The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read more »
Ackerman Avenue Assault
News and opinions on the Feb. 9 assault along Ackerman Avenue.
DPS bias incident classification remains unchanged
SU classifies bias-related incidents as behaviors expressing hostility against an individual or their property because of their race, religion, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read more »
Students pressure administrators at Barnes Center sit-in
The sit-in began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Read more »
Students say SU response to racist graffiti represents pattern of silence
Dozens of students believe Syracuse University’s unwillingness to inform its student population was harmful. Read more »
The Daily Orange Podcast Special: SU residence hall vandalized with racial slurs, the university's response and the reactions that followed
We invite you to hear directly from our reporters about the stories that drive our Syracuse community on The Daily Orange Podcast, hosted by Ghael… Read more »
Gov. Cuomo addresses Day Hall racist vandalism, Hate Crimes Task Force
The comments come a day after Cuomo directed the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate racist graffiti found in Day Hall. Read more »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read more »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read more »
SU appoints Alford as permanent chief diversity and inclusion officer
Keith Alford has served as interim chief diversity officer since July 2018. Read more »
Senior class marshals spent year amplifying unheard voices on campus
Senior class marshals, Danielle Schaf and Abigail Covington, will lead the Class of 2019 by carrying their class banner at SU’s 165th Commencement ceremony. Read more »
Incoming SA president, vice president prepare for new roles
Elected SA president and vice president will make preparation for the next SA legislation their primary focus over the summer. Read more »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
Teenage girl charged in connection to Ackerman Avenue assault
The suspect was charged with two counts of assault in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Read more »
The D.O. Editorial Board endorses Ryan Golden, Kailee Vick for Student Association president, vice president
The Daily Orange Editorial Board explains its reasoning for endorsing the Golden-Vick ticket over presidential candidates Jalen Nash and Mackenzie Mertikas and vice presidential candidates Raymond Perez and Sameeha Saied, respectively. Read more »
Increased surveillance is not the answer to our community’s issues
Jennifer Bancamper argues that increased video surveillance is not the solution to Syracuse University campus safety issues. Read more »
SA presidential candidate Jalen Nash looks to use relationships to facilitate change
Nash helped to organize a forum on student safety after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
Here are 3 news stories you may have missed this weekend
SU will station campus security staff in the areas north and east of campus. Read more »
'Breaking Down Barriers!' event to provide inclusive space for marginalized students
The Residence Hall Association’s “Breaking Down Barriers,” an event aimed at discussing the impact of hateful language and slurs against marginalized communities on campus, will take place on the field between the Ernie Davis and Dellplain residence halls on Saturday. Read more »
SU to expand late-night shuttles, safety escorts
The Department of Public Safety will add two vans and drivers in April for students who need late-night transportation after shuttles have stopped running. Read more »
No updates in Ackerman Avenue assault, police say
“Nothing has changed at this time,” SPD Sgt. Matthew Malinowski said in an email to The Daily Orange. Read more »
SA president, presidential candidates react to DPS developments
The Department of Public Safety released a map on Sunday detailing its jurisdiction and sent out a safety survey on Monday. Read more »
GSO to discuss installing more cameras off campus after Ackerman Avenue assault
The Graduate Student Organization will consider whether to allocate funding for additional cameras in the University Hill neighborhood to improve student safety. Read more »
No public progress noted in investigation of Ackerman Avenue assault
A Syracuse Police Department representative did not provide any updates on the case to The Daily Orange this week. Read more »
