With Coronavirus On Horizon, Continued Student Occupation At Syracuse University Uncertain
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Student protesters at Syracuse University would not say if they will continue occupying Crouse-Hinds Hall during spring break next week.
Education
Due To Coronavirus Concerns, Syracuse University Moves All Classes Online
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“The idea of (students) returning immediately from spring break and the potential risk that could pose to this community, we made this decision out of an abundance of caution,”
Education
Syracuse Provost Lifts Student Suspensions; Allows Protestors To Stay In Admin Building
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SU officials said they tried to have a “respectful dialogue” with the students, but they were “unwilling.” Students said they were denied food, medicine and hygiene products, and were treated like prisoners.
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Tensions Rise As Protests Continue At Syracuse University
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Syracuse University officials have taken a noticeably tougher stance against protests by #NotAgainSU.
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Syracuse Chancellor Addresses Racist, Anti-Semitic Incidents On Campus
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“We are taking prompt action on the commitments we made. We are making investments in programs and people. I believe this work, requested emphatically, insisted on by our students will make us a better place.”
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Protesters Deliver Resignation Letters For Chancellor, Public Safety Chief At Syracuse University
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Syracuse University student protesters walked out of classes Thursday, demanding the resignations of the chancellor, public safety chief and others.
Education
To Combat Hate, Syracuse University Holds Peace Vigil
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“Today and together we have an opportunity to send a clear and powerful message through our words and our deeds that we are better together.”
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Hoping To Reduce Racial Tensions, Syracuse Chancellor Agrees To Most Student Demands
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Chancellor Kent Syverud has agreed to 16 of the 19 demands from student protestors and international students.
Education
As Racist Incidents Continue, Syracuse Chancellor Responds To Student Demands
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In the past two weeks, SU has been rocked by at least 10 incidents including racist graffiti, yelling racial slurs and hateful emails.
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Syracuse Students Protest Racist Messages Found On Campus, Administration’s Response
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Syracuse University officials have promised action in the wake of criticism of the school’s response following the discovery of racist graffiti in a residence hall last week.
Central New York
Yates County School Leaders Call Mental Health Crisis “Sickening”
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Yates County schools face a mental health crisis. School psychologist Christine Diamond says, “What I’ve experienced in the past 5 years has been sickening,” She was talking about the quality of mental health care she’s seen for children.
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Two NYS Proposals Miss Root Causes Of Drug Epidemic, Says Public Health Professor
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“It’s like we’ve learned nothing from the failures of our drug policies over the past 40 years… If we were to invest similar money into revitalizing social infrastructure and economic infrastructure and our educational system we would see long term benefits,” said Shannon Monnat, sociology professor at Syracuse University, who specializes in public health.
Science
Skunk Bear | How to Make Lava
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How does one in upstate New York study lava you might ask? Visit Syracuse Univeristy of course, where researchers are creating magma in a giant cauldron. Lava is powerful — it’s constantly building and rebuilding our world. NPR Skunk Bear’s Adam Cole took a trip from Washington, DC to witness lava creation at Syracuse University first hand.
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