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 »
Student Association
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 »
SA president, vice president reflect on 2020-21 accomplishments, challenges
With only days left in their positions, Hastings and Golden told The Daily Orange that they’re happy with what they’ve accomplished over the past year but disappointed in how their relationship with the university evolved. Read more »
After low voter turnout, students need to recognize SA’s importance
Students should make the most of their college experience by becoming more involved with SU’s Student Association. Read more »
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort to become SA president, VP
Bruen and Stinfort ran unopposed, but still needed 10% of the SU student body to vote in the election for their victory to be legitimate. Read more »
SA election has 2.1% voter turnout after first day of voting
If Bruen and Stinfort don’t receive votes from 10% of the student body by the time voting ends on Friday at midnight, SA bylaws allow them to extend voting by 24 hours. 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 »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. Read more »
Sole SA candidates still need 10% of students to vote for them
SA presidential candidate David Bruen and vice presidential candidate Darnelle Stinfort will be the only campaign on the ballot when voting opens April 26. Read more »
SA presidential and vice presidential candidates ask for your support
SA candidates David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort promise to act as leaders urgently solving our most pressing problems. Read more »
SA to vote on resolution urging SU to expand mental health resources
The resolution encourages faculty members to be understanding of the circumstances students are in and offer resources to help. Read more »
Organizations work to overcome period poverty in Syracuse
I Support the Girls, which provides menstrual products to women experiencing poverty, operates in at least 59 affiliate locations, including in Syracuse. Read more »
France’s hijab ban is a reminder Islamophobia is everywhere
The hijab ban in France should not inspire SU to follow suit, but to take a stand in support of our Muslim. Read more »
SA aims to uplift international students' voices with committee
The committee formed partly in response to the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes during the coronavirus pandemic Read more »
David Bruen, Darnelle Stinfort run unopposed for SA president, VP
Bruen and Stinfort are proposing a fixed tuition program that would guarantee students only pay the tuition rate that was set when they started at SU. Read more »
SA pushes back election week to end of April
Since the pandemic delayed the start of the spring semester, SA passed a bill Monday night to push back the election date. Read more »
The recent rise of anti-Semitism shouldn’t be ignored
It’s unacceptable that discussions of the rise of anti-Semitism are few and far between. Read more »
SA to host Spring into Action Week, engage with local community
The week will focus on three specific topics: poverty in the local community, refugee engagement with the university and giving back to the medical community. Read more »
Student Association passes bill condemning anti-Semitism at SU
The resolution condemns all acts of racism, bigotry and violence against the Jewish community and calls for SA to be a model for the student body in education and training related to anti-Semitism. Read more »
Students approve new SA constitution despite low voter turnout
Less than three hours before the election ended, SA reported a 9.7% turnout — 43 votes shy of meeting the 10% threshold. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
SA needs you to vote 'YES' for their new constitution
Speaker of SU’s Student Association is calling on students to vote in favor of the new SA Constitution. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
