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Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open

Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read More »

November 19, 2019 at 12:42 pm


Alpha Chi Rho denies involvement in racist incident as IFC expels fraternity

Syracuse University’s Interfraternity Council expelled the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity indefinitely from campus. Read More »

November 18, 2019 at 9:27 pm


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 »

November 18, 2019 at 1:34 am


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 »

November 17, 2019 at 11:01 pm


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 »

November 17, 2019 at 7:29 am


Several Student Association cabinet members receive hateful emails

The emails were sent from an account titled "Inland Waterways Incorporated." Read More »

November 16, 2019 at 3:23 pm


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 »

November 16, 2019 at 1:25 pm


Slur yelled from Day Hall window, student says

Day Hall has had four reported hate crime incidents in the last 10 days. Read More »

November 16, 2019 at 3:48 am


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 »

November 15, 2019 at 6:49 pm


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 »

November 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm


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 »

November 15, 2019 at 1:23 am


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 »

November 15, 2019 at 12:03 am


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 »

November 14, 2019 at 3:42 am


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 »

November 13, 2019 at 11:25 pm


'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 »

November 13, 2019 at 12:41 am


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 »

November 13, 2019 at 12:28 am


‘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 »

November 12, 2019 at 1:39 am


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 »

November 11, 2019 at 8:01 pm


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 »

November 11, 2019 at 11:24 am


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 »

October 31, 2019 at 5:23 pm


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 »

October 29, 2019 at 9:33 pm


Social media scam circulating around university campuses

Perpetrators have requested explicit photos from social media users. Read More »

October 29, 2019 at 9:23 pm


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 »

October 20, 2019 at 12:34 am


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 »

October 16, 2019 at 10:02 pm