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SU needs a trustworthy outlet for sexual assault survivors

Our Readers: SU has to make major improvements to help combat sexual assault and support survivors following the closing of the Advocacy Center. Read More »

December 2, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Here are the top 10 biggest SU news stories since the Class of 2018 began as freshmen

Catch up on the biggest news stories that occurred in the SU community during the last four years. Read More »

May 8, 2018 at 8:00 am

Chancellor asks University Senate for recommendations on sexual relationship policy

Chancellor Kent Syverud has asked the University Senate to recommend changes to sexual harassment and assault policy by the end of the spring semester. Read More »

January 16, 2018 at 10:51 pm

How experts say student activists can influence race relations

Campus protests like recent ones on Cornell University’s campus are likely to continue in coming years given the country’s racial climate under President Donald Trump, scholars said. Read More »

October 5, 2017 at 12:28 am

Former Syracuse University student expelled for sexual assault sues university

A former Syracuse University student claims in a lawsuit against SU that the university had "impermissible gender bias" against him during the investigation. Read More »

September 27, 2017 at 3:27 pm

Top 10 Syracuse University news stories from the past 4 years

SU was put on lockdown, the NCAA hit the men's basketball team with sanctions and THE General Body protested actions of the SU administration. Read More »

May 8, 2017 at 7:13 pm

Despite SU’s history of transparency issues regarding sexual assault, more students are seeking help

The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence was created to provide more transparency, but wasn’t informed about the opening of a federal investigation into the handling of a sexual assault case earlier this year. Read More »

May 1, 2017 at 7:37 pm

PUBLIC CONSENSUS: How Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud is viewed 3 years into his tenure

The Daily Orange interviewed more than 50 faculty, staff and administrators about Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud. They described a chancellor who means well and has made progress on his projects, but who has also made several missteps in his time at SU. Read More »

April 27, 2017 at 1:01 am

Administration continues lack of transparency trend with planned termination of Cold Case Justice Initiative

The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on the Syracuse University administration to communicate more effectively with stakeholders in programs it wants to shut down. Read More »

April 5, 2017 at 11:37 pm

Lansat: A freshman's guide to social, sexual pressures at SU

Gender and Sexuality columnist Myelle Lansat advises Syracuse University freshmen to stand up to social pressures in order to prevent sexual assault and discusses the resources that assault survivors should seek out on SU’s campus. Read More »

August 23, 2016 at 10:33 pm

Sexual assault culture at Syracuse University, explained

Here is an explanation of the sexual assault culture and resources at Syracuse University. Read More »

July 10, 2016 at 1:24 pm

Explaining THE General Body's history and grievances

Almost two years ago, THE General Body held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall at Syracuse University. Here is an in-depth look into the coalition of student organizations and what they were and still are advocating for. Read More »

July 10, 2016 at 1:17 pm

THE General Body creates petition in support of Syracuse University faculty concern over University Place promenade

THE General Body created a petition to support an earlier petition that was made by Syracuse University faculty members to express concern about the proposed University Place promenade. Read More »

May 15, 2016 at 2:33 pm

Senators express concern over administrative transparency at University Senate meeting

A University Senate committee gave its first report after a 12-year hiatus, prompting faculty to raise concerns about shared governance and transparency in Syracuse University’s administration. Read More »

December 2, 2015 at 11:01 pm

Faculty discuss continued support of THE General Body 1 year after sit-in began

One year after THE General Body's 18-day-long sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall, Syracuse University faculty members discuss their continued support of the student group. Read More »

November 3, 2015 at 11:12 pm

Syracuse University community members rally outside Hall of Languages to support sit-in

More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall Monday to take part in the latest rally held by THE General Body. Read More »

November 17, 2014 at 1:37 pm

Students, staff and faculty march to Syverud's office to voice concerns about changes to sexual assault services

Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke face-to-face with a group of about 40 people who marched up to his office on Wednesday afternoon to voice their concerns about changes to sexual assault resources at Syracuse University. Read More »

September 18, 2014 at 1:00 am

8 questions about sexual assault resources at SU

Since changes were made to sexual assault resources in June, there has been confusion about the changes. The Daily Orange collected questions about these changes from readers on social media and through email and sent them to Rebecca Reed Kantrowitz, senior vice president and dean of student affairs, for responses. Read More »

September 4, 2014 at 12:01 am