Tag: Theta Tau
SU rightfully expelled Theta Tau, but students suspensions not fair
Conservative columnist Harrison Garfinkle argues that by suspending some students involved in the Theta Tau videos, the university set a precedent of unnecessarily harsh punishment. Read More »
SU student says Recognize Us’ methods are warranted
Syracuse University transfer student responds to The Daily Orange Editorial Board addressing the Recognize Us movement’s methods of protest. Read More »
Video: Recognize Us promised ‘sustained pressure’ on SU administration at Tuesday protest
Recognize Us held a protest on Tuesday after Sept. 3 deadline for the university to respond to its demands. Read More »
Recognize Us protests, marches across SU campus Tuesday night
The Tuesday night protest went from Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house on Comstock Avenue to Hendricks Chapel, where students shared ongoing concerns about university-wide issues. Read More »
Students involved in Theta Tau videos file motion to drop federal lawsuit
The motion could allow students in the federal lawsuit to consolidate their claims in a state court in Jefferson County. Read More »
Recognize Us should collaborate with administration to address demands, grievances
The Daily Orange Editorial Board urges members of the Recognize Us movement to change approaches to ensure important initiatives are successful. Read More »
Video: Recognize Us movement details demands
Here is a breakdown on the Recognize Us movement. The student group is demanding SU institute mandatory implicit bias training for all faculty and staff, among other things. Read More »
2 lawsuits related to Theta Tau videos, explained
There are two ongoing lawsuits against Syracuse University filed in state and federal courts by students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
Wounds left by Theta Tau yet to heal
Liberal columnist Ryan Golden calls on SU to do more concerning the Theta Tau incident. Read More »
Salih, Rosenblum should address Theta Tau controversy now
The Daily Orange Editorial Board calls on Student Association President Ghufran Salih and Vice President Kyle Rosenblum to take more public steps to reassure and inform students about the Theta Tau controversy. Read More »
At least 2 students involved in Theta Tau videos enroll in SU classes despite conduct violations
The students were allowed to enroll in classes after a state judge ruled SU could not enforce disciplinary action against the students until a mid-September court hearing, court records show. Read More »
10 students involved in Theta Tau videos file 2nd lawsuit against SU, could return to campus
A Jefferson County Supreme Court judge signed an order prohibiting SU from enforcing disciplinary action against students involved in the Theta Tau videos before a court hearing in September. Read More »
SU official says university stands by response to Theta Tau videos
Dolan Evanovich, SU’s senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience, in a campus-wide email mentioned ongoing litigation against the university by students involved in the Theta Tau videos. Read More »
As students return to SU, many say fallout from the Theta Tau controversy lingers on campus
Theta Tau was permanently expelled from SU last spring. But students returning to campus say they continue to feel its impact. Read More »
Former Theta Tau vice regent granted appeal on SU suspension
The vice regent, who was present at the event recorded in last spring’s controversial Theta Tau videos, according to court documents, could return to SU this year. Read More »
It’s been 4 months since the Theta Tau video controversy. Here’s what’s happened since April.
The release of the Theta Tau videos, which Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist,” rocked the Syracuse University community in April. Read More »
SU Greek life survey opens for undergraduate students
The anonymous survey asks all undergraduate students to share their thoughts on SU Greek life as part of the university’s fraternity and sorority review. Read More »
SU announces 3rd Greek life review consultant
Dolan Evanovich, SU’s senior vice president for enrollment and the student experience, gave updates on the Greek life review and Theta Tau student conduct process in a campus-wide email on Thursday. Read More »
4 students involved in Theta Tau videos join lawsuit against SU
Five students involved in the Theta Tau videos anonymously filed the lawsuit in April. Four more joined the suit on Monday. Read More »
Judge denies request from students involved in Theta Tau videos for SU transcripts without disciplinary notation
Two students said the disciplinary notation would hurt their chances of transferring to other schools, according to court documents. Read More »
SU graduate challenges professor’s remarks about Theta Tau, commends university
Former SU student rejects law professor’s opinion column on how he believes SU mishandled the Theta Tau fraternity’s permanent expulsion from campus. Read More »
Attorney for SU files motion to publicly reveal names of 5 students involved in Theta Tau videos
If granted by a judge, the motion would require court documents to use the real names of five students involved in the Theta Tau videos who anonymously sued Syracuse University in April. Read More »
SU announces Greek life review consultants
Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the Greek life review soon after the Theta Tau fraternity’s initial April suspension. Read More »
SU suspends students involved in Theta Tau videos
Students face suspensions of up to two years for their involvement in the controversial Theta Tau videos. Read More »