Tag: Gaza
DPS arrests parent after 'verbal altercation' with students in encampment
SU administrators confirmed DPS arrested a parent who verbally berated students at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and refused to deescalate. Read More »
Local, state politicians respond to Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU
Local politicians who represent Syracuse shared their perspectives on Syracuse University's Gaza Solidarity Encampment to The Daily Orange. Read More »
A look into the last 3 days at SU's Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Following similar demonstrations at colleges across the country, Syracuse community members have established a Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read More »
Students walk across campus in solidarity with Israel
About 100 protestors met outside Ernie Davis Hall Wednesday for a walk to show solidarity with Israel amid the SU Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read More »
Explaining SU encampment’s 6 demands for Syracuse University
As the encampment enters its third day, The Daily Orange has broken down the six demands from Syracuse University Gaza Solidarity protestors. Read More »
Gallery: Photos from 1st 48 hours of SU's encampment
At 11 a.m. on Monday, several dozen SU and SUNY ESF community members set up an encampment on the Shaw Quadrangle at Syracuse University. The last 48 hours, in photographs. Read More »
Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity executive speaks at SU encampment
Yaffa, a Muslim-Palestinian writer, spoke about the importance of the encampment and showing up for all humans impacted by any genocide. Read More »
Updates from the past 4 days of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at SU
Students gathered on the Shaw Quadrangle late Monday morning to set up an encampment demanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Read More »
How boycotting drives liberation
We must recognize our privilege and leverage it to dismantle systems of oppression. Boycotting is not just a tactic, it's a moral imperative. Read More »
'Now It’s My Turn Pt. II’ gathers community for a cause under shared interest of photography
Chelsea Reeves showed her photography in her second-ever gallery on Sunday. The photos capture experiences on campus like Leon Thomas III’s performance during Black History Month. Read More »
SU students need to stand in solidarity with the students at Columbia University
We can’t pretend nothing extraordinary and historic is happening just a little over 200 miles from our campus, where fellow students are risking everything, even their very lives, for what they believe in. Read More »
With rising rates of antisemitism in the U.S., we should embrace unity to combat hate
So much misinformation is spread by the media, but by learning from the experiences of a different person you can gain valuable insight on the subject you want to understand. Read More »
Rally highlights impacts of Israel-Hamas war on children
More than 100 community members gathered in front of Syracuse City Hall Sunday for a “Children and Community for a Ceasefire” rally. Read More »
Office of Academic Affairs holds ‘Promoting Religious Understanding’ panel amid Israel-Hamas war
The panel featured Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair — Hendricks Chapel’s Muslim and Jewish chaplains, respectively. They spoke about how their personal relationship has grown since Oct. 7 and how they've worked to unite SU's Muslim and Jewish communities. Read More »
March on Washington for Gaza through the eyes of a Palestinian American journalist
This was different. I knew I had to be present and serve as a witness in whatever way that spoke to me on an internal, even spiritual level. That may be why I found inspiration and beauty in quieter moments like prayer or following light when it inevitably cut through darkness, creating a relationship that existed in the contrast, where the duality of pain and perseverance coexists. Read More »
Jewish, Muslim students find ‘common ground’ in inaugural fellowship
Syracuse University’s Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship brought 10 Jewish and 10 Muslim students together for weekly interfaith discussions. Read More »
'Cuse Ceasefire Coalition calls for Common Council ceasefire resolution
Attendees called on the Syracuse City Common Council to pass a resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at a Thursday forum. Read More »
NY officials voice opinions on continued U.S. aid to Ukraine
Some New York officials, such as Rep. Brandon Williams, said they still support U.S. aid to Ukraine over two years after Russia's invasion. Read More »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read More »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read More »
Israel's attack on Palestine's libraries, universities is an attack on academia everywhere
But I also mourn the loss of irreplaceable collections of rare books, valuable cultural artifacts and hundreds of years worth of historical records. Read More »
Western media prioritizes pro-Israel bias over ethical, accurate coverage
Instead of waiting for American legacy media outlets to pivot towards fair coverage, our focus should be amplifying the work of Palestinians who bear witness to the horrors committed by Israel against their people. Read More »
SU Alum Mosab Abu Toha speaks at SUNY Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions launch event
Abu Toha spoke about his migration to Rafah and subsequent detainment by the IDF at SUNY BDS’ launch event on Tuesday. Read More »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read More »