DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ bias incident near Barnes Center
The students reported that a man wearing an orange polo yelled slurs and vulgar language while they were walking near the Barnes Center. 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.
DPS investigating antisemitic vandalism in Watson Hall bathroom
SU's Department of Public Safety is investigating after a small carving of a swastika was found in a Watson Hall bathroom. Read more »
SU orientation leaders, programs help new students find their footing
SU orientation programs, including BIPOC Communities and ‘Cuse First, help new students seamlessly transition to college. The programs also reward orientation leaders who give back to the campus community. Read more »
'Stealth-like' changes to Falk College blind-sided faculty
I am hugely disappointed with the “heavy-handed,” disrespectful and disruptive manner by which reorganization decisions were made and communicated. Read more »
Alumni, students advocate for SU’s African American Studies, form affinity group
More than 1,500 alumni are “very concerned” with the state of SU's AAS department. Students, faculty and alumni formed an affinity group. Read more »
Eroding education: The state of African American Studies at Syracuse University
AAS faculty and staff received an email notifying them that their department would have no chair for this semester on Jan. 12, 2024. Read more »
Students, faculty share feedback on university academic freedom statement
Members of the “Syracuse Statement” working group held open forums Tuesday to collect input on SU's developing academic freedom statement. Read more »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read more »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read more »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read more »
On its 2nd anniversary, 119 Euclid is more than a safe space for Black students
Two years later, 119 Euclid Ave remains a source of community-building and comfort for Syracuse University's Black students. Read more »
DPS closes anti-Semitic bias incident with an inconclusive finding
An SU employee reported the incident on Sunday to DPS, leading to an investigation and questioning of the parties involved. Read more »
Clarke Johnson devotes herself to antiracist efforts at SU
Senior Clarke Johnson leaves behind a legacy of awareness, activism and strength through her community involvement at SU. Read more »
Memorable moments of the class of 2023
From COVID-19 to Coach Boeheim’s retirement, this graduating class has witnessed an eventful four years at SU. Read more »
DPS improves burglary rates, wave of bias incidents sparks transparency concerns
Crime on South Campus and near the university community sharply fell, but concerns remain over transparency in bias incident reporting amid recent cases. Read more »
As Ramadan begins, Muslim students deserve to be highlighted on SU's campus
A drive to include religious diversity within DEIA training can limit cases of Islamophobia on campus and religious bias. Including an emphasis on a diverse religious education within training can provide the opportunity for faculty to broaden their understanding. Read more »
Syracuse University’s bias incident reporting policies lack transparency and urgency
Regardless of its nature, a bias incident is both a threat to any student who may be targeted and a threat to the community, and should be communicated to the campus community immediately in order to protect students’ safety. Read more »
Breaking down Syracuse University’s bias reporting policy
The anti-LGBTQ graffiti in Watson Hall was reported on Feb. 24, but DPS add the incident to its bias reporting website until March 2. Read more »
Stop looking at Black people to speak for all Black people
Black people are not a monolith or a token and one person from the community cannot and should not be looked at to think for or represent all Black people, yet we are constantly looked at to do so. Read more »
Nothing stops Unsung Hero Thomas Wilson from getting involved all around SU's campus
Thomas Wilson, one of Syracuse University's 2023 Unsung Hero Award recipients, uses his enthusiasm and work ethic to inspire the university community. Read more »
Editor’s picks: The top opinion stories of 2022
This year’s articles in opinion tackled international, national and local news, with diverse and opposing opinions on all things that affect college students of today. Read more »
SU needs to break the pattern they've set in reacting to incidents of hate
There is a continuous trend of SU only handling these problems when they stare administration in the face. It took the longest protest in campus history, one that literally shook the core of the school, for SU to take extensive action towards reshaping its culture. Read more »
The SU community shouldn't be quick to judge the Coker twins' legacy
We encourage an open, healing dialogue and plan of action from the Remembrance Scholars and the SU community to find a positive and constructive way forward from this painful moment. Read more »
