City groups discuss SU's plans to demolish 727 Comstock Ave., favor protected designation
City groups are discussing the future of the former fraternity house, which has caused debate between the community and Syracuse University. Read more »
Writer archives: Luisana Ortiz
Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network serves as an ‘ally’ for community
The Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network specifically works to aid central New York community members who have applied for, are awaiting or have been denied asylum or immigrant status. Read more »
United Syracuse discusses parking, wage concerns at Wednesday's meeting
The coalition of labor organizations at SU met Wednesday afternoon to discuss its parking and transportation petition. Read more »
Overworked, sleep-deprived architecture students are prioritizing mental health
The program requires small, time-intensive studio classes that students said drive competition and overworking. Read more »
Unbalanced distribution of vacant homes along I-81 demonstrates city's stratification
Vacant property concentrations are unbalanced along the east and west sides of Syracuse's Interstate-81 as a result of previous industry-induced migration. Read more »
Brandon Williams wins NY-22 congressional election
Six days after Election night, Brandon Williams defeated Francis Conole for New York's 22nd Congressional District. Read more »
FYS 101 students, peer advisers criticize course’s address of difficult topics
First-year students and peer advisers shared their experiences with SU's First Year Seminar 101 course and ways it broaches difficult and personal topics. Read more »
Past Remembrance Scholars reflect on program, representing Pan Am Flight 103 victims
Past Remembrance Scholars reflect on the emotions they felt while representing students killed in the Pan Am Flight 103 attack. Read more »
Remembrance Scholar cohort holds candlelight vigil to begin 2022 Remembrance Week
The 2022-23 Remembrance Scholar cohort hosted a candlelight vigil Sunday at the Place of Remembrance to begin SU’s 2022 Remembrance Week. Read more »
206 Walnut Pl residents are 'nervous' following carbon monoxide alarm, evacuation
Student residents of 206 Walnut Pl., one of SU's overflow housing locations for the 2022-23 school year, evacuated after the carbon monoxide alarm went off. Read more »
SA announces fall 2022 assembly election results
Elected candidates said they ran for their respective positions to establish a stronger community on SU’s campus. Read more »
SA will host 8th Mental Health Awareness Week from Oct. 3-7
Student Association has planned several events for Mental Health Awareness Week including a concert and several tabling events. Read more »
Iranian Student Association holds candlelight vigil for Masha Amini
The group had gathered for a vigil, hosted by Syracuse University’s Iranian Student Association, in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death. Read more »
Puerto Rican, Dominican students share Hurricane Fiona’s impact on communities
Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday, leaving the entire island without electricity two days before the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s landfall. Read more »
Whitman MBA program STEM designation benefits employment for international students
Whitman's MBA program received a STEM designation this year for five of its concentrations, enabling students on F-1 Visas to apply for 24-month extensions. Read more »
Syracuse University's new Academic Strategic Plan to be finalized March 23
Syracuse University's Academic Strategic Plan plan outlining the university's aims for the next five years is set to be finalized in March 2023. Read more »
Experts share ways to protect off-campus housing in wake of robberies
With 41 residential burglaries on the east side since August and 23 in the area east of SU, DPS Chief Craig Stone is encouraging proactive measures. Read more »
Despite longtime presence, students may not know about a free legal service
SU’s Student Association and Graduate Student Organization fund the organization, established in 1972, with money from student activity fees. Read more »
Baldanza Fund aims to improve learning for diverse, underrepresented students
SU’s Baldanza Fund for Excellence in Education Policy in Practice partners with local school districts to create fellowships for underrepresented students. Read more »
Project IMPRESS looks to promote diversity, interdisciplinary collaborations
The School of Education at SU will partner with local school districts to recruit students of color for a Project IMPRESS, a new interdisciplinary program. Read more »
Rising sophomores launch The Mexican Student Association at SU and SUNY-ESF
The Mexican Student Association hopes to bring awareness and connection to Mexican culture on SU’s campus in its first year as a registered student organization. Read more »
'No power or autonomy': SU, SUNY-ESF students on overturning of Roe v. Wade
New York state codified Roe v. Wade in 2019 as a part of the Reproductive Health Act. Only three other states and the District of Columbia have codified the decision to protect reproductive rights, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Read more »
Around 200 SU students relocated due to 'unanticipated' amount of first-year enrollments
SU notified around 200 students assigned to live in DellPlain hall for the 2022-23 school year that they would be relocated in an email Monday. Read more »
Fulbright recipients reflect on application process
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is an academic and cultural exchange program that partners with over 140 countries internationally to fund study and research grants. Read more »
