Campus racism doesn’t necessarily imply violence
Our reader argues that campus racism doesn’t necessarily imply impending violence. Read more »
Opinion
Colleges should focus on preventing alcohol abuse
Moderate columnist Dylan Williams argues that college should focus more attention toward preventing alcohol abuse. Read more »
For sustainable change, all campus stakeholders must be involved
Although as a campus community we rightly need reassurance, we should resist the temptation of the single action bias, which assumes that we can rely on a single action, and in this case, a single person, to respond to threats. Read more »
Grad shocked by lack of response by chancellor to racism on campus
SU graduate says their wish for the university’s the leader would be one who is an empathetic person, who provides help and support for all students, not one who merely sweeps hate crimes under the rug. Read more »
Syverud, SU administration cannot honestly work against racism
SU graduate Syverud and the SU administration cannot honestly work against racist, anti-Jewish, anti-immigrant, anti-Black speech and acts, because many of their own actions on a university policy level have been white supremacist and anti-women at their core. Read more »
DPS emails minimize gravity of racism on campus
Gender and sexuality columnist Alex Battaglia argues that DPS continues to improperly characterize these racist acts in their communication with the university community. Read more »
Chancellor did not mention death threats against a faculty member
Professor Eileen E. Schell asks why Chancellor Syverud did not mention the death threat and hate speech a faculty member received on her university email. Read more »
SU’s emails to parents about racism contained ‘notable omission’
The former project director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum says university emails about campus racism omitted an expression of outrage at the acts of hatred. Read more »
Former NAACP president believes students will win
The former NAACP president commends student protestors’ bravery, fearlessness and organizing. Read more »
Cuomo’s comments about chancellor inexplicable and disgraceful
Emeritus professors of history David H. Bennett and James Roger Sharp say that Gov. Cuomo’s comments about chancellor inexplicable and disgraceful. Read more »
Student activism makes the case for generational change
Liberal columnist David Bruen argues that the activism from Syracuse students in response to racism on campus resembles other Gen-Z-led social and political movements calling for change. Read more »
Members of Greek life should embrace suspension of social activities
Moderate columnist Kailey Norusis says that members of Greek life should embrace this suspension as a chance to unify with the rest of the university to create some true lasting change and to ensure that #NotAgainSU becomes #NeverAgainSU. Read more »
We’ve given those responsible for racism on campus too much power over us
Our reader says that we are letting those responsible for racism on campus win by allowing them to affect our education and our ability to walk freely in our own community. Read more »
Former SA president supports chancellor’s response to racism
Former Student Association President Eric Evangelista says that calling for the resignation of Chancellor Syverud will not help the campus community heal nor will it alleviate the longstanding, systematic issues with which Syracuse University has had to contend. Read more »
Students who aren’t protesting can still engage in activism
Our reader says that activism is more than just protesting — it’s documenting the story so it's never forgotten, encouraging those on the front lines and leveraging your connections to make sure that when change comes it is equitable for everyone. Read more »
Maxwell Faculty of Color group says SU’s response to racism inadequate
The Maxwell Faculty of Color group ask for a commitment on the part of the administration to implement effective and sustained reform measures in the direction of a more inclusive campus environment and learning framework. Read more »
Sitting in, fighting is what SU taught us to do
SU graduate says Syracuse students sitting in Barnes Center embody “scholarship in action” and are using their education to clearly articulate legislation for administration to implement. Read more »
THE General Body members support resignation of chancellor
Alums and current Syracuse students who fought the administration as members of The General Body five years support #NotAgainSU and the petition asking for Chancellor Kent Syverud’s immediate resignation. Read more »
We need to call on Congressman Katko to support stricter gun control laws
Our reader argues that we need to call on Congressman Katko to support stricter gun control laws. Read more »
Letters, columns and editorials about racism and hate crimes at Syracuse
Read editorial boards, letters to the editor and columnist reactions to racism on SU's campus and protests regarding the university's response. Read more »
SU officials cannot sweep racism on campus under the rug again
When confronted with racism and bigotry on campus in the past, SU officials have repeatedly moved on — condemning racism and committing to do better for a moment, but never taking steps to ensure they are held accountable for creating meaningful change. Read more »
SU leadership has repeatedly condemned racism and then moved on
The executive council of Syracuse University’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors says SU leadership has repeatedly condemned racism and then moved on. Read more »
SU must guarantee the safety of all members of university community
Members of the Sociology Graduate Student Association demand that the Syracuse University administration implement policies and procedures to effectively guarantee the safety of all members of the SU community. Read more »
Former GSO vice-president says “not again” about racism on campus
The 2015 vice-president of the Graduate Student Organization wants to love Syracuse, but can only say “not again. Read more »
