The top 5 feminist moments of 2016, as told from Syracuse University’s campus
Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat gives her take on 2016's defining five moments of feminism on and around Syracuse University's campus. Read more »
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Here are the top 10 Syracuse news stories of 2016
From the controversial construction of the $6 million SU promenade to the murder of an SU student, here is a look at some of the biggest news stories concerning Syracuse during this calendar year. Read more »
Preferred name policy officially coming to Syracuse University in spring
The function allowing community members to indicate their preferred names will be available through MySlice on Jan. 3. The policy has long been pushed for by SU's Student Association. Read more »
SA's accomplishments under Eric Evangelista and Joyce LaLonde 'commendable,' but certain initiatives shouldn't lose momentum
The Daily Orange Editorial Board gives its takes on SA's progress under President Eric Evangelista and Vice President Joyce LaLonde this semester and what initiatives deserve attention heading into the spring. Read more »
Student Association president, vice president reflect on 1st semester in roles
Initiatives SA pursued included bikes being made available for undergraduate students, Remote Access for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and coordinating Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
Student Association contemplates a bill on making Syracuse University sanctuary campus
Student Association is discussing a bill making Syracuse University sanctuary campus. Read more »
Undocumented students look to Syracuse University to fight Trump’s promised immigration agenda
Amid Donald Trump's promises to reverse the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, college campuses across the United States have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented students. Read more »
SU BusTime app looks to gain popularity during next semester
Student Association Co-Chair of Student Life Anjani Ladhar has worked on many initiatives, including an application through the Syracuse University mobile app called SU BusTime. Read more »
Student Association seeks opinion on integration of international students
Syracuse University’s Student Association members talked about the university’s Internationalization Council and how to better support international students on campus. Read more »
Student Association offers bus service to cities for Thanksgiving break
The Student Association has arranged bus rides to several cities in the Northeast as Syracuse University students head their homes for Thanksgiving break. Read more »
SA Finance Board announces budget appeals
There was $214,692.83 requested within the appeal process, however only $95,939.44 were available by the finance board. Read more »
Student Association Finance Board cuts funding for some campus publications
Student Association Finance Board’s spring 2017 budget allocation has resulted in some on-campus publications at Syracuse University being asked to make significant changes. Read more »
Student Association president, others highlight the importance to vote in meeting
On Tuesday, buses will send students to Toomey Abbott Circle at Toomey Abbott Towers and Drumlins Country Club, two polling locations for students living in on-campus dorms. SA President Eric Evangelista on Monday stressed the importance of voting. Read more »
Engineering students can now access desktop computers at Link Hall remotely
Syracuse University's Student Association launched a new program on Friday that will give up to 30 students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science access to a Link Hall desktop from their personal computers. Read more »
SU Athletics, student organizations should work together to find game attendance solutions
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains why SU Athletics shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that, at it’s core, ticketing is also a student issue. Read more »
Student Association assembly approves finance board's budget allocations for student organizations
The finance board had to work to best allocate the funds to the organizations, Comptroller Malik Evans said, since only $635,000 was available. Organizations whose budgets are rejected, including due to missing their budget meeting, have the ability to appeal to the finance board. Read more »
Syracuse University’s free speech policies are open for public comment
Syracuse University announced Monday the public is welcome to comment on its free speech policies on a website through Nov. 18. Read more »
SA's free menstrual product initiative starts small, proves smart
The Daily Orange Editorial Board agrees that Syracuse University’s Student Association has rightfully introduced free menstrual products into academic buildings. Read more »
Student Association to launch free hygiene products this week
All of the tampons and pads have been provided and paid for by SA, within their student advancement budget, making them free to students. Read more »
SA to provide free tampons, pads in some bathrooms on SU campus
Student Association to provide free menstrual hygiene products in some bathrooms across the Syracuse University campus. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student explains camera initiative proposal
Alexander Lynch, a Syracuse University alumnus, has been working with the Student Association to introduce cameras in SU's surrounding off-campus neighborhood. Eight cameras will be installed down Euclid Avenue as the first phase of this project. Read more »
Student Association meeting discusses off-campus security camera, other initiatives
Off-campus security camera and providing buses to polling stations were among agenda discussed during a Student Association meeting on Monday night. Read more »
Elect Her provides useful tools for women in government
The Elect Her four and a half hour workshop provided female students with skills and resources to help them score government positions. Read more »
Student Association meeting highlights launch of various initiatives
With many different initiatives launched in the past week, Vice President Joyce LaLonde updated the voting members on what has been going on. Read more »
