Writer: Griffin Uribe Brown
Post Malone successfully debuts country sound with help from star-studded supporting cast
Post Malone’s new album, "F-1 Trillion" signals the rapper's transition into country music. With his new song releases with popular country artists and consistent lyrics, the album proved to be another hit. Read More »
Spurred by memes and social media trends, Charli xcx, Billie Eilish’s sounds dominate summer 2024
Summer 2024 has brought music hits appealing to a range of listeners. From new pop albums to artists resurfacing their music, there are plenty of tunes to enjoy before the season’s end. Read More »
9-story apartment building on University Avenue approved by city of Syracuse
The Syracuse Planning Commission approved plans for a new apartment on University Avenue — under a half-mile north of Syracuse University. Read More »
Addicting production, storytelling on ‘Charm’ represents Clairo at her best
Clairo's third studio album, "Charm," builds beyond her signature bedroom pop sound. With masterful production and addicting melodies, it’s her best work yet. Read More »
‘The Bear’ struggles to hit previous highs, resolve storylines in new season
Season three of “The Bear” left many storylines unresolved and created new ones that remain open going into the fourth season. However, our screentime columnist argues that the show still has beautiful moments. Read More »
Lois Agnew appointed as SU interim provost, vice chancellor
SU has appointed Lois Agnew to the interim provost position, an announcement which came days after Gretchen Ritter said she would step down. Read More »
Syracuse Tenant Union’s ‘grassroots’ efforts emphasize tenant rights, landlord accountability
Palmer Harvey created a housing task force at Southside Tomorrow’s Neighborhoods Today after hearing about Syracuse’s lead issues. Read More »
Percent of SU tenured, tenure-track faculty declined this year, Faculty Census finds
According to Syracuse University’s Senate, the percentage of tenured and tenure-track professors dropped from 50.1% in 2022 to 49.5% in 2023. Read More »
Syracuse University announces 2025 Senior Class Marshals
As marshals, Mark Nzasi and Yifan “Ivan” Shen will lead their class during commencement and recommend the speaker. Read More »
Jim Boeheim to receive honorary degree at 2024 commencement ceremony
Former Syracuse University men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim and four others will receive an honorary degree during SU’s 2024 commencement. Read More »
Over 20 university senators petition for ‘special meeting’ following Falk renaming
Before Syracuse University’s Senate’s final meeting of the semester began Wednesday, 24 senators signed a petition calling for a “special meeting" about the renaming of the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. At the meeting, Provost Gretchen Ritter also discussed SU's African American Studies department. Read More »
Syracuse Common Council votes against Israel-Hamas ceasefire resolution
Common Councilor At-Large Chol Majok was the only councilor to vote in favor of a resolution to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Read More »
‘No clarity': Maxwell to continue admissions pause on social science Ph.D. program to ‘reimagine’
The Maxwell School's social science program has not been admitting applicants for two years. Students were made aware in March. Read More »
SU club curling’s regional championship win foreshadows an ‘optimistic’ future
Most of Syracuse's club curling players joined with little to no curling experience. Yet this season, they won regionals and traveled to the 2024 United States Curling Association’s National Championship. Read More »
SU undergrads struggle to access grocery stores, pharmacies, survey finds
A survey found that Syracuse University respondents find it difficult to access personal need items found at pharmacies or grocery stores. Read More »
SU purchases Hotel Skyler Syracuse
Syracuse University purchased the Hotel Skyler to keep a hotel close to university property after converting the Sheraton Hotel. Read More »
College of Law announces Housing Clinic for fall 2024
SU's College of Law will offer a housing clinic for the fall 2024 semester which will provide more opportunities for law students. Read More »
Newhouse announces Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer as 2024 Toner Prize winners
Newhouse named Washington Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer as 2024 Toner Prize recipients for excellence in national and local reporting, respectively. The prizes were established to honor late Newhouse alumnus Robin Toner, the first-ever woman national political correspondent of The New York Times. Read More »
Syverud gives construction timeline for Ostrom Ave. residence hall at USen meeting
At Wednesday's USen meeting, Chancellor Kent Syverud confirmed that the new residence hall on Ostrom Ave. will begin "later this year." Read More »
Students, faculty share feedback on university academic freedom statement
Members of the “Syracuse Statement” working group held open forums Tuesday to collect input on SU's developing academic freedom statement. Read More »
Maurice Brown addresses community housing concerns in town hall
Attendees at the town hall on Monday raised concerns regarding landlord abuse and lack of enforcements and new affordable housing projects. Read More »
GSO discusses academic freedom, passes amended constitution
At its Wednesday meeting, Syracuse University's Graduate Student Organization discussed free speech and academic freedom. GSO's Senate also passed an amended constitution. Read More »
Explaining USen’s reimagined committee layout
Syracuse University's Senate will operate differently beginning in August 2024. It passed its first resolution to merge several committees. Read More »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read More »