7 takeaways from Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion report
The report made recommendations about how SU can increase diversity and inclusion on campus Read more »
Writer archives: Rachel Sandler
Newly confirmed education secretary talks college affordability
Education Secretary John King, who was just confirmed by the Senate last week, talks about what the Obama Administration is doing to make college more affordable. Read more »
Rogue college Snapchat accounts continue to affect campuses
Earlier this year, Syracusesnap went viral among college students on Snapchat with its drug, money and sex-filled content. This episode is not unique, as many other campuses have faced "rogue" Snapchat accounts as well. Read more »
Here's why seniors are being asked to donate money to Syracuse University before they graduate
Current seniors are being encouraged to donate to the university as part ofPhilanthropy Week, a weeklong campaign that aims to raise awareness about the positive impact giving back as on society and the university. Read more »
Syracuse University students debate hate speech policies at forum
Syracuse University students addressed hate speech concerns at a forum hosted by the Graduate Student Organization on Wednesday night. Read more »
Sanders pulls off huge upset in Michigan, Trump takes Michigan and Mississippi
Leading up to the Michigan primary, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had a considerable lead in all of the polls. But on Tuesday night, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pulled off a surprise win and beat Clinton. Read more »
Group protests on Marshall Street over sale of Canada Goose jackets
About 20 Syracuse community members protested J Michael Shoes over the store's selling of Canada Goose jackets. Read more »
Clinton, Trump win big on Super Tuesday
For Democrats, Clinton won seven states — mostly in the South — while Sanders won four states. On the Republican side, Trump swept the majority of the states, with Ted Cruz winning two and Rubio winning one. Read more »
When taking a mental health leave of absence is a matter of survival
Delaney Arias, a sophomore newspaper and online journalism major at Syracuse University, shares her personal story of taking a mental health leave of absence from school. Read more »
Donald Trump wins GOP Nevada caucus by huge margin
Presidential candidate and business mogul Donald Trump took hold of the Republican Nevada caucus on Tuesday night, beating out Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ted Cruz (R-T.X.). Read more »
Scholar calls for more accessibility of print materials for students with disabilities
University of Queensland lecturer Paul Harpur explained that universities need to do more to ensure that students with a print disability have access to reading materials. Read more »
Newsmakers: Kathleen Ronayne covers Ohio Gov. John Kasich in New Hampshire
Kathleen Ronayne ('12) has spent the past few months covering Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the presidential campaign trail. Read more »
Sanders, Trump declared winners of New Hampshire primary
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and business mogul Donald Trump were both projected as the winners of the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday. 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 »
Cruz tops Trump in GOP Iowa caucuses, while Clinton, Sanders finish night in virtual tie
Ted Cruz won the GOP Iowa caucuses on Monday, beating out Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, who finished in second and third, respectively. On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders finished the night in a virtual tie. Read more »
Syracuse University to hold dialogue circles with DPS to improve police, community relations
Syracuse University will be holding dialogue circles with the Department of Public Safety to improve community and police relations. Read more »
Pepsi truck hits low-hanging power line, causing 3 telephone poles to fall
A Pepsi truck hit a low-hanging power line near the intersection of Comstock Avenue and Marshall Street on Thursday afternoon, causing three telephone poles to fall. Read more »
American Library Association finds no deficiencies in iSchool's library science program
The American Library Association found no deficiencies in Syracuse University's Master of Library and Information Science (MSLIS) program. Read more »
College admissions officers are checking social media at all time high rate, study reveals
A Kaplan Test Prep study found that 40 percent of college admissions officers said they check applicants' social media during the admissions process Read more »
College of Law dean search committee to start interviews in mid-Feburary
The committee searching for the next dean of Syracuse University's College of Law is taking applications and, with the help of a consulting firm, is starting interviews in mid-Feburary. Read more »
Here's who Syverud named to lead the Hendricks Chapel dean search committee
Chancellor Kent Syverud just announced who's going to be leading a search for the new dean of Hendricks Chapel as well as who's leading a comprehensive review of how the chapel operates. Read more »
Law enforcement cracks down on underage drinking, fake IDs
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that state law enforcement will crack down on underage drinking and fake ID use throughout the state. Read more »
Meet the SU student who went to the State of the Union
Sean McAllister, a junior finance major, attended Obama's last State of the Union address as Sen. Chuck Schumer's invited guest. He went to bring awareness to the issue of college affordability. Read more »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. Read more »
