Writer: Richard J Chang
Faculty members support sit-in, call for administrative action
A group of 15 University Senators issued a proposed resolution on Thursday supporting students taking part in the sit-in and calling on SU administration to refrain from retaliating against the protesters. Read More »
GSO discussed lower language exam requirements for international students
Under a new proposition, a graduate student who earns a TOEFL score under 90 on the IBT or under 6.5 on the IELTS would be required to take the English Language Proficiency Exam. Read More »
Day Hall rooms sustain damages after sprinkler floods hallway
On Wed. Oct. 30, a sprinkler in Day Hall broke, flooding the area with moldy water. Students were relocated to the Sheraton hotel for one night, but lost some possessions in the flooding. Read More »
State Senators May, Stavisky tour NVRC construction
State Sens. Rachel May and Toby Ann Stavisky said that the center will connect military-affiliated students with non-affiliated students. Read More »
Social media scam circulating around university campuses
Perpetrators have requested explicit photos from social media users. Read More »
Rep. Katko asks Secretary of State Pompeo to reconsider refugee cap
Rep. John Katko signed a letter with 16 other House Republicans urging Secretary of State Mike Pomeo to reconsider limiting refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2020. Read More »
Remembrance Scholars host “Terror in the Digital Age” panel
The panel discussed how terrorism has evolved in an increasingly digital age. Read More »
GSO Senate opposes cost to dependents for using recreational facilities
The Graduate Student Organization unanimously passed a resolution opposing a cost for student dependents between $80 and $120 to use facilities such as The Barnes Center at The Arch. Read More »
Here's what students think of Thornden Park's bad reputation
University Neighborhood renters say Thornden Park is not a hotspot for muggings, rapes and drug use like some SU students believe. Read More »
SU developing online programming following national trend
SU offers 19 online master’s programs and five online certificates of advanced study. Read More »
Federal regulation threatens graduate employees’ union rights
The National Labor Relations Board proposal states that graduate student workers are not employees of a university. Read More »
GSO Senate explains lack of representatives
Only about 18% of academic programs are represented in the Graduate Student Organization’s Senate. Read More »
Facilitators detail changes, challenges of SEM 100
Facilitator Amanda Paule said SEM 100 delves deeper into the chosen memoir this year, which creates a problem if students don’t finish reading it. Read More »
Syracuse Abroad opens office in Bird Library
The new office will be in a more centralized location on campus, making it more accessible to students. Read More »
Vlogger Asia Jackson speaks about colorism in media
The Youtuber created #MagandangMorenx, which translates to “beautiful brown skin.” Read More »
GSO elects 6 new senators
The Graduate Student Organization elected six graduate students to the University Senate. Read More »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read More »
GSO President Mirjavad Hashemi discusses priorities, goals
Mirjavad Hashemi looks to focus on mental health and graduate student representation in the upcoming academic year. Read More »
University College reduces tuition rate
SU’s University College now offers reduced tuition rates for students studying part-time to increase access to the campus. Read More »
Syracuse University counseling, health services open at The Arch
SU's Health Services and the Counseling Center moved to the Barnes Center at the Arch while construction continues on other areas of the building. Read More »
SPD finds officers didn’t use excessive force in viral arrest
The investigation comes after a viral video of the forceful arrest of Shaolin Moore, 23, was posted to instagram. Read More »
Syracuse mayor calls on SPD to enforce city rules during Mayfest
Open containers, excessive noise and littering are all prohibited, Walsh said in the email. Read More »
GSO members to discuss inclusion of online graduate students in Senate
The GSO Constitution currently does not allow online students to participate in the Senate. Read More »
GSO Senate discusses online student representation
Online graduate students at Syracuse University currently cannot be a senator in the Graduate Student Organization Senate. Read More »