Tag: Central New York
Opinion: After shutdown, U.S. should turn to other countries’ models of stability, care
At some point, we have to realize that there must be a better way of governing than having the entire country come to a halt when Congress can’t agree on a budget. The funding bill passed by the Senate is only good until Jan. 30, and then we’ll likely be right back where we started. Read More »
Student-made ‘Vogel Memorial Theater’ sitcom follows ramshackle cinema crew
On Oct. 24, three Syracuse University sophomores premiered “Vogel Memorial Theater,” a sitcom that follows a run-down cinema and the ramshackle crew that works there. Read More »
Guest Essay: As a musician, I’m sad to have missed peak of Syracuse music scene
The lack of house venues being passed down from graduating students is so disappointing to me because I know what the Syracuse community is sacrificing by not addressing it – community itself. Read More »
Opinion: Democrats' response to shutdown deal weakens party’s resistance
The Democrats, however, don’t seem to know where they stand and are willing to trust the word of the party responsible for cutting more than $1 trillion from a plethora of health programs and adding more than $3 trillion to the national debt. Read More »
SU student creates ‘Fuerza En Una Sonrisa’ documentary in 3-week Mexico trip
Lucas Esquivel spent his summer in central Mexico filming "Fuerza En Una Sonrisa," a documentary about a mother and son. Read More »
Opinion: Higher voter turnout is good, shows Americans only vote when affected
By voting in all local elections – not just the “high-stakes” ones – the public is likely to be more informed and able to hold their local representatives to higher standards, ensuring the decisions these policymakers act upon are in the community’s best interest. Read More »
Syracuse’s Pausa Coffee serves coffee by day, mixes cocktails on weekend nights
European-inspired cafe Pausa Coffee invites customers to literally take a pause with upscale coffee drinks by day and cocktails by night. Read More »
Opinion: Trump’s impulsive language on nuclear weapons paints U.S. as careless
By namedropping Russia as the second nuclear superpower in his post, Trump continues to complicate an already delicate relationship with the nation for the sake of feeling powerful in the conversation. Read More »
‘You have to get it out’: Veterans read stories aloud at writing commemoration
Military veteran authors gathered this weekend to celebrate the most recent recipient of the Veteran’s Writing Award, robin Caudell, and discuss themes of their work and experiences with service. Read More »
The Army, The Navy headlines WERW Radio’s biannual launch party
WERW Radio’s biannual launch party included an energetic performance of hits and unreleased songs from The Army, The Navy. Read More »
Gallery: Scenes from Syracuse’s loss to No. 18 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium
Gallery: Syracuse football’s 38-10 defeat to No. 18 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium officially ended the Orange’s quest for a fourth straight bowl game. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from SU’s sixth loss in a row. Read More »
Paint with Indigenous painter Ina Mae, shop local crafts at Art Mart this week
This week, get creative with Indigenous painter Ina Mae or visit Art Mart 2025 to get into the holiday spirit. Read More »
La L.U.C.H.A. gala returns to celebrate 36-year anniversary of Latine support
La L.U.C.H.A. celebrated its 36th anniversary with a gala on Friday night, honoring Syracuse University's Latine community with dance performances, traditional food and an award ceremony. Read More »
Alex Gonzalez never put ‘them clippers down.’ Now, he trims SU athletes.
Alex Gonzalez started his career as a barber asking for a job, any job, at his uncle’s barber shop. Now, he’s setting up his own barber shop where he can continue to grow. Read More »
Utica greens: The Italian staple Syracuse shares with central New York
Utica greens, a dish of bitter escarole, olive oil, garlic and pepper, has become a staple of central New York Italian restaurants. Read More »
Letter to the Editor: Mamdani believes, like I do, in a better New York
It’s shaped the man I am today, the same way it has Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani believes, like I do, in a better New York, where one can live comfortably without worrying about rent or cost of living. It’s easy to write off new ideas as socialism that won’t deliver, to fear change in the place we love. Read More »
‘Works of art’: Customers speak on city’s most exclusive pie, Angelo’s Pizza
Pizza lovers scramble to be one of the few to pick up a Detroit-style pepperoni pie from the Angelo’s Pizza Bar, a pizza spot run out of the owner’s home kitchen. Read More »
Opinion: Anti-boyfriend narrative undermines independence, shames vulnerability
Ultimately, neither being single nor in love is inherently embarrassing. The idea that a man has such influence on a woman’s personality and others’ perception of her only continues to center him instead of appreciating a woman’s independent values. Read More »
Opinion: Día de Los Muertos celebrates grief as a continuation of memory
To love Mexicanly is to love so abundantly that it keeps pouring after death. I have my Welo Juan and Welo Rigo to thank for my bleeding heart, and it’s in their honor that I work so hard to share cultural emblems like Día de Los Muertos on campus. Read More »
Personal Essay: How my breakup helped me rebuild community
I had to learn to go out again, dress up and talk to new people because I no longer had a boyfriend to fall back on when I felt lonely. I tried to remember what I liked doing before, and discovered I really enjoy being single. Read More »
Share a laugh with Kevin James, find electric rock this weekend
This weekend, hear a performance from New York City's Acoustic Guitar Project or listen to jokes from well-known comedian Kevin James. Read More »
Stoplight music venue started as class project, seeks to revive local music scene
The Stoplight has grown from a class project into a new music venue, dedicated to reviving the campus music scene. Read More »
Fast React: Mamdani’s inspiring win represents NYC’s embrace of political equity
This election for mayor brought to light all of the flaws of our country’s two-party system, but his victory gives me hope that the New York I grew up in can come back. Read More »
Staying on campus for Thanksgiving this year? Share your celebration plans with us.
The Daily Orange would like to hear what Syracuse University students are doing if they're not going home for Thanksgiving break this school year. Read More »