Tag: November Hate Crimes
We’ve given those responsible for racism on campus too much power over us
Our reader says that we are letting those responsible for racism on campus win by allowing them to affect our education and our ability to walk freely in our own community. Read More »
Students who aren’t protesting can still engage in activism
Our reader says that activism is more than just protesting — it’s documenting the story so it's never forgotten, encouraging those on the front lines and leveraging your connections to make sure that when change comes it is equitable for everyone. Read More »
Student describes encounter with flasher
DPS released a statement at 8:22 p.m. stating that two students reported separate incidents of a man in his early 20s leaving his vehicle naked at around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Read More »
SUNY-ESF community members discuss hate crimes, bias incidents at forum
Students, faculty and administrators gathered in Marshall Auditorium Tuesday to discuss how to make the college a more culturally sensitive environment. Read More »
SPD is not leading a criminal investigation into racist College Place incident
The racist verbal attack led Chancellor Kent Syverud to suspend all fraternity social activities until the end of the fall semester. Read More »
Walsh releases second statement condemning bias-related incident
The Syracuse Police Department is deploying additional resources to help with two investigations and to patrol the SU campus, Walsh said in a statement released on Tuesday evening. Read More »
Board of Trustees chair addresses hate, bias incidents
The Board of Trustees, which oversees the university’s fiscal policies and institutional decisions, stands behind Chancellor Kent Syverud and SU students, Kathleen Walters said. Read More »
Syverud responds to #NotAgainSU demands
The chancellor sent his response in a campus-wide email on Tuesday afternoon. Read More »
‘This is not about me’: Syverud promises to work with students on demands
Chancellor Kent Syverud discussed his response to the #NotAgainSU demands in an interview with The Daily Orange on Tuesday night. Read More »
SPD leads investigation into white supremacist manifesto
The Syracuse Police Department has launched criminal investigations into the sharing of the manifesto and a swastika drawn in the snow near campus, Chief Kenton Buckner said. Read More »
DPS chief defends Syverud minutes after Gov. Cuomo criticizes the chancellor
At least 11 hate crimes or bias-related incidents have been reported on or around Syracuse University's campus since Nov. 7. Read More »
Cuomo criticizes Syverud’s handling of hate crimes, bias-related incidents
Cuomo said he directed the state’s Hate Crimes Task Force to expand their investigation to include recent reports of a white supremacist manifesto being allegedly airdropped to students in Bird Library. Read More »
White supremacist manifesto allegedly AirDropped to students, DPS says
The reports have yet to be confirmed, and there is no specific threat to Syracuse University, the Department of Public Safety. Read More »
Maxwell Faculty of Color group says SU’s response to racism inadequate
The Maxwell Faculty of Color group ask for a commitment on the part of the administration to implement effective and sustained reform measures in the direction of a more inclusive campus environment and learning framework. Read More »
Sitting in, fighting is what SU taught us to do
SU graduate says Syracuse students sitting in Barnes Center embody “scholarship in action” and are using their education to clearly articulate legislation for administration to implement. Read More »
THE General Body members support resignation of chancellor
Alums and current Syracuse students who fought the administration as members of The General Body five years support #NotAgainSU and the petition asking for Chancellor Kent Syverud’s immediate resignation. Read More »
Student Association cancels meeting, joins #NotAgainSU protest
SA President Mackenzie Mertikas and Vice President Sameeha Saied encouraged association members to join protesters at the Barnes Center at The Arch. Read More »
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 »
Community members, organizations donate food to #NotAgainSU movement
SU organizations and Syracuse community donate food, supplies and money to the #NotAgainSU sit-in. Read More »
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 »
IFC leaders condemn actions of fraternity members involved in racist incident
IFC President Connor Dennewitz and Vice President Anthony Licata spoke in a video released Sunday night. Read More »
#NotAgainSU protesters hosted open-mic night
#NotAgainSU protesters held an open mic on Saturday night that spread messages of positivity and empowerment. Read More »
SU officials cannot sweep racism on campus under the rug again
When confronted with racism and bigotry on campus in the past, SU officials have repeatedly moved on — condemning racism and committing to do better for a moment, but never taking steps to ensure they are held accountable for creating meaningful change. Read More »