SA elects Speaker of the assembly, Speaker pro tempore
On Monday, the Student Association reelected William Treloar as the speaker of the assembly and Anna Ginelli as speaker pro tempore. Read more »
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SA candidates Breton Macneil, Skylar Gorczynski discuss campaign platform
The two candidates are running on a platform of increasing mental health awareness, sexual assault prevention, meal access, increasing community impact and a revamp of the association. Read more »
SA candidates Jordan Pierre, Lauren Gloster break down main campaign issues
Jordan Pierre and Lauren Gloster are one of the three campaigns running for the positions of the Student Association president and vice president. Read more »
SA sends resolution urging revocation of Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree
SA has sent a resolution to the Syracuse University Senate supporting the revocation of Rudy Giuliani’s honorary degree. Read more »
SA president David Bruen, VP candidate Adia Santos discuss main aspects of campaign
Santos said she also sees herself as an involved candidate. Her extensive experiences during her time as an SU student adequately prepares her to be a successful vice president, she said. Read more »
SA candidates discuss food access, efficiency, transparency at debate
The 2022 Student Association campaign debate took place at the K.G. Tan Auditorium of Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center on Thursday. Read more »
SA proceeds with Menstrual Products Initiative, concludes SA bylaws investigation
This investigation concluded a day later after finding the campaign did not violate any SA bylaws. Read more »
SA passes bill calling on President Biden to cancel student debt
David Bruen, SA’s president, called student debt an existential threat, not just for the country’s economy but also for individuals. At SU, the median federal loan debt of those who completed an undergraduate degree is $27,000, according to U.S. News & World Report. Read more »
Student Association creates new ad hoc committee, establishing 5-year plan for future session policies
The Student Association passed a bill Monday outlining the formation of an ad hoc committee that will establish a five-year plan to act as a loose guide of policies for future SA sessions. Read more »
Student Association votes to switch to ranked choice voting elections
The bill details that ranked-choice voting will be used to elect the positions of president, vice president and comptroller. Read more »
Student Association leaders propose conference between students and DPS, SPD
Student Association members proposed the creation of a conference between police and students during SA’s meeting on Monday. Read more »
SA passes bill allocating $1,000 for voting booths, election signs
The bill enables SA to purchase five private voting booths for in-person voting in several locations around SU’s campus. Read more »
SA petition will provide a platform for dining hall food quality concerns
SA also passed a bill acknowledging the need for more female representation in the university for fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more »
SA passes 2 election bills, recognizes Black History Month
SA also announced that the first town hall meeting of the semester will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24. Read more »
SA president, VP achieved some campaign promises, affirm more work to be done
David Bruen and Darnelle Stinfort, president and vice president of Syracuse University’s Student Association, created a number of campaign promises which they pursued this fall semester. Read more »
SA calls for University Senate to rescind Rudy Giuliani's honorary degree
In previous years, students have expressed their disappointment with Giuliani speaking at the commencement ceremony for the class of 2002 and for receiving the honorary degree. Read more »
Students voice frustration with recent DEIA plan in meeting at 119 Euclid Ave
Around 30 students attended a Student Association meeting with one student saying they believe the university’s recent DEIA plan feels very performative and lacks substance. Read more »
Student Association to implement special seats for SU's unique populations
Syracuse University's Student Association passed a bill to add unique population seats in their assembly, hopefully bridging gaps with underrepresented offices on campus. Read more »
SA discusses test-optional admissions, DEIA plan
SA discussed a new community engagement project called Thankful for Syracuse Food Drive, which will collect nonperishable food items for local food banks. Read more »
SA is not satisfied with SU's diversity and inclusion draft plan
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed how the draft of the university's DEIA plan lacks transparency. Read more »
SA establishes committee that will review SU's diversity and inclusion plan
SA announced another town hall will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The town hall will be open to all students. They did not specify what the town hall’s topic would focus on. Read more »
SA members debate permanent test-optional admissions policy for SU
Syracuse University's Student Association discussed creating a bill pushing for admissions to make the university test-optional permanently. Read more »
SA acknowledges Indigenous Peoples' Day for 1st time
During their meeting on Monday, Syracuse University's Student Association passed 4 bills, one acknowledging Indigenous Peoples' Day and others relating to funding. Read more »
SA approves 25 new assembly members, fails to reach 15% voter turnout
During the meeting, members expressed frustration with the recent election, citing problems related to the pandemic, the new MySlice update and the atypical fall election. Read more »
