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SU student files lawsuit against university for mishandling investigation into Jacob Cohen sexual assault case
A Syracuse University student filed a lawsuit against the university this week over its handling of its investigation into former SU student Jacob Cohen, who previously pled guilty to sexual abuse against the lawsuit’s filer and her roommate in their dorm room in 2020. Read More »
‘Dara’s inner circle versus everybody else’: How Syracuse University marketing turned toxic
Since Dara Royer joined SU, employees have voiced grievances to the university regarding Royer to little to no response. Read More »
Graduate union hosts 'Teach-In,' lays out organizing process
Graduate students shared personal stories of how funding wasn't adequate for supporting themselves and their families while also working full-time. Read More »
Supreme Court to hear second case against Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a second case against President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan. Read More »
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SU issues requests to maintain relationship with Vera House
SU is requesting that Vera House place a member of university administration, most likely a person trained in victim support, on its governing board. Read More »
Former Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. named next SUNY chancellor
John B. King Jr. is currently the president of The Education Trust, a nonprofit organization advocating for the “academic achievement of all students" and is now set to be the next chancellor for the SUNY system. Read More »
Former SU student Jacob Cohen pleads guilty to rape, 'attempted sex abuse' of 2 students
Cohen will go to jail for six months following his sentencing set for March of 2023, but until then will remain free on bail. Read More »
Students rally outside HBC in rain and wind in support of ongoing protests in Iran
The students at the rally also came together to sing songs in in Farsi. Read More »
SU's independent appeals board regarding DPS conduct welcomes 1st cases
The board was created after a recommendation from former Attorney General Loretta Lynch's February 2021 report on DPS. Read More »
Boburmirzo ‘Bob’ Sharipov remembered for his comforting humor, wit
Sharipov's brother, Abdulaziz, described Sharipov's time at SU was the best three years of his life. Read More »
Junior Falk College student dies in car accident
Sharipov was driving with two other people when the accident occurred. One of the other two passengers died in the accident. Read More »
Barnes Center to host student HPV vaccine clinic on Nov. 15
Only 39.9% of 18-26 year-olds were vaccinated for HPV in 2018. The Barnes Center is holding a HPV vaccine clinic on Tuesday to provide information surrounding the vaccine. Read More »
After 2 days, the NY-22 election is still too close to call
Polls in September and October bounced between Conole and Williams, and now after two days, the race is still too close to call. Read More »
Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul elected New York state governor
Kathy Hochul was named New York state governor by the NBC decision desk. Read More »
Common Council approves construction of concert venue below Parthenon Books
The Syracuse Common Council approved a special permit for a new music venue, and approved $444,000 of funding from ARPA to support DBEs in construction. Read More »
Data shows NY-22 race will be a close one, even with noticeable spending gap
Political science professors at Syracuse said the nationalization of the midterm races has led to significant funding contributions from national PACs to local elections. Read More »
Falk dean Diane Murphy celebrated for over 40 years of commitment to SU
Falk College Dean Diane Murphy's colleagues and other community members reflect on her time at SU leading up to her retirement. Read More »
Syracuse ranked among 50 'rattiest' cities for 6th consecutive year
Orkin listed Syracuse as the city with the 42nd highest number of rodent treatments in 2022 in its annual ranking of the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. Read More »
What to know heading into election day in Syracuse
People can request an absentee ballot to vote in the Nov. 8 elections in New York state until Oct. 24. Read More »
SU reports under 20 student COVID cases for second-straight week
SU reported 6 fewer COVID-19 cases than the week prior as of Oct. 22. Read More »
SU to remove Coker twins' archives at family's request
On Oct. 11, The D.O. reported that the twins sent letters to their family containing antisemitic language and a swastika. Read More »