Over 7,000 people sign petition against SU tuition increase
Student Association President Justine Hastings and Vice President Ryan Golden expressed support for the petition in a campus-wide email. Read more »
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Gov. Cuomo confirms 337 new deaths related to coronavirus
The number of coronavirus-related deaths in New York state has been declining for the past couple days. Read more »
New York state expands eligibility for coronavirus testing
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order today that allows independent pharmacies to conduct diagnostic coronavirus tests, so that New York can double its daily testing rate. Read more »
Student organizations cancel events, find online alternatives
Students involved in registered organizations told The Daily Orange that they’re disappointed in the change in plans, but they understand the university’s decision to move courses online and are happy about the memories they made while on campus. Read more »
Professors collaborate on environment and energy projects across state
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is providing $109,368 to fund eight environmental and energy technology projects involving New York academics. Read more »
SUNY-ESF chestnut restoration project aims to revitalize species
The project team aims to place the chestnut trees in educational settings such as botanical gardens, zoos and historic sites. Read more »
Syracuse University to reform Climate Action Plan years after release
The SU sustainability management team will make changes to their Climate Action Plan in order to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more »
SUNY-ESF students discuss safety concerns, demands to college president
Interim SUNY-ESF President David Amberg introduced initiatives the executive is working on in response to concerns from Tuesday’s forum. Read more »
SUNY-ESF community members discuss hate crimes, bias incidents at forum
Students, faculty and administrators gathered in Marshall Auditorium Tuesday to discuss how to make the college a more culturally sensitive environment. Read more »
Onondaga Lake is not ready for beach, environmentalists say
Onondaga County is currently conducting a study to see if the beach is a feasible option. Read more »
Former congressman talks conservative solutions to climate change
Bob Inglis spoke to the Syracuse University chapter of College Republicans on Wednesday night. Read more »
Experts discuss potential effects of climate change in central New York
Experts say extreme heat and precipitation will indirectly devastate the lives of Central New York residents. Read more »
SU climate strike activists discuss further action
Students and faculty who attended last Friday’s march said people need to be informed about the direct threats climate change has on their lives. Read more »
Hundreds of central New York residents protest in global climate strike
The protest was organized by the Central New York Sunrise Movement and New York Public Research Interest Group. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF professors disagree on environmental impact of community grid
New York’s transportation department selected the community grid as the most environmentally-sound replacement option for I-81. Read more »
Mertikas and Saied sworn in as Student Association president, vice president
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied won the Student Association election for president and vice president on April 11. Read more »
Incoming SA president, vice president prepare for new roles
Elected SA president and vice president will make preparation for the next SA legislation their primary focus over the summer. Read more »
SA members address election controversy
The chair of SA’s elections board responded to allegations that the results of the SA election were rigged in favor of a comptroller candidate. Read more »
Mackenzie Mertikas and Sameeha Saied elected Student Association president and vice president
Mertikas and Saied will be the president and vice president Of SA’s 63rd legislative session. Read more »
SA presidential candidates reflect on campaigns and low voter turnout
Presidential candidates Mackenzie Mertikas and Ryan Golden said they expected voter turnout to be higher in the SA election. Read more »
SA, Student Legal Services internship to assist students in conduct process
Student Association and Student Legal Services created the program. Read more »
SA proposes bill aimed to restrict rollover budget, prevent abuse of funds
SA members introduced legislation that would increase the finance board’s role in the allocation of rollover funds. Read more »
SA co-chair of diversity affairs resigns, calling upcoming SU event ‘queerphobic’
Diversity Affairs Co-Chair Quincy Nolan criticized the “Cuse Can! It Starts With Us” event for bringing rapper Pusha T, whose lyrics Nolan said were offensive to LGBTQ+ people. Read more »
SA passes resolution calling for Department of Public Safety review
Public Relation Co-Chair Torre Payton-Jackson wants SU to contract an external organization to review DPS in the same manner as the Greek system review. Read more »
