Writer: Grace Katz
Biden’s student loan relief plan is going to SCOTUS. What you need to know
President Joe Biden announced the student loan forgiveness plan on Aug. 22 of this year. Now the Supreme Court will be hearing the case in Feb. 2023 to discuss the legality of the program. Read More »
Common Council denies SU tax exemptions for Schine Student Center
The legislation, which was part of a larger tax correction for SU that was dropped, would have removed $4,860,000 from the city's tax base. Read More »
Indigenous Peoples' Day event features Native speakers, dance, vendors
The celebration was in partnership with Central New York Women of Italian and Syracuse Heritage (WISH-CNY) and the Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON), and included sponsors such as Black Artist Collective, SU Native Student Program and the Syracuse Peace Council. Read More »
SU buys properties on South Crouse Avenue, including Varsity Pizza's
SU acquired 732-40, 742, 746 and 802 South Crouse Ave. in the $12 million deal. Read More »
Alpha Chi Rho National Council closes SU chapter
The fraternity's national council announced that the decision to close the Phi Epsilon Chapter at Syracuse University went into effect on June 28. Read More »
SU physics professor Duncan Brown named vice president for research
In his new role, Brown will oversee around $100 million in research funding allocated toward different academic fields such as the natural sciences, engineering, education, social sciences and law. He will also lead the Office of Research. Read More »
Law school group helps first-generation law students
The First Generation Law Student Association collaborates with the admissions office at the College of Law to connect with applicants who identify as first-generation law students and want support during the application process. Read More »
New York state reaches $220 billion budget agreement
The Daily Orange broke down how the state resolved key issues that originally stalled the budget’s approval. Read More »
SA reports election turnout, details Registered Student Organization funding
Around 9.9% of Syracuse University’s student body voted in the spring 2022 Student Association election. Read More »
Students, allies join together advocating against sexual, relationship violence
Six different speakers discussed practices to prevent domestic violence during Take Back the Night, a global protest held on college campuses during the month of March. Read More »
City of Syracuse expands ShotSpotter system amid ethical concerns
As the Syracuse Police Department expands its ShotSpotter system, concerns about the technology’s privacy have resurfaced. Read More »
SU professor with adopted Ukrainian children aids evacuation, donation efforts
Since the Russian invasion of the country on Feb. 24, Niederhoff has been assisting the evacuation of her children’s extended family that still live in Ukraine, as well as other Ukrainian citizens. Read More »
Community groups host 1st workshop to support city's removal of Columbus statue
The event was hosted to support the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle. Read More »
Breaking down the candidates running in the spring SA election
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF’s Student Association has finalized all candidates running in the spring election for the 66th session. Read More »
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to speak at 2022 Toner Prizes ceremony
Nancy Pelosi will be the featured guest and keynote speaker for the 2022 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting. Read More »
City of Syracuse to expand ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to Northside
ShotSpotter, the audio-based gunshot detection system, will be expanding into the Northside and will go live on Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse University to consider lowering COVID-19 alert level to 'BLUE'
Syracuse University will consider lowering its COVID-19 alert level from “RED” to "BLUE" after monitoring data over the next seven to 10 days. Read More »
InclusiveU plans to expand accessibility for students with disabilities at SU
InclusiveU, a Syracuse University program enabling intellectually and developmentally disabled students to attend college, was created in 2014. Read More »
New advisory board serves as liaison between LGBTQ community, city government
The 19-member board, created on Oct. 13, 2021, will serve as a liaison between Syracuse’s LGBTQ community members and the city government to solve issues they might have. Read More »
SU acquires building from Crouse Hospital in $34 million deal
Syracuse University has acquired the Harry and Lillian Marley Education Center in a $34 million deal with Crouse Hospital. Read More »
SU's COVID-19 procedures for spring semester
Here is a rundown of all procedures that will be in place when students return from winter break. Read More »