Students receive pro-abstinence education from crisis pregnancy centers
One component of New Hope Family Services’ education program was a skit that aimed to demonstrate the value of virginity through a comparison to chewing gum. Read more »
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Crisis pregnancy centers provide misleading information on abortion
Marshall said Onondaga County is underserved by what Care Net of CNY does. There’s a huge need in this area, he said. Read more »
SU neighborhood housing lacks accommodations, students with disabilities say
Students living off-campus can reside in apartment-style homes on South Campus, as well as apartment complexes and luxury student housing. Students can also rent from University Neighborhood landlords who have transformed existing homes into apartments. Read more »
Exposed lead paint found in off-campus homes
Ten of the homes tested contained exposed lead paint, which was used to coat the interiors and exteriors of homes until 1978, when the federal government banned commercial use of the product. Read more »
Blueprint 15 project to revitalize public housing complexes on East Adams
Blueprint 15 plans to revive the East Adams Street neighborhood by constructing mixed-income housing, providing high-quality educational institutions and implementing health and wellness amenities. Read more »
Syracuse officials address lead poisoning at town hall
The event was the last in a series of three meetings aimed at addressing lead poisoning in the city. Read more »
SU professor claims faculty-student relationship bans restrict women's freedom
Professor Amardo Rodriguez likens opposition to faculty-student relationships to that of same-sex and interracial relationships in his essay. Read more »
Committee to issue report on SU disability services
SU convened the committee in April 2018 to determine whether gaps exist in the university’s current disability services and accessibility measures. Read more »
State lead law may affect Syracuse children
The new standards were enacted in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2020 Executive Budget and go into effect Oct. 1, when the fiscal year begins. Read more »
It’s official: Commencement 2020 will be held on SU Quad
The university officially announced Thursday that 2020 Commencement will take place on the Quad. Read more »
Nearly 400 landlords discuss lobbying to change state housing law
New York landlords gathered at the Turning Stone casino last week to discuss the legislation. Read more »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read more »
SU student sues Juul after experiencing 'catastrophic' injuries
Maxwell Berger, 22, of Connecticut, experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in July 2017 while addicted to Juul. Read more »
SU falls 1 spot in U.S. News and World Report ranking
The university is now ranked No. 54, falling from its previous position at No. 53. Read more »
SU autonomous systems institute to research impacts of drones
Autonomous systems, whether drones or driverless vehicles, both act and make decisions independently. Read more »
State fair breaks total attendance record
Over 1.3 million people attended the Great New York State Fair this year. Read more »
For Syracuse activists, state housing law represents a shift in power
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 was passed on June 14. Activist groups consider the bill a monumental effort in furthering tenants’ rights. Read more »
Interim deans lead 3 SU schools and colleges
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Information Studies all lack permanent deans. Read more »
Newhouse dean search committee to host public forums
Students, staff and faculty are invited to help “set the direction of the search,” according to an email release from the Office of the Provost. Read more »
Here’s where to find offices, dining while Schine undergoes renovations
Goldstein Auditorium and the Syracuse University Bookstore will remain open in Schine throughout construction. Read more »
6 Syracuse priests accused of child sexual abuse in new lawsuits
The lawsuits are filed under a new state law that creates a one-year window for survivors of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers and the institutions that enabled them. Read more »
SU to recognize Kevin Richardson of Central Park Five
Richardson will visit Syracuse University 30 years after his wrongful arrest. He once dreamed of attending SU and playing the trumpet in its band. Read more »
Syracuse police chief, mayor to hold forum on use of force
Chief Kenton Buckner and Mayor Ben Walsh will hold a public forum Friday to discuss the department’s new policy after a viral traffic stop arrest. Read more »
Thousands march in celebration of LGBT community
This year’s CNY Pride in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor drews thousands of people 50 years after the Stonewall riots that started the LGBT rights movement. Read more »
