The Spectrum began publishing in 1950 and has since become the largest student-run newspaper in the SUNY state school system.
It is printed at an off-site press but distributed to multiple areas on the university's North and South campuses.
In September 2023, it was announced The Spectrum would cease print and become an online-only publication due to costs.
[2] The Spectrum is advised by Matt Parrino from the Syracuse Post Standard, who is an adjunct instructor though the English department.
Editors in Chief: [3] [4] [5] "Lee, and they will follow" (By Aaron Mansfield) [6] "The X-Files" (By Matt Parrino)[4] Reggae with Chutzpah (by Alexander Nasarewsky)[6] "Health Care Crisis" (by Al Benson)[7]