Hochul announces investment in organizations deemed vulnerable to hate crimes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday an over-$60 million investment to enhance security measures for community organizations. Read more »
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ shows the dark side of greed
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ tackles critical biases facing indigenous communities while challenging his typical style Read more »
Clarke Johnson devotes herself to antiracist efforts at SU
Senior Clarke Johnson leaves behind a legacy of awareness, activism and strength through her community involvement at SU. Read more »
Artists should be held responsible for their actions
Playing songs by artists such as Kanye West could have a negative emotional effect on many members of the community. Read more »
Why these students transferred out of SU
Students transferring out of Syracuse University went around the world, from DePaul University to the University of Manchester. Students said they weren’t satisfied with their experiences at SU. Read more »
SU finalizing plans for art installation honoring Onondaga Nation
The art installation, which will be designed by artist and muralist Brandon Lazore of the Onondaga Nation, is part of the university’s response to Indigenous students’ concerns about the visibility of Indigenous people on campus. Read more »
Board of Trustees creates diversity and inclusion advisory committee
The announcement comes a month after a temporary board committee recommended a more permanent body to evaluate SU’s progress on diversity goals. Read more »
SU organizations host vigil in response to anti-Asian hate
Roughly 3,800 incidents of racial violence against Asian Americans have been reported during the pandemic, according to Stop AAPI Hate. Read more »
DPS publishes updated hate crime, hate incident policies
Releasing the policies was a recommendation from former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch, who published an independent review in February outlining 23 recommendations for improving the department. Read more »
The recent rise of anti-Semitism shouldn’t be ignored
It’s unacceptable that discussions of the rise of anti-Semitism are few and far between. Read more »
Students question SU's commitment to diversity, report shows
Here’s what the report says about SU’s campus culture, how the university compares to other schools and how it can improve going forward. Read more »
Anti-Asian racism is rising nationally. Here's how SU students are experiencing it.
Anti-Asian racism in the U.S. has a deeply rooted history that can be traced long before the start of the pandemic. Read more »
Residents honor victims of Atlanta attacks, denounce anti-Asian racism
Organizers at the vigil praised the solidarity that the crowd, which included members of Women’s March Syracuse and Rebirth SYR, exemplified. Read more »
Gallery: Dozens honor victims of Atlanta shooting
Candles were handed out to everyone in attendance for a moment of silence to remember those lost in the most recent act of violence against the Asian American community. Read more »
Syverud, Student Association VP condemn anti-Asian racism
Stop AAPI Hate, a nonprofit that tracks hate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., received nearly 3,800 reports of hate incidents — including verbal harassment and physical assault — throughout the pandemic. Read more »
Complacency is not the solution to anti-Asian hate
Since the pandemic started, anti-Asian hate crimes have been on the rise. We should remain vigilant in fighting against this racist violence. Read more »
Hate has no place at Syracuse University
SU’s campus community should have no tolerance for harmful acts of prejudice. Read more »
BEHIND THE PROTEST: One year after the formation of #NotAgainSU
Friday marks the anniversary of the start of the #NotAgainSU occupation of the Barnes Center at the Arch. The movement was formed in response to SU’s handling of a series of on-campus hate incidents. Read more »
SU allocates $600,000 for city volunteer programming
#NotAgainSU demanded the university invest $600,000 in volunteer opportunities in February after calling the university’s initial commitment “woefully inadequate.” Read more »
DPS investigates racist screenshot sent to student’s phone
The report does not provide details about the screenshot nor states where on campus the incident occurred. Read more »
Over 150 graduate students to continue strike
Graduate students will update the goals of the strike to account for recent developments and ensure protesters receive “institutional support.” Read more »
Video: Students, faculty rally outside Crouse-Hinds
DPS officers restricted deliveries of food and supplies to protesters on Tuesday. Supporters rallied outside throughout the day, often yelling and chanting at officers. https://youtu.be/ILFL5LQc40U… Read more »
Some graduate students to strike until university lifts suspensions
Graduate students will strike until suspensions for student activists have been lifted and students in Crouse-Hinds Hall are given unrestricted and unconditional access to food, medication, healthcare, hygiene products and spiritual advisors. Read more »
Racist video of Syracuse field hockey freshman resurfaces amid protests
After the initial video surfaced in 2018, Charlotte de Vries lost her field hockey scholarship to UNC. She committed to Syracuse a year later. Read more »
