The number of sex offenses on Syracuse University’s annual security report are lower than national statistics. Here’s why.
In total, 17 sex offenses were reported on the Department of Public Safety’s 2017 annual security report. Read more »
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UC Berkeley Professor to put fresh spin on how young people think about religion
Kaya Oakes, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, will present on religion ethics to Syracuse University students on Monday. Read more »
Onondaga County investigated nearly 1,000 domestic violence cases last year, per Vera House report
A report from Vera House detailed crime and law statistics of domestic and sexual violence cases in Onondaga County in 2016. 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 »
Less than half of NYS colleges, universities are fully compliant with sexual assault laws
A report from the New York State Office of Campus Safety found that less than half of the state’s colleges and universities are compliant with the “Enough is Enough” law on sexual assault. Read more »
Rescinding Title IX guidelines prioritizes perpetrators over victims
Gender & Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson calls out Betsy DeVos for moving to rescind Title IX investigation protocol end explains the effect of doing so. Read more »
‘It’s On Us’ adapts to national, local leadership change during Trump administration
“It’s On Us" is a national campaign that aims to promote awareness about college sexual assault. Read more »
Smith: Kesha's release of 'Praying' highlights growth, legal battles with Dr. Luke
As Kesha returns releasing an absolute banger that’s aimed at Dr. Luke, music columnist Phoebe Smith thinks that she will open doors for all female artists worldwide. Read more »
Thompson: New York colleges have an essential summer assignment: Tackling sexual assault
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains why New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest mandate for New York colleges’ sexual assault investigations makes the grade. Read more »
Senior Samantha Skaller uses personal history to shift sexual assault culture on college campuses
Skaller served on the national "It's On Us" Student Advisory Committee for two years to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses. 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 »
Syracuse University deans promote 'It's On Us' Week of Action, Sexual Assault Awareness Month
School of Education Dean Joanna Masingila and Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, dean of enrollment and the student experience, detail events for the "It's On Us" Week of Action and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read more »
Taking to the streets, SU students rally against sexual assault and rape culture during annual event
Roughly 600 students and Syracuse residents gathered Wednesday evening for SU’s annual Take Back the Night rally, an event aimed at eliminating sexual assault, abuse, violence and rape culture. Read more »
Germain: Syracuse University students will present messages to Trump on giant vagina sculpture. Here’s why that matters.
Student Life columnist Brendan Germain explains the significance of the #readmylips campaign, which encourages women on college campuses and elsewhere to voice their concerns on women’s issues to President Donald Trump. Read more »
News briefs: Fraternity returns, climate survey discussion to be held
A fraternity returns to Syracuse, students get a chance to experiment with drones and the final climate assessment discussion is approaching. Read more »
Investigation opened after Syracuse University student files Title IX complaint
The university is already under a separate investigation for its handling of a sexual assault case. Read more »
Office for Civil Rights attorneys hold first of 2 meetings on Title IX investigation at SU
Syracuse University faculty and students told Office for Civil Rights attorneys that SU could do a number of things to better handle sexual assault issues on campus during the first Title IX investigation meeting. Read more »
Thompson: The Women’s March on Washington was a 'symbolic middle finger' to the Trump administration
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson describes her experience as one of the millions of women who participated in women’s marches on Saturday. Read more »
The last time a women’s march on Washington was as big as Saturday’s is projected to be, it was 1913. Here's why that’s extraordinary.
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson explains the significance of Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington as President-elect Donald Trump’s Friday inauguration looms near. Read more »
Chancellor's address to Syracuse University community was substantive, and should continue in future
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud delivered a succinct and informative address to the SU community on Tuesday afternoon that touched on the most important issues affecting the university. Read more »
Office of Civil Rights representatives to visit campus as part of Title IX investigation
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights will hold community meetings at Syracuse University on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25. Read more »
The Title IX investigation into Syracuse University, explained
Syracuse University is currently under a federal investigation for its handling of a sexual assault case. Here's an explanation of that investigation. Read more »
The top 5 feminist moments of 2016, as told from Syracuse University’s campus
Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat gives her take on 2016's defining five moments of feminism on and around Syracuse University's campus. Read more »
Here are the top 10 Syracuse news stories of 2016
From the controversial construction of the $6 million SU promenade to the murder of an SU student, here is a look at some of the biggest news stories concerning Syracuse during this calendar year. Read more »
