Video: The D.O. Explains: 5 stories you missed over break
News Editor Emma Folts summarizes 5 of the most important stories from winter break. Read more »
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SU suspends Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
The University Conduct Board determined after conduct proceedings that the fraternity had violated SU’s Code of Student Conduct. Read more »
What suspension means for Alpha Chi Rho, Greek life at SU
The Alpha Chi Rho fraternity was suspended for their involvement in a racist incident near College Place. Read more »
Syverud says manifesto AirDrop reports ‘probably a hoax,’ gives update on investigation into racist verbal attack
Chancellor Kent Syverud gave a brief speech at Wednesday’s University Senate meeting prior a public forum regarding the recent racist and bias-related incidents at or near SU. Read more »
IFC leaders condemn actions of fraternity members involved in racist incident
IFC President Connor Dennewitz and Vice President Anthony Licata spoke in a video released Sunday night. Read more »
SU suspends social activities at all fraternities after racist incident
Social activities at all fraternities on campus were suspended following a racist incident Saturday night involving a racial slur yelled at a black woman. A fraternity whose members and guests were found responsible has also been suspended. Read more »
The Daily Orange Podcast Special: SU residence hall vandalized with racial slurs, the university's response and the reactions that followed
We invite you to hear directly from our reporters about the stories that drive our Syracuse community on The Daily Orange Podcast, hosted by Ghael… Read more »
Gov. Cuomo addresses Day Hall racist vandalism, Hate Crimes Task Force
The comments come a day after Cuomo directed the State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate racist graffiti found in Day Hall. Read more »
Onondaga Lake is not ready for beach, environmentalists say
Onondaga County is currently conducting a study to see if the beach is a feasible option. Read more »
SU places ZBT, ATO on investigative status
Activity at both chapters is halted until the investigations are complete, a university spokesperson said on Friday. Read more »
SU’s No. 1 party school ranking doesn’t accurately portray the student experience
Student Life columnist Amelia Fischer argues that the SU’s title as the No. 1 party school doesn’t accurately portray the student experience on campus. Read more »
Greek life often reinforces gender stereotypes, but it doesn’t have to
Gender and Sexuality columnist Emily Cerrito argues that Greek life can do more to embrace a more inclusive version of community. Read more »
College students should wait to join Greek life
Student Life columnist Sophia Becker argues that waiting a semester or two before joining Greek Life can be beneficial for first year college students. Read more »
Fiji moves into former Theta Tau house
The fraternity’s lease at 727 Comstock Ave. ended in June. Read more »
SU named No. 1 party school for 2nd time
Last year, Syracuse University placed at No. 4 on the Princeton Review’s annual ranking of top party schools in the country. Read more »
Here are the 10 biggest Syracuse news stories since the Class of 2019’s freshman year
During the Class of 2019’s time at SU, the university was put on lockdown after a nearby shooting, a dean was arrested on prostitution charges and ride-hailing services were legalized in upstate New York. Read more »
SU releases results of survey on sexual assault, harassment
Almost all respondents who said they had experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence or stalking said they did not file a report. Read more »
Fraternity ‘brotherhood’ is hollow
Conservative Columnist Michael Furnari says that fraternities must reckon with annual deaths of pledges. Read more »
Report: Student Association comptroller campaign found guilty of violating bylaws
Eduardo Gomez’s campaign for Student Association comptroller was suspended less than 30 minutes before polls closed on SA election night. Read more »
Comparing SU’s Greek audit to other universities
Four different universities have conducted audits of their Greek life systems in recent years. Here is how they stack up to SU’s external review. Read more »
A checklist of Recognize Us’ demands
Recognize Us demanded the university implement six initiatives in the wake of the Theta Tau videos controversy. Here is where those demands stand one year later. Read more »
‘Crazy I came here’: The stories behind the incoming students who encountered the Theta Tau protests
Recognize Us formulated a sit-in during April 20, 2018's accepted students day. A year later, the students who were apart of the protests speak out. Read more »
Greek life reemphasizes sorority alcohol policy
Syracuse University’s Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council are emphasizing an existing alcohol policy within the Greek community that allows sorority members to bring their own alcohol to registered social events. Read more »
SU chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi placed under investigative status
Six other Greek organizations have been suspended since the beginning of the 2017-18 school year. Read more »
