marshals for the Class of 2020. Read more »
Student Association elects new speaker of the assembly
Sophomores Lilly Umana and Taylor Grosso were elected as speaker of the assembly and recorder, respectively Read more »
SA campaign investigations are ongoing more than a week after elections
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied were elected as president and vice president shortly after midnight on Friday, April 13. Read more »
‘You Otto Run’ 5K to fundraise for Syracuse refugee community
In the second year of the “You Otto Run’ 5K, SU Senior Valentino King is hoping to improve on a successful race from last year. Hoping to continue his efforts that to raised funds for refugees, King also is trying to make sure the 5K continues happening every spring well into the future. Read more »
SA members address election controversy
The chair of SA’s elections board responded to allegations that the results of the SA election were rigged in favor of a comptroller candidate. Read more »
SA presidential candidates reflect on campaigns and low voter turnout
Presidential candidates Mackenzie Mertikas and Ryan Golden said they expected voter turnout to be higher in the SA election. Read more »
SA president, vice president encourage SU students to vote in election
: Current Student Association President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum encourage SU students to vote in this year’s SA election. Read more »
