Tag: Theta Tau
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read More »
Faculty of color want tenacity in diversity, inclusion programming
In more than a dozen interviews with The Daily Orange, professors from racially and ethnically underrepresented backgrounds had mixed feelings about the university’s approach to diversity and inclusion roughly one year after Theta Tau’s expulsion rocked SU’s campus. Read More »
Lily Verbeck: President of Residence Hall Association uses position to inspire change
Lily Verbeck, the president of the Residence Hall Association at Syracuse University, has used her RHA position to advocate on behalf of students within the greater SU community. Read More »
Here’s a look into the Code of Student Conduct hearing process after Theta Tau controversy
SU initially suspended 18 former Theta Tau fraternity members for videos that Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, sexist, and hostile to people with disabilities.” Read More »
Comparing SU’s Greek audit to other universities
Four different universities have conducted audits of their Greek life systems in recent years. Here is how they stack up to SU’s external review. Read More »
A checklist of Recognize Us’ demands
Recognize Us demanded the university implement six initiatives in the wake of the Theta Tau videos controversy. Here is where those demands stand one year later. Read More »
How the College of Engineering and Computer Science has changed after Theta Tau
In the past year Karen Davis, interim assistant dean for inclusive excellence, has spearheaded the college's diversity and inclusion initiatives after Theta Tau's expulsion. Read More »
'Moved by the movement': Participants of Recognize Us reflect on efforts to keep their activism alive
Recognize Us emerged as a social movement on SU campus after release of the Theta Tau videos and in response to the fraternity’s initial suspension, as well as the university’s reaction to the videos. The movement started spring 2018, and died down during the fall, students said. Read More »
Student activists reflect on how SU has changed in the past year
A wave of activism hit SU’s campus in late April 2018. Read More »
‘Crazy I came here’: The stories behind the incoming students who encountered the Theta Tau protests
Recognize Us formulated a sit-in during April 20, 2018's accepted students day. A year later, the students who were apart of the protests speak out. Read More »
'Breaking Down Barriers!' event to provide inclusive space for marginalized students
The Residence Hall Association’s “Breaking Down Barriers,” an event aimed at discussing the impact of hateful language and slurs against marginalized communities on campus, will take place on the field between the Ernie Davis and Dellplain residence halls on Saturday. Read More »
Students voice concerns over Ackerman Avenue assault at Monday forum
Syracuse University students called on administration and the Department of Public Safety to increase transparency surrounding issues of violence on and around campus. Read More »
SEM 100 is just the start of what SU can do to foster diversity, inclusion
Moderate columnist Bethanie Viele believes that SEM 100 is just the start of what Syracuse University can do to better foster diversity and inclusion. Read More »
Comparing Greek life across SU’s peer institutions
How SU's Greek life compares to peer institutions in enrollment and sanctions. Read More »
SU students say Greek life review is step in the right direction
The review identified strengths and "challenge" areas of SU's Greek life community. Read More »
SU should be transparent while addressing Greek life challenges
The Daily Orange Editorial Board responds to Syracuse University’s long-awaited Greek life review and urges for transparency from SU while changes are made. Read More »
In striving for diversity, Keith Alford urges room-for-all approach
Syracuse’s interim chief diversity chief provides a simple guideline for creating inclusive and diverse environments for all: Read More »
Video: The chancellor’s 2019 Winter Message
Chancellor Kent Syverud reflects on the past semester and details the university’s plans to improve academics, faculty hiring and student life Read More »
Video: The D.O. explains the news you missed over break
Jordan Muller, asst. news digital editor, explains the top four news stories over winter break. Read More »
Syverud to provide update on SU Greek life review in Monday address
SU launched the Greek life review after the Theta Tau videos controversy last spring. Read More »
Theta Tau lawsuit reaches ruling, federal lawsuit still ongoing
Here are the latest updates on lawsuits involving students connected to the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
Here are 5 stories you may have missed during the winter break
The city of Syracuse was awarded funding to remove lead paint in homes, and Syracuse restaurants received sexual assault prevention training. Read More »
Judge upholds suspensions of SU students involved in Theta Tau videos
A state judge ruled this week that Syracuse University followed its guidelines when it suspended students involved in the creation of the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
SU holds hope for an inclusive future
Student Life columnist Jennifer Bancamper examines university changes following the Theta Tau videos controversy. Read More »