Tag: Student Association
College Republicans reject resolution condemning Ben Shapiro
The College Republicans pushed back against a draft resolution that condemned conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a “white supremacist” after it was announced he could visit campus in the fall. Read More »
Hastings, Golden only SA candidates to oppose Ben Shapiro visit
Our reader argues that since Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden are the only SU Student Association president and vice president candidates to condemn the proposed speaking engagement of conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, Hastings and Golden are SU’s best-qualified leaders. Read More »
SA candidates debate coronavirus response, Ben Shapiro visit
Candidates for Syracuse University’s next Student Association leadership sparred over funding for controversial speakers and discussed SU’s response to coronavirus during a virtual debate Tuesday evening. Read More »
Eaton, Williams are best candidates for Student Association leadership
Our reader argues that Student Association President and Vice President candidates Morgan Eaton and David Williams will do the best job listening to the concerns of the student body and turning those concerns into action. Read More »
Student Association candidates condemn Ben Shapiro visit
Members of SU’s Student Association have submitted a resolution condemning conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro’s planned visit to campus. Read More »
Hastings, Golden will best represent marginalized students in SA leadership
Our reader argues that SA President and Vice President candidates Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden are best qualified for student leadership. The candidates have promised to represent all students, freeze tuition, and expand financial aid opportunities, among other important policies. Read More »
Sadia Ahmed, Yanan Wang announce SA presidential candidacy
Residence Hall Association President Sadia Ahmed and ASIA President Yanan Wang declared their run for Student Association leadership on social media Wednesday. Read More »
Julio Burgos announces SA comptroller candidacy
As comptroller, Burgos plans build a closer relationship with student leaders to ensure that all SU student organizations have an equal opportunity to receive funding. Read More »
SA presidential candidates found not guilty of violating bylaws
SA's Judicial Review Board found Justine Hastings and Ryan Golden's campaign not guilty of violating a bylaw regarding the use of academic listservs for campaign purposes. Read More »
SA alleges presidential campaign violation
The association's Board of Elections and Membership alleged that Justine Hastings' and Ryan Golden's presidential campaign violated a bylaw prohibiting the use of academic listservs. Read More »
SA to support new SEM 100 curriculum, diversity course
The letter will encourage the committees to adopt a semester-long version of the first-year seminar course, currently offered for five weeks. Read More »
Morgan Eaton, David Williams announce SA presidential candidacy
Eaton and Williams became the second candidates to declare their candidacy for the SA presidency and vice presidency. Read More »
Student Association urges SU to acknowledge protester treatment
SA’s resolution requests that the university fully acknowledge and take ownership of the mistreatment of #NotAgainSU student protesters and expunge any code of conduct violations on students’ records. Read More »
SA urges university to rethink protester treatment
SU's Student Association called for the university to give protesters inside Crouse-Hinds Hall access to food and other supplies in a statement Wednesday. Read More »
SA President continues support for student body during 2nd sit-in
Mackenzie Mertikas, SA President, encouraged Assembly members to read #NotAgainSU’s statement on Instagram to understand the motivations behind their current occupation. Read More »
Justine Hastings, Ryan Golden to run in SA elections
Hastings and Golden became the first candidates to announce they had filed to run for the SA presidency and vice presidency. Read More »
SA working to increase turnout in spring election
Just 12% of Syracuse University students voted in last year’s Student Association election. SA officials are hoping to get at least 20% to vote in the upcoming election. Read More »
SA leadership joins campus engagement committees
The housing and residential experience committee, which met Monday, was the first of the nine campus engagement committees to meet. Read More »
SA historian to help plan SU's 150th anniversary celebration
Antonia Su, SA’s third historian, will help plan the university’s sesquicentennial celebration this March. Read More »
SA comptroller scales back transparency amid RSO concerns
The Finance Board rolled back efforts to be more transparent about how it allocates funding after student organizations expressed concerns. Read More »
SA introduces bill for member resignation process
The bill would require members to submit an official letter of resignation if they are seeking to disaffiliate from the organization. Read More »
Student Association to host Black History Month celebrations
This year’s celebrations, which will take place throughout February, will include events about LGBTQ and disability inclusion within the Black community. Read More »