Writer archives: Anna Merod
Despite SU’s history of transparency issues regarding sexual assault, more students are seeking help
The Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence was created to provide more transparency, but wasn’t informed about the opening of a federal investigation into the handling of a sexual assault case earlier this year. Read more »
Priya Penner: Freshman fights for a more accessible campus across all marginalized identities
Priya Penner has only been on campus for a year, but she’s already making a mark through her involvement with the disability rights community. Read more »
After 3 violent threats made against a Syracuse Jewish center, the local Jewish community remains more vigilant than ever
Numerous threats have been made against Jewish centers across the country and central New York. Despite an arrest made in the case, the local Jewish community remains on high alert. Read more »
What you need to know about the Women's March coming to DC, Syracuse, Seneca Falls and beyond
Here's what you should know if you want to watch or attend one of the Women's Marches in D.C., Syracuse or Seneca Falls. Read more »
Here's how you can watch full coverage of the inauguration and what to expect
Read what to expect on Inauguration Day. Read more »
#SaveChucks trends among SU students and alumni amid possible demolition of Chuck’s Cafe
While plans to demolish the building that houses Chuck's Cafe and Funk n' Waffles remain pending, SU students and alumni took to Twitter Tuesday to share their dismay and make a call to #SaveChucks. Read more »
At Syracuse University and elsewhere, women's health care faces uncertainty under Trump
Health administrators at Syracuse University said they haven’t yet seen an influx of interest among students on campus to get IUDs since Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Read more »
For some Green Party supporters, a vote for Jill Stein isn't a protest vote
If Stein wins 5 percent of the popular vote on Tuesday, the Federal Election Commission will give about $10 million to the Green Party for its next presidential campaign. Read more »
CARRYING THE SPIRIT: Remembrance Scholar builds connection with Pan Am Flight 103 victim through mother
Jamie Weiss, a Remembrance Scholar, is continuing to build her connection to Alexander Lowenstein, the Pan Am Flight 103 victim she represents. Read more »
(In)Justice For All organizers discuss inspiration for event
Organizers of the (In)Justice For All panel, which will include the mothers of Trayvon Martin and Mike Brown, talk about police brutality, race and what caused them to bring the event to Syracuse University. Read more »
DPS implements body camera program to boost accountability
All 36 of DPS' armed officers will officially start wearing body cameras on Thursday. The move comes amid strained police/community relations due to the uptick in police violence around the country. Read more »
Current, past staffers discuss coverage of campus protests
Staff members reflect on their time covering campus protests. Read more »
Students, administration discuss past, future of sexual assault services following closure of Advocacy Center last May
As the first year of the new structure for sexual assault services at Syracuse University comes to a close, administrators say students are seeking more counseling and filing more reports involving sexual and relationship violence this year. Read more »
SU students volunteer, hold job search workshops with Onondaga County Department of Correction women inmates
In the Best Foot Forward program, volunteers from SU hold resume and cover letter workshops with women in the facility who are no more than 60 days away from their release. Read more »
Gillibrand speaks at SU roundtable, promotes bill to combat sexual assault on college campuses
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said at a roundtable event at Syracuse University on Monday that she is optimistic that a bipartisan bill to combat sexual assault on college campuses would pass into law. Read more »
SU students reflect on experience in NYC Millions March
Colton Jones refuses to stay silent. “Silence at this time is essentially opposing these movements and opposing equality, freedom and peace,” Jones said. In an… Read more »
'For lease' sign put up in Marshall Street location of Crepe and Gelato Boulevard
The future of Crepe and Gelato Boulevard on Marshall Street remains unclear after the store’s display window was boarded up and a “For Lease” sign was placed in the window. Read more »
Syracuse University student protesters end sit-in at Crouse-Hinds after 18 days
After staying in Crouse-Hinds Hall for 18 days straight, THE General Body collectively left the building on Thursday around 2:45 p.m. Read more »
SU announces plans to become a tobacco-free campus starting in July 2015
Syracuse University will become a tobacco-free campus on July 1, 2015, according to an email sent to the campus community Tuesday afternoon. The university will begin a phased approach to implement a tobacco-free campus for the 2015–16 academic year, according to the email. Read more »
Students, faculty hold rally outside Crouse-Hinds to show support for student protesters staging sit-in
Thirty-five protesters chanted for an hour on the small hill next to Crouse-Hinds Hall to stand in solidarity with students who are staying inside for the sit-in this weekend. Read more »
Student protesters remain in Crouse-Hinds over weekend, continue negotiations with Syracuse University
The doors of Crouse-Hinds Hall locked at 5 p.m. on Friday, when it normally closes, and will reopen on Monday morning. Only 40 protesters from THE General Body may stay in the building and cannot re-enter once they leave. Read more »
Syracuse University administration releases response to protesters' list of demands
Syracuse University has released a list of four items it will agree to if student protesters leave Crouse-Hinds Hall by Friday and end their four day long sit-in. Read more »
On second day of sit-in, protesters meet with Syverud, hold meeting
At about 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Chancellor Kent Syverud visited protesters in Crouse-Hinds for the first time since the start of their sit-in on Monday night. Read more »
