SA committee suggests more transparency, FYS 101 reform in SU's DEIA plan
Syracuse University’s Student Association spent four weeks gathering student feedback on SU’s DEIA plan and submitted a list of recommendations. Read more »
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Students voice frustration with recent DEIA plan in meeting at 119 Euclid Ave
Around 30 students attended a Student Association meeting with one student saying they believe the university’s recent DEIA plan feels very performative and lacks substance. Read more »
Student Association to implement special seats for SU's unique populations
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill to add unique population seats in their assembly, hopefully bridging gaps with underrepresented offices on campus. Read more »
The hats he's worn: What Bobby Maldonado learned from law enforcement career
Bobby Maldonado, chief of Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety, reflects on the lessons he’s learned from 40 years in law enforcement. Read more »
SA discusses test-optional admissions, DEIA plan
SA discussed a new community engagement project called Thankful for Syracuse Food Drive, which will collect nonperishable food items for local food banks. Read more »
SU prolongs DEIA draft plan review period to Dec. 3
Syracuse University released its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility draft plan in October, and its review and feedback process was extended to Dec. 3. Read more »
Breaking down SU's 5-year Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility plan
Syracuse University’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility five-year plan draft was released on Oct. 18, and its review period ends on Monday. Read more »
Students express concerns with Title IX, SU’s handling of sexual assault
During SU’s Student Association's town hall Wednesday, students expressed their anger and frustration around the university’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Plan released in mid-October. Read more »
SU sophomore raises mental health awareness with Bandana Project
Elizabeth Kot started an SU chapter of the Bandana Project after an anorexia diagnosis over the summer forced her to develop strategies to cope with her own mental health. Read more »
SA will add unique population seats to increase representation on campus
Elections for the unique population seats will be held at the beginning of the spring 2022 semester. SA plans to release more information on the voting process in the near future. Read more »
SA is not satisfied with SU's diversity and inclusion draft plan
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed how the draft of the university's DEIA plan lacks transparency. Read more »
2 student organizations push for Giuliani's SU law degree to be rescinded
Giuliani’s degree drew protests from SU community members in 2002, when he was invited to the commencement ceremony, and in the past year following his attempts to undermine the 2020 presidential election. Read more »
SA establishes committee that will review SU's diversity and inclusion plan
SA announced another town hall will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The town hall will be open to all students. They did not specify what the town hall’s topic would focus on. Read more »
For SA, providing menstrual hygiene products on SU's campus is easier said than done
After the pandemic, Student Association stopped supplying dispensers across campus, but they said they hope to restart the program with Syracuse University administration. Read more »
SA members debate permanent test-optional admissions policy for SU
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed creating a bill pushing for admissions to make the university test-optional permanently. Read more »
South Campus residents share mixed feelings about safety after rise in burglaries
Some students said they are concerned for their safety while living on South Campus due to recent break-ins and crimes. Read more »
Student Association advocates for policies beyond SU’s campus
SA added letters to President Joe Biden, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the bill. Read more »
Maldonado provides update on Marshall Street assault investigation at town hall
SU's Student Association hosted a town hall attended by members of the administration, SA members and SU students, in addition to Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado. Read more »
SA addresses attack near Marshall Street
SA President David Bruen brought up the discussion of the assault to assembly members early in the meeting. Read more »
Boost the ’Cuse 2021 raises over $1.28 million, 42% more than 2020 campaign
SU received donations from 5,109 donors from 49 states and 12 countries, raising more than $1.28 million. Read more »
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 »
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 »
