Susan Snyder,

Susan Snyder is a journalist who covers issues and trends affecting colleges. She is interested in any topic related to higher education, particularly those involving controversies or changes on campus. With her in-depth knowledge of the college landscape, she provides readers with accurate and insightful reports on the latest developments at universities across the United States. Her articles often focus on topics such as student protests, university policies, and educational equity. Susan's work has appeared in various publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, where she currently contributes her expertise.

Biography:  https://www.inquirer.com/author/snyder_susan/

83%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Some have used the phrase 'from river to the sea, Palestine shall be free' as a rallying cry for the destruction of Israel.
  • The Palestine Writes literary festival, which critics said included speakers with a history of making antisemitic remarks.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

72%

Examples:

  • Over 40 college campuses across the US had encampments or sit-ins as of Thursday, a number that increased from 30 just a day before.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Controversy began at Penn in September when the Palestine Writes literary festival was held on campus.
  • Pro-Palestinian students and faculty said the university didn’t do enough to protect their rights, and the encampment was erected at the end of April.
  • The move comes as Penn and other universities across the country begin reviewing their procedures after a tumultuous spring semester that included the installation of pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses.
  • To ensure the safety of the Penn community and to protect the health and property of individuals, encampments and overnight demonstrations are not permitted in any University location, regardless of space (indoor or outdoor).

Recent Articles

New University of Pennsylvania Rules Ban Encampments, Overnight Demonstrations Amidst Wave of Protests

New University of Pennsylvania Rules Ban Encampments, Overnight Demonstrations Amidst Wave of Protests

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 University of Pennsylvania implements new temporary protest rules, banning encampments and overnight demonstrations following disruptive pro-Palestinian protests. The rules aim to protect academic freedom, foster debate, and ensure safety on campus.
University Protests for Palestine: Disbanded Encampments, Harassment Allegations, and Administrative Responses

University Protests for Palestine: Disbanded Encampments, Harassment Allegations, and Administrative Responses

Broke On: Monday, 01 April 2024 University protests for Palestine result in disbandments, investigations, and arrests following reports of harassment and policy violations at University of Pennsylvania, Temple, Princeton, and Drexel. Over 100 Penn students report harassment related to the encampments.