Man yells anti-LGBTQ comment at Syracuse University students on Walnut Place
This is the second bias incident reported at SU this semester. Read more »
Writer archives: Michael Sessa
Jorge Jimenez’s estate sues Boeheim, SU after fatal 2019 crash
The lawsuit alleges that Boeheim was negligent, driving an SU-owned vehicle at a high rate of speed leading up to the crash. Read more »
SU restricts in-person activities, will move all classes online starting Nov. 16
SU made the decision due to rising COVID-19 cases in the central New York region. Read more »
SU won’t stream, record in-person classes spring semester
SU will not stream or record in-person classes as it did for the fall 2020 semester. Read more »
Passenger on Centro bus route to and from SU tests positive for COVID-19
Health department investigators are working to identify anyone the rider came in close contact with. Read more »
SU petitions to modify purpose of scholarship funds to support Falk students
SU filed petitions in court to modify the purpose of four endowment funds, some set aside for the School of Nursing, which closed nearly 14 years ago. Read more »
SUNY-ESF delays start of in-person spring 2021 semester to February
SUNY schools will delay the start of in-person classes until February and require students get COVID-19 testing upon their return. Read more »
Rep. Katko files lawsuit to gain more oversight on absentee ballot count
Katko, a Republican, was leading Dana Balter by about 55,000 votes by the end of Election Day. Read more »
Some professors cancel class, adjust plans to reduce Election Day stress
Some professors canceled or adjusted class as votes from this year's election continue to be counted. Read more »
Syracuse voters feel safe voting in person despite rise in COVID-19 cases
Despite risks stemming from an increase in coronavirus cases across Onondaga County, voters said they felt safe at the polls Tuesday. Read more »
Chancellor Syverud announces 2020-21 Council on Diversity and Inclusion
The council features representatives from a variety of disciplines and offices at SU. Read more »
Working at polls strengthens faculty members' sense of civic duty
First-time faculty poll workers and returning employees said the experience strengthens their sense of civic duty and teaches them about election security. Read more »
Equipment causes delays at Huntington Hall polling place as polls open in Syracuse
Some of the city's polling places were already busy minutes after they opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday. Chancellor Kent Syverud was among the first voters at Huntington Hall. Read more »
County warns of Centro passenger who tested positive for COVID-19
Health department investigators are working to identify anyone the rider came in close contact with and will reach out to them. Read more »
New York implements testing, quarantine procedure for travelers
The state will now require test COVID-19 tests and quarantine for people traveling to New York. Read more »
SU will create its own coronavirus saliva testing laboratory
Under the new plan, the university would continue to partner with Upstate Medical University for testing while also maintaining its own saliva testing facilities. Read more »
LaShan Lovelace hopes to strengthen diversity initiatives, equity at SU
In this new role, LaShan Lovelace will work with SU administrators and staff to create and expand diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read more »
Former student sues SU after expulsion over sexual assault allegations
A former student claims that the sexual assault allegations that led to his expulsion were part of a "homophobic panic." Read more »
2 men die after separate shootings near University Neighborhood
The locations of the two shootings are a 10 minute walk apart. Read more »
Professors redesign, cancel midterm exams due to online learning
Some Syracuse University professors redesigned midterm projects and exams this semester while others abandoned them altogether. Read more »
SU students, faculty hope some fall semester changes will become long term
Some SU faculty and students hope certain changes due to the pandemic will stick around. Read more »
SU will reopen fitness centers, resume some in-person activities
University-sponsored in-person student activities, as well as those hosted by student organizations, can resume as long as attendance is limited to 25 people or fewer. Read more »
Students with disabilities are still facing obstacles in online classes
Some students with disabilities have faced pushback from professors when asking for accommodations. Read more »
Syracuse city schools struggle to provide students access to daily meals
Since suspending in-person classes in March, the district has worked with community organizations to provide thousands of meals for its students. Read more »
