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 »
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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 »
Black History Month concert uplifts music as a unifying force
The Black History Month Concert explored Black music beyond jazz and gospel. Students and professors were among the performers. 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 »
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 »
Celebrate Black History Month with these events
From live jazz to roundtable discussions, these are the upcoming Black History events in Syracuse. Both on campus and off campus, these events highlight Black history, art and more. 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 »
Office of Community Engagement collects new, gently-used coats for central New Yorkers in need
During this week's Operation Orange Warm-Up Coat Drive, community members can drop off gently used coats at donation bins across SU's campus. Read more »
Pro-Palestine actors have more to lose in Hollywood
Now more than ever, there’s proof that what we consume and support – and what we don’t – is an intentional, political choice that has an impact. Read more »
2 Syracuse University students die
SU announced the deaths of graduate student Matthew Benedict and undergraduate Liam Zoghby in a campus-wide email Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Hendricks Chapel promotes Jewish-Muslim dialogue at interfaith speaker event
Imam Amir Durić and Rabbi Ethan Bair facilitated interfaith discourse during "Taste of Dialogue: Empathy and Ethics in Judaism and Islam.” Read more »
Students express confusion over content of faculty panel
Students said they expected panelists to address the Israel-Hamas war during SU's “Faculty Panel on Navigating Polarizing Discourses.” Read more »
Rock on this weekend at these 4 concerts
From student a cappella groups to Orchestra performances, enjoy some tunes at these five upcoming shows Read more »
SA passes bill calling for peace amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war
Syracuse University's Student Association announced its stance on the Israel-Hamas war through a bill, calling for a ceasefire and peace. Read more »
Gallery: Holidays at Hendricks decks the chapel with music, holiday cheer
A look into the annual Holidays at Hendricks concert, behind the scenes and in front of the audience. Read more »
What you need to know about new DPS security measures in response to the Israel-Hamas war
The Daily Orange sent the Department of Public Safety a list of questions regarding its specific actions to increase security measures on campus. Read more »
SU Hillel hosts Millet Ben Haim, survivor of Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Millet Ben Haim, a survivor of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, spoke about her experience escaping the attack with students at Hillel. Read more »
Syracuse man arrested for shooting Palestinian college students
A man who was arrested for allegedly shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont is from Syracuse. Read more »
