Diversity and Transparency

THE General Body marks 12th day of sit-in with rally, vigil focused on mental health resources
By Nicki Gorny
November 14, 2014 - 5:19pm
Protesters covered the fence around Crouse-Hinds Hall with signs identifying loved ones who have died due to a lack of support.

THE General Body stepped out on the 12th day of their sit-in, staging a silent protest took place outside Chancellor Kent Syverud’s house at 12:30 p.m. and a rally and subsequent vigil at 2 p.m.

Administration offers final written response to demands of THE General Body, apology for Advocacy Center closure
By Nicki Gorny
November 12, 2014 - 11:45pm
In an email to the SU community, Chancellor Kent Syverud said effective change will require moving forward.

The Syracuse University administration on Wednesday night offered its final written response to the demands of THE General Body, a coalition of student groups that has staged a sit-in in Crouse-Hinds Hall since Monday, Nov. 3.

Forty students to remain in Crouse-Hinds Hall through weekend
By Nicki Gorny
November 7, 2014 - 6:24pm
Doors to the building closed at 5 p.m., and will unlock at 7 a.m. Monday.

Forty students will remain in the lobby Crouse-Hinds Hall this weekend, continuing the sit-in that began after the Diversity and Transparency Rally on Monday afternoon.

THE General Body stages rally outside Board of Trustees meeting inside Sheraton Hotel
By Nicki Gorny
November 7, 2014 - 11:47am
On Friday morning, students maintained they would stay until they receive a written commitment from the administration to address concerns.

Photo: Georgie SilvaroleTHE General Body staged a rally outside the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center on Friday morning, holding signs and speaking with press as the SU Board of Trustees met inside the building.

Failure to reach agreement between students, administration leads to fourth night of sit-in
By Nicki Gorny
November 7, 2014 - 1:11am
THE General Body declined the administration's proposals, which were contingent on them vacating Crouse-Hinds by Friday.

The Crouse-Hinds Hall sit-in continued into its fourth night on Thursday, after students and administration failed to reach an agreement during the day.

Press conference, negotiations with chancellor fill third day of sit-in at Crouse-Hinds Hall
By Shannon Hazlitt
November 6, 2014 - 7:38am
Unsatisfied with their discussion with the chancellor, students continued to spend the night in the building lobby.

Students representing THE General Body began their sit-in at the Crouse-Hinds lobby on Monday afternoon, following a Diversity and Transparency Rally on the Quad.