Theta Tau, SU lawsuit hearing scheduled on Friday at federal courthouse
Attorneys for a group of students involved in the Theta Tau videos have requested an emergency preliminary injunction and a temporary restraining order. Read more »
Theta Tau
News, opinions and updates since the initial April 18 suspension and eventual expulsion of the Theta Tau fraternity for “extremely racist” videos.
4 prospective members, 1 brother of Theta Tau file lawsuit against SU
The lawsuit was filed this week. Read more »
Greek organization leaders discuss SU’s proposed fraternity, sorority audit
Student Association President James Franco called for “audit” of Greek culture at Syracuse University following the initial suspension of Theta Tau. Read more »
iSchool dean promises faculty diversity training in wake of fraternity expulsion
Student said the School of Information Studies needs to make students aware of resources for reporting cases of discrimination. Read more »
Whitman dean, SU students discuss position focused on diversity
A forum was held at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management on Tuesday afternoon following the permanent expulsion of the Theta Tau fraternity on Saturday. Read more »
Students discuss additional diversity requirements following Theta Tau expulsion
About 300 campus community members attended the event in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium. Read more »
Community members call for campus reform at Student Association-sponsored forum
Students in Maxwell Auditorium on Monday night discussed diversity, the Theta Tau videos and what they called on-campus segregation. Read more »
SU has no say over private Theta Tau fraternity housing
Syracuse University has removed 18 students from “academic participation,” officials said on Sunday and Monday. Read more »
SU Board of Trustees members to attend Wednesday forum, official says
Chancellor Kent Syverud and other Syracuse University administrators will attend the forum to discuss the Theta Tau incident. Read more »
Recognize Us asks ‘loved ones’ to flood chancellor’s email with messages
The request to send emails is from 8 p.m. on Sunday to 8 a.m. on Monday. Read more »
SU will not publicly release names of students in Theta Tau investigation
Dean of Students Robert Hradsky said SU will never release the names of students under investigation, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. Read more »
Theta Tau videos are latest example of SU’s discriminatory culture, students say
Nearly four years after Syracuse University students staged an 18-day sit-in to protest an array of campus issues, student activists say the problems that existed then still remain. Read more »
Three takeaways from interview with Recognize Us participants
The participants said the movement is not just about Greek life, but is a years-long effort to correct systemic issues of racism and discrimination at Syracuse University. Read more »
How you can help The D.O. better cover the wave of student activism at SU
The Daily Orange Editorial Board asks the SU community to share their thoughts in the wake of Theta Tau’s suspension so we can tell better stories. Read more »
Syracuse alum clarifies his statement in April 18 letter regarding the Theta Tau video
Our reader clarifies his position regarding the Theta Tau video, and suggests implementing CARE classes as a means of confronting racism and bigotry firsthand. Read more »
VPA student responds to second Theta Tau video
Our reader condemns members of Syracuse’s Theta Tau for their belittlement of sexual abuse against people with physical and developmental disabilities. Read more »
Complaints filed against 18 people present at Theta Tau event
The Syracuse University chapter of Theta Tau was permanently expelled on Saturday. Read more »
Chancellor Kent Syverud, other university leaders to attend Hendricks Chapel event
Syverud and other university leaders "will go to an appropriate and accessible space to engage with students and community members who desire to do so," according to a campus-wide email. Read more »
Syverud responds to The D.O.’s publication of second Theta Tau video
Syverud said he was concerned that the continuing exposure to video content of “hateful videos” is causing “further hurt and distress” to the university’s community. Read more »
Explainer: Theta Tau’s suspension, and permanent expulsion, from SU
Here’s everything to know if you’re just learning about Theta Tau’s expulsion from Syracuse University. Read more »
Recognize Us movement promises ‘unbroken’ opposition to SU administrators if student demands aren’t met
The Recognize Us movement is a social coalition organized after the Theta Tau fraternity’s initial suspension. Read more »
Second Theta Tau video shows mimed sexual assault of person with disabilities
Syracuse University’s chapter of Theta Tau was permanently expelled on Saturday after the release of the first video. Read more »
Multicultural Greek organizations find inspiration for activism in Theta Tau videos
Members of historically black, Latinx and Asian-interest fraternities and sororities condemn the discrimination and racism in the Theta Tau videos. Read more »
SU chancellor says he misspoke in interview when discussing Greek policy review with The D.O.
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud responded to some questions in an interview with The Daily Orange on Saturday. Read more »
