I think one of the most dangerous myths about college in general is that it has to be “the best four years of your life.” It puts pressure on students who are already pushing themselves to stay on top of work and start planning for their future, to make sure they have the perfect social life. Read more »
Syracuse University’s Psi Upsilon fraternity chapter issued an apology to the Panhellenic Council and Greek community for its “Bootcamp” competition. Read more »
The review suggested improvements for SU’s handling of FASA, communication, diversity and inclusion, law enforcement jurisdiction, risk management and unrecognized groups. Read more »
The survey results show that Greek life members and non-members are divided on whether fraternities and sororities have a positive impact on SU. Read more »
Michael Abraham, Theta Tau’s executive director, said representatives of Syracuse University’s chapter of the engineering fraternity could petition for a charter in two years despite the chapter’s permanent expulsion from SU. Read more »
The Daily Orange has obtained a video showing a person covering another person’s face with a mop and later appearing to spit into that person’s mouth. An SU official said an investigation into the video led to the fraternity’s current disciplinary probation. Read more »
A Jefferson County Supreme Court judge signed an order prohibiting SU from enforcing disciplinary action against students involved in the Theta Tau videos before a court hearing in September. Read more »
The vice regent, who was present at the event recorded in last spring’s controversial Theta Tau videos, according to court documents, could return to SU this year. Read more »
The release of the Theta Tau videos, which Chancellor Kent Syverud called “extremely racist,” rocked the Syracuse University community in April. Read more »
The anonymous survey asks all undergraduate students to share their thoughts on SU Greek life as part of the university’s fraternity and sorority review. Read more »
Gregory Germain, a professor in the College of Law, is advising three of the students charged with conduct violations in connection to the Theta Tau videos. Read more »
School of Architecture Dean Michael Speaks and Professor Lori Brown addressed student comments and questions at the forum on Wednesday afternoon. Read more »