Tag: sexual assault
Expelled student sues SU over handling of Title IX investigation
Syracuse University expelled the student in 2015 after her ex-boyfriend filed a Title IX complaint against her, according to court records. She claims SU damaged her career prospects and reputation as a result of its investigation. Read More »
Travel ‘Into the Woods’ next fall with SU Department of Drama’s 2018-19 season
Syracuse University’s drama department in the College of Visual and Performing Arts announced their 2018-19 season, filled with a blend of musicals and plays. Read More »
4 prospective members, 1 brother of Theta Tau file lawsuit against SU
The lawsuit was filed this week. Read More »
Universities must take a proactive stance to address sexual assault in the workplace
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes calls for more on-campus conversations about sexual assault and misconduct. Read More »
SU’s relationship policy review addresses the power dynamics at play in sexual assault
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s efforts to address the systemic dangers of sexual assault between faculty members and undergraduate students. Read More »
How the #MeToo movement influences April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks recognizes the influence of the #MeToo movement on this April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Read More »
Take Back the Night draws dozens to rally against sexual and domestic violence
The annual rally started at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Hendricks Chapel. Read More »
Annual Take Back The Night to take place on campus Wednesday
Take Back the Night will focus on relationship and interpersonal violence this year, as well as sexual violence, and will include speakers and a march through campus. Read More »
6th annual SU Rising: Stop Sexual Abuse event held at Hendricks Chapel
The event was held to raise awareness about sexual abuse on campus and throughout the community. Read More »
Cornell fraternity’s ‘pig roast’ is Greek life at its most problematic
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes condemns the misogynistic sex competition performed by a Cornell fraternity and the blatant sexism in Greek life. Read More »
Syracuse University researchers develop new method of identifying evidence in sexual assault cases
A cancer research tool is being used by a team from the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute. Read More »
What The Daily Orange Editorial Board wants the Board of Trustees to know
The Daily Orange Editorial Board met with Chizobam Nwagwu, undergraduate representative to SU’s Board of Trustees, to discuss the issues we wants trustees to understand. Read More »
Q&A with Shannon Houck in light of the #MeToo movement
Sex and Health columnist Doménica Orellana encourages readers to join the fight against sexual assault and asks an expert about issues victims face. Read More »
Gov. Andrew Cuomo details plan to combat workplace sexual harassment
The plan would outlaw a hiring practice prohibiting some employees from settling sexual harassment claims in court. Read More »
Trying to come to terms with the allegations against Aziz Ansari? #MeToo
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes explains how the #MeToo movement has been wounded by allegations against some of our favorite celebrities and how to address the issue moving forward. Read More »
Students reflect on activism 1 year after the Women's March on Washington
The Women’s March on Washington inspired some students to get more involved in activism. Others said they wished they did more. Read More »
News briefs: What you might have missed this weekend
A Women’s March was held on the city’s North Side on Saturday, the federal government shutdown and a report revealed that New York state has paid $10 million to settle 88 cases of groping, among other things. Read More »
Former student sues Syracuse University, claiming wrongful conviction of sexual assault
The student was suspended from the university after an allegation was made against him by another student. After an investigation, SU found him guilty of sexual assault and his suspension was made indefinite. Read More »
Talking sexy? Not exactly. Meet The D.O.’s new Gender and Sexuality columnist.
Gender and Sexuality columnist Lianza Reyes explains why she decided to write about the topics that make her most uncomfortable. Read More »
Music artists and companies around the world stand against sexual assault
Music columnist Phoebe Smith reviews movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and the recent #MeNoMore campaign in Australia. Read More »
Academia has its own Weinstein problem. Here’s what we can do about it.
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks reflects on sexual harassment and abuse in academia and what can be done to fight against it. Read More »
Book tackles sexual assault culture at Syracuse University and other colleges nationally
Author Vanessa Grigoriadis analyzes how consent and sexual assault is perceived on college campuses, and discusses how recent news of multiple sexual assaults is shifting the narrative. Read More »
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s political party makes her condemnation of Sen. Al Franken even more powerful
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli discusses how Gillibrand took a bold step in condemning her fellow Democratic senator, and conservatives shouldn't be criticizing her for it. Read More »
Ending sexual harassment means rejecting how society objectifies us all
Anarchy columnist Sam Norton explains how today’s society divides us by gender representation, and solving it means viewing people as people instead of objects. Read More »