SA Briefs: 3 takeaways from Monday's meeting (April 18)
The short take on Monday's Student Association meeting. Read more »
College of Arts and Sciences
Charlie Mastoloni uses listening tour as tool for Student Association presidential campaign
Charlie Mastoloni, a presidential candidate for Syracuse University's Student Association, said he wants students to think he’s experienced, caring and idealistic, but not too idealistic. Read more »
Rock a little black dress in a casual setting
From the Runway writer Hannah Malach says not to save your little black dress for a fancy occasion. She uses Freshman Celia Volkwein to show how you can dress down a dress you normally wouldn't choose for class. Read more »
Police: Recovery of Xanax, other drugs led to Castle Court arrests
Four Syracuse University students were arrested in their Castle Court apartment on several drug charges on Wednesday. Read more »
Community honors memory of late Syracuse University student Justin Robinson at memorial service
Friends of the late Justin Robinson, a Syracuse University senior who died on Sunday, gathered in Hendricks Chapel on Thursday evening to honor Robinson's memory. Read more »
Jaipuriar: Skipping class should be up to students, not attendance policies or financial pressures
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar argues that the monetary costs and mandatory attendance policies should not outweigh a student’s ability to make decisions for themselves when it comes to skipping class. Read more »
Family and friends remember late Syracuse University student Justin Robinson
Loved ones of late Syracuse University senior Justin Robinson reflect on the student's positive attitude and many passions. Read more »
SU official discusses Orange SUccess with Student Association members
Kal Srinivas, the director for retention in the Office of Academic Programs, visited the Student Association at its Monday night meeting to give a presentation about Orange SUccess, an advising program currently in its pilot stage at SU. Read more »
Syracuse University student died Sunday, university announces
Justin Robinson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Syracuse University has announced. Read more »
Syracuse University faculty address length of provost search
Faculty members and Syracuse University officials weigh in on the search for the new vice chancellor and provost, who will serve as the university's chief academic officer. Read more »
GSO members vote to approve funds for student organizations
Following contentious debate, Syracuse University's graduate student organization voted to approve funds for several student organizations. Read more »
SU and SUNY-ESF's chapter of NYPIRG to advocate for higher education reform in Albany
The Syracuse University and State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry chapter of NYPIRG will travel to Albany on Thursday to advocate for higher education reform in the state capital. Read more »
3 Syracuse University students to present at a conference discussing global issues
Three Syracuse University students will present Project S.C.I. (Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation) at the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference (CGI U) at the University of California, Berkeley in April. Read more »
Student Association holds elections for assembly and gives updates on initiatives
The Student Association of Syracuse University held elections for its general assembly and positions on the University Senate and the Judicial Review Board. Officials also updated the assembly on current SA initiatives. Read more »
Syracuse University community uses workshops to suggest how to make SU a more diverse and inclusive place
The Chancellor's Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion held two workshops Wednesday to get input from the SU community on how to make the university more inclusive. Read more »
How media portrayal of Islam and Muslims influences Islamophobia
This is the first installment of a two-part series about Islamophobia at Syracuse University. This story is about how portrayal of Muslims in the media plays a part in influencing Islamophobic sentiment. Read more »
Amid criticism, advocates for Planned Parenthood relay simple message about women's health services
Syracuse's sole Planned Parenthood provides women with abortion services, access to various forms of contraception, STI testing and pregnancy tests, among other services. Read more »
SU pilots online tool that allows faculty to evaluate students
Orange SUccess, which SA president Aysha Seedat is promoting, allows professors to compliment students or raise "flags" if there is concern. Read more »
SU professor finds association between number of water dispensers in schools and weight loss
Schools with more water dispensers also had students lose the most weight, a new study led by a Maxwell professor found. Read more »
Syracuse University appoints professor to interim chair of psychology department
Syracuse University appointed Lawrence Lewandowski to the interim chair of the Department of Psychology. He is expected to serve as interim chair for 18 months. Read more »
WWII veteran receives SU degree 23 years after his death
A World War II veteran posthumously received his Syracuse University degree in a ceremony on Friday after an SU official found that the veteran had met all the necessary requirements for his degree. Read more »
Years of service
Syracuse University has been a leader in veterans affairs since the World War II era, when then-Chancellor William Tolley created a uniform admissions program that led to 9,464 veterans joining the student body. Read more »
A look back at THE General Body sit-in 1 year later
One year has passed since THE General Body's 18-day-long sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall. Faculty members discuss why the group seems to have fizzled out of the public eye. Read more »
SU alumnus runs for Onondaga County legislature
Timothy Rudd, an SU alumnus and Syracuse native, is running for a spot on the Onondaga County legislature. Read more »
