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SU alum Bassam Shawl stars in stand-up comedy after lobbyist career

Syracuse University alumnus Bassam Shawl uses lessons learned on SU's campus to inform and improve his comedy shows. Read More »

February 12, 2025 at 12:35 am


The Making of the Medieval Book connects authentic manuscripts to present

Bird Library’s collection of medieval manuscripts on display at the Special Collections Research Center tell a story of the lives of those from the time period. Read More »

February 12, 2025 at 12:33 am


Opinion: Trump’s DOEd teardown weakens already unequal school system

But, we must collectively choose to not be submissive and sit idly by as our international peers and those reliant on federal aid disappear from our classes without a word. Read More »

February 11, 2025 at 10:05 pm


Opinion: Americans suffer while Trump fights culture wars

It’s time to push back against the idea that governance should be about scoring political points rather than improving lives, and reject policies that are designed for spectacle rather than substance. Read More »

February 10, 2025 at 10:33 pm


Sassy-Cuse Saloon pushes remodel with Western comfort in Armory Square

Sassy-Cuse Saloon, formerly Clinton Street Pub, brings a western saloon to downtown Syracuse. The saloon uses its signature sassy sauce on many of their menu items as a cornerstone of their brand. Read More »

February 10, 2025 at 10:05 pm


Cast of Québec film 'Two Women' discusses sexual politics, expectations

In an interview with The Daily Orange, the cast and crew of “Two Women” discussed the process of producing the sensual comedy. Read More »

February 10, 2025 at 9:27 pm


NY Sen. Gillibrand responds to Trump's planned executive order for terminating DOEd

Following Trump’s plans to eliminate the Department of Education, NY Sen. Gillibrand said she'll do everything in her power to protect it. Read More »

February 9, 2025 at 11:37 pm


Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits SU in search of next ‘Hotdoggers’

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile ventured to Syracuse University last week to recruit the next class of Hotdoggers — postgraduate students who drive from city to city to promote the Oscar Mayer brand. Read More »

February 9, 2025 at 11:17 pm


Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers free donated apparel, supports women’s education

The Intergenerational Clothing Exchange offers secondhand clothing to people of all faiths, religions and races. Read More »

February 9, 2025 at 11:13 pm


Opinion: Unhealthy Marshall Street options worsen food desert for SU students

As more developments come to this student-centric strip, Marshall Street businesses should evolve to include spaces that balance convenience and wellbeing. Read More »

February 9, 2025 at 10:41 pm


Celebrate Valentine’s Day, meet voice of SpongeBob this week

Celebrate Valentine's Day with love poetry from around the world or receive a custom snow globe this upcoming week. Read More »

February 9, 2025 at 8:50 pm


University Union's Comedy Knockout amuses crowd with authenticity, vulnerability

University Union hosted its spring semester show, Comedy Knockout. The night entertained audience members with unfiltered Gen Z dating jokes and a storytime about a traumatic trip to the gynecologist. Read More »

February 8, 2025 at 12:40 pm


Gallery: Scenes from No. 2 Duke's visit to Syracuse

Syracuse men's basketball fell to No. 2 Duke 83-54 Wednesday. Here are the best images from the Blue Devils' visit to SU. Read More »

February 6, 2025 at 7:18 pm


Syracuse Winter Fair is 'a melting pot' for attendees

The Syracuse Winter Fair provides a summer festival experience for upstate New Yorkers in late January with fair rides and food. Read More »

February 6, 2025 at 12:31 am


SU's 'Candyman' battles through chronic heart, kidney failure

Uber driver Troy Boyer, more commonly known as “Candyman,” chauffeurs Syracuse University students across campus in his SUV stocked with candy of all kinds. Read More »

February 6, 2025 at 12:21 am



‘OUR GAME’: Haudenosaunee push for IOC special approval to compete in lacrosse at 2028 Olympics

With lacrosse featured in the 2028 LA Olympics, the sport’s creators — the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — are still fighting to participate. Read More »

February 6, 2025 at 12:18 am


Kalamata's Kitchen expands youth's palate with book series, digital content

Syracuse University alumni Derek Wallace invites children to explore unique and cultural foods through Kalamata’s Kitchen. Read More »

February 6, 2025 at 12:04 am


Opinion: Trump’s political censorship fuels immigrant helplessness

Trump’s control-starved flood of bigoted executive orders are gutting immigrant communities like mine, leaving me feeling alienated and impotent. Read More »

February 5, 2025 at 11:47 pm



Opinion: Media literacy is required to protest current executive action

We’ve reached a point where people completely disregard other points of view — and thoroughly-researched factual content — in order to remain sheltered in their own thought-bubble. Read More »

February 5, 2025 at 10:33 pm


Sing along to Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar's greatest hits this weekend

Celebrate pop artist Lana Del Rey and rap star Kendrick Lamar with the top hits from their discography, or watch Syracuse youth from the Narratio Fellowship program share poetry performed by ballet dancers. Read More »

February 5, 2025 at 7:18 pm


SIFF's Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers amplifies Black culture, creativity

The Syracuse International Film Festival’s second annual Honoring Outstanding Black Filmmakers event recognized talent and creativity in Black filmmaking and directing. Read More »

February 5, 2025 at 2:18 am


Winter Fair provides diverse meats, sweets to central New York

Food vendors at the Syracuse Winter Fair sell a variety of cultural foods, some with untraditional twists. Read More »

February 5, 2025 at 12:26 am