Syracuse University Students Demand Action On Racist Incidents

Syracuse University Students Demand Action On Racist Incidents

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A series of racist incidents at Syracuse University led to student protests and demands for change. The incidents included vandalism with racial slurs and reports of harassment. Investigations are ongoing, with some reports of a white supremacist manifesto being shared, though officials claim it was a hoax. Students have organized protests and presented a list of demands to improve campus safety and diversity. The university's Chancellor agreed to most demands but faced calls for resignation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial actions taken by the university in response to the racist incidents?

Suspending a fraternity

Canceling classes

Expelling students

Increasing campus security

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature was reportedly used to send a white supremacist manifesto to students?

Email

Apple's AirDrop

Social Media

Text Message

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What hashtag was used by students to demand accountability from the university?

#NotAgainSU

#StudentRights

#CampusSafety

#DiversityNow

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the student organizers present to the university officials?

A petition for new faculty

A list of 19 demands

A proposal for a new campus building

A request for more scholarships

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Chancellor respond to the demands presented by the students?

He resigned immediately

He agreed to 16 demands and suggested revisions for 3

He agreed to all demands

He ignored them