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 »
Writer archives: Natalie Rubio-Licht
'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 »
Greek life reemphasizes sorority alcohol policy
Syracuse University’s Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council are emphasizing an existing alcohol policy within the Greek community that allows sorority members to bring their own alcohol to registered social events. Read more »
Friends remember SU creative writing student Will Georges for his empathy, talent
Will Georges, a second-year in the Master of Fine Arts program for creative writing, died last week at 24. His friends and professors remember him for his love of music, his empathy and his talent. Read more »
Vigil honors life, career of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham
A vigil was held in honor of Newhouse Dean Lorraine Branham, who died of cancer. She was the dean of Newhouse for more than a decade. Read more »
Lakshmi Singh, other SU alums, discuss diversity in hiring
Lakshmi Singh and five recent SU graduates spoke on Tuesday night as a part of the race and the media symposium. Read more »
‘Take Back the Night’: Students speak out against sexual assault, violence
The event is held annually on college campuses and communities around the world, according to the university’s Office of Health Promotion. Read more »
SU chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi placed under investigative status
Six other Greek organizations have been suspended since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Read more »
SU community honors victims of Christchurch, New Zealand shootings
Members of the Muslim Student Association, the Muslim Chaplaincy and Hendricks Chapel held a vigil at Hendricks Chapel on Tuesday night. Read more »
Syracuse requests review of lighting on I-690 following fatal crash
The city is asking the New York State Department of Transportation to review the lighting on Interstate 690. Read more »
SU responds to criticism of internship program as ‘anti-Israel’
Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly detailed SU’s anti-discrimination policy in a news release Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
SU College of Law student, faculty push to bolster diversity
The law school’s dean said the school is pursuing more programs to increase diversity in its faculty and staff. Read more »
Events to watch for in New York state this week
Several student organizations will attend a rally Monday in Albany to support legislation that funds services for college students with disabilities. Read more »
SU hiring initiative to bring in 200 new faculty
The 200 hires will be paid for by a cost-sharing plan between Invest Syracuse and SU’s 11 schools and colleges. Read more »
Psi Upsilon fraternity apologizes to Panhellenic council for ‘Bootcamp’
Syracuse University’s Psi Upsilon fraternity chapter issued an apology to the Panhellenic Council and Greek community for its “Bootcamp” competition. Read more »
3 news stories you may have missed this week
A former Syracuse University conduct adviser pleaded guilty to the charge of possessing child pornography and given a 10-year probationary sentence. Read more »
Snow plowing, the Mayor’s Ball and more stories from this weekend
A candlelight vigil was held in honor of an SU student who died in a bus crash and Mayor Ben Walsh held Syracuse’s annual Mayor’s Ball. Read more »
3 stories to watch out for in the coming weekend
The third-annual Women’s March will be held in downtown Syracuse, and SUNY Upstate will host a Justice in Health conference. Read more »
SA leaders say students should be involved in implementing Greek life review recommendations
This is the first Greek life review to happen at Syracuse University. Read more »
SA leaders share thoughts on chancellor’s Winter Message
Student Association leaders praised Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud for his continued support at the 2019 Winter Message on Monday. Read more »
Syverud got coffee with SU students on Monday. Here's what he discussed.
Students in attendance raised concerns about the lack of diversity within faculty, off-campus housing and isolation of law school students from the rest of SU’s alumni network. Read more »
Student Association trying to change SU’s drug, alcohol policy
Members of the Student Association are trying to implement a Good Samaritan policy at Syracuse University. Read more »
SA members voice concern about racial inequity, 1st-year forum
Keith Alford, interim chief diversity officer, attended Monday’s meeting to gauge student sentiment on SEM 100, minority student organizations and inequities in off-campus nightlife. Read more »
Democrats win New York state Legislature elections in Onondaga County
Rachel May defeated Republican Janet Burman in the election for the State Senate’s 53rd District seat on Tuesday. Incumbent Bill Magnarelli also held onto his state assembly seat over Republican challenger Edward Ott. Read more »
