Health Policy Lecture discusses COVID-19 impact
Dr. Eric Klinenberg discussed his book, a “social autopsy” of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, at Syracuse University's Eggers Hall. Read more »
Coronavirus
News about the coronavirus' impact on Syracuse University and New York state.
SU to no longer mandate COVID-19 isolation, requires 24 hours of no fever to return
SU community members who test positive for COVID-19 will no longer have to submit positive test results or isolate for multiple days. Individuals who test positive can resume "normal activities" if they have no fever and their symptoms show sign of improvement within 24 hours. Read more »
Common Council approves payment in false-arrest lawsuit settlement
The Syracuse Common Council approved a payment for a false-arrest lawsuit and authorized an agreement to give schools resource officers. Read more »
Free COVID-19 tests available as cases rise in Onondaga County, nationwide
The increased availability in tests aims to improve COVID-19 preparedness for the upcoming fall and winter seasons when COVID-19 cases are expected to rise. Read more »
SU reports 124 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
116 cases come from students, while 8 come from faculty and staff. SU does not currently require the vaccination, nor for masks to be worn. Read more »
SU ends COVID-19 vaccination requirement effective Monday
SU ended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement Monday, but continues to "strongly encourage" students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. Read more »
Memorable moments of the class of 2023
From COVID-19 to Coach Boeheim’s retirement, this graduating class has witnessed an eventful four years at SU. Read more »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2022
This year’s articles in opinion tackled international, national and local news, with diverse and opposing opinions on all things that affect college students of today. Read more »
Syracuse University reports 13 student, 9 faculty active COVID-19 cases
Syracuse University reported 22 active COVID-19 cases Friday as the COVID booster plan for New York has still not expanded to include universities. Read more »
SU reports under 20 student COVID cases for second-straight week
SU reported 6 fewer COVID-19 cases than the week prior as of Oct. 22. Read more »
Students voice concerns over safety, SU’s expansion in town hall
The Student Association held the meeting to encourage discourse among students about problems on and around Syracuse University’s campus. Read more »
SU reports a 52% drop in active COVID-19 cases over the weekend
Haynie wrote that nine students are currently in on-campus isolation housing. The remaining students are isolating in their off-campus homes. Read more »
As COVID-19 cases increase on campus, here are ways to stay safe
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the county is at a “medium” COVID-19 Community Level as of Sept. 18. Read more »
SU confirms 91 active self-reported COVID-19 cases
The Barnes Center at the Arch reported 91 active COVID-19 cases on Syracuse University’s campus as of Sept. 9, a university spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Read more »
Centro confirms mask mandate on its systems will be lifted
While the state has changed its public transit policy relating to wearing masks, Syracuse University is still requiring masks on its trolley service. Read more »
SU distributes unknown, 'small' number of potentially counterfeit COVID-19 tests
An unknown number of the 300 FlowFlex COVID-19 testing kits being distributed via SU campus vending machines prior to Sept. 1 are potentially fraudulent, Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie wrote in a campus-wide email Thursday. Read more »
What SU’s COVID-19 policies look like compared to other schools
The elimination of mandatory random testing at SU means the university can no longer collect reliable data for a COVID-19 dashboard. Read more »
SU to make masking optional starting Aug. 15
Masks will remain required in locations mandated by the New York State Department of Health, such as health care facilities and public transportation. Read more »
SU returning to 'YELLOW' masking level effective June 1
Unvaccinated students, faculty, staff and visitors are still required to mask indoors at all times and outdoors when in the presence of others. Read more »
SU to scale back COVID-19 procedures for summer
SU will institute altered COVID-19 protocols for the summer at the end of May, Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie wrote in a campus-wide email Tuesday. Read more »
The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read more »
SU confirms 12 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, active cases rise to 44
Information about SU's COVID-19 data will be published by 5 p.m Monday through Friday. Read more »
SU to return to 'BLUE' masking level effective Tuesday amid rising COVID-19 cases
Syracuse University will return to the “BLUE” COVID-19 alert level effective April 19. The decision comes amid an uptick of cases on campus and in Onondaga County. Read more »
1st trace of new omicron subvariant detected in Onondaga County
The New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center identified the presence of the subvariant of BA.2, BA.2.12. Read more »
