DPS investigating reported racial slur bias incident on South Campus
DPS is investigating an incident where a student reported hearing someone use a racial slur in a nearby South Campus apartment on Nov. 6. Read more »
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DPS investigating anti-LGBTQ+ bias incident near Barnes Center
The students reported that a man wearing an orange polo yelled slurs and vulgar language while they were walking near the Barnes Center. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic vandalism in Watson Hall bathroom
SU's Department of Public Safety is investigating after a small carving of a swastika was found in a Watson Hall bathroom. Read more »
Non-university affiliated individual reportedly gestured Nazi salute toward students
SU confirmed in an email that there have been reports of a "non-affiliate" protester gesturing a Nazi salute toward a group of students. Read more »
A look into the last 3 days at SU's Gaza Solidarity Encampment
Following similar demonstrations at colleges across the country, Syracuse community members have established a Gaza Solidarity Encampment. Read more »
'Stealth-like' changes to Falk College blind-sided faculty
I am hugely disappointed with the “heavy-handed,” disrespectful and disruptive manner by which reorganization decisions were made and communicated. Read more »
Community Review Board reviews training for non-sworn DPS officers
Leaders of Tuesday's open forum discussed CRB's 2023-2024 activity with DPS and talked about extending the length of pre-event body camera footage on officers. Read more »
‘Suspicious male’ issued trespass warning for approaching female students
Syracuse University's Department of Public Safety has issued a trespass warning to a “suspicious male” who SU says approached female students. Read more »
DPS hosts open house for new Marshall Street substation
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety opened the doors to its new substation during a community open house event Friday. Read more »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read more »
Marshall Street business owners hopeful about upcoming DPS office
DPS' new office sits at 737 S. Crouse Ave. Several local business owners said they think the office may deter crime on Marshall Street. Read more »
SU students respond to recent false bomb, active shooter reports on campus
The Daily Orange spoke to several SU community members to gauge their reactions to recent false threats and swatting incidents on campus. Read more »
As outside groups look to limit conversations on Palestine, academic freedom needs to be prioritized
While people can disagree regarding the Israel-Hamas war, a difference in ideas should not be labeled as antisemitic as it will only dilute the gravity that legitimate claims of antisemitism deserve. Read more »
SA announces first annual Green Innovation Competition
The competition, organized by the SU-ESF Sustainability Forum, will award students' proposals to improve sustainability on campus. Read more »
University administrator confronts students over 'intifada' sign at Schine 'study-in'
Support The Daily Orange this holiday season! The money raised between now and the end of the year will go directly toward aiding our students.… Read more »
Craig Stone addresses canceled speaker event, emergency management concerns at forum
Craig Stone said at Tuesday's forum that the Department of Public Safety needs a proper two-week notice before approving events on campus. Read more »
DPS reports antisemitic graffiti in Bird Library
The antisemitic graffiti was reported anonymously through the Stop Bias Portal and referred to the Department of Public Safety on Wednesday. Read more »
SU cancels Middle Eastern studies scholar teach-in event due to safety concerns
SU's Department of Public Safety determined the event could not be held as scheduled for Tuesday afternoon due to safety concerns. Read more »
In wake of rising hate crimes in U.S., SU is 'looking into' student reports of being targeted in classrooms
Ritter and Groves also wrote that individual faculty and department statements are not reflective of the university’s official position. Read more »
DPS investigating antisemitic graffiti in Brewster Hall
The graffiti was drawn on a student's dorm whiteboard. DPS is reviewing video footage and canvassing the area. Read more »
DPS reports use of racial slur in Flint Hall
DPS officers have canvassed the area, reviewed CCTV footage and notified the Syracuse Police Department as well as the New York State Police Department. Read more »
DPS closes anti-Semitic bias incident with an inconclusive finding
An SU employee reported the incident on Sunday to DPS, leading to an investigation and questioning of the parties involved. Read more »
DPS improves burglary rates, wave of bias incidents sparks transparency concerns
Crime on South Campus and near the university community sharply fell, but concerns remain over transparency in bias incident reporting amid recent cases. Read more »
State legislators introduce bills to combat 'swatting' amid NYS uptick in cases
Several state lawmakers introduced legislation to increase penalties for a person who commits a swatting following a rise in cases across New York state. Read more »
