#NotAgainSU organizers reflect on progress 1 year after protests
While the protests increased awareness about racism at SU, there will likely have to be more movements like #NotAgainSU before real change comes to pass Read more »
Writer archives: Maggie Hicks
Balter concedes race to Katko after days of absentee ballot counting
Balter, a former professor in SU’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, announced her concession Friday evening, a day after Katko won the election. Read more »
Onondaga County postpones absentee ballot counting due to COVID-19 exposure
The Board of Elections announced on Friday that staff members would stop counting ballots and immediately arrange coronavirus testing. Read more »
State Sen. Rachel May declares victory over Sam Rodgers
May is currently chair of New York State Senate’s Committee on Aging and the Commission on Rural Resources and was first elected to the state Senate in 2018. Read more »
Jack Lundin remembered for his writing, positivity and generosity
Lundin was a freshman from Tuckahoe, New York studying magazine, news and digital journalism at Syracuse University. Read more »
Students celebrate Biden victory, list expectations for next 4 years
University Neighborhood residents celebrated the victory on their front lawns or roofs, or taped signs to their houses, many of them denouncing Trump. Read more »
JOE BIDEN WINS: 1st Syracuse University alumnus to be elected president
Biden is the first Syracuse University graduate to be elected president of the United States. Read more »
Onondaga County confirms 149 COVID-19 cases, highest single-day record
In the past week, out of every 50 coronavirus tests the county has conducted, one has come back positive. Read more »
Biden leads in Onondaga County after polls close
Biden is leading Trump with about 52% of the vote. Read more »
Onondaga County closes polls with record-breaking voter turnout
Onondaga County Board of Elections officials estimate that over 233,000 voters have cast a ballot in the 2020 election, breaking the county's voter turnout record. Read more »
When will voters see the results of the election?
Here’s a breakdown of when voters can expect election results to arrive. Read more »
New cases remain low after SU announces two clusters
The university is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases among students and faculty in central New York. Read more »
Coronavirus cluster may result in campus shutdown, SU officials say
SU is moving forward to identify and punish students involved in several off-campus gatherings held as recently as last night. Read more »
SU unclear about isolation for students who test positive before break
If an SU student tests positive before winter break, they may need to stay in the county to isolate until they are cleared of the virus. Read more »
Everything Syracuse residents need to know about the election
Candidates are running for positions representing New York’s 24th Congressional District, the New York State Senate and Assembly, the New York Supreme Court and the Syracuse City Court. Read more »
SU chaplains explain ways to cope after campus community deaths
Hendricks experiencing so much loss can be emotionally exhausting, and the best way to cope with that loss is to connect with others and find a supportive community. Read more »
Dana Balter outraises John Katko in 3rd quarter
Balter raised more money in the third quarter of the year than incumbent Katko in the race for New York state’s 24th Congressional District. Read more »
Community activist Aggie Lane helps low-income residents find jobs
Aggie Lane, 75, lives on the Southside of Syracuse and is the treasurer and co-founder of the Urban Jobs Task Force. Read more »
Katko and Balter argue COVID-19 pandemic, health care during live debate
Both candidates criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the pandemic during the debate. Read more »
National MRI program donates chemistry equipment to 2 SU departments
Receiving two MRI grants within the same year is a “milestone achievement,” according to an SU news release. Read more »
Syracuse University freshman dies unexpectedly Wednesday night
Freshman John Lundin died unexpectedly Wednesday night, a Syracuse University official announced Thursday morning. Read more »
Syracuse learning centers provide support to families throughout pandemic
Many learning centers throughout the city have become essential for families and students facing difficulties during the pandemic. Read more »
Mayor Walsh enters quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure
Richard David, the mayor of Binghamton, tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday night after attending an event at Syracuse City Hall. Read more »
Pooled saliva testing allows SU to overcome national rapid test shortage
Pooled saliva tests, which include 12 saliva samples at a time, allow SU to test the campus population without impacting the limited supply of commercially available rapid COVID-19 tests. Read more »
