2020’s most defining stories in Syracuse
The Daily Orange picked some of the most important stories of 2020 chronicled by the writers and editors who covered them. Here are our picks. Read more »
November Hate Crimes
University Union partners with #NotAgainSU for movie screening
The screening of “Bombshell” will be moved to Crouse Hinds Hall. Read more »
Suspending students who vandalized campus not enough
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer argues that suspensions are not enough to punish students who used racist graffiti to vandalize campus Read more »
Special committee to visit SU for listening and dialogue sessions
The committee was created in response to at least 23 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents that occurred at or near SU since early November. Read more »
Anti-Semitic acts have gone unpunished at SU
Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues how recent anti-Semitic graffiti reflects a growing issue within American culture. Read more »
Diversity and inclusion requires cooperative dialogue
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer argues how unity among faculty and campus community are necessary toward diversity and inclusion at SU. Read more »
MLK Celebration should acknowledge #NotAgainSU as MLK’s living legacy
By not acknowledging members of #NotAgainSU, SU is downplaying their influence and disrespecting MLK’s legacy. Read more »
Syverud's Winter address promises positive change
On Monday afternoon Chancellor Syverud held his annual winter address, promising to ensure continual change and progress on campus to create an environment where all… Read more »
Professors help provide a safe environment for students
Student Life columnist argues how professors who engage in reflective discussion provide a safe space for students. Read more »
University Senate LGBTQ committee supports #NotAgainSU
Committee calls for “transparency and accountability” from SU administration and expresses “support for and solidarity with... vulnerable, marginalized, and targeted groups” at SU. Read more »
Newhouse School to hold diversity and inclusion forum
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications will host a forum this month to discuss diversity and inclusion at the school. The schoolwide forum will… Read more »
Diversity initiatives show SU is committed to lasting change
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford says SU’s diversity initiatives need to be acknowledged and that lasting change comes with time. Read more »
Indigenous students present concerns, solutions to Syverud
Students met with the chancellor on Dec. 3, about two weeks after the Department of Public Safety announced Nov. 21 that an anti-indigenous message was found on a post-it note in Flint Hall. Read more »
SUNY-ESF finds drawing, may include swastika
Members of the campus community have interpreted the drawing's intent differently, SUNY-ESF Interim President David Amberg said in a statement to the college. Some saw a swastika included in the drawing. Read more »
#NotAgainSU details future plans during Q&A session
The end of the sit-in at the Barnes Center at The Arch was never meant to be the end of the #NotAgainSU movement, students said. Read more »
Campus racism can lead to violence
Our reader responds to a previous letter to the editor in regard to campus racism. Read more »
Students, community leaders condemn hate speech at Hendricks Chapel vigil
The vigil was meant to help overcome the hate and pain of at least 16 racist, anti-Semitic and bias-related incidents reported on or near SU from Nov. 7 to Nov. 21. Read more »
How SU’s harassment policy compares to other universities
While Syracuse University’s policy on harassment resembles those of its peers, each policy differs based on the values of the institution. Read more »
DAY BY DAY: How racist graffiti sparked campus activism
Racist graffiti sparked protests, forums and the creation of the #NotAgainSU movement. As Syracuse University continued to experience hate crimes, the movement only grew stronger. Read more »
For sustainable change, all campus stakeholders must be involved
Although as a campus community we rightly need reassurance, we should resist the temptation of the single action bias, which assumes that we can rely on a single action, and in this case, a single person, to respond to threats. Read more »
Grad shocked by lack of response by chancellor to racism on campus
SU graduate says their wish for the university’s the leader would be one who is an empathetic person, who provides help and support for all students, not one who merely sweeps hate crimes under the rug. Read more »
Here’s how Chancellor Syverud responded to #NotAgainSU demands
The chancellor first agreed to the students’ demands on Nov. 21. Read more »
No update on SPD investigation of racist, bias-related incidents
SPD spokesperson Sgt. Matthew Malinowski said that SPD does not have any updates on investigations into bias-related incidents near SU campus. Read more »
SU to implement safety measures over break
The Department of Public Safety will deploy 19 new residential community safety officers in several residence halls, including those affected by the November hate crimes and bias incidents. Read more »
