Syracuse restaurants receive sexual assault prevention training
Staff at alcohol-serving restaurants receive bystander training prevention through New York state’s Raise the Bar program. Read more »
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Frisky February promotes positive image around sexual health
Frisky February, a month-long initiative hosted by Syracuse University’s Office of Health Promotion, aims to provide campus community members with the knowledge that not only is sexual health and consent vital, but that it can be a pleasurable experience, too. Read more »
‘Don Giovanni’ set to open at Syracuse Opera on Friday
The Syracuse Opera, with their performance of “Don Giovanni,” aims to make the piece relevant enough for newfound audiences to enjoy. Read more »
SU condemns 2 provisions of proposed Title IX rules
The rules would change the way universities handle disciplinary proceedings in sexual assault cases. Read more »
Celebrity predators should be ‘canceled’
Gender and Sexuality columnist Jewél Jackson discusses culturally “canceling” celebrities. Read more »
SA’s Good Samaritan Policy idea should be considered at SU
Moderate columnist Lauren Spiezia argues that Good Samaritan Policies can increase students’ trust in their university. Read more »
Hundreds gather in downtown Syracuse for Women’s March
Protesters marched from the Everson Museum of Art to the University United Methodist Church in support of women’s rights and other intersectional social justice issues. Read more »
Here are the voices of the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse
Activists who participated in the 2019 Women’s March Syracuse said this year’s event was for more than just resistance to Donald Trump’s presidency — it was also meant to celebrate the diversity of Syracuse through embracing intersectionality. Read more »
New Title IX guidelines are a step backward for sexual assault survivors
Student life columnist Jennifer Bancamper examines recently updated Title IX guidelines and effects on victims of sexual violence. Read more »
57 priests accused of sexual abuse in list released by Syracuse Diocese
The Bishop of Syracuse announced in a letter on Saturday that the church would release the names of priests credibly accused of abuse. Read more »
SU students react to possible Title IX changes
Student leaders said the proposed regulations could discourage survivors from reporting sexual assault. Read more »
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 »
4 news stories from Syracuse you missed while on Thanksgiving break
A fight at Destiny USA on Black Friday resulted in two men sustaining non life-threatening stab wounds, among other things. Read more »
Syverud calls for SU review of new sexual assault guidelines
Chancellor Kent Syverud has tasked several groups with comprehensively reviewing new federal guidelines for people accused of sexual assault. Read more »
New Title IX guidelines may add protections for students accused of sexual assault
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released updated guidelines on Friday morning for how colleges and universities handle sexual assault allegations and investigations. Read more »
Citizen Review Board member ousted
The council did not address why they were voting to remove Comeau, and the council agenda states his removal is pursuant to a law that states the board can request the Common Council remove a board member when appropriate. Read more »
Theta Tau controversy inspires SA safety challenge
The hackathon-style event will take place over two days, where teams will have 24 hours to build technical solutions to campus problems. Read more »
SA to compile report on sexual assault, violence at SU
Syracuse University’s Student Association is compiling a report on sexual assault and relationship violence on campus. SA members said it will highlight how SU treats victims in reporting and receiving help. Read more »
Vera House report numbers show domestic violence statistics change minimally
The number of domestic violence-related police calls in Syracuse did not change significantly between 2016 and 2017, a recent report published by Vera House Inc. has found. Read more »
Students protest Kavanaugh during walkout, demand SU end rape culture
More than 100 people rallied outside Hendricks Chapel on Thursday to protest Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination and sexual assault on campus. Read more »
SU students plan Thursday walkout to protest Kavanaugh, sexual assault
Organizers said they want students to walk out of their classes on Thursday to protest the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, and to bring awareness to issues of sexual assault on campus. Read more »
Student-led initiatives continue to combat sexual assaults on campus
One year after the #MeToo movement first went viral, student-led activism is redefining the landscape of how sexual assaults are handled on college campuses — and empowering victims that their voices and experiences are valid. Read more »
Vera House promotes new initiatives, says prevention is a ‘community job’
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Vera House is unveiling two new initiatives to help combat sexual assault and domestic violence in the central New York community. Read more »
Expelled student sues SU over handling of Title IX investigation
Syracuse University expelled the student in 2015 after her ex-boyfriend filed a Title IX complaint against her, according to court records. She claims SU damaged her career prospects and reputation as a result of its investigation. Read more »
