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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AC refrigerant leak prompts Women’s Building evacuation, SFD response
SFD determined that the reported gas odor came from a small refrigerant leak in an air conditioning unit in SU's Women’s Building. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
'The Penguin' serves a refreshing take on the iconic character
Episode one of Max’s “The Penguin” featured a fresh approach to the iconic DC Comics character and set high standards for the remainder of the series. Read more »
SPD investigating early morning stabbings on Marshall Street, South Crouse Avenue
The Syracuse Police Department is investigating two early Sunday morning stabbings that occurred on Marshall Street and South Crouse Avenue. Read more »
SFD, SU services respond to small roof fire at Hinds Hall
Hinds Hall has reopened after SFD and SU safety services responded to a small roof fire on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Former senior aide to Gov. Hochul charged with acting as agent for China
A former senior aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was arrested and charged with acting as an agent for the People’s Republic of China. Read more »
Juvenile female pronounced dead after shooting in 900 block of Madison Street
A juvenile female was pronounced dead after Syracuse Police and DPS responded to a shooting in the 900 block of Madison Street Friday evening. Read more »
SU reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by woman sexually assaulted on campus in 2020
Syracuse University has reached a settlement with a woman who was sexually assaulted by Jacob Cohen, a former SU student, in 2020, syracuse.com reported. Read more »
DPS responds to armed robbery report on Euclid Avenue
Police responded to reports of an armed robbery at 514 Euclid Ave. at approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
DPS arrests parent after 'verbal altercation' with students in encampment
SU administrators confirmed DPS arrested a parent who verbally berated students at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment and refused to deescalate. Read more »
Bullet shot through window found in SUNY ESF Centennial Hall
Police believe a bullet found in a SUNY ESF dorm room Wednesday morning was shot through one of its windows the night before. 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 »
Local law enforcement, officials identify 2 officers fatally shot Sunday
Michael Jensen and Michael Hoosock were killed during a shootout with a suspect following a routine "suspicious vehicle" investigation. Read more »
Pretrial detainee sues Onondaga County Sheriff's Office over excessive force
Nyquest Allen, a man in pretrial detention, is suing the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office and three deputies for use of excessive force. Read more »
DPS says man attempting to break into vehicles at SU issued trespassing ticket
The individual, who was identified as a non-affiliate of SU, was “quickly apprehended” by Department of Public Safety officers. Read more »
Gov. Hochul’s militarization of NYC subway systems does more harm than good
Policymakers must heed the concerns of their community and prioritize community-centered approaches to address public safety issues, aiming specifically to foster an environment of trust, equity and justice. 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 »
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 »
‘Griselda’ proves drug dealing isn’t a man’s world
Sofia Vergara shines in “Griselda,” straying away from her typical roles. She plays Griselda Blanco, who was an infamous Colombian drug lord in the ‘80s. Read more »
Maxwell dean provides details on Friday's false bomb threat
An individual called the Dean’s Office saying they had planted and planned to detonate bombs around the Maxwell School around 4 p.m. Read more »
DPS receives 'false' active shooter report at Maxwell, Eggers Hall
After being dispatched to Maxwell and Eggers Halls, both DPS and the Syracuse Police Department confirmed the report was false. Read more »
