Tag: finance
Concerns and departures: The problems with the workplace culture at Light Work, according to former members
Several former Light Work staff and board members reveal flaws in Light Work’s culture under Jeffrey Hoone’s leadership Read More »
Proposed I-81 community grid alternative could benefit Syracuse
The “community grid” solution is the best plan to fix the complex issues that I-81 has spurred for generations of Syracuse residents. Read More »
The SU community will be negatively affected if the debt ceiling does not rise
The Syracuse community cannot afford for the federal government to default on its debts - doing so would be disastrous. Read More »
How to avoid stress during class registration
Meeting with your advisor and planning out your classes in advance will help you avoid stress during course registration. Read More »
Nyah Jones wants students to know more about SA comptroller, Finance Board
Jones said her experience serving on SA’s Finance Board the past two years makes her a suitable choice for comptroller. Read More »
City provides aid to small businesses affected by pandemic
In the past year, many businesses in Syracuse were only able to operate for a few months at a time as public health restrictions continued to change. Read More »
Get ahead of your taxes before May 17
Take it from our finance columnist Andrea Lan: it’s a smart move to file your tax returns on your own. Read More »
Smart Money: Tackling your student loans
A college education isn’t cheap, so here’s some strategies to help manage your student loans, whether they’re federal or private. Read More »
Smart Money: How to invest during a pandemic
Don’t mind the words of day-traders and talking heads on TV, invest now not for short-term profits, but for your future. Read More »
Smart Money: An introduction to investing
What’s a stock? Saving for retirement now? Here’s some tips to let you effectively manage your money, and maximize your income. Read More »
Smart Money: Why You Should Care About Budgeting
The world revolves around money, and budgeting is the best way to make sure you have enough to get by. Here are some basic tips to make budgeting a habit. Read More »
Smart Money: A brief guide to dorming COVID-19 style
Andrea Lan helps incoming and returning students with some tips about getting settled at SU while also saving money. Read More »
Student Association condemns visit from Ben Shapiro
The bill, passed at Monday night’s virtual Assembly meeting, requests that the university take “whatever measures are necessary” to prevent Shapiro from speaking at SU. Read More »
Smart Money: Apartment hunting tips
Finance columnist Melissa Marchetti outlines useful tips and tricks of apartment hunting in the summer housing market. Read More »
Students should take advantage of SU Smart Money program
Student Life columnist Christian Andreoli argues that more students should become educated in financial literacy with programs like the SU Office of Financial Literacy’s Smart Money program. Read More »
iSchool, Microsoft to analyze data about Syracuse
The partnership is one of four in the U.S. and employs student volunteers who gather and present city data using Microsoft software. Read More »
SU looking into partnership with ride-hailing companies
Ride-hailing services began operating in Syracuse in 2017. Read More »
Student Association comptroller promises transparency
Omosa was elected as Student Association comptroller in April. Read More »
EdTech investments by private companies should be applauded
Private education companies may be money-making institutions, but they are also pioneering technologies to bring classroom education into the digital age. Read More »
Mayor Ben Walsh’s proposed budget would raise city property taxes
The Syracuse mayor’s 2020 budget proposes tax hikes to decrease the city’s budget deficit. Read More »
University Senate committee to explore alternatives to SU’s financial holds policy
The current system prevents students who have financial holds from registering for or attending classes. Read More »
Common Council debates sales tax-sharing agreement with Onondaga County
The agreement would share sales tax with Onondaga County, and it would last until 2030. Read More »