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Lawsuits allege SU mishandled sexual abuse allegations

Two lawsuits filed Tuesday allege that Syracuse University knew about Conrad Mainwaring’s sexual abuse of young males, but did not act. Read More »

February 25, 2020 at 11:14 pm


Naming students behind hate acts would violate federal law, experts say

#NotAgainSU demands SU release the names of students found responsible for hate incidents. Read More »

February 25, 2020 at 10:46 pm


Student involved in Theta Tau videos filed federal complaint against SU

The letter was obtained by The Daily Orange under the Freedom of Information Act. Read More »

February 20, 2020 at 8:17 pm


Nearly 80 sexual assault, stalking, other incidents reported to SU’s Title IX officer

The incidents were detailed in data published by New York state’s Department of Education on Thursday. Read More »

December 20, 2019 at 9:08 pm


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


Professor Margaret Susan Thompson advocates for women's rights

Since arriving at Syracuse University in 1981, Margaret Susan Thompson has continued to advocate for women’s rights. Read More »

October 29, 2019 at 8:24 pm


SU wants to block the public from accessing list of sexual misconduct complaints in court

The Daily Orange reported on the list last Wednesday. Read More »

October 25, 2019 at 7:03 pm


SA works to improve trigger warnings in SU classes

Trigger warnings became an issue near the beginning of SA President Mackenzie Mertikas’ term when students expressed concerns about sensitive topics discussed in classes, especially when the topics strayed from class content. Read More »

October 21, 2019 at 11:29 pm


Court filing reveals statistics on formal sexual misconduct complaints at SU over 4 years

A list of the complaints was made public in federal court last week as part of an ongoing Title IX lawsuit against the university.  Read More »

October 16, 2019 at 10:06 pm


'Empow(her)' will feature a cappella concert dedicated to women empowerment

The Empow(her) charity concert will comprise of two women a cappella groups on campus. All proceeds from the event will benefit Vera House. Read More »

October 7, 2019 at 1:27 am


Companies that sell at-home rape kits mislead survivors for financial gain

Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that at-home rape kits serve little purpose other than to financially benefit the companies selling them. Read More »

October 6, 2019 at 10:19 pm


SU’s annual security report leaves important questions unanswered

Liberal columnist Sydney Gold argues that students could benefit from knowing how SU dealt with those found to have committed sexual assault on campus. Read More »

October 2, 2019 at 1:48 am


Former Newhouse professor convicted of sexually abusing a minor

Douglas Wonders, who taught at Newhouse for 22 years, was officially listed as a registered sex offender this week. Read More »

August 30, 2019 at 5:18 pm


SU student identified as defendant in nationally reported sexual assault case

Gianmarco Castronovo will not return to SU after being identified as the suspect in a New Jersey sexual assault case. Read More »

July 10, 2019 at 10:37 am


SU releases results of survey on sexual assault, harassment

Almost all respondents who said they had experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence or stalking said they did not file a report. Read More »

April 30, 2019 at 8:24 pm


Phi Sigma Pi to help host diversity, inclusion speaker for Theta Tau anniversary

Our reader: Phi Sigma Pi is helping to host a diversity and inclusion speaker for the one-year anniversary of Theta Tau’s expulsion. Read More »

April 17, 2019 at 10:12 pm


Activist Angela Davis discusses social justice with SU audience

Angela Davis, a civil rights activist, author and educator delivered a lecture to a sold-out crowd in Goldstein Auditorium Tuesday night. Read More »

April 3, 2019 at 12:34 am


SU to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month with panels, film screening

Events include panels, discussions, yoga and a documentary screening. Read More »

March 31, 2019 at 11:35 pm


Video: “Take Back the Night” speaks out against sexual assault, violence.

Student’s flooded the stairs of Hendricks Chapel for the annual Take Back the Night march. Read More »

March 28, 2019 at 1:55 pm


Take Back the Night march, rally to take place Wednesday

Take Back the Night aims to foster conversation about sexual and domestic violence through guest speakers, a march around campus and a speak-out. Read More »

March 27, 2019 at 12:01 am


You Op To Know: Liberal columnist discusses Sen. Gillibrand’s presidential campaign

This week, Assistant Editorial Editor Michael Sessa and Liberal columnist Nick Turner discuss Senator Gillibrand’s controversial presidential campaign following her calls for former senator Al Franken to resign over allegations of sexual misconduct. Read More »

March 4, 2019 at 7:52 pm


Stop asking Gillibrand the Al Franken question

Liberal columnist Nick Turner says reporters should ask Sen. Kirstin Gillibrand about her views on sexual assault and what she has done to combat that issue. Read More »

February 27, 2019 at 10:43 pm


Former student sues SU for expelling him following sexual assault allegation

The lawsuit lists Sheila Johnson-Willis, chief equal opportunity and Title IX officer, and Bernard Jacobson, Syracuse University’s Title IX investigator, as defendants along with SU and its Board of Trustees. Read More »

February 19, 2019 at 8:33 pm


Transmedia Photography Annual honors VPA students at Light Work exhibit

Ten students in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts have their photography on display at the Transmedia Photography Annual exhibition, now being showcased at Light Work through March 1. Read More »

February 17, 2019 at 8:37 pm