Tag: Central New York
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
‘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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »