Syracuse community members describe barriers to voting in 2020 election
The coronavirus pandemic is just one of many accessibility issues that Syracuse voters faced in the 2020 election. Read more »
Writer archives: Marnie Muñoz
Between 2 worlds: how Syracuse's racist housing policies created a racial divide
Some city residents who attend SU walk between those two worlds each time they travel from campus and to their home communities. Read more »
Last Chance for Change members hope to make a lasting impact on the community
Emerging out of protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Last Chance for Change hopes to leave a meaningful legacy in Syracuse, members said. Read more »
Photojournalist, SU alumnus Michael Santiago talks racism in the newsroom
Santiago, a Black photojournalist and Syracuse University alumnus, has dedicated much of his career to photographing diverse communities. Read more »
Census organizers struggle to reach SU students during pandemic
The U.S. Census Bureau extended the collection process by three months to Oct. 31 to compensate for lost outreach opportunities. Read more »
Families limited from attending funeral services during social distancing
Dozens of funeral directors in Syracuse and across the country have continued to offer their services and provide comfort to families of the deceased, regardless of whether their deaths were related to COVID-19. Read more »
County officials confirm 18th death related to coronavirus
County officials have now confirmed 624 cases and 18 deaths, and have verified cases in every town and municipality. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms five new coronavirus deaths
Seventeen people in total have now died of the virus in the county. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms over 500 coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths
The number of active cases in Onondaga County has begun to plateau, while the number of recovered cases continues to rise. Read more »
Technology, health conditions complicate online classes for SU students
Some SU students have struggled to adapt to online courses and new learning environments. Read more »
SU students adjust to social environments in their hometowns
SU students are facing varying restrictions on their mobility and are adjusting to living in new environments. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 3rd coronavirus death in 3 days
At the current rate of testing, officials expect to see an average of 20 to 30 cases confirmed each day. Read more »
Onondaga County to partner with local business to make face masks
Tessy Plastics, a molding and engineering company based in Skaneateles, approached the county to provide healthcare workers with the personal protective equipment Read more »
SU student workers return home uncertain of employment
After on-campus courses were suspended for the rest of the semester due to the coronavirus pandemic, several students said they're unsure of the stability of their campus jobs. Read more »
1st coronavirus death confirmed in Onondaga County
The patient was elderly, and had been hospitalized, County Health Commissioner Indu Gupta said in a press release. Read more »
2nd student at SU global partner school tests positive for coronavirus
The student immediately went into self-isolation and was not contagious while on campus. Read more »
New York bans gatherings of 500 or more people
The ban goes into effect Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a tweet Thursday. Read more »
SUNY-ESF to suspend on-campus classes
Students have been encouraged to leave the SUNY-ESF campus by Tuesday and continue learning remotely until further notice. Read more »
Flaws in health care system led to spread of coronavirus, experts say
Experts discussed concerns and misconceptions about the disease at an open forum in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. Read more »
SU ends negotiations with #NotAgainSU
#NotAgainSU and university officials made slow progress negotiating on the movement’s demands throughout the four meetings this week. Read more »
DPS union denies allegations of protester abuse, intimidation
The union said that #NotAgainSU protesters have created an inaccurate image of DPS that goes against the department’s mission Read more »
#NotAgainSU enters fourth day of Crouse-Hinds Hall sit-in
Once the building reopened Thursday morning, faculty and staff entered the building to speak and provide support to organizers. Read more »
Crouse-Hinds Hall to resume normal operation hours
The building, which includes the offices of Chancellor Kent Syverud and other administrators, along with several classrooms, will reopen at 7 a.m. on Thursday. Read more »
Faculty deliver food, supplies to sit-in
Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff and community members brought bags of food, old clothes, medicine and hygienic products to the protest. Read more »
