Tag: Campus Activism
Explaining THE General Body's history and grievances
Almost two years ago, THE General Body held an 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall at Syracuse University. Here is an in-depth look into the coalition of student organizations and what they were and still are advocating for. Read More »
Jaipuriar: SU students should recognize value of Student Association and vote
Student Life columnist Rashika Jaipuriar calls on the Syracuse University student body to vote in order to have their grievances addressed and their concerns heard. Read More »
Events to watch for this weekend
Check out some lectures and workshops happening in Syracuse this weekend. Read More »
Student protests erupt across country following racist incidents at Mizzou
The resignation of Tim Wolfe — the former president and chancellor of the University of Missouri — seems to have set a precedent as college protests broke out across the country. Read More »
SU students rally in solidarity with University of Missouri protesters
Members of the SU community rallied in solidarity with the protesters at the University of Missouri on Thursday. Read More »
1 year later, a look at the SU administration's response to THE General Body sit-in
Since THE General Body's sit-in ended, SU has moved forward on a number of the group's demands. Read More »
A timeline of THE General Body's 18-day sit-in in November 2014
Take a look at a timeline of THE General Body's 18-day sit-in: Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse University community members march in solidarity with Baltimore protests
A group of protesters marched through Syracuse to show solidarity with protests for Freddie Gray, a Baltimore man who died of injures sustained while in police custody. Read More »
Syracuse University community gathers for rally, march in solidarity with protests in Baltimore
Students and community activists gathered in front of Hendricks Chapel around noon and then marched in protest around the city in response to recent unrest in Baltimore surrounding the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old unarmed black man, who suffered a spinal injury while in police custody and died. Read More »
Group holds meeting to discuss adjunct issues prior to National Adjunct Walkout Day
A group based in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs hosted a session on Wednesday in preparation for National Adjunct Walkout Day next Wednesday. Read More »
Group holds two-day teach-in to discuss activism, intersectionality
THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, held a two-day teach-in at the Community Folk Art Center in an effort to enhance the group's campus presence. Read More »
Speakers discuss student activism during first day of teach-in
The teach-in took place at the Community Folk Art Center, located at 805 E. Genesee Street. Panels and speakers discussed the history of student activism on the Syracuse University campus, “the corporatization of universities across the country” and how to “create a beloved community.” Read More »
Organization to hold teach-in on topics relating to student activism
THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, will host a “Teach In to Act Out” event this weekend on topics relating to student activism. Read More »
SU community members stage 'die-in' at Bird Library, protest downtown as part of 'March for Justice'
Syracuse University community members took part in a "March for Justice" Monday afternoon, which included a "die-in" at Bird Library, and a march downtown to the Justice Center. Read More »
Students protest lack of indictments in deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Garner
Syracuse University community members held a rally on Friday in front of Hendricks Chapel to protest the lack of indictments in the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. Read More »
Syracuse University community members march for Mike Brown, reflect on events in Ferguson
About 120 members of the Syracuse University community marched around the SU campus on Monday as part of a national call for action in honor of Michael Brown and in solidarity with the city of Ferguson, Missouri. Read More »
THE General Body looks to increase campus presence as it moves into second phase
THE General Body, a coalition of student organizations, is hoping to grow its presence on the SU campus and continue the momentum gained during its 18-day sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall. 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 »
Protesters deliver letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud's house, invite him to continue negotiations
Members of THE General Body delivered a letter to Chancellor Kent Syverud at his house on Tuesday inviting him to continue negotiations on its set of grievances and demands. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse University students, faculty rally outside Hall of Languages to support THE General Body
On Monday afternoon, faculty and community members gathered at the Remembrance Wall in front of the Hall of Languages to show their support for THE General Body and the sit-in. Read More »
Syracuse University community members rally outside Hall of Languages to support sit-in
More than 150 members of the SU community, including faculty and staff gathered near the Remembrance Wall Monday to take part in the latest rally held by THE General Body. Read More »