Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex blends political realm with faith community
Dr. H. Bernard Alex, bishop of Syracuse and leader of Victory Temple Fellowship Church, said he felt ties to the community at a young age. Read more »
Writer archives: Arabella Klonowski
Town hall addresses low voter turnout in 2024 presidential election
The panelists advocated for higher voter engagement, in both local and national elections, following a 6% drop in voter turnout in the city of Syracuse this past fall. Read more »
SU anthropology discusses abolitionist ideology through prison systems
SU's Anthropology Dept hosted Justin Helepololei, who discussed prison abolition and rethinking justice systems as part of a speaker series. Read more »
What to know about Trump’s ICE orders
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 as part of larger illegal immigration mitigation efforts. Read more »
Syracuse community reacts to Israel-Hamas war ceasefire agreement
As the Israel-Hamas war comes to an end, people across the Syracuse community celebrated the deal and called on lawmakers to maintain peace. Read more »
Syracuse ranks as 222nd most expensive city in New York
Syracuse ranks 222nd for the most expensive city in New York. Despite being below the state average, costs remain high. Read more »
Palestinian activist Baha Hilo discusses history, oppression dynamics
Community members gathered at the ArtRage Gallery Tuesday night for a workshop led by Hilo, who speaks about oppression in Palestine. Read more »
SU alum, poet Mosab Abu Toha shares experiences in Gaza at poetry reading
Over 70 members of the Syracuse community gathered Saturday night to hear Abu Toha speak about his most recent poetry book, Forest of Noise. Read more »
SU Architecture students rebuild Almond Street with display models
Syracuse University Architecture students shared their proposed models of a redesigned Almond Street during a Wednesday forum. Read more »
Common Council approves resolution to protect Skaneateles Lake, drinking water
The Syracuse City Common Council opposed a resolution increasing the Seneca Meadows landfill’s capacity in order to protect Skaneateles Lake. Read more »
SU Office of Academic Affairs proposes limiting in-class recordings
Syracuse University’s Office of Academic Affairs is seeking feedback on a proposed policy that would ban recording in classrooms. Read more »
Toner Prize winners share stories, advice at annual Newhouse lecture
Students and faculty gathered Tuesday to hear stories from the 2024 Toner Prize recipients, given to the nation’s “best political reporting.” Read more »
Brighten a Day student nonprofit combats loneliness, spreads cheer
Brighten a Day aims to spread cheer across the Syracuse community by making cards, hosting gatherings and creating care packages. Read more »
SA to host slumber party, comedy night for Mental Health Awareness Week
Syracuse University’s Student Association and the Barnes Center at The Arch will host Mental Health Awareness Week. Read more »
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosts voter education workshop
Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now hosted a community voter education workshop in Syracuse’s Elmwood neighborhood Wednesday evening. Read more »
Bird Library adds sensory-friendly study rooms
Syracuse University's Bird Library has opened 10 "sensory friendly" study rooms to offer students new ways to help students focus. Read more »
