Duck: Maggie Hicks
Asst. News Editor | Spring 2020 - Spring 2021; Managing Editor | Fall 2022 Read more »
Writer archives: Maggie Hicks
Students can’t get enough of house concerts, and it's because of COVID fatigue
Since all live concerts and events were canceled during the pandemic, house concerts have bounced back in a big way across SU’s campus. Read more »
Bridging invisible barriers: Activists encourage students to participate in local movements
Greater involvement by students in the community would help shorten the divide between the university and the city, and it could also increase students’ cultural awareness around the problems city residents are facing. Read more »
Residents hope community grid will reconnect neighborhoods
Residents said the community grid should reinstate the connected neighborhood that was destroyed in the construction of I-81, but they fear the project could displace more residents and split up the area once again. Read more »
Onondaga County to offer COVID-19 testing sites for SU commencement attendees
Before attending the ceremony, visitors must go to a pre-screening compliance station, where they will present their proof of a vaccine or negative test. Read more »
'The bare minimum': Activists say SPD residency requirements aren't enough
The tentative agreement would require new officers to live in the city for at least five years and will increase the police budget by $15 million over four years. Read more »
SA president, vice president reflect on 2020-21 accomplishments, challenges
With only days left in their positions, Hastings and Golden told The Daily Orange that they’re happy with what they’ve accomplished over the past year but disappointed in how their relationship with the university evolved. Read more »
SU political scientists weigh in on what U.S. census results mean for New York
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the change Monday, stating that the House seat instead went to Minnesota, which also came close to losing the seat. Read more »
New York will allow walk-ins at mass vaccination sites starting Thursday
Residents who come for walk-in appointments may experience slight wait times and should still bring all proof of identity and insurance information. Read more »
SA election has 2.1% voter turnout after first day of voting
If Bruen and Stinfort don’t receive votes from 10% of the student body by the time voting ends on Friday at midnight, SA bylaws allow them to extend voting by 24 hours. Read more »
Sole SA candidates still need 10% of students to vote for them
SA presidential candidate David Bruen and vice presidential candidate Darnelle Stinfort will be the only campaign on the ballot when voting opens April 26. Read more »
SU organizations host vigil in response to anti-Asian hate
Roughly 3,800 incidents of racial violence against Asian Americans have been reported during the pandemic, according to Stop AAPI Hate. Read more »
‘A safe space’: SU students find community through on-campus organizations
Students said that by participating in affinity groups and on-campus organizations, they can find a sense of belonging despite an unwelcoming campus climate. Read more »
Activists don’t just want justice for Judson Albahm’s killing. They want change.
Activists and experts said police departments should be working to help people who experience mental health crises so incidents like Albahm’s do not even have the chance to occur. Read more »
SU is administering Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Here's what you need to know.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for individuals 18 years old and older. Read more »
SU, SUNY-ESF students discuss history of anti-Asian racism at forum
The forum included remarks from Asian students, staff and faculty concerning their experiences with anti-Asian racism. Read more »
DPS publishes updated hate crime, hate incident policies
Releasing the policies was a recommendation from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who published an independent review in February outlining 23 recommendations for improving the department. Read more »
Clothesline Project becomes stepping stone for sexual assault survivors
The project is an annual initiative that gives individuals who have experienced sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking or other forms of interpersonal violence a chance to share their experiences. Read more »
Experts discuss housing discrimination, I-81 project in forum
Experts and activists discussed the history of housing discrimination and its effects within the city of Syracuse. Read more »
SU senior neuroscience major dies
Riddle was majoring in neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read more »
Lawmakers agree on plan to legalize recreational marijuana
The new agreement would expand the state’s existing medical marijuana program, set up a licensing and taxation system for recreational sales and establish the Office of Cannabis Management. Read more »
SU will expect students to receive COVID-19 vaccine by fall, Syverud says
Syverud recently announced in a campus-wide email that the university is planning to have a fully in-person semester in the fall. Read more »
Despite inclusivity efforts, some SU facilities remain inaccessible
In the Board of Trustees’ diversity report, it identified 10,000 incidents in on-campus buildings and facilities that will be considered code violations. Read more »
Over 100 people gather at Castle Court after SU NCAA Tournament wins
The group shouted in celebration as cars passing by honked their horns before the Syracuse Police Department dispatched officers to nearby streets. Read more »
