Tag: Central New York
What 'grandmacore' teaches us about girlhood, growing up
In a world where women are held to impossible, contradictory standards of beauty and aging, it seems to me that teenage girls and elderly women have far more in common with each other than we might think. Read More »
Otto Tunes’ first ICCA semifinals is the result of a close knit brotherhood
Syracuse University a cappella group, Otto Tunes, went to the ICCA Semifinals for the first time. The group has a close bond, which helped them reach this point. Read More »
Ariana Grande makes an emotional return to pop music with 'eternal sunshine'
Ariana Grande returns with her seventh studio album “eternal sunshine.” Crafted from experiences of love and heartbreak, Grande brings listeners on a universal journey of transformation and self-discovery. Read More »
Celebrate the beginning of spring with these 5 events
Celebrate the official start of spring with a hike or with the Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. If you’re a movie buff, head to the Shaffer Art Building for a talk with a co-writer of “American Psycho.” Read More »
All full-time faculty deserve a path to tenure
Whether through an institutional path to tenure or unionization, full-time teaching faculty, professors of practice and visiting professors with specialized knowledge are critical to the educational mission of our university. They deserve more than precarity. They deserve the full rights of academic freedom. Read More »
Academic freedom is not absolute, must bend to protect Jewish students’ safety
Conceding that there exists an antisemitism problem on campus, hope springs eternal that the entire Syracuse community can cohabit on campus with respectful treatment of one another, allowance for differences of opinion, and complete protection of and safety for all community members, including Jewish students, professors and teaching assistant’s who are sorely lacking those entitlements at present. Read More »
Before her Oscar nomination, Karen Ryan learned how to tell stories at SU
Karen Ryan, Syracuse University alumna, is up for the most prestigious award in film: an Oscar. Her work as a producer for “Nimona” is nominated for Best Animated Feature Film. Read More »
‘Daring to Dream Gala’ is a celebration of Black excellence, nostalgia
Leon Thomas, who played André Harris in Nickelodeon's “Victorious” and recently won a Grammy, performed at Syracuse University’s “Daring to Dream Gala.” The gala celebrated Black excellence. Read More »
Gear up for the Oscars with the help of our screentime columnists
Our Screentime Columnists predict “Oppenheimer” wins big this week at the 96th Oscar Awards. Read More »
31 years later, the SAMMY Awards champion local music
The 31st Syracuse Area Music Awards is this weekend. The award show honors central New York artists within 60 miles of Syracuse. Read More »
Our humor columnist can help you find a job to pay off your student loans
Prepared to charge a couple bucks for teaching a Zumba class or washing the Otto mascot costumes? Our Humor Columnist shares ideas for odd jobs around campus that might help to pay off student loans. Read More »
From emo to alternative, jam out at this weekend’s concerts
Before leaving for spring break, enjoy some tunes at several venues in Syracuse. From The Dollhouse to The Song & Dance, enjoy music of all types. Read More »
As a Latine voice at The D.O., BIPOCs in the media are too rare
My story guides my desire to mobilize social justice, and my diverse experiences create a wealth of knowledge that drives change; it's essential that we leverage our stories and experiences to confront and dismantle the neocolonialist values entrenched in our Western mindset and systems. Read More »
The lack of news coverage shouldn’t stop us from talking about the war in Ukraine
It’s not fair to expect everyone to know everything about every global issue, but it is fair to expect the news to try and cover it. Read More »
Student-led 'Head Over Heels' musical is a celebration of identity
Humor musical “Head Over Heels” is now showing at Syracuse Stage. Adapted from Broadway, the show spotlights themes of authenticity and relationships. Read More »
Local Cat Coalitions help abandoned cats find their forever homes
As Syracuse faces a rising cat population, local residents and organizations step in to do their part. With the Central New York Cat Coalition and Spay and Neuter Syracuse, more cats are being housed than ever before. Read More »
White-Denison Competition allows CRS students to share their passions through speech
On Tuesday, communication and rhetorical studies students delivered passionate speeches about topics of their choice. The students were a part of this spring’s White-Denison Presentational Speaking Competition. Read More »
Adam Sandler’s 'Spaceman' performance leaves fans disappointed
Adam Sandler's role as an astronaut in “Spaceman” fell short compared to his other non-comedic roles. Read More »
'Dune: Part Two' brings multifaceted characters, relationships to the big screen
“Dune: Part Two” coming to the big screen was exactly what the film needed. With epic cinematography made for IMAX, this movie is a must-see. Read More »
Joe Gatto’s performance brings excitement, nostalgia to SU
On Monday night, Syracuse University got to experience a comedy show reminiscent of many students’ childhoods. University Union hosted Joe Gatto from “Impractical Jokers.” Read More »
The entertainment industry needs to better protect underage creators
Parents and family members who are supposed to protect their children, who should be looking out for their safety and well-being, are now exposing them to audiences on the internet for engagement, views and profit. Read More »
The case for YIMBY amid Syracuse's housing crisis
By supporting new developments and upzoning to allow for higher-density housing, as a city, Syracuse could foster a more vibrant, diverse and inclusive community. Read More »
DanceWorks Disco brings ABBA hits, student routines to Goldstein Auditorium
After last year’s DanceWorks “VOGUE” showcase, the dancers wanted to ensure the theme was just as good, or better. DanceWorks Disco took place on Friday and Saturday, featuring dances to ABBA and Queen. Read More »
Restaurant patrons can save big this week with downtown Syracuse's Dining Weeks
Syracuse restaurants are coming together, once again, for Dining Weeks. During this annual, week-long event, local restaurants will offer deals on lunch, dinner and sweets. Read More »