Tag: Theta Tau
SU purchases former Fiji house for $3.14 million
The house, which was last occupied by Fiji in 2019, borders several cleared lots already owned by the university along the 700 block of Ostrom Avenue. Read More »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. Read More »
‘A safe space’: SU students find community through on-campus organizations
Students said that by participating in affinity groups and on-campus organizations, they can find a sense of belonging despite an unwelcoming campus climate. Read More »
#NotAgainSU organizers reflect on progress 1 year after protests
While the protests increased awareness about racism at SU, there will likely have to be more movements like #NotAgainSU before real change comes to pass Read More »
Syracuse 8 and THE General Body: A look at SU’s response to past protests
#NotAgainSU has met with university officials throughout the week to negotiate its additional demands. The groups have yet to reach an agreement. Read More »
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 »
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 »
Current, former chancellors have both faced free speech criticism
Chancellor Kent Syverud and former chancellor Nancy Cantor have both faced criticism of their free speech stances. Read More »
SU implements changes to Greek life after review
This January marks one year since Syracuse University released the results of its Greek life review, identifying the strengths and challenges of the Greek life community. Read More »
Chancellor signs #NotAgainSU demands after calls for his resignation
The forum was held to address Syverud’s response to a list of 18 demands from #NotAgainSU and demands from international students. Protesters gave Syverud until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to sign the demands. Read More »
What suspension means for Alpha Chi Rho, Greek life at SU
The Alpha Chi Rho fraternity was suspended for their involvement in a racist incident near College Place. Read More »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. 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 »
Former GSO vice-president says “not again” about racism on campus
The 2015 vice-president of the Graduate Student Organization wants to love Syracuse, but can only say “not again. Read More »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. Read More »
Students pressure administrators at Barnes Center sit-in
The sit-in began at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Read More »
SU names Karen Davis as inclusive excellence dean for engineering school
The SU College of Engineering and Computer Science named Karen Davis permanent assistant dean for inclusive excellence. Read More »
Students say SU response to racist graffiti represents pattern of silence
Dozens of students believe Syracuse University’s unwillingness to inform its student population was harmful. Read More »
Gov. Cuomo addresses Day Hall racist vandalism, Hate Crimes Task Force
The comments come a day after Cuomo directed the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate racist graffiti found in Day Hall. Read More »
SU’s response to racist vandalism in Day Hall grossly inadequate
The way SU officials handle racism and hate on campus must change. Read More »
Faculty, students can do more to ensure diverse voices are heard at SU
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends the chancellor for continuing to speak about important issues regarding free speech on campus, but there is more the university, its faculty and its students can do to ensure diverse voices are heard at SU. Read More »
Committee to issue report on SU disability services
SU convened the committee in April 2018 to determine whether gaps exist in the university’s current disability services and accessibility measures. Read More »
Greek life often reinforces gender stereotypes, but it doesn’t have to
Gender and Sexuality columnist Emily Cerrito argues that Greek life can do more to embrace a more inclusive version of community. Read More »