Judicial Review Board official explains Evangelista’s conviction
Matthew VanDemark, the JRB’s chairman, spoke Friday with campus media about the investigation that took nearly three weeks to complete. Read more »
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Bird Library to remain open 24 hours for midterms
Bird Library at Syracuse University will stay open extended hours during midterms, the university has announced. Read more »
Following verdict of Evangelista investigation, Student Association needs to strengthen itself if it wants to be taken seriously
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests the Student Association promote internal accountability and engagement in order to heal the cracks of the spring semester. Read more »
Student Association President Eric Evangelista found in violation of multiple bylaws
Evangelista was found guilty of violating SA’s bylaw article 4.2, which prohibits any officer from engaging in activity that “can be perceived as coercive, underhanded or manipulative in an attempt to gain an advantage of any kind within the Student Association." Read more »
Third postponement of Evangelista decision demonstrates Judicial Review Board’s irresponsibility
The Daily Orange Editorial Board criticizes the unfulfilled promises of the Judicial Review Board in its failure to announce the decision of an investigation into Student Association President Eric Evangelista. Read more »
Student Association tables votes on two bills, discusses surveillance camera initiative
One bill would require the speaker of the assembly to attend SA meetings, while the other would make it a requirement for cabinet members to attend meetings. SA President Eric Evangelista also discussed an upcoming off-campus surveillance camera initiative. Read more »
Decision regarding investigation into Eric Evangelista delayed a 3rd time
Vice Chair of Assembly Relations Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiti said the decision has already been made but will be released “in the next couple of days” because the JRB still needs to look through some of the evidence “one more time.” Read more »
Prompted by Evangelista investigation, SA members compile new report on Assembly’s power
The report details the SA constitution and bylaws that have not been addressed during SA’s 60th session. Read more »
Student Association elects new college and school representatives at meeting
Student Association elected new representatives, discussed the investigation into President Eric Evangelista and discussed projects with the Athletic Department and Department of Public Safety. Read more »
Judicial Review Board extends Evangelista investigation for second time
The Judicial Review Board said they had needed extra time to collect more testimonies and allow more people to come forward. Read more »
Incidents prompt SA to halt expansion of menstrual product program
SA is reassessing the program’s expansion after menstrual product caddies and signs were stolen from E.S. Bird Library. Read more »
Officials remain hesitant of declaring Syracuse University 'sanctuary campus'
Concerns regarding the safety of undocumented students at Syracuse University are growing under President Donald Trump's administration. Chancellor Kent Syverud has twice declined to declare SU a sanctuary campus, but has expressed support for undocumented students. Read more »
This is what black student leadership looks like in 2017
Charles Hicks was the first black president of Student Government. Black leadership was vibrant in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement, and that hasn't changed in 49 years. Read more »
This is what black student leadership looked like in 1968
The student body elected the first black Student Government leader in 1968. Charles Hicks was the equivalent of Student Association president in his day. Read more »
Sanctuary or not, Syracuse University has a responsibility to enforce policies protecting undocumented students
Student Life columnist Aishwarya Sukesh explains the rhetoric behind the term “sanctuary campus” and why it’s the policies — not the name — that matter most to undocumented students. Read more »
Student Association passes bill urging Syracuse University to become a 'sanctuary campus'
The Student Association passed a bill Monday night urging Syracuse University to become a "sanctuary campus." The bill was originally introduced to SA in early December. Read more »
Student Association President Eric Evangelista under investigation for alleged violation of SA constitution
The violation stems from Evangelista's appointment of a public relations co-chair without opening applications to the general student body. Read more »
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposes to modernize voting procedure in the state
In an effort to modernize voting process, New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a new plan allowing early voting, automatic voter registration and same-day voter registration throughout the state. Read more »
Student Association officials clash over cabinet appointment
In their first meeting of the semester, the Syracuse University Student Association debated vacant cabinet positions and sanctuary campus bill. Read more »
Syracuse University should host panel to help students understand complexity of sanctuary campus movement
The Daily Orange Board calls on Syracuse University to host an informative panel to contextualize the implications of making SU a sanctuary campus. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud asks University Senate to examine impact of Trump's proposed immigration policies at SU
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud again said the university will not declare itself a "sanctuary campus," but noted he has encouraged the University Senate and experts to examine Trump immigration policies. Read more »
Syracuse University's new preferred name policy is a step in the right direction for trans* individuals, but the fight isn't over
Gender and Sexuality columnist Gene Wang says SU's new policy gives trans* individuals more autonomy over their identities, but argues that the university can do more to meet the needs of its trans* students. Read more »
An explanation of Syracuse University’s Student Association and its initiatives
Some past SA initiatives have included mental health awareness, a bicycle share program and an audit on all Greek life. Read more »
Uber, and its recent arrival to Syracuse, explained
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft began operating in upstate New York on June 29. Here’s everything you need to know about the revolutionary transportation apps. Read more »
