Was Syracuse University’s ‘Bump the Mumps’ event an example of proactive education or campus-wide poisoning?
Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt reacts to the hyped-up “Bump the Mumps” event organized by Syracuse University. Read more »
Student Association
Professor asks Student Association to support pledge of divestment from companies that serve private prisons
Janice Dowell, a Syracuse University philosophy professor and founder of the “Divest Syracuse” movement, spoke to SA members on Monday. Read more »
Student Association members argue about Syracuse University divestment from private prisons
SA was approached to create a resolution urging SU to divest from companies that invest in private prisons. Read more »
Student Association plans Puerto Rico hurricane relief trip
A group of Syracuse University students will travel to Puerto Rico to help the island's residents recover from Hurricane Maria. Read more »
Student Association passes bill creating historian position
The historian will review and document the history of Syracuse University’s student government. Read more »
DPS answers questions on jurisdiction and parties at SA meeting
At an SA meeting, DPS held a discussion where they answered questions on their jurisdiction, shutting down parties and the safety escort program. Read more »
A roast of every Syracuse University student organization
Humor columnist Josh Feinblatt tells it like it is when it comes to SU’s campus student organizations. Read more »
Student Association members plan hurricane relief trips to Puerto Rico, Houston
The trip to Puerto Rico will be organized over Winter Break. The trip to Houston will be held this spring. Read more »
Officials confirm Schine feasibility study is part of Syracuse University’s Campus Framework plan
At a public roundtable held in early October, another official at first said the feasibility study was not part of the Campus Framework, then said “it could be.” Read more »
Student Association votes to buy more than 3,000 menstrual hygiene products for Syracuse University students
The Student Association started a free menstrual product program last year. The organization just approved another expansion of the program. Read more »
Student Association passes motions to fund football tickets and hurricane relief
Student Association, in collaboration with University Union, will split the $12,000 hurricane relief donation between Houston, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands. Read more »
Video: 44 Questions with James Franco and Angie Pati
Everything you ever wanted to know about James and Angie answered in 44 questions. Read more »
Student Association allocates $500 to menstrual health product initiative
Currently, products are only provided in certain buildings on campus in women’s restrooms. One SA chair now wants to expand the program. Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week begins, aims to destigmatize mental illness
The organizations behind Mental Health Awareness Week highlight ways they hope students get involved. Read more »
Student Association President James Franco works to advance Uber partnership
At the Monday night SA meeting, President James Franco announced potential advancements for the organization’s Uber partnership. Vice President Angie Pati also reviewed Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
SA contributes $5,000 to Mental Health Awareness Week
The organization has also contributed $5,000 in partnership with University Union to support hurricane relief. Read more »
Student Association pledges to contribute $5,000 to aid disaster relief efforts across the country
A motion was passed at SA’s Monday night meeting to contribute $5,000 from the student advancement fund to aid efforts in Texas and Florida — along with other areas that could potentially be affected by natural disasters. Read more »
Meet the Syracuse University Student Association’s 7 recently appointed committee chairs
The new committee chairs’ initiatives include the expansion of social media outreach, library hours and improvement of diversity representation on campus. Read more »
SA’s Uber pilot program gave 1,000 students discounted rides
Coupon codes for Uber rides ran out in seven hours after SA launched a ride-hailing pilot program last Friday. Read more »
You know Juice Jam, but do you know what happens behind the scenes?
Juice Jam is right around the bend, thanks to months of planning by University Union, a student-run organization at Syracuse University. Its members have been in contact with artists from across the country for the one-day music festival on South Campus. Read more »
Syracuse University to roll out safety changes in off-campus student housing areas
Security cameras and shuttles are among the safety projects expected to launch in off-campus neighborhoods this semester. Read more »
In 1st meeting of semester, Student Association votes to launch Uber partnership and confirms cabinet members
Later this week, Syracuse University students will receive a $10 coupon code for Uber rides. Read more »
James Franco and Angie Pati plan to cultivate Student Association as a 'people's government'
Last semester, rising seniors James Franco and Angie Pati were elected president and vice president, respectively, of SA’s 61st legislative session. Read more »
New SA administration finally puts tangible goals over vague buzzwords
The Daily Orange Editorial Board evaluates the goals of this year’s Student Association administration and how much it actually means to Syracuse University students. Read more »
