Jazz and Commercial Music soiree shares Setnor students' unique sound with a crowd
Nine musicians in the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music’s Jazz and Commercial Music ensembles performed songs they loved at the JCM Vocal Soirée. Read more »
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WERW's Spring Launch Party marks beginning of new leadership with live music
WERW Spring Launch Party marked the beginning of the organization’s new leadership. Frankie Cosmos performed to celebrate the transition. Read more »
In the maple syrup community, cultural roots run as deep as maple trees
Many maple farms, predominantly family-owned, are suffering as winters become shorter and shorter. It means the time frame for making the syrup is shrinking. Read more »
NPR podcaster Aisha Harris shares career, pop culture knowledge at Newhouse event
On Tuesday evening, podcaster Aisha Harris discussed her career and pop culture with Syracuse University campus members in Newhouse. She was invited by Eric Grode, director of the Goldring Arts Journalism program. Read more »
Visiting professor Krushil Watene discusses the importance of Indigenous philosophy, justice
On Monday afternoon, scholar Krushil Watene discussed Māori culture and knowledge and the overall importance of understanding Indigenous people. She was invited by the SU Humanities Center and SU Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and Environmental Justice. Read more »
For the first time in SU history, Otto the Orange is played by an all-women cast
For the first time, all the graduating Otto the Oranges are women. The group is just like any group of friends and lied about how they met each other for years. Read more »
OttoTHON connects SU students, local children hospital patients one dance at a time
OttoTHON raised $109,631 for Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, the local children’s hospital. The event on Saturday was full of dancing, food and fun. Read more »
Morgan Harper Nichols talks late-in-life autism diagnosis
Author Morgan Harper Nichols, who was diagnosed with autism at age 30, spoke about her journey on Wednesday. Many audience members related to her story. Read more »
End of an era: Redgate house show transitions to new ownership
New Redgate owners are changing its name to “Dazed.” However, they still plan to host the same local artists the venue always has. Read more »
Jordan Pierre aims to uplift Syracuse, Brooklyn voices through brand VOICE
Jordan Pierre, a Syracuse University graduate student, is gearing up for the second launch of VOICE in SU’s campus store. The brand aims to empower SU students and those from his hometown in Brooklyn, NY. Read more »
Before her Oscar nomination, Karen Ryan learned how to tell stories at SU
Karen Ryan, Syracuse University alumna, is up for the most prestigious award in film: an Oscar. Her work as a producer for “Nimona” is nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Read more »
‘Daring to Dream Gala’ is a celebration of Black excellence, nostalgia
Leon Thomas, who played André Harris in Nickelodeon's “Victorious” and recently won a Grammy, performed at Syracuse University’s “Daring to Dream Gala.” The gala celebrated Black excellence. Read more »
Local Cat Coalitions help abandoned cats find their forever homes
As Syracuse faces a rising cat population, local residents and organizations step in to do their part. With the Central New York Cat Coalition and Spay and Neuter Syracuse, more cats are being housed than ever before. Read more »
White-Denison Competition allows CRS students to share their passions through speech
On Tuesday, communication and rhetorical studies students delivered passionate speeches about topics of their choice. The students were a part of this spring’s White-Denison Presentational Speaking Competition. Read more »
Culturs Cabaret showcases SU's cultural diversity through musical performances
As part of a year-long capstone project, public relations students created “Take a Peek…In Between!” On Thursday, Culturs Cabaret was a cultural talent show. Read more »
For some, favorite SU memories can only last forever with permanent ink
From orange slices to mascots, the SU community requests a variety of tattoos every year to commemorate their college experiences. Read more »
'Speaking Freely' tells story of Floyd Abrams' work to protect free speech
Showcasing a long career defending the First Amendment, “Speaking Freely” tells the story of lawyer Floyd Abrams. On Tuesday, Abrams himself came to SU for a screening and Q&A on his film. Read more »
Gallery: Students bask in Syracuse's first 70-degree day of the year
On the first 70-degree day of the year, Syracuse students gathered outside to juggle, read, slackline and more. Read more »
'Snatching Joy: A Radical Black Feminist Digital Praxis' event ties digital culture to Black joy
Catherine Knight Steele presented on marginalized digital communities. The rise of new technologies, like artificial intelligence, poses new dangers to these communities, like Black women. Read more »
'Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers' brings Black filmmakers to Syracuse
The Syracuse International Film Festival hosted “Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers” on Saturday. The festival chose four films to highlight filmmakers who might not otherwise be featured. Read more »
With new research on psychedelics therapy, Syracuse has its own practice
Psychedelic therapy is slowly growing in popularity and research has skyrocketed. Syracuse locals are finding ways to normalize it. Read more »
SU’s NOMAS chapter ‘builds family’ while emphasizing inclusion
On Wednesday evening, SU’s King + King Architecture Library and the SU chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architect Students (NOMAS) partnered to host the King + King Architecture Library Trivia Night. Event attendees had the opportunity to learn about Black architects and their presence in the architecture industry. Read more »
University Union announces Joe Gatto show, his second visit to Syracuse this school year
Former “Impractical Jokers” star Joe Gatto is coming to Syracuse in March. Read more »
2024 Basketball Classic fosters bonds within SU’s Black community
On Tuesday evening, student participants played in this year’s Black History Month Basketball Classic. The event was hosted by SU’s Black History Month Committee and the Barnes Center at the Arch. Read more »
