SA petition will provide a platform for dining hall food quality concerns
SA also passed a bill acknowledging the need for more female representation in the university for fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
Student Association
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read more »
SA passes 2 election bills, recognizes Black History Month
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more »
Student Association to continue funding trolley trips to grocery stores
The bill allocates $5,391.90 for the trolleys to transport students. The grocery runs will occur six times during the semester, twice each to Walmart, Target and Wegmans. Read more »
SA president, VP achieved some campaign promises, affirm more work to be done
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort, president and vice president of Syracuse University’s Student Association, created a number of campaign promises which they pursued this fall semester. Read more »
Search committee down to 6 candidates to replace DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado
Syracuse University is in the process of selecting a new chief of the Department of Public Safety following the retirement of Bobby Maldonado, who currently holds the position. Read more »
Students call for transparency in FYS 101, inclusion of #NotAgainSU protests
SU undergraduate students critiqued the stark similarities between SEM 100 and FYS 101 throughout the semester, saying there were little to no changes between the two courses. Read more »
Future SA town halls to address campus safety, DEIA plan concerns
Syracuse University’s Student Association has hosted two town hall meetings in the fall 2021 semester. Read more »
FYS 101 shares fall 2022 objectives amid student concerns over course content
The virtual meeting educated graduate students on course objectives for the fall 2022 semester and how to apply to be an instructor amid pushes for changes to the curriculum. Read more »
SA calls for University Senate to rescind Rudy Giuliani's honorary degree
In previous years, students have expressed their disappointment with Giuliani speaking at the commencement ceremony for the class of 2002 and for receiving the honorary degree. Read more »
SA committee suggests more transparency, FYS 101 reform in SU's DEIA plan
Syracuse University’s Student Association spent four weeks gathering student feedback on SU’s DEIA plan and submitted a list of recommendations. Read more »
Students voice frustration with recent DEIA plan in meeting at 119 Euclid Ave
Around 30 students attended a Student Association meeting with one student saying they believe the university’s recent DEIA plan feels very performative and lacks substance. Read more »
Student Association to implement special seats for SU's unique populations
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill to add unique population seats in their assembly, hopefully bridging gaps with underrepresented offices on campus. Read more »
The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career
Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read more »
SA discusses test-optional admissions, DEIA plan
SA discussed a new community engagement project called Thankful for Syracuse Food Drive, which will collect nonperishable food items for local food banks. Read more »
SU prolongs DEIA draft plan review period to Dec. 3
Syracuse University released its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility draft plan in October, and its review and feedback process was extended to Dec. 3. Read more »
Breaking down SU's 5-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility plan
Syracuse University’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility five-year plan draft was released on Oct. 18, and its review period ends on Monday. Read more »
Students express concerns with Title IX, SU’s handling of sexual assault
During SU’s Student Association's town hall Wednesday, students expressed their anger and frustration around the university’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plan released in mid-October. Read more »
SU sophomore raises mental health awareness with Bandana Project
Elizabeth Kot started an SU chapter of the Bandana Project after an anorexia diagnosis over the summer forced her to develop strategies to cope with her own mental health. Read more »
SA will add unique population seats to increase representation on campus
Elections for the unique population seats will be held at the beginning of the spring 2022 semester. SA plans to release more information on the voting process in the near future. Read more »
SA is not satisfied with SU's diversity and inclusion draft plan
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed how the draft of the university's DEIA plan lacks transparency. Read more »
2 student organizations push for Giuliani's SU law degree to be rescinded
Giuliani’s degree drew protests from SU community members in 2002, when he was invited to the commencement ceremony, and in the past year following his attempts to undermine the 2020 presidential election. Read more »
SA establishes committee that will review SU's diversity and inclusion plan
SA announced another town hall will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The town hall will be open to all students. They did not specify what the town hall’s topic would focus on. Read more »
For SA, providing menstrual hygiene products on SU's campus is easier said than done
After the pandemic, Student Association stopped supplying dispensers across campus, but they said they hope to restart the program with Syracuse University administration. Read more »
