Tag: Central New York
Examining 2020 Best Picture nominations by the numbers
Screen Time columnist Patrick Gunn breaks down some of the strange and fascinating statistics from the nine best picture nominees of the 2020 Academy Awards. Read More »
The Oscars’ lack of diversity and inclusion continues in 2020
The Academy historically has had a problem with diversity, and this year’s Oscars awards are no different. Read More »
SU’s cinematic fraternity DKA partners with A24 for Oscars watch party
SU students gathered Sunday evening in formal attire to watch the 92nd Academy Awards in Skybarn on South Campus. Read More »
Music and Message concert at Hendricks Chapel dedicated to Black History Month
Sunday’s Music and Message program dedicated to Black History Month featured instrumental and choral performances, as well as spoken word. Read More »
Andrea Jenkins embraces true self at 2020 Black History Month Lectures
Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly transgender councilwoman to be elected to office in the United States, was the 2020 Black History Month Commemorative Speaker. Read More »
Bernstein's 'Candide' comes to Syracuse this weekend for one-day showing
The show “blows up” many of the preconceived notions about opera, director Julie Newell said. Read More »
Whitney band member Julien Ehrlich talks success on their latest record
The band Whitney will perform on Feb. 12 at The Westcott Theater. The Daily Orange spoke to Julien Ehrlich, one of the members of the band, about the lyrical style and honest messages in its latest album, “Forever Turned Around.” Read More »
Professional illustrator Becca Stadtlander shares inspiration at SU
Becca Stadtlander, a professional illustrator, will give a lecture about her career in the art industry on Feb. 6 as part of SU’s Visiting Artist Lecture series. Read More »
Students launch 'A Hand for Wuhan’ to fundraise for medical supplies
A group of students started a fundraiser to raise money to send medical supplies to Wuhan, a province in China affected by the coronavirus. The fundraiser surpassed its original goal of $30,000 within two days of its launch. Read More »
Donation-based barre class to help fill Hendricks Chapel food pantry
The Hendricks Chapel food pantry has partnered with SUArt Galleries and fitness studio Barre3 Syracuse for an hour-long donation-based barre class for SU students, faculty, staff and community members. Read More »
The Black Lounge kicks off Black History Month at SU
The Black Lounge marks the commencement of Black History Month activities at Syracuse University featuring R&B singer Leah Jenea. Read More »
P.K. Rez talks about viral Walt the Crane song, unity through music
SU senior Oladeji Awe released a song titled “Walt the Crane” as an homage to the 580-foot crane being used to renovate the Dome. Read More »
'The Bachelorette' star Tyler Cameron speaks at SU
Tyler Cameron will speak about his experience on the reality show, his modeling career and philanthropic work on Feb. 7 in Goldstein Auditorium. Read More »
LGBT Resource Center director leaves impact despite short tenure
khristian kemp-delisser served as director of SU’s center for less than two years. Read More »
Rock music lives on at The Westcott Theater’s 80s, 90s show
Three tribute bands embodying U2, Oasis, and R.E.M. will perform rock music from the ‘80s and ‘90s at The Westcott Theater. Read More »
Dionne Lee merges survival techniques with artistic vision at Light Work
Artist Dionne Lee’s exhibit, “Trap and Lean-to,” uses multiple mediums to discuss her place in America as an African American. Read More »
Young Voices Project completes first tour of 'When They See Us' production
The Young Voices Project brought “When They See Us” to four different middle schools in Syracuse after performing at Redhouse Arts Center. Read More »
The Good Life Foundation inspires kids through hip-hop culture
The Good Life Foundation aids youth living in poverty by teaching them life skills through hip-hop culture. Hasan Stephens created the organization to reduce youth violence, poverty and incarceration. Read More »
Hope Cafe donates profits to help people in poverty around the world
Hope Cafe serves a mixture of Peruvian, Italian and American cuisine while serving those in need. The cafe is run by volunteers and donates its profits to aid children living in extreme poverty around the world. Read More »
‘Sex Education’ continues its phenomenal run in season 2
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn discusses season 2 of Netflix's hit show "Sex Education." Read More »
The Women’s Network at SU expands to universities across the U.S.
The Women’s Network, a networking organization aimed at connecting women across a variety of professional fields, is spreading to chapters across the country. Read More »
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” illustrates reality of black parenting
Sonny Kelly’s “The Talk” is a one-man performance dedicated to the difficult conversations that families of people of color must have with their children. Read More »
Rep. John Katko endorses Trump for 2020
Katko cited Trump’s economic and trade policies as his reasons for supporting the incumbent. Read More »
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Bad Mama’s Blue Band perform original music, covers
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, a 16-year-old guitarist, and Bad Mama’s Blue Band performed at Funk ‘n Waffles on Friday. Read More »