Tag: Central New York
Otto Tunes’ pun-filled Cockappella raises awareness, funds for testicular health
Otto Tunes is expected to raise over $20,000 for the Testicular Cancer Foundation from their 13th annual Cockappella benefit concert. Read More »
America unites lifetime AM radio listeners, younger online fans in Syracuse
The ’70s band America brought together generations at The Oncenter Saturday night, performing hits like “Sister Golden Hair” and “Ventura Highway.” Read More »
Guest Column: Mamdani’s socialist plans endanger NYC’s safety, best qualities
I plan to live there for the rest of my life, but I worry that these socialist policies could destroy the city I grew up admiring. Read More »
Navigate political differences or remember killed journalists this week
Keep learning outside of the classroom this week with events like a talk from the CEO of Covenant or a Tough Topic Tuesday discussion. Read More »
These SU students say they coexist with a paranormal roommate
Roommates at an old house in Syracuse’s Eastside neighborhood don’t believe in ghosts, but recently they’ve been spotting some ghostly activities in their house. Read More »
Día de los Muertos honors family, cross-cultural roots in joyous celebration
Multiple Latine student organizations gathered on Wednesday night to celebrate Día de los Muertos, setting up a variety of tables to illustrate how different cultures celebrate the holiday. Read More »
Sabrina Carpenter look-alike contest gathers fans in colorful, sparkly ensembles
XO Taco hosted a Sabrina Carpenter lookalike contest on Wednesday night, complete with blonde blowouts and pink espresso martinis. Read More »
From basement shop to viral on TikTok: Hercules Candy’s online evolution
Hercules Candy, an East Syracuse candy company, has garnered over 1 million followers for satisfying candy making and sarcastic family banter. Read More »
Opinion: As a Remembrance Scholar, Lockerbie values must be universally ingrained
The question isn't whether SU's Remembrance program has value – it does, our columnist writes. But we must move beyond our lackluster marketing image and dedicate ourselves to building the kind of care that Lockerbie models not only year-round but also universally. Read More »
SU students preserve Halloween traditions with handmade, thrifted costumes
Some Syracuse students spend all of October or more planning their Halloween costumes, preparing for the holiday when campus comes to life with parties. Read More »
Daniel Caesar reconciles with earthly, heavenly fathers in ‘Son of Spergy’
Daniel Caesar's "Son Of Spergy" is a full-circle moment for the artist, allowing him to reconnect with his relationship to family and faith. Read More »
Opinion: Reevaluate your reliance on technology after last week’s outage
The sheer frustration over something as simple as a social media feed not loading proved that we have outsourced too much of our mental bandwidth to apps that were ironically designed to make life easier. Read More »
Personal Essay: My struggle with overstimulation, avoidance during senior year
This time in our lives as students is such an intense whirlwind of emotion and work, and there’s no shame in taking advantage of the brief blips in the rollercoaster. Genuinely enjoy those moments because downtime drenched in guilt isn't really downtime at all. Read More »
Conjure up spooky spirits with The Afterlife, Dazed this Halloweekend
America will bring Syracuse back to the ’70s this Halloweekend with a performance at The Oncenter, and local venues will celebrate the holiday with costume parties and live music. Read More »
Phoneboy blends 2000s punk, indie pop at The Song & Dance downtown
Phoneboy brought local fans together for a night of live music on Tuesday, electrifying the Song & Dance along with openers Sammy Curcuru and Fever Dream. Read More »
Crayons, coloring books aren’t just for kids at Craft Club by Cozy Crafts
Syracuse native Laney De’lee created Craft Club by Cozy Crafts for adults to slow down and connect over arts and crafts. Read More »
‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2 revisits interfaith dilemmas, lacks chemistry
Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” returned for a second season this week, but failed to bring back the same magic and chemistry in the main characters’ love story. Read More »
Friday nights at SU’s Esports Center offer 'random fun,' nightlife alternative
Syracuse University's Gaming and Esports Center is a social weekend hub for gamers and newbies alike looking for an alternative to traditional nightlife. Read More »
Couch’s ‘Big Talk’ peers into band’s dynamics, maturation into boldness
Boston-grown group Couch followed two EPs with a full-length album titled “Big Talk” this week, exploring relationships on a deeper level than their past work. Read More »
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ sheds light on men’s mental health
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” explores a darker, more vulnerable side of the legendary rock star. Read More »
Personal Essay: Don’t distort, glorify your memories for comfort of nostalgia
At some point, it hurts the person I am now. New experiences may seem daunting, but growth isn't possible without uncertainty. Clinging to what's already over has prevented me from seeking new experiences, lessons, people and even hardships. These things are formative to the person I could become during my time at Syracuse University. Instead of dwelling in what could've been, it's more valuable to focus on what's to come. Read More »
Cuban-American artist draws on lived experience in multimedia CFAC exhibit
Abisay Puentes blends music, painting and poetry in his newest multimedia exhibit “Emptiness,” on display at the Community Folk Art Center until December. Read More »
De La Ghetto concludes Latine Heritage Month in rousing Calentón Music Fest
The Calentón festival brought together Las Naranjas and other student organizations for a night of Latin music, dance and cultural appreciation. Read More »
Opinion: White House theater demolition symbolizes abandonment of 3rd spaces
Although social media allows us to transcend location-related limits and interact with a broader array of people, it shouldn’t come at the cost of interaction with local communities and shared spaces. Read More »