Student describes encounter with flasher
DPS released a statement at 8:22 p.m. stating that two students reported separate incidents of a man in his early 20s leaving his vehicle naked at around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Read more »
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SUNY-ESF community members discuss hate crimes, bias incidents at forum
Students, faculty and administrators gathered in Marshall Auditorium Tuesday to discuss how to make the college a more culturally sensitive environment. Read more »
SU faculty member threatened by anonymous anti-Semitic email
The email, sent anonymously, referenced the Holocaust and used an anti-Semitic slur. Read more »
SPD leads investigation into white supremacist manifesto
The Syracuse Police Department has launched criminal investigations into the sharing of the manifesto and a swastika drawn in the snow near campus, Chief Kenton Buckner said. Read more »
DPS chief defends Syverud minutes after Gov. Cuomo criticizes the chancellor
At least 11 hate crimes or bias-related incidents have been reported on or around Syracuse University's campus since Nov. 7. Read more »
Some faculty, departments cancel classes, university remains open
Some Syracuse University professors and departments have canceled classes or allowed absences following an alleged white supremacist manifesto was sent to students. Read more »
Alpha Chi Rho denies involvement in racist incident as IFC expels fraternity
Syracuse University’s Interfraternity Council expelled the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity indefinitely from campus. Read more »
Asian, Asian American students grapple with hate crimes
Members of the Chinese Student and Scholars Association presented Chancellor Kent Syverud with a list of nine demands at a Friday meeting. Read more »
Gillibrand, Cuomo among NY-elected officials condemning recent hate crimes
Kirsten Gillibrand, a former 2020 presidential contender, said she was “horrified and saddened” that the country’s growing trend of hate crimes in the last few years has affected SU. Read more »
SU suspends social activities at all fraternities after racist incident
Social activities at all fraternities on campus were suspended following a racist incident Saturday night involving a racial slur yelled at a black woman. A fraternity whose members and guests were found responsible has also been suspended. Read more »
Several Student Association cabinet members receive hateful emails
The emails were sent from an account titled "Inland Waterways Incorporated." Read more »
Newhouse School holds forum in response to hate crimes
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications held an open forum Friday afternoon in response to the series of hate crimes that occurred on and around Syracuse University’s campus this past week. Read more »
DPS expands security measures following hate crimes
DPS officers are doubling the department’s workforce and presence within the community by working 16-hour shifts. Officers usually work 10-hour shifts. Read more »
Additional racist graffiti against Asian people found in SU dorm
Graffiti that “maligns the Asian community” was discovered on the third floor of Day Hall, according to a Department of Public Safety email. Read more »
'We want Kent': Students reiterate concerns over racial slurs at 2nd forum
Tuesday’s was the second of two forums held this week to discuss racist graffiti. 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 »
‘It’s happening again’: SU students voice concerns over racist graffiti
The forum was organized in less than a day after reports emerged of racial slurs 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 »
Cuomo directs state police to investigate racial slurs at Syracuse University
The Hate Crimes Task Force and Division of Human Rights will help local authorities to investigate. Read more »
Racial slurs written in Day Hall
Slurs against black and Asian people were written on Day Hall's fourth and sixth floors. Lights were also pulled from the ceiling and put in the toilet. Read more »
DPS dispels rumors of Halloween violence
DPS said there is no evidence to support rumored threats of sexual assault against SU sorority members. Read more »
Free speech on campus group expected to deliver final suggestions by May
The Free Speech Working Group will recommend changes to the university’s free speech and civil discourse policies to further the campus’ culture of thought diversity and open dialogue, said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford in a campus-wide email. Read more »
Social media scam circulating around university campuses
Perpetrators have requested explicit photos from social media users. Read more »
DPS investigates burglary on 300 block of Comstock Avenue
An SU student told police one of the suspects pushed her aside as he fled the apartment. Her car keys and laptop were reportedly stolen. Read more »
