SU will offer free transportation for students traveling to certain cities
The University will provide a free bus ride to cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington D.C. starting Nov. 14. Read more »
Writer archives: Abby Weiss
Howie Hawkins unsurprised by election results, hopeful for Green Party
This was Hawkins’ 25th campaign — and loss — for public office. Read more »
New York leaders celebrate historic breakthroughs of Biden, Harris victory
New York state leaders mentioned Biden’s connection to Syracuse and congratulated Harris for combating racial and gender barriers. Read more »
SU avoids campus lockdown by 2 positive coronavirus tests
If the university had just 2 more positive tests, it would have had to move classes online. Read more »
Walsh enters quarantine for 2nd time after possible coronavirus exposure
Walsh entered quarantine after learning he had come into contact with a city employee who tested positive for COVID-19. Read more »
Students anxiously await final election results the day after polls close
Some Syracuse University students were anxious waiting for elections results to come in. Read more »
Dana Balter won’t concede race to Katko, wants absentee ballot count
New York state will not start counting absentee ballots until Nov. 9. Read more »
College of Arts and Sciences staff member dies
Michael Brandt was an electronics engineer in the SU chemistry department. Read more »
Syracuse resident Howie Hawkins is running for president. Winning isn't the goal.
Howie Hawkins, presidential nominee for the Green Party, which he co-founded, currently lives in Syracuse. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 99 new coronavirus cases, highest recorded
The increase comes after two coronavirus clusters emerged among Syracuse University students Read more »
Syracuse argues to protect order on diversity in police, fire departments
The Consent Decree, which went into effect in 1980, is a judicial order that allows the city to adopt diversity hiring practices without violating New York civil service law. Read more »
Onondaga County residents participate in 2nd day of early voting
More people in Onondaga County voted early this weekend than in all nine days of early voting in 2019. Read more »
What police reform means to Syracuse activists, leaders
Activists outlined a vision for policing in Syracuse that includes strengthening systems of accountability for officers and redirecting funding and responsibilities away from SPD. Read more »
Bridget Lawson exhibited selflessness in her work, relationships
Bridget Lawson made an impact in her work with academic services at SU, the Syracuse City School District and her personal relationships. Read more »
Students seek community service alternatives as programs move online
Several community service programs at SU have transitioned online this semester. Read more »
On-campus students must pack up belongings before leaving Thanksgiving week
Students must pack up belongings and leave them on or near their beds labeled with a shipping address before leaving for winter break. Read more »
Jorge Castillo works to foster success within the LGBTQ community at SU
Since first arriving at the resource center in July 2018, Jorge Castillo has served as a mentor to several SU students. Read more »
New York mayors call for more federal aid, discuss budget crisis
Mayors from 10 New York cities said the lack of federal support as their cities face economic downturns has frustrated them. Read more »
Syeisha Byrd works to unite SU and city residents through volunteer programs
Byrd coordinates volunteer opportunities for students and oversees several community service initiatives at SU, including campus food pantries. Read more »
Students seek out mental health services, miss in-person therapy
SU students said virtual therapy hasn’t proved an effective replacement for in-person counseling, especially given added stress from the pandemic. Read more »
ROTC programs implement COVID-19 protocols to advance leadership
Cadets in SU’s ROTC program said they have adapted to training in smaller groups, taking classes in a hybrid format and missing out on summer opportunities. Read more »
Professor who referred to COVID-19 as ‘Wuhan Flu’ seeks reinstatement at SU
Chemistry professor Jon Zubieta and a free speech group called on SU in a letter Tuesday to drop its investigation on Zubieta and immediately reinstate him. Read more »
SU to conduct rapid testing on symptomatic, infected students
Here’s an explainer on how rapid testing will work this semester, and which students are eligible to receive it. Read more »
Day Hall floor 8 residents test positive for COVID-19, placed under lockdown
SU will require all of the floor’s residents to receive coronavirus testing this afternoon and quarantine in their rooms until the university receives test results. Read more »
