News briefs: 3 news stories you may have missed last week
Amy Falkner will serve as interim dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications following the death of Dean Lorraine Branham. Read more »
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2 SUNY-ESF students robbed at knife, gunpoint
The students reported being robbed in Oakwood Cemetery at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday night. Read more »
OrangeSeeds to host annual Big Event on Saturday
OrangeSeeds is putting on Syracuse University’s largest student-run day of service on Saturday. The event was planned and organized by 24 first-year students and aims to create unity between SU and the city of Syracuse. Read more »
Former SA candidates endorse Mertikas-Saied ticket
Presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the 61st Legislative session endorse Mackenzie Mertikas, Sameeha Saied and Stacy Omosa. Read more »
Presidential, vice presidential, comptroller candidates discuss campus issues in debate
Candidates debated SA’s role as an advocacy group or as a student government association, as well as the inclusion of SUNY-ESF students on campus. Read more »
Stray bullet hits SUNY-ESF dorm
A bullet struck Centennial Hall over the weekend, according to a SUNY-ESF official. Read more »
SUNY-ESF club raises money to repair roofs in Puerto Rico
Acorns 2 Action held the Blue Tarp Party on Saturday to raise money for people in Puerto Rico who live without proper roofing. Read more »
4 stories you may have missed over spring break
TEDx Syracuse University announced eight speakers for its annual event on April 6. Read more »
Libertarian Party endorses McMahon for county executive
The Libertarian Party endorsed eight other candidates for seats in county and city government. Read more »
Armory Square’s 40-year developments revitalize downtown Syracuse
Armory Square may be popular today for its restaurants and shops, but it has an important place in Syracuse’s history. Read more »
County Executive Ryan McMahon praises city collaboration in ‘State of the County’ address
McMahon delivered his first “State of the County” address at Le Moyne College on Tuesday night. Read more »
SU Outing Club emboldens women athletes through No Man’s Land Film Festival
The Syracuse University Outing Club will host their second partnership with the No Man’s Land Film Festival this Friday from 6-9 p.m. in Falk College’s Grant Auditorium. Read more »
SU decides not to cancel classes
SU remained opened as the Syracuse area saw below-zero wind chills and neighborhoods schools decided to close. Read more »
SUNY-ESF cancels Thursday classes
The announcement appeared on SUNY-ESF’s website Wednesday night Read more »
SUNY-ESF to run $4.3 million deficit in 2019
SUNY-ESF officials detailed the ongoing budget deficit and other initiatives at its first meeting of the semester. Read more »
Former County Executive Joanie Mahoney wants to ‘shore up’ SUNY institutions vital to the area, she says
As SUNY-ESF’s first COO, Mahoney supports the interim president and co-chairs the ways and means portion of an initiative called “ESF Discovery Challenge.” Read more »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read more »
Professor works to revitalize near-extinct American chestnut trees
American chestnuts were hit by a fungal blight in the early 20th century. Read more »
Meet Rachel May, Syracuse’s next state senator
SU’s former sustainability coordinator, a newcomer to public office, aims to use her academic background to work across constituencies and break down election barriers for the next generation of political candidates. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s bass fishing team wants to be the premier varsity sport at the school
Meet the SUNY-ESF bass anglers, who hope to take the sport to the varsity level. Read more »
'WOMP WOMP': A small crowd turned out for UU's annual Bandersnatch concert series
As the lights dimmed in Goldstein Auditorium, Syracuse University’s Black Reign Step Team took the stage. They were opening for Wednesday night’s performers at the… Read more »
SahBabbii, Melii and Valee prove Bandersnatch is a great scene for emerging artists, college crowd
Although the crowd was small, Bandersnatch artists delivered memorable, high-energy performances. Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s governing body calls for final exam policy to help students
The Student Life Committee of Academic Governance called for a policy stating a student’s right to taking no more than two exams a day during finals week. Read more »
Graduate student liaison aims to improve communication between SA, GSO
Obi Afriyie has attended weekly Student Association meetings with hopes of improving the communication between GSO and SA, he said. After spending two years as SA’s parliamentarian, he is now in his first year as a GSO senator. Read more »
