Grand opening of 119 Euclid marks a new safe space for Black students
The building came out of a Not Again SU request for multicultural safe spaces on campus. Read more »
#NotAgainSU
The movement, led by Black students, formed in November to protest Syracuse University's handling of racist graffiti found in Day Hall.
SA plans to fund resources for students, families affected by Hurricane Ida
SU's Student Association announced Monday night that they plan to provide resources and organizations for hurricane relief. Read more »
#NotAgainSU encourages students, faculty to go on strike over in-person classes
#NotAgainSU encouraged students and faculty to strike from in-person classes until an online option is available. Read more »
SU spent $12,000 to have Sen. Raphael Warnock speak at 2020 MLK celebration
Warnock’s visit to SU followed a series of more than 20 hate crimes and bias-related incidents that took place on and around campus during the fall 2019 semester and the #NotAgainSU occupation of the Barnes Center at The Arch that formed in response. Read more »
Parking and Transportation takes over safety escort shuttle service from DPS
Parking and Transportation Services staff will handle the operation of the program, instead of the Department of Public Safety, following recommendations made in a report by former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Read more »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. 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 »
SA candidates explain stances on COVID-19 policies, DPS transparency
Bruen and Stinfort discussed their policy plans at the town hall but also answered questions regarding their stances on important issues affecting students. 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 »
Exhibit depicts trauma from a year of COVID-19, racial violence
On view at Point of Contact Gallery until May 21, the exhibition explores the complexity of humanity through the work of six artists. Read more »
Students question SU's commitment to diversity, report shows
Here’s what the report says about SU’s campus culture, how the university compares to other schools and how it can improve going forward. Read more »
What the 1st-year seminar course replacing SEM 100 might look like
The FYS 101 faculty advisory committee has already released a proposed syllabus for the course. Read more »
Anti-Asian messages found in Syracuse University buildings
The racist messages claimed students on campus are agents for the Chinese government. Read more »
‘No rational basis’: Court annuls Alpha Chi Rho suspension
The university suspended the fraternity in November 2020 after it determined that members and guests shouted a racial slur at a Black woman. Read more »
New 1st-year seminar course aims to enhance discussions of race, identity
The new course seeks to better discuss topics of race and identity as well as the transition to college life. Read more »
Complacency is not the solution to anti-Asian hate
Since the pandemic started, anti-Asian hate crimes have been on the rise. We should remain vigilant in fighting against this racist violence. Read more »
We don’t want diversity committees. We want action.
It’s time for SU to come to terms with the fact that committees and reports don’t create lasting change. Read more »
Breaking down the Board of Trustees diversity and inclusion recommendations
The committee initially planned to release its report in August but delayed its rollout until March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Board of Trustees special committee on diversity releases final review
The committee — which first met in December 2019, off the heels of #NotAgainSU’s occupation of the Barnes Center at The Arch — was devoted to addressing issues of diversity and inclusion on SU’s campus following a series of hate incidents reported in the fall 2019 semester. Read more »
We didn’t need Loretta Lynch’s report to tell us DPS is anti-Black
Loretta Lynch’s investigation on DPS told Black students what they already new: the department is built on a foundation of white supremacy. Read more »
Pain and progress: Black History Month in Syracuse
In this episode of The Daily Orange podcast, former US Attorney General Loretta Lynch discusses her year-long, 97-page review of The Department of Public Safety in a conversation with News Editor Michael Sessa. Read more »
Breaking down Loretta Lynch's 97-page DPS report
The 97-page report is the product of a year-long investigation into how DPS interacts with members of the Syracuse University community this past year. Read more »
Loretta Lynch report lays out structure, powers of DPS review board
In a 97-page report released Monday, Lynch and her team outlined the structure and powers of the CRB. The board will be responsible for reviewing and commenting on standard operating procedures of the department. Read more »
Loretta Lynch releases year-long DPS review
Lynch released the 97-page review Monday. It began last February amid intense scrutiny of how DPS interacted with protestors at Crouse-Hinds Hall. Read more »
