SGEU leaders explain union contract in town hall
SGEU members gathered Wednesday to collect feedback on its first contract with Syracuse University, which it ratified in late March. Read more »
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United Syracuse advocates for changes to SU employee parking rates
United Syracuse is pushing for change to SU's parking fee system, which they say disproportionately affects lower-wage employees. Read more »
SU to relocate Falk’s human dynamics programs by fall 2025
Syracuse University will transfer its human dynamics programs from David B. Falk College of Sport to other colleges by fall 2025. Read more »
Center of Excellence forum highlights drone-based solutions to energy saving
Syracuse University’s Center of Excellence discussed efforts to implement drone-based techniques as an affordable energy-saving solution. Read more »
SA votes on spring allocations following budget limitations
A policy within its Finance Board caused SU's Student Association to allocate around $100,000 beyond what it can afford for the spring. Read more »
Annietober 365 Foundation raises $365,000 for cancer after 1 year
Growing up, Annie Blair Eisner called her birthday month “Annietober.” This would later become the motto of a cancer foundation in her honor. Read more »
Common Council approves funding for city parks, monuments
The Syracuse City Common Council approved funding for multiple memorials to be constructed throughout the city. Read more »
SU honors student veterans, U.S. service members at Veterans’ Day event
Syracuse University hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration Monday morning, featuring alumna Lt. Col. Theresa Cross as a keynote speaker. Read more »
NY-21 Congresswoman Elise Stefanik named Trump’s UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has named New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as his United Nations ambassador. Read more »
‘Reclaim Armistice Day’ memorial advocates for global peace
The sixth annual "Reclaim Armistice Day" advocated for global peace and ending "militarism" in the United States. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic drawing reported in Sadler Hall
DPS is investigating a bias incident in which two students discovered a drawing of a character with a “Hitler style mustache” in Sadler Hall. Read more »
Campus Store prepares for Barnes & Noble takeover with temporary closures
Multiple campus store locations will temporarily close over the next two weeks to prepare for its Barnes & Noble takeover. Read more »
SUNY ESF, other colleges gather feedback on system-wide sustainability plan
SUNY ESF released its first Sustainability Action Plan and leaders are working with SUNY schools to finalize system-wide goals. Read more »
SA to connect with Syracuse community with ‘Syracuse Wonder Bubbles’ event
Syracuse University’s Student Association will host a Wonder Bubbles volunteering event this Friday as part of SA’s annual Fall Into Action. Read more »
DPS investigating reported racial slur bias incident on South Campus
DPS is investigating an incident where a student reported hearing someone use a racial slur in a nearby South Campus apartment on Nov. 6. Read more »
SU students react to 2024 presidential election results
After Trump’s early Wednesday morning victory, several SU students told The D.O. the campus felt quiet, with many shocked by the results. Read more »
Hochul introduces initiative to protect New Yorkers’ rights
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced the Empire State Freedom Initiative in response to former President Donald Trump's presidential win. Read more »
GSO addresses election results, approves funding
SU’s Graduate Student Organization discussed the results of the general elections and filled one vacant internal senate position on Wednesday. Read more »
SU honors course on 2024 election draws intergenerational students
As a senior citizen and self-described “political junkie,” Phyllis LaVine jumped at the opportunity to take “Politics of the 2024 Election.” Read more »
Congressman-elect Mannion speaks on NY-22 win, Trump’s 2nd term
Congressman-elect John Mannion addressed the public Wednesday morning following his victory over Republican incumbent Brandon Williams. Read more »
Trump beats Harris for presidency, elected to 2nd term
Former President Donald Trump surpassed 270 electoral votes in the 2024 United States presidential election as of 5:34 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Associated Press. Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, clinching a second term in the White House. Read more »
Onondaga County Democrats celebrate local wins, voice concerns with presidency
Multiple Democratic politicians joined together for the celebration Tuesday night, with TVs streaming results of the 2024 presidential race. Read more »
Local students, residents share what influenced their vote in general election
The D.O. conducted exit polls across polling sites on SU’s campus and throughout the city of Syracuse on Election Day. Read more »
Mannion wins NY-22 Congressional District race, defeating Williams
Democrat John Mannion won the seat for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, the Associated Press announced at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday evening. Read more »
