Hochul signs legislation to protect abortion, reproductive rights
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation allowing abortion providers to use the name of their practice instead of their personal name. Read more »
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Town hall addresses low voter turnout in 2024 presidential election
The panelists advocated for higher voter engagement, in both local and national elections, following a 6% drop in voter turnout in the city of Syracuse this past fall. Read more »
DPS investigating criminal activity, vehicle larcenies reports on Comstock
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is actively investigating multiple reports of criminal activity around Comstock Avenue. Read more »
SU graduate among 67 people dead in D.C. plane crash
Lane and her son Spencer were returning home to Rhode Island from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. Read more »
Author Robin Wall Kimmerer holds exclusive reading of 'The Serviceberry'
200 community members gathered Wednesday night for an exclusive reading and discussion led by Kimmerer on her new book “The Serviceberry.” Read more »
Remembrance Scholars react to 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth'
SU Remembrance Scholars reflect on how “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth” portrays the Pan Am Flight 103 terrorist bombing. Read more »
Reflecting on former President Jimmy Carter’s 1976 visit to Syracuse
Former President Jimmy Carter visited Syracuse in 1976 just three weeks before election day, delivering a speech. Read more »
GSO discusses changes to higher education enacted by President Trump’s administration
SU's GSO President Daniel Kimmel pushed for student rights amid policy changes, while appointing a new committee head and allocating funding. Read more »
SU anthropology discusses abolitionist ideology through prison systems
SU's Anthropology Dept hosted Justin Helepololei, who discussed prison abolition and rethinking justice systems as part of a speaker series. Read more »
What to know about Trump’s ICE orders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 as part of larger illegal immigration mitigation efforts. Read more »
DPS identifies person responsible for Walnut Ave. bias incident
SU's Dept of Public Safety issued citations and a trespass notice to a person who shouted a racial slur on Walnut Avenue. Read more »
Explaining lake-effect snow ahead of CNY's latest storm
Syracuse is expecting heavy lake effect snow, a localized weather phenomenon caused by cold air moving over warmer lake waters. Read more »
Trump’s financial aid freeze blocked by D.C. federal judge
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s Monday night order temporarily pausing all loans, grants and other financial assistance. Read more »
SA discusses improving the adaptation of textbooks for students
Student Association discussed strategies to improve textbook adoption processes and make course materials more affordable for students. Read more »
SU to host cultural events for Black History Month
To celebrate Black History Month, groups such as Syracuse University’s BIPOC Student success program will host various events. Read more »
Hochul reveals free tuition plan for students entering microchip industry
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $47 million plan offering free tuition to community college students entering the microchip industry. Read more »
Dead body found in Irving Garage
A dead body was found in Syracuse University's Irving Garage on Monday. The person was not affiliated with SU. Read more »
Syracuse University hosts 40th annual MLK Celebration dinner
A sold-out crowd gathered in the JMA Wireless Dome to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and recognize SU’s Unsung Hero award winners. Read more »
Student Association looks to improve allocation processes in spring semester
The Student Association raised the activity fee and launched the Lending Closet Initiative to address challenges from overallocation. Read more »
Valerie Goldstein, SU graduate, remembered for 'unstoppable' drive
Valerie, a 2024 SU graduate, and her family died on Christmas Day as a result of a carbon monoxide leak in their New Hampshire vacation home. Read more »
Syracuse community reacts to Israel-Hamas war ceasefire agreement
As the Israel-Hamas war comes to an end, people across the Syracuse community celebrated the deal and called on lawmakers to maintain peace. Read more »
USen discusses 2025 fiscal budget, Trump’s executive orders at 1st meeting of semester
Syracuse University Senate discussed FY2026 budget challenges, Trump’s executive orders, and the success of the Forever Orange campaign. Read more »
President Trump signs nearly 100 executive orders targeting DEI, immigration
President Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders on his first day, including declaring a state of emergency. Read more »
Syracuse organizations launch petition for Good Cause Eviction
The Syracuse Tenants Union advocates for a Good Cause Eviction policy, but the Syracuse Common Council postponed the vote, despite support Read more »
