Tag: Central New York
SU freshman Reyanna Dundas turned 'get ready with me' videos to TikTok fame
Syracuse University freshman Reyanna Dundas gained traction for her "Get Ready with Me" videos on TikTok, recently hitting one million followers. Read More »
‘The Thing With Feathers’ explores complex approach to grief
Benedict Cumberbatch delivers an emotional performance as a grieving father in the film “The Thing with Feathers.” Read More »
Enjoy formal jazz at Dazed, rock out with Every So Often this weekend
This week, get jazzy at Dazed or enjoy live performances at the 2025 Winter Fair. Read More »
D.O. culture staff reveals GRAMMYs hot takes
The Daily Orange Culture Staff shares their thoughts on the 2025 Grammys, from Chappell Roan’s rise to the top, to lacking nominations from the academy in the rock category. Read More »
Explaining lake-effect snow ahead of CNY's latest storm
Syracuse is expecting heavy lake effect snow, a localized weather phenomenon caused by cold air moving over warmer lake waters. Read More »
FKA Twigs’ ‘Eusexua’ evokes contortionist, raunchy imagery
FKA Twigs’ “Eusexua” uses downtempo trip-hop sounds to portray sensual themes. Read More »
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ paints cruel portrait of motherhood
Mary Bronstein’s newest film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” is a dramatic comedy that follows the life of Linda who attempts to navigate her child’s illness. Read More »
‘Harvey’ script reading evokes modern connections with 1940s satire
The reading of “Harvey” uses satirical language to jab at sexism and the U.S.’s handling of mental health conditions in the 1940s, while focusing on kindness in its one-night show at Syracuse Stage. Read More »
‘Presence’ refreshes horror genre through 1st-person ghost perspective
Steven Soderbergh’s recent film, “Presence,” shines as a family drama, despite being mislabeled as a horror. Read More »
Hochul reveals free tuition plan for students entering microchip industry
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed a $47 million plan offering free tuition to community college students entering the microchip industry. Read More »
Opinion: Brandy Melville’s sizing methods remain harmful to women
Embracing diverse body types across our generation and supporting clothing that celebrates uniqueness over conformity should both be central to Generation Z’s approach to style in 2025. Read More »
‘OBEX’ traps viewers in '80s-style video game with emotional nostalgia
In "OBEX," writer-director and lead Albert Birney takes the audience on an emotional journey while his character is trapped in an '80s-style video game. Read More »
Opinion: Traveling around Syracuse isn’t as easy as it should be
On such an all-encompassing campus like SU, students shouldn’t be forced to choose spending the entirety of their weekly allowance over walking miles outside in single-digit weather. Read More »
Opinion: The FDA’s Red No. 3 ban isn’t enough
This administrative disparity highlights the need for more consistent evaluation and enforcement of food safety standards to strengthen American welfare from the ground up. Read More »
Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic forges rink-side bonds for participants
Syracuse local Tim O’Donnell began the Syracuse Pond Hockey Classic in 2020, bringing hockey games and a sense of community to the area. Read More »
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ reveals the complexities of Russian resistance
“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” depicts co-director Pavel "Pasha" Talankin’s struggle against increasing militarization as a school teacher in Russia. Read More »
Enjoy sweet treats at Dessert Crawl at Schine, watch ‘Conclave’ this week
This week, satisfy your sweet tooth with local vendors at Dessert Crawl, or learn about Black Wall Street with the Syracuse area's Black-owned businesses. Read More »
Chelsea Christer's short 'Out for Delivery' is spontaneous, darkly ironic
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Orange, writer and director Chelsea Christer explains the process and ideas behind her upcoming short film, “Out for Delivery.” Read More »
LGBTQ+ SU students search for support amid Trump-era legislation
Events at Syracuse University’s LGBTQ+ Resource Center, like “What’s the Stitch?” and Gaymer Night, provide a safe, welcoming space for the campus' LGBTQ+ community. Read More »
Remembering David Lynch's legacy: meditation, surrealism, ‘presence’
David Lynch’s contrasting style and unique personality, as well as his appreciation for transcendental meditation, were hallmarks of his career as a film director. Read More »
OnaJava Soul Cafe brings Costa Rican coffee to Syracuse’s Southside
OnaJava Soul Cafe, a recent recipient of the New York State Senate Empire Award, brings Costa Rican coffee, poetry and live music to Syracuse's Southside community. Read More »
Opinion: TikTok ban risks free speech, doesn't solve security threats
With everyone’s attention on Tiktok, politicians are ignoring similar risks already present in domestic media outlets. Read More »
'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' honors the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll's legacy
Morgan Lewis returns to Syracuse to be a part of The Landmark Theatre’s “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.” Read More »