SPD investigating Sunday morning fight on Ackerman Avenue
SPD is investigating a fight that occurred early Sunday morning on Ackerman Avenue. Two students sustained laceration wounds. Read more »
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The 6 news events that defined the last 4 years at SU
The Daily Orange summarized some of the biggest news events that happened during the Class of 2022's time at Syracuse University. Read more »
Fire damages 2 homes on Ackerman Avenue
The fire started in the attic of 955 Ackerman Ave. and spread next door to the upper level of 959 Ackerman Ave., according to fire officials. No injuries have been reported. Read more »
'Friday' singer Rebecca Black brings infectious energy to WERW launch party
WERW Radio’s Fall Launch Party featured performances from headliner Rebecca Black and opener Picture Us Tiny. Read more »
Vehicle stolen from a driveway on Ackerman Avenue early Saturday morning
A vehicle was reportedly stolen from a driveway in the 900 block of Ackerman Avenue early Saturday morning, according to DPS. Read more »
Looking back: A timeline of the past 4 years at SU
As graduation for the Class of 2021 approaches, The Daily Orange made a list of ten major events since fall 2017 to recap the last four years. Read more »
SPD investigates several burglaries near campus
The reported burglaries took place in the University Neighborhood. Read more »
DPS bias incident classification remains unchanged
SU classifies bias-related incidents as behaviors expressing hostility against an individual or their property because of their race, religion, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more »
Student of Color Advisory Committee says DPS lacks transparency
Members are calling for the Department of Public Safety and Chancellor Kent Syverud to allow the committee greater oversight of DPS protocol instead of operating solely as a liaison between students of color and DPS. Read more »
Chancellor signs #NotAgainSU demands after calls for his resignation
The forum was held to address Syverud’s response to a list of 18 demands from #NotAgainSU and demands from international students. Protesters gave Syverud until Wednesday at 5 p.m. to sign the demands. Read more »
Over 1,000 people sign petition calling for Syverud’s resignation
The petition was created in response to Syracuse University's delayed communication of racist graffiti in Day Hall. 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 »
Exposed lead paint found in off-campus homes
Ten of the homes tested contained exposed lead paint, which was used to coat the interiors and exteriors of homes until 1978, when the federal government banned commercial use of the product. Read more »
DPS expands late-night escorts
The Department of Public Safety has hired five trained, licensed and uniformed security guards to escort community members to their destinations on or near campus. Read more »
Student of Color Advisory Committee poses safety concerns to DPS
The advisory committee weighed in on how DPS policies will affect students of color. Committee members said events at Syracuse University involving race in recent years make it hard for students of color to feel safe on campus. Read more »
Students to present Syverud with research on ‘institutionalized racism’ at SU
A “Black Lives Matter and Religion” class began working on the campaign after the assault of three students of color on Ackerman Avenue. Read more »
SU to expand late-night shuttles, safety escorts
The Department of Public Safety will add two vans and drivers in April for students who need late-night transportation after shuttles have stopped running. Read more »
GSO to discuss installing more cameras off campus after Ackerman Avenue assault
The Graduate Student Organization will consider whether to allocate funding for additional cameras in the University Hill neighborhood to improve student safety. Read more »
Student raises concerns over accessibility of University Hill neighborhood
SU’s Campus Framework plan was created in part to build more inclusive and accessible buildings, but it does not apply to off-campus buildings. Read more »
SA passes resolution calling for Department of Public Safety review
Public Relation Co-Chair Torre Payton-Jackson wants SU to contract an external organization to review DPS in the same manner as the Greek system review. Read more »
SA praises creation of student of color advisory committee
Student Association President Ghufran Salih said the committee will help ease tensions between students of color and DPS, which she said have been strained in the past. Read more »
SU works to hold meeting between students, Syracuse Police Department
Syracuse University is working to address students’ concerns after the assault of three students along Ackerman Avenue, an SU official said Thursday. Read more »
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud responds to criticisms of layoffs
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud answered questions at a Wednesday forum about staff layoffs, the university’s endowment and the graduate student experience. Read more »
SA condemns SU, saying university did not acknowledge racism in Ackerman Avenue assault
The Student Association passed a resolution criticizing Syracuse University and its Department of Public Safety for refusing to categorize the Feb. 9 assault of three students as a hate crime. Read more »
