Asian, Asian American students grapple with hate crimes
Members of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association presented Chancellor Kent Syverud with a list of nine demands at a Friday meeting. Read more »
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Gillibrand, Cuomo among NY-elected officials condemning recent hate crimes
Kirsten Gillibrand, a former 2020 presidential contender, said she was “horrified and saddened” that the country’s growing trend of hate crimes in the last few years has affected SU. Read more »
SU suspends social activities at all fraternities after racist incident
Social activities at all fraternities on campus were suspended following a racist incident Saturday night involving a racial slur yelled at a black woman. A fraternity whose members and guests were found responsible has also been suspended. Read more »
Several Student Association cabinet members receive hateful emails
The emails were sent from an account titled "Inland Waterways Incorporated." Read more »
State Sen. May, Assemblyman Magnarelli visit Barnes Center sit-in
Both state representatives told student protesters they were disturbed by the recent hate crimes on and near SU's campus. Read more »
Slur yelled from Day Hall window, student says
Day Hall has had four reported hate crime incidents in the last 10 days. Read more »
Newhouse School holds forum in response to hate crimes
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications held an open forum Friday afternoon in response to the series of hate crimes that occurred on and around Syracuse University’s campus this past week. Read more »
DPS expands security measures following hate crimes
DPS officers are doubling the department’s workforce and presence within the community by working 16-hour shifts. Officers usually work 10-hour shifts. Read more »
Details emerge of 3rd bias-related graffiti found in Day Hall
Three floors in Day Hall have had racist or bias-related graffiti to black or Asian students. Read more »
Additional racist graffiti against Asian people found in SU dorm
Graffiti that “maligns the Asian community” was discovered on the third floor of Day Hall, according to a Department of Public Safety email. Read more »
Racist language against Asian people found in Physics Building
Graffiti using racist language against Asian people was reported in Syracuse University's Physics Building around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night, the Department of Public Safety said in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Campus organizations support #NotAgainSU protesters
Otto’s Army posted on Instagram that it would not be attending Wednesday’s SU’s men's basketball game. Read more »
'We want Kent': Students reiterate concerns over racial slurs at 2nd forum
Tuesday’s was the second of two forums held this week to discuss racist graffiti. 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 »
‘It’s happening again’: SU students voice concerns over racist graffiti
The forum was organized in less than a day after reports emerged of racial slurs in Day Hall. Read more »
Cuomo directs state police to investigate racial slurs at Syracuse University
The Hate Crimes Task Force and Division of Human Rights will help local authorities to investigate. Read more »
Racial slurs written in Day Hall
Slurs against black and Asian people were written on Day Hall's fourth and sixth floors. Lights were also pulled from the ceiling and put in the toilet. Read more »
DPS dispels rumors of Halloween violence
DPS said there is no evidence to support rumored threats of sexual assault against SU sorority members. Read more »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Social media scam circulating around university campuses
Perpetrators have requested explicit photos from social media users. Read more »
DPS investigates burglary on 300 block of Comstock Avenue
An SU student told police one of the suspects pushed her aside as he fled the apartment. Her car keys and laptop were reportedly stolen. Read more »
DPS announces incidents involving minors in SU area over weekend
One incident occurred on Ostrom Avenue, and the other occurred in Oakwood Cemetery. Read more »
Here's what students think of Thornden Park's bad reputation
University Neighborhood renters say Thornden Park is not a hotspot for muggings, rapes and drug use like some SU students believe. Read more »
SA leaders discuss transportation, safety initiatives with DPS
Topics discussed included the expansion of DPS transportation services, the addition of new security cameras around and efforts to increase department visibility and improve student relations. Read more »
