SU needs a trustworthy outlet for sexual assault survivors
Our Readers: SU has to make major improvements to help combat sexual assault and support survivors following the closing of the Advocacy Center. Read more »
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Here are the top 10 biggest SU news stories since the Class of 2018 began as freshmen
Catch up on the biggest news stories that occurred in the SU community during the last four years. Read more »
Chancellor asks University Senate for recommendations on sexual relationship policy
Chancellor Kent Syverud has asked the University Senate to recommend changes to sexual harassment and assault policy by the end of the spring semester. Read more »
How experts say student activists can influence race relations
Campus protests like recent ones on Cornell University’s campus are likely to continue in coming years given the country’s racial climate under President Donald Trump, scholars said. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student expelled for sexual assault sues university
A former Syracuse University student claims in a lawsuit against SU that the university had "impermissible gender bias" against him during the investigation. Read more »
Top 10 Syracuse University news stories from the past 4 years
SU was put on lockdown, the NCAA hit the men's basketball team with sanctions and THE General Body protested actions of the SU administration. Read more »
Despite SU’s history of transparency issues regarding sexual assault, more students are seeking help
The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence was created to provide more transparency, but wasn’t informed about the opening of a federal investigation into the handling of a sexual assault case earlier this year. Read more »
PUBLIC CONSENSUS: How Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is viewed 3 years into his tenure
The Daily Orange interviewed more than 50 faculty, staff and administrators about Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. They described a chancellor who means well and has made progress on his projects, but who has also made several missteps in his time at SU. Read more »
Administration continues lack of transparency trend with planned termination of Cold Case Justice Initiative
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse University administration to communicate more effectively with stakeholders in programs it wants to shut down. Read more »
Lansat: A freshman's guide to social, sexual pressures at SU
Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat advises Syracuse University freshmen to stand up to social pressures in order to prevent sexual assault and discusses the resources that assault survivors should seek out on SU’s campus. Read more »
Sexual assault culture at Syracuse University, explained
Here is an explanation of the sexual assault culture and resources at Syracuse University. Read more »
Explaining THE General Body's history and grievances
Almost two years ago, THE General Body held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall at Syracuse University. Here is an in-depth look into the coalition of student organizations and what they were and still are advocating for. Read more »
THE General Body creates petition in support of Syracuse University faculty concern over University Place promenade
THE General Body created a petition to support an earlier petition that was made by Syracuse University faculty members to express concern about the proposed University Place promenade. Read more »
Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting
A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read more »
Faculty discuss continued support of THE General Body 1 year after sit-in began
One year after THE General Body's 18-day-long sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall, Syracuse University faculty members discuss their continued support of the student group. Read more »
Student advisory board to provide feedback to Division of Student Affairs
Starting next semester, 25 Syracuse University students will serve as representatives on the Division of Student Affairs Advisory Board to provide feedback and communicate student… Read more »
Syracuse University community members rally outside Hall of Languages to support sit-in
More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall Monday to take part in the latest rally held by THE General Body. Read more »
Students, staff and faculty march to Syverud's office to voice concerns about changes to sexual assault services
Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke face-to-face with a group of about 40 people who marched up to his office on Wednesday afternoon to voice their concerns about changes to sexual assault resources at Syracuse University. Read more »
Advocacy Center concerns must be addressed by university
Syracuse University’s lack of action in regards to the Advocacy Center this past month is unacceptable. The university should have made it a higher priority… Read more »
Student member discusses hopes for Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has appointed 14 members to the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy and requested the group submit… Read more »
Syverud appoints members of workgroup on sexual assault resources
Chancellor Kent Syverud appointed fourteen members on Friday to the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Advocacy. The group’s purpose is to provide… Read more »
8 questions about sexual assault resources at SU
Since changes were made to sexual assault resources in June, there has been confusion about the changes. The Daily Orange collected questions about these changes from readers on social media and through email and sent them to Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, senior vice president and dean of student affairs, for responses. Read more »
Here's what happened this week: Party ban, Advocacy Center, Cosmos closing?
Here is a round-up of the top stories published by The Daily Orange this week: NEWS Castle Court parties restricted Campus Hill notified residents of… Read more »
