Syracuse climate strike is what environmental activism should look like
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metulus says that impact protests like the Syracuse climate strike are what environmental activism needs. Read more »
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Barnes Center at The Arch accessible to SUNY-ESF students
Located just across the street from Illick Hall, the Barnes Center nearly borders the SUNY-ESF campus. Read more »
Eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come
Environment columnist Anthonyne Metelus argues that eliminating green spaces for construction projects can impact students for years to come. Read more »
Plastic straw bans are limiting for people with disabilities
Plastic straw bans — like those instituted in Syracuse dining halls last year —limit accessibility to those who have disabilities and chronic illnesses. Read more »
Turn environmental awareness into action
Events like Earthfest demonstrate that environmental awareness is increasing, but there is more we can do to turn our awareness into action. Read more »
There should be water fountains on every SU dorm floor
For the sake of the environment and college student budgets, there should be water fountains on every SU dorm floor. Read more »
Clay town supervisor criticizes expanded ‘Community Grid Plus’ proposal
Supervisor Damian Ulatowski, who’s in favor of the hybrid tunnel model, said the costs associated with the Community Grid Plus plan are unclear. Read more »
Green New Deal must sustain an evolving economy
Business columnist Jack Ramza argues that people must ensure that the Green New Deal will be able to consistently create jobs and sustain an evolving economy. 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 »
Professor works to revitalize near-extinct American chestnut trees
American chestnuts were hit by a fungal blight in the early 20th century. Read more »
SU holds hope for an inclusive future
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper examines university changes following the Theta Tau videos controversy. Read more »
Students at SU should consider their food waste impact
Our Environment columnist Emily Cerrito encourages students to support the Food Recovery Network’s efforts and curtail the amount of food waste at SU. 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 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 »
Balter responds to hot-button questions during Q&A at SU
SU’s College Democrats invited congressional candidate Dana Balter to campus to answer questions from the community. Read more »
Electric car charging stations installed in DeWitt, Clay
The efforts are part of a state-wide push to install EV charging stations along I-90, from Buffalo to New York City. Read more »
SUNY-ESF enrollment increases 11.6 percent
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance on Tuesday discussed a more than 10 percent increase in incoming student enrollment and reviewed rebranding plans led by Thorburn Group. Read more »
SU makes the switch from plastic straws to paper straws
Plastic straws will be replaced by paper straws in all five residential dining halls. Read more »
County, Onondaga Nation and locals at odds over Onondaga Lake’s health
County officials have said the lake is clean enough for fishing and swimming, but the Onondaga Nation maintains that it’s still unsafe. Read more »
Good Uncle is on the path to sustainability, other companies should follow
Environment columnist Emily Ceritto commends Good Uncle for environmentally conscious for their packaging Read more »
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance talks consultation visit, strategic plans at 1st meeting
SUNY-ESF’s Academic Governance discussed a faculty-senate consultation team visit and a strategic plan to address the university’s challenges on Tuesday. Read more »
Student Association votes to host town hall to address summer initiatives
The town hall will likely be in late September, SA members said. Read more »
SUNY-ESF interim president David Amberg wants to chart ‘financially viable’ path forward
SUNY-ESF’s new interim president wants to repair morale at SUNY-ESF and prepare the college for its academic and financial future. Read more »
