Callisto offers external resources for sexual assault survivors at SU
SU’s chapter of Callisto offers support resources for survivors of campus sexual violence. Read more »
Student Association
SA acknowledges Indigenous Peoples' Day for 1st time
During their meeting on Monday, Syracuse University's Student Association passed 4 bills, one acknowledging Indigenous Peoples' Day and others relating to funding. Read more »
SA approves 25 new assembly members, fails to reach 15% voter turnout
During the meeting, members expressed frustration with the recent election, citing problems related to the pandemic, the new MySlice update and the atypical fall election. Read more »
What the Board of Trustees' undergraduate representative hopes to achieve
Amaar Asif, the undergraduate student representative for the Board of Trustees, said that he hopes to bridge the gap of communication between students and the Board. Read more »
30 years later, Rudy Giuliani's honorary doctorate from SU remains intact
The SU community protested Giuliani when he spoke at the university’s Commencement in 2002. Read more »
Board of Trustees adds 3 representatives, 2 will hold newly created positions
Amaar Asif, Maithreyee Dubé and Ryan Marquette will occupy representative positions. Read more »
SA passes bill encouraging SU to implement sexual assault prevention services
In their Monday meeting, SA approved a bill showing support for sexual assault survivors and encouraging Syracuse University's administration to implement prevention and education services. Read more »
How Malique Lewis' high school experiences prepared him for SA
Lewis has been working to create change and inspiration since he was in high school. He is now continuing that work as SA’s vice president for diversity and inclusion. Read more »
Students mistrust SU transportation services after Centro reduces schedule
South Campus residents, who mostly rely on Centro buses for travel to Main Campus, are concerned after the agency announced they would stop running routes past 8 p.m. Read more »
SA hopes to fill 33 out of 47 vacant seats during upcoming election
SA President David Bruen said he wants to expand the endowment fund to allow more members to receive stipends. Read more »
SA calls on university to provide hybrid options for students in quarantine
SA plans to push for more COVID-19 accommodations from the university, like hybrid options for students in quarantine. Read more »
Grand opening of 119 Euclid marks a new safe space for Black students
The building came out of a Not Again SU request for multicultural safe spaces on campus. Read more »
SA passes code of accountability, ethical standards for members
The rules included a new point-based accountability system. Members will receive “points” for fulfilling their SA obligations, and unexcused absences will cause them to lose points. Read more »
SA dissatisfied with administration’s response to progressive goals
Although Bruen and Stinfort are having more trouble than expected with administrators, they hope that future meetings can be more productive. Read more »
SA plans to fund resources for students, families affected by Hurricane Ida
SU's Student Association announced Monday night that they plan to provide resources and organizations for hurricane relief. Read more »
SU tuition increase for 2021-22 year leaves some students feeling frustrated
Syracuse University raised tuition by 3% for the 2021-22 school year despite the pandemic and student concerns. Read more »
SA leadership plans to improve student advocacy, visibility
While they have seen slow progress towards bigger initiatives like their climate sustainability plan when talking to administrators, Bruen said staff and faculty seem open to making changes to help their cause. Read more »
Thoughts from Ecothots, Otto and Student Association
On this episode of The Daily Orange Podcast, Asst. News Editor Maggie Hicks reflects on Justine Hastings and Jeremy Golden's time in office, and what’s next for SA. Read more »
SA enacts new constitution, swears in officers
SA voted to approve the constitution in March, and the constitution was officially implemented on midnight Monday. Read more »
The inspiration behind the popular ‘Cuse Affirmations’ Instagram account
The Syracuse University junior runs the Instagram account Cuse Affirmations and makes posts from student experiences. Read more »
Bruen, Stinfort plan to fill SA cabinet, implement Green New Deal
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort, SA's new president and vice president, plan to add additional cabinet positions in SA, including a director of internal operations and a new student advocate. Read more »
Student Association must engage the student body beyond asking for our votes
A former Student Association Assembly Representative and Parliamentarian pushes the organization to look past the election and focus on students’ needs. Read more »
It’s on Student Association to remedy low voter turnout
Syracuse University’s Student Association can improve voter turnout by bettering their public relations and empathy to student voices, says SA Assembly Representative. Read more »
SA passes bill to make DPS focus groups permanent
Kailee Vick, SA's chief of staff, is pushing for the Department of Public Safety to make the initiative a priority. Read more »
