How boycotting drives liberation
We must recognize our privilege and leverage it to dismantle systems of oppression. Boycotting is not just a tactic, it's a moral imperative. Read more »
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'Now It’s My Turn Pt. II’ gathers community for a cause under shared interest of photography
Chelsea Reeves showed her photography in her second-ever gallery on Sunday. The photos capture experiences on campus like Leon Thomas III’s performance during Black History Month. Read more »
SU students need to stand in solidarity with the students at Columbia University
We can’t pretend nothing extraordinary and historic is happening just a little over 200 miles from our campus, where fellow students are risking everything, even their very lives, for what they believe in. Read more »
With rising rates of antisemitism in the U.S., we should embrace unity to combat hate
So much misinformation is spread by the media, but by learning from the experiences of a different person you can gain valuable insight on the subject you want to understand. Read more »
Rally highlights impacts of Israel-Hamas war on children
More than 100 community members gathered in front of Syracuse City Hall Sunday for a “Children and Community for a Ceasefire” rally. Read more »
Office of Academic Affairs holds ‘Promoting Religious Understanding’ panel amid Israel-Hamas war
The panel featured Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair — Hendricks Chapel’s Muslim and Jewish chaplains, respectively. They spoke about how their personal relationship has grown since Oct. 7 and how they've worked to unite SU's Muslim and Jewish communities. Read more »
March on Washington for Gaza through the eyes of a Palestinian American journalist
This was different. I knew I had to be present and serve as a witness in whatever way that spoke to me on an internal, even spiritual level. That may be why I found inspiration and beauty in quieter moments like prayer or following light when it inevitably cut through darkness, creating a relationship that existed in the contrast, where the duality of pain and perseverance coexists. Read more »
Jewish, Muslim students find ‘common ground’ in inaugural fellowship
Syracuse University’s Jewish-Muslim Dialogue Fellowship brought 10 Jewish and 10 Muslim students together for weekly interfaith discussions. Read more »
'Cuse Ceasefire Coalition calls for Common Council ceasefire resolution
Attendees called on the Syracuse City Common Council to pass a resolution supporting a permanent ceasefire in Gaza at a Thursday forum. Read more »
NY officials voice opinions on continued U.S. aid to Ukraine
Some New York officials, such as Rep. Brandon Williams, said they still support U.S. aid to Ukraine over two years after Russia's invasion. 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 »
Hundreds march in ‘Hands Off Rafah’ demonstration
After gathering in Clinton Square, protesters marched through Syracuse, moving through S. Clinton, W. Jefferson Streets and S. Salina Street. Read more »
Israel's attack on Palestine's libraries, universities is an attack on academia everywhere
But I also mourn the loss of irreplaceable collections of rare books, valuable cultural artifacts and hundreds of years worth of historical records. Read more »
Western media prioritizes pro-Israel bias over ethical, accurate coverage
Instead of waiting for American legacy media outlets to pivot towards fair coverage, our focus should be amplifying the work of Palestinians who bear witness to the horrors committed by Israel against their people. Read more »
SU Alum Mosab Abu Toha speaks at SUNY Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions launch event
Abu Toha spoke about his migration to Rafah and subsequent detainment by the IDF at SUNY BDS’ launch event on Tuesday. 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 »
4 faculty 'de-affiliate' from Middle Eastern Studies Program, citing Israel-Hamas response
The decision came from a combination of long-term structural problems within the program and the impact of a lack of transparency. Read more »
Chabad hosts Israeli tour guide to discuss Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism
Lyana Rotstein discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and how the conflict has impacted her family, community and Israelis. Read more »
Palestine rally highlights Indigenous solidarity, calls for end to 'genocide'
Demonstrators from RIAC and SU's FJP called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to “genocide” at Wednesday's rally. Read more »
‘We are still alive’: Friends, colleagues fundraise for SU alumnus' evacuation from Palestine
Maxwell alumnus Mohammed Shat and his family, who live in Gaza City, are trapped in Rafah after bombings forced them to flee. Read more »
‘Art Build for Palestine’ promotes awareness through 'grassroots' organizing
The Syracuse Peace Council hosted an event where attendees made pro-Palestine art, including buttons, pamphlets and zines. Read more »
FJP hosts Palestine in Focus panel to ‘historicize’ conflict
Community members gathered in the Kittredge Auditorium to hear SU faculty discuss Palestinian perspectives regarding the Israel-Hamas war. Read more »
Panelists discuss the community effect of Black and Arab solidarities
Black/Arab Relationalities recently funded by the Mellon Foundation, allowing for the recipients of the grant Carol Fadda and Dana Olwan to host different events. At the Community Folk Art Center, a panel of six discussed Black-Arab solidarity. Read more »
Dialogue meeting emphasizes listening to bridge Israel-Palestine divide
The two speakers emphasized the importance of conversation in minimizing the divide between Israel and Palestine. Read more »
