Below is a chronological timeline of my independent reporting of the Theta Tau controversy at Syracuse University. These are not all of my tweets that regarded the incident.
Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud sent the following email to the campus community regarding the suspension of the Theta Tau fraternity: pic.twitter.com/V1ePe7hgVr
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 18, 2018
Source: A Syracuse student has obtained and is planning to release the video that led to the suspension of the SU affiliate of the Theta Tau Professional Fraternity. It isn’t clear if they took the video or not or when they plan to release it. More soon on this.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 18, 2018
Protesters pass the Theta Tau house as they walk to Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University pic.twitter.com/S9VnUuNKE1
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 18, 2018
Protesters make their way to Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University https://t.co/zRuFxsqf1U
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 18, 2018
Syracuse students voice their thoughts on the suspension of the Theta Tau Fraternity https://t.co/CNzrPfMfEA
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 18, 2018
Does the Theta Tau video show part of the Frat’s initiation?
According to Theta Tau’s national bylaws, “It is recommended that the presiding officer wear a dark red robe and that other officers participating in the initiation wear black robes.”
No robes are seen in the video.— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 19, 2018
Just In: These are the steps that Syracuse University plans to take to meet their “commitment of fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.” This follows the revelation that members of the Theta Tau Professional Fraternity engaged in “offensive and unacceptable behavior.” pic.twitter.com/UyN6ILT3mL
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 19, 2018
I asked an admitted Syracuse student if the Theta Tau video changed her calculation about wanting to attend Syracuse. She told me it doesn’t becuase it was clear from the video’s backlash that Theta Tau does not represent the majority of SU students.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 20, 2018
Video: Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces the permanent expulsion of the Theta Tau fraternity. Earlier this week the professional engineering fraternity was suspended after video surfaced showing members participating in “extremely racist” behavior. pic.twitter.com/TmgPWarhH5
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 21, 2018
A note that today’s video message from Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud came after protesters criticized his use of written emails to communicate with students regarding Theta Tau.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 22, 2018
BREAKING: 18 Syracuse University students have been removed from “academic participation” as a result of the DPS investigation into the Theta Tau videos. More students may be implicated in the coming days. This according to a campus wide email sent by DPS Chief Bobby Maldonado.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 22, 2018
A student who says she was sexually assaulted by a member of Theta Tau is now speaking. She says it isn’t the first time she was raped on campus. She is speaking about the wait at the counseling center. She asks if those services will be expanded.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
Chancellor Syverud tells me he has seen the entire broadcast of the student led forum a week ago in Hendricks. The broadcast is available on my Twitter page.
EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud has committed to watching a full broadcast of the student led forum that took place last Wednesday in Hendricks Chapel. In an email, he said he would watch it by this Wednesday. The meeting concerned Theta Tau’s suspension.
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
SA Sponsored Forum in Syracuse’s Maxwell Auditorium – Theta Tau Video Controversy #SAStudentForum https://t.co/3Ac5VbNeqF
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
5 Theta Tau brothers have filed a lawsuit against Syracuse University. According to @syracusedotcom, “the brothers say they were suspended from school, barred from classes and maligned “to salvage Syracuse University’s reputation” at their expense.”
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 25, 2018
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I asked Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud if he had seen video of last week’s student forum, which he did not attend. He told me he has only read summaries. I told him that I live streamed the entire 4 hour meeting. He asked me to send him the broadcast. I am doing that.
I asked Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud if he had seen video of last week's student forum, which he did not attend. He told me he has only read summaries. I told him that I live streamed the entire 4 hour meeting. He asked me to send him the broadcast. I am doing that.
— Ricky ''Reports'' Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud has committed to watching a full broadcast of the student led forum that took place last Wednesday in Hendricks Chapel. In an email, he said he would watch it by this Wednesday. The meeting concerned Theta Tau's suspension.
— Ricky ''Reports'' Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud has committed to watching a full broadcast of the student led forum that took place last Wednesday in Hendricks Chapel. In an email, he said he would watch it by this Wednesday. The meeting concerned Theta Tau's suspension.
— Ricky ''Reports'' Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
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EXCLUSIVE: Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud has committed to watching a full broadcast of the student led forum that took place last Wednesday in Hendricks Chapel. In an email, he said he would watch it by this Wednesday. The meeting concerned Theta Tau's suspension.
— Ricky ''Reports'' Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
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— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 23, 2018
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 25, 2018Syracuse Student Town Hall in Hendricks Chapel – Theta Tau Next Steps https://t.co/DSvnjq7fTA
— Ricky ”Reports” Sayer (@RickyReports) April 25, 2018
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