Archives - Justin O'Connor
Administration
Ceasefire and Divestment Resolution Passes SA
The SA Senate passed a resolution calling for the University’s Ethical Investment Advisory Committee (EIAC) to advocate for UR to…
New York State Suicide Prevention Act
SA passes resolution supporting New York State Student Suicide Prevention Act
Pushing for university suicide intervention policies, the SA joined 26 college governments supporting the bill to safeguard student mental health.
Israel-Palestine
Students for Israel talk devolves into chaos
Shai DeLuca's talk about his experiences as a gay man in Israel was protested Feb. 6, leading to chaotic exchanges and questionable claims.
ACJC
SA’s Mid-Year Report just released. Here are some key takeaways
Here are some key takeaways from SA's Mid-Year Report, with a focus on accomplishments with tangible implications for students.
Administration
SJP holds first protest of the semester, their largest yet
Around 60 people showed up to rally against the war in Gaza at Students for Justice in Palestine's first protest of the semester Saturday.
protest policy
SA leadership starts bi-weekly meetings with PubSafe
SA leaders are now meeting with DPS with the goal of setting up roundtables with student groups about public safety and protest policies.
Basketball
UR men’s, women’s basketball fall to highly-ranked NYU
Despite a late rally by the women's team and a strong first-half showing by the men’s, UR’s basketball teams couldn't best NYU this week.
Public Safety
Student arrested at pro-Palestine gathering pleads not guilty
Senior Nadia Tolosa pled not guilty to charges after she struck a Public Safety officer who grabbed her wrist at a pro-Palestine gathering on Dec. 11.
academic probation
266 students sent false academic probation letters by CCAS
266 students received false academic probation letters on Jan. 11 due to a technical issue. CCAS spoke with the Campus Times about the issue.
healthcare
URMC labor unions vote overwhelmingly to strike
The unions representing URMC caregivers and service workers issued on Nov. 30 a 10-day notice for a strike after a nearly-unanimous vote.
