SA candidates discuss food access, efficiency, transparency at debate
The 2022 Student Association campaign debate took place at the K.G. Tan Auditorium of Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center on Thursday. Read more »
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SA proceeds with Menstrual Products Initiative, concludes SA bylaws investigation
This investigation concluded a day later after finding the campaign did not violate any SA bylaws. Read more »
A lack of advertising hinders off-campus organizations at SU
SU students receive daily emails with information about programs, alumni, internship opportunities and work opportunities, but I have never seen an email that mentions a way to help the Syracuse community through an off-campus, nonprofit organization. Read more »
SA passes bill calling on President Biden to cancel student debt
David Bruen, SA’s president, called student debt an existential threat, not just for the country’s economy but also for individuals. At SU, the median federal loan debt of those who completed an undergraduate degree is $27,000, according to U.S. News & World Report. Read more »
Israeli diplomat Itay Milner prepares SU reporting class for trip to Israel
Milner spoke to the JNL 530: Topics in Specialized Reporting class in preparation for its spring break field trip to Israel, which begins on Friday. Read more »
Student Association creates new ad hoc committee, establishing 5-year plan for future session policies
The Student Association passed a bill Monday outlining the formation of an ad hoc committee that will establish a five-year plan to act as a loose guide of policies for future SA sessions. Read more »
Menstrual hygiene products will be free at SU following SA investment
Phase 1 of the Menstrual Product Program consists of $56,000 invested by SA in Nov. 2021 to fund the initiative for a full year. Read more »
Breaking down the candidates running in the spring SA election
The Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF’s Student Association has finalized all candidates running in the spring election for the 66th session. Read more »
David Bruen's term was successful, and he leads an experienced reelection ticket
If you want someone who is going to devote all of their time and experience to helping the student body you should vote to reelect Bruen as president and elect Santos vice president. Read more »
David Bruen should end his campaign for reelection
From the very beginning of his time at SU, Bruen has been an insider within SA and a friend to the administration, a major reason why many students are so frustrated. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
David Bruen, Adia Santos announce bid for SA president, vice president
The campaign collected the necessary 500 signatures to run for their respective positions, Bruen told The Daily Orange in a statement. Read more »
3 of Loretta Lynch's 53 recommendations for DPS remain incomplete year after report
DPS has completed 50 of its 53 resolutions created after the publication of Loretta Lynch's report one year ago. Read more »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read more »
2 SU students chosen to pursue educational equity with Teach for America
Taylor John and Richard Kaufman-Hanson IV will join Teach for America in fall 2022 and fall 2023 respectively to fulfill their personal, academic and service goals with the program. Read more »
SU humanity, arts subjects overlooked, faculty members say
Syracuse University faculty members raised concerns regarding lack of representation of humanities and arts departments in the university’s search committee for its new vice president for research. Read more »
SA passes bill allocating $1,000 for voting booths, election signs
The bill enables SA to purchase five private voting booths for in-person voting in several locations around SU’s campus. Read more »
SA president David Bruen responds to wearing an 'I am Black History' shirt
I solemnly hold that truth with me everywhere I go, especially at an event celebrating Black History Month. Read more »
SA petition will provide a platform for dining hall food quality concerns
SA also passed a bill acknowledging the need for more female representation in the university for fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
David Bruen's 'I am Black History' shirt was out of touch
David Bruen attended the Black History Month Kick-Off wearing a shirt that read “I am Black history.” Read more »
SA passes 2 election bills, recognizes Black History Month
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more »
Student Association to continue funding trolley trips to grocery stores
The bill allocates $5,391.90 for the trolleys to transport students. The grocery runs will occur six times during the semester, twice each to Walmart, Target and Wegmans. Read more »
SA president, VP achieved some campaign promises, affirm more work to be done
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort, president and vice president of Syracuse University’s Student Association, created a number of campaign promises which they pursued this fall semester. Read more »
Search committee down to 6 candidates to replace DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado
Syracuse University is in the process of selecting a new chief of the Department of Public Safety following the retirement of Bobby Maldonado, who currently holds the position. Read more »
