Theta Tau grand regent says SU fraternity chapter will be held ‘appropriately accountable’
The Syracuse University chapter of Theta Tau was suspended on Wednesday. Read more »
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Syverud declines to comment on absence from 2nd Hendricks Chapel forum
A Daily Orange reporter asked Chancellor Kent Syverud on Thursday why he did not attend a Wednesday night forum in Hendricks Chapel. Read more »
SU has not provided a campus-wide response to release of Theta Tau video as of noon Thursday
The Daily Orange on Wednesday night published a recording of a video showing people in the Theta Tau fraternity house engaging in what Chancellor Kent Syverud has called “extremely racist” behavior. Read more »
Gallery: SU campus community reacts to Theta Tau videos
Check out this compilation of photos from Wednesday’s on-campus forums and protests. Read more »
Senate votes to ban sexual relationships between faculty and undergraduate students
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly shared updates on university initiatives and the faculty salary report at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting. Read more »
Students protest in response to Theta Tau video
SU students gathered outside the chancellor's house to protest the university withholding a video that led to Theta Tau's suspension. Read more »
Chancellor addresses Theta Tau videos at last University Senate meeting of the year
Syverud discussed what Syracuse University needs to do next in regard to the videos. Read more »
Students protest Theta Tau videos outside Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house
Protesters called on Syracuse University to release videos that led to Theta Tau’s suspension. Read more »
Student Association leaders call for SU Greek life audit in wake of Theta Tau suspension
SA President James Franco and Vice President Angie Pati called for an immediate audit of SU Greek life after the Theta Tau fraternity was suspended Wednesday. Read more »
Video: SU suspends Theta Tau fraternity after video of ‘extremely racist’ behavior surfaces
The video was obtained by The Daily Orange on Wednesday. Read more »
4 takeaways from Wednesday’s city council meeting
Councilors discussed a proposal to hire Syracuse University’s geography department to conduct research on high priority areas in the city. Read more »
SU suspends Theta Tau fraternity after video of ‘extremely racist’ behavior surfaces
"I solemnly swear to always have hatred in my heart for n*ggers, sp*cs and most importantly the f*ckin' k*kes," a person on their knees said in the video. Read more »
Residents discuss community policing during chief search forum
The forum was held on Tuesday night at St. Lucy’s Church. Read more »
Former SU basketball player Lazarus Sims accused of stealing $5,400 from Syracuse as parks commissioner
Sims was recently suspended from his position as Syracuse’s parks department commissioner. Read more »
Local activists, elected officials protest Rep. John Katko’s support of tax bill
Protesters gathered outside Katko’s office on Tax Day, the deadline for filing taxes. Read more »
Committee to oversee audit of SU disability services
The audit will include a review of SU’s processes and policies on student housing, academic and non-academic accommodations, medical leaves and other disability-related policies. Read more »
Martin J. Whitman, whom SU named its business school for, dies at 93
Whitman was a Life Trustee of the university. He also supported several other initiatives at SU, including the Our Time Has Come Scholarship and the Martin and Lois Whitman Endowed Fund. Read more »
SA President James Franco gives updates on Euclid Avenue security cameras
Franco said crime in the surveilled area decreased roughly 50 percent between 2016 and 2017. Read more »
Councilors express concern over Municipal Violations Bureau funding, tax collection
David DelVecchio, Syracuse’s commissioner of finance, fielded questions during a budget hearing at City Hall on Monday. Read more »
Here’s how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect SU sports
From the salary of Jim Boeheim to athletic donations, the tax law’s ramifications will affect Syracuse University. Read more »
City Councilors praise Mayor Ben Walsh for transparency and focus on resident concerns
Members of the Common Council said Walsh’s open-door policy has made for a smooth transition. Read more »
College of Engineering and Computer Science hires personnel to promote major academic plan
The college has hired an assistant dean and promoted its director of advancement, according to a Monday SU News release. Read more »
Keep track of who’s speaking at SU’s Commencement, convocation ceremonies
Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is among the convocation speakers. Read more »
News briefs: 4 stories from around Syracuse this weekend
Syracuse residents mourned four members of a family who were killed in a fire last week. Read more »
